Need an advice: Which Panzer IV is the best (1 Viewer)

[Pauck]

Hi members,
I looking for a Panzer IV, Normandy scheme.
I found this one at internet shops:
K&C Panzer IV, Ausf. H (WS219) open hatch fixed, one figurine
TCS Panzer IV, CS0043?Z Normandy with Zimmerit + two crew figurines, opening hatches (detachable Schürzen?)
TCS Panzer IV, Ausf. J, CS00831 Normandy without Zimmerit, throwing track, opening hatches, detachable Schürzen
(Figarti's Panzer IV Ausf. J is to expensive for me)
From the old TCS I found no photo of the real thing, also the "new" one.

Which one could be the best choice and why? Has someone photos from the TCS Panzer IV's?

My other Normandy vehicle are from K&C, TCS and TGM, also the figurines.

Thank you in advance.

 

[OzDigger]

You're likely to receive a range of opinions on this subject. You may want to check some early threads on TCS Mark IV as several members considered it over-sized, yet some think the new K & C is too small, as it's now close to 1/30 scale. I had/have both models and personally I prefer the larger TCS model as most of my figures are 1/28.

 

[katana]

A lot depends on what figures you plan to use with the Panzer IV and how demanding you are of accuracy. K&C, TCS and TG figures will look best with the large 1/28 scale TCS Panzer IV.

WB, Kronprinz and FL figures are smaller and would look best with Figarti or K&C. If cost is a concern and you plan to use the smaller figures I would suggest a 21st Century or FOV Panzer IV; both are close to 1/30 scale and look good with 60mm figures from WB or Kronprinz.

 

[Pauck]

Thank you for your answers.
I have mainly K&C figurines and some TCS/TGM so then a TCS Panzer IV, but the old CS004xx or the CS008xx.
I tried to find photos from both here in the forum but I found no photos with detailed view from different angles. ANd no photo from the old Panzer IV:redface2:
To find photos in the web from TCS products aren't easy

 

[katana]

Both of the TCS Panzer IVs are on Ebay with lots of photos from some sellers. The TCS website also has photos. A Google search of The Collectors Showcase Panzer IV will show photos if you select images.

 

[Pauck]

Well, I know how I can search after photos, but I found 95 % only the same photos from TCS and then only the 800 series. Try to find photos from the Wespe that is also very complicated.
I looking for real impression. At Ebay also the same.
I ask too, because on the TCS homepage you don't find any photos from older items, they have no archive.
Has the 400 series also the throwing track option and detachable Schürzen?
I made a failure when I bought the old Tiger I version, because it has no throwing track option for example
Does none have the old 400 series Panzer IV and can post some photos?

Thank you in advance.

 

[katana]

Look at the right side top of this page. The advanced search box is located their. Enter Panzer IV and search. The TCS Panzer IVs have been reviewed on the forum before and those reviews should be listed in the search result.