1/35 Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse (Nashorn, Early Variant)

Dragon/DML's "10th Anniversary" kit is, perhaps intentionally, essentially the same vehicle that they started producing kits with -- the late-model Nashorn. That kit was universally scorned, justifiably, as it was pretty darn bad. But this new offering shows just how much a company can learn in 10 short years.

The kit was designed by the same team of Japanese engineers that worked on their Stalin tanks, and their skill really shows. Very good detail and, where appropriate, texturing adorns all parts. Even comes with some sidearms and two brass shells for the main gun. Tracks are provided as individually-molded injection plastic parts. Excellent assembly instructions are full-color and use photos of the actual model to show how things go together. Highly recommended.