In the late 1990s Dragon first introduced the Jagdpanzer IV L70 to their range of 1:35 kits. With a little TLC and some plastic card, a very respectable model would result. Here we are a decade later with an all-new version of the same vehicle. Is this kit much of an improvement? I think the answer is a resounding "yes". There are no parts taken from Dragon's earlier kit of the Jagdpanzer IV although, as you would expect, the suspension and common engine deck parts are from their current generation Panzer IV kits. A comprehensive series of new sprues provide the hull, superstructure, schürzen, fenders, steel-wheels and clear periscope parts. What versions can be built from this kit? No zimmerit is included, so the first examples of the L70 (V) manufactured in late August to early September 1944 could be built, but would require zimmerit applied by the builder. Any of the un-zimmerited vehicles produced up to Christmas 1944 can be modelled. An alternate reinforced towing assembly and vertical exhaust pipes are included for vehicles produced during December 1944.
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