First put into service in 1935 and the mainstay of Germany's pre-war armored forces, the Panzer II went on to fight right up to the war's end, even though it was rendered obsolete early in the war. Removed from front line duty, many D models were converted to "flammpanzer," or flame-throwing tank versions. This model was called Flammpanzer II. Although the flame range was short (35 meters) and armor was light, this variation of the Panzer II remained in service for the duration of the war. Alan, of St. Petersburg, Russia produced this kit. The moldings are fair. Although Alan kits are "short run", they definitely qualify as being at the top end of "short run" kits, or even the lower end of "mainstream" producers' kits. While not of "Big T" quality perhaps, with a little care a very attractive miniature can be made from this kit. Tracks are individual-link construction, a big advance over the "rubber band" tracks seen in some "major" producers' kits. Alan's 1/35 Flammpanzer II is molded in light gray plastic and includes a photo-etched muffler screen and markings for 1 vehicle.