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Themes Military Category Building Blocks Brand 12GO Size / Scale 7 inches Availability In Stock
12GO 96001 KF-51 PANTHER w/ PF Parts

Material: ABS
Size: 17 × 43 × 19cm / 6.69 x 16.92 x 7.48"
Pieces: 2235 pcs

Includes:
- Main building block
- Instructions 
- Power function parts

09/20/2024
12GO 96001 KF-51 PANTHER w/ PF Parts Review updated.
c/o 积木堂 via WeChat



△ The front of the box has a pure black background with a realistic render of the toy. The back shows some details and internal play features. It’s marked as having 2235 pieces, with dimensions of 43*17*19cm. The standard version is static, but you can add or buy motors separately to upgrade it to a dynamic remote-control version. The motor set includes three M motors, a lithium battery box, and a remote control. It’s worth mentioning that this motor set is compatible with four advanced tank models, which share the same motor set.


△ Unlike the usual packaging for building blocks, this time the inner box adopts a model-like packaging style. There are four main building steps. The first page of the manual introduces the tank’s various parts.


△ The manual has bilingual instructions in Chinese and English, with pages corresponding to specific steps. For example, bag number 1 corresponds to pages 1-24 in the manual. It also includes two large UV-printed stickers, which I personally love because they have a highly textured feel and no color mismatch with the parts. The only issue is that you can’t reposition them once placed. Additionally, the parts of this tank use customized colors instead of the regular light and dark gray parts.


△ A small issue is that the first large bag is used to complete the entire chassis, which requires a lot of parts (nearly 1000 pieces). Whether it's finding parts or occupying space, it’s a bit much. I suggest splitting bags 1 and 2. Usually, each step involving 300-500 pieces provides a more comfortable experience. Steps 23 and 76 use similar parts, so be careful to differentiate them (many reports of missing pieces are usually due to using the wrong part, leading to shortages later). There’s a trick to assembling the tracks too: assemble them at a 90-degree angle first, then straighten them. Don’t press on the middle of the parts; there’s a raised part that grips the load-bearing wheels, allowing smooth movement even on a slick surface.


△ Similarly, bag 2 is for assembling the body and turret. Again, it would improve the experience if it were split into two steps due to the large number of parts. The entire gun barrel is custom-molded for high accuracy. In step 76, a 2*8 piece is required, and beginners should get accustomed to checking the parts package when they see unusual pieces.


△ The turret has a very futuristic look, with hard lines and sharp angles, giving it an aggressive feel. The whole turret is designed to be flat, making it look great. The barrel is assembled together, and the small protrusion on the right side of the gun shield is actually a hidden machine gun!


△ Bags 3 and 4 are for assembling the internal structure and motor support parts. There are fewer pieces, making it easier to complete, which I find enjoyable. I particularly like the ammunition storage box behind the cockpit. The shells inside are long and thin, resembling real armor-piercing rounds. The cockpit can be removed and played with separately, and it can hold two figures. According to online information, the fourth-generation tank being developed by the motherland requires only two soldiers to operate the entire tank due to its numerous intelligent assistance functions. It’s rumored to even have features like an aim-lock system from video games. Once the enemy is locked in the sight, the computer automatically adjusts for wind and other factors, leaving the soldier only needing to press the fire button.


△ The base model without stickers already looks very impressive.


△ Here's a small detail I noticed: the last page of the manual provides instructions for applying the stickers. Initially, the design used 32 1x2 slope panels for both sides, but one of them wasn’t visually pleasing, and the other made it difficult to apply stickers across multiple bricks. So, the brand 12go made a 2*8 slope panel for this area, making the exterior much smoother and sleeker. I really appreciate this thoughtful design. Additionally, for those applying transfer stickers for the first time, remember to press the sticker down with your finger (warmth helps) before peeling off the transparent layer.


△ A 360-degree view of the completed model:


△ The barrel is custom-molded, so its accuracy is excellent, no doubt. The elevation angle of the barrel is quite dramatic, making it capable of performing like self-propelled artillery. But with such a depression angle, it might struggle on a slope, exposing the lower front.


△ Usually, the two hatches on top are for the commander and gunner. However, now there’s a 360-degree rotating SEOSS 2 panoramic sight for the commander, allowing him to view the screen from inside.


△ The KF51 is equipped with a four-shot Hero-120 loitering munition system that can launch drones capable of reconnaissance and attack missions, hitting targets up to 60 kilometers away, giving the tank beyond-visual-range combat capabilities. There’s also a remote weapon system in the rear, so the KF51 forms a three-layered firepower circle with loitering munitions, the tank cannon, and the remote weapon station.


△ The rear of the turret looks amazing, and the angles are well-crafted. It also has two long antennas. The visual ratio of the turret to the body is very close, making the turret appear wide when viewed horizontally.


△ When the turret is turned horizontally, you can open the driver’s door, and there’s room for two figures inside. You can see the upper body of the driver when the window is open (the KF51 is designed for a crew of four). The large UV-printed stickers make the tank look very cool and give it a textured feel.


△ The quick-disassembly design makes it easy to remove the turret and cover pieces. Once opened, you can see the internal structure. The instrument panel inside the cockpit is printed.


△ Lastly, switching between static and dynamic modes is very simple. Just remove the internal module and replace it with three M motors. But I could only find one M motor at home, haha, so I can only show you the rotation of the turret for now.


**Last:**

Project experience:

**Appearance:**  
Full of technological appeal with special custom-colored parts.

**Structure:**  
Quick-disassembly structure.

**Quality:**  
 The parts are good, with some printed pieces. I also love the UV-printed stickers.

**Function:**  
Static display, great for photography and casual play.

**Summary:**  
The difficulty of assembly is moderate.
 Personally, I’m not a big fan of old WWII tanks, as they mostly had round, smooth designs. I prefer modern third and fourth-generation tanks with sharp lines and a technological feel. I fell in love with this tank at first sight at the Shenzhen exhibition in March. The custom-molded gun barrel and modular internal structure are real eye-catchers from the main viewing angle. I also love the UV-printed stickers, which give it a textured look without any color discrepancies. The quick-disassembly design allows for easy switching between static and dynamic modes. If I get tired of remote control, I can replace the interior with engines for long-term display. Plus, if you buy other tanks, you can share the same motor set. I saw it priced at 148 RMB for the static version on TB, and when I bought it, there was a cross-store discount (300-40), meaning I could get two models and a snack for a great price. It’s very cost-effective. I also picked the blue Abrams-X, which I’ll review next time. Overall, I highly recommend this tank—it really fits my aesthetic. Go for it!

09/06/2024
12GO 96001 KF-51 PANTHER w/ PF Parts
Pictures updated.

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