Author: John Plzak
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Meng Model T-72B3
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor tank kit, Meng Model T-72B3. The Soviet/Russian T-72 main battle tank is quickly approaching 50 years of service. Its longevity, much like the M1 Abrams, has been accomplished by several major updates in armor, armament, and electronics. The latest upgrade, the T-72B3, entered service in 2013;…
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Takom Type 69-II
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor tank kit Takom’s kit represents a Type 69-II in Iraqi service. Fine detail marks the gray plastic. Features include individual track links separated from the sprues, clear headlight lenses and periscopes, and two photo-etched (PE) frets. A nice touch is the inclusion of actual twisted wire…
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Bronco Panzer III Ausf A
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor kit. The first four versions of the PzKpfw III — Ausf A-D — were built in small numbers and were basically test vehicles, although some saw combat in Poland and Norway. Ausf A was unique with its coil-spring suspension and large road wheels.
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Tiger Model Panhard VBL
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armored car kit Developed in the 1980s, the French Panhard VBL is a small, all-wheel-drive amphibious armored car still in service with the French army today. Tiger Model has just released its second version of the VBL, this one sporting a Milan missile launcher. While the parts…
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Wingsy Kits Mitsubishi A5M2b “Claude”
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/48 scale plastic model aircraft kit
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Academy M1A2 Abrams
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor kit. Academy’s all-new M1A2 uses no parts from the company’s older Abrams kits. Parts provide for one of three versions: M1A2 SEP V2, M1A2 Tusk, and M1A2 Tusk II. The tan plastic parts feature excellent detail, including beautiful nonskid texture on the hull and turret. A…
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Tamiya AMX-13
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor kit. Molded in tan plastic, the kit features excellent detail. The single-piece tracks are molded in flexible plastic. Only one piece of photo-etch is included, a grille for the hull intake. A half figure is provided for the commander’s hatch, but there are no clear parts…
