7256: E-100 Heavy Tank

"... DML continues to release new items in the resurgent 1/72nd-scale, including some that depict so-called "Paper Panzers". The E-100 is a case in point, being Krupp's answer to Porche's enormous "Maus". Since only a hull/chassis was partially completed by war's end, the issue of accuracy regarding such a kit cannot be taken as the only means of determining if what DML provides is acceptable to a modeler ..."

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- Frank V. De Sisto

"...Opening the box top reveals 5 bags of grey plastic parts along with 1 mixed bag containing decals, DS100 tracks, PE (photo-etched) engine deck (air intake) screens and muzzle brake (flash suppressor?) plus the bonus of 2 superbly rendered vinyl figures (well for me in this scale they are).

The 5 plastic parts bags provide a good defense against parts being inadvertently damaged due to ¡§interlocking¡¨.

I found no warping, ejector pin marks or bad ¡§flashing¡¨ on this kit that matters and that equates to more time for you to spend on other aspects of construction.

The latest slide-mold casting technology is used on this kit that reduces work and I suspect will lift the overall impression of the finished tank. ..."

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- Steve Campbell