This is a very nice and somewhat complex upgrade set for the Dragon Panzer IV ausf H late and ausf J initial and early production tanks. There are a number of frets for various parts of this kit and it all comes with a superbly illustrated eight page instruction set. This shows exactly were everything goes, what has to be removed or modified, and how the bits attach to each other.

This 1/35 full detail set includes:
(1) Photoetched Frets x 4
(2) Aluminum Barrel(Metal Muzzle Brake Not Include) x 1
(3) Preformed Spring x 7
(4) Brass Hollow Pipe x 4
(5) Auxiliary Material: ABS Rod, Brass Wire
Suit for Dragon 6300 / 6549 Kit

Detail Summary:
(1) Full Set of Mounting Brackets for Hull Side Armor Skirts
- Standard Arrangement for Late Type
- Standard Arrangement for Middle Type
- Mix Type
(2) 2 Types of Forward-Most Hull Side Armor Skirts
(3) Turned Aluminum Barrel (Metal Muzzle Brake Not Include)
(4) Reworked AA Machine Gun Mount
(5) Headlamp Damaged Status (Optional)
(6) Full Set of Detailed Clamps for On-Vehicle-Tools
(7) Preformed Springs (For Folding Front/Rear End of Track Fenders)
(8) Preformed Spring (For Jack Rest Block Fasten Chain)
(9) Detail Turret Real Storage Bin’s Top Cover
(10) Detail Hatch Lock System
(11) Brass Hollow Pipe for Barrel Cleaning Rod
(12) Standard/Non-Standard Type Spare Track Links Mounts
(13) Battle Field Modified Spare Track Links Mounts
(14) Standard Type Spare Road Wheels Storage Bin
(15) Early/Late Type Cover of the Cooling Water Filler Cap

January 2010

Thanks www.dragonmodelsusa.com for the review set. Get yours at your local shop or ask them to order it for you. You can also get it from the link.

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