Author: John Plzak
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Rye Field Tiger I Tank 321
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor tank kit. Newcomer Rye Field Model has produced the best kit yet of a Tiger I with interior. The model represents an early Russian Front vehicle from s.Pz.Abt. 503, specifically tank 321, in 1943. Tigers from this unit sported a field-built storage bin on the turret.…
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Takom Chieftain Mk.5/5P
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor kit. When the Chieftain entered British service in 1967, it was the most powerful tank in NATO’s arsenal. The primary versions of the main battle tank were the Mk.3 and Mk.5, the latter being the final production version. Later marks designated major upgrades or rebuilds of…
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ICM Horch 108 Typ 40
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic vehicle model kit. Ukrainian manufacturer ICM expands its catalog of 1/35 scale softskin military vehicles with a Horch 108 It represents a later version than the old Italeri kit; the most noticeable difference is the location of the spare tire inside the crew compartment.
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MiniArt U.S. Army Bulldozer
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model bulldozer kit. The large box is chock-full of parts. Well molded, they show excellent detail, fine shapes to the point of being delicate, and minimal mold seams. A few parts were broken on the sprues in my kit, but I repaired them easily. The kit includes individual-link…
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ModelCollect E-75 heavy tank
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/72 scale plastic model armor kit. Proposed in 1942 and accepted in 1943, the E series of tanks was Germany’s attempt to standardize armor production. Six different chassis weight classes were proposed and used many standardized parts to simplify manufacturing and maintenance.
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Zvezda BMPT “Terminator”
FineScale Modeler reviews Zvezda’s 1/35 scale plastic model tank kit. Molded in gray plastic, the kit features link-and-length tracks; the chassis comes from Zvezda’s T-90 kit. Clear parts are provided for the headlights, periscopes, and sensors. Two sizes of white plastic mesh are provided to detail the engine grates and rear barrier.
