The Jagdpanzer Hetzer was a German Tank Destroyer, based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis. These beasts were widely used by the Wehrmacht Infantry Divisions, and also served as a replacement for the Marder, seeing service in most theatres of World War II. The Sol Productions kit is an all resin affair, and retails at around $365.00 or £225.00, and upon opening the large box you find three large bags, each containing the various parts, a large etched fret, a turned aluminium gun barrel, a one-piece lower hull, a one-piece upper hull, a large bag containing the track links, a decal sheet and an instruction sheet with painting guide. All the parts were neatly cast in a cream/grey resin with hardly any flash, and thankfully small casting blocks, so clean-up was minimal. You also get a lovely cast figure - but only a 'half' for some reason, but sadly no interior. First off, all of the parts were washed in soapy water and then construction began with the lower hull and running gear. Straightaway problems arose, as there are no location points for the drive sprocket housings or the rear idler mounts, so I had to use some reference photographs for the correct positioning.
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