1/35 Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2/G - El Alamein

[Peter Browne]

What would be a decent kit in 1/35 to model a Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2/G Early at El Alamein? 

 

I'm thinking the Border BT-004, but have heard of issues with the turret shape and the engine deck intake louvres.  Not sure of the specifics though.  They may have been rectified.

 

Opinions?

[JackG]

Price wise, depends where one shops, but the recent Tamiya release of the IV ausf.G No. 35378 is a viable option,  and a great looking set of tropical crew figures are a bonus.   The muzzle brake on the gun barrel is the ball shaped one, so this is actually the F2 (or essentially an initial or early ausf.G after the long gun version received it's official variant).   It includes one set of desert markings labelled as 21.Panzer Div. El Alamein Autumn 1942.  Star Decals research confirms red 215, but further date it as November:

 

 

 

I refer this video to clarify F2 and G nomenclature, plus it goes in detail the Border kit.

 

 

 

 

[IanC]

My choice would be the Tamiya one. It's accurate, has extra 'desert details', and of course comes with superb crew figures. I'd suggest it's all you need to build a decent Alamein Pz IV 'Special'. 

[Peter Browne]

I had forgotten about the Tamiya kit! 

 

I built the Tamiya Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F (TAM35374) in Dunkelgrau scheme, a great kit, goes together brilliantly.  

 

Looks like the Tamiya then!