Back in the 80's we had these at the Northern Warfare Training Center in Alaska, as a grunt all I can say about them is they were better than walking. Loud cold and loved to break down in -20 degrees F. That said it looks like a good kit. Thanks for sharing.
i´m glad you like the kit! here you can totally nerd out on the interior and engine and weathering i think. never really looked at the kit in any greater detail myself, so i found it interesting to see what the kit is actually like!
Forgot to mention that I don't like the tracks at all, 'cause they're too stiff or rigid and I'll definitely buy some indy link tracks. But the "rest" of the kit is very nice!
Remember to sand smooth the upper side of the Sponsons.... Huge ejector pin marks are present... also... the Ammo Magazines interior walls are also riddled with EPM's... its tedious work to fill and clean up but... I'm sure you can make it shine ! Also, Test the tracks... mine didn't not welcome any types of glue what so ever.... weird plastic ??? Take care ! happy modelling.
thanks Norm ! it will take a bit of prep work as you said but I think we will get a nice model for our efforts , will keep that in mind with the tracks and hopefully they won't be troublesome thanks mate !
Shane Smyth no prob. Shane ! you might need to add a few Fan belts and Alternator belts.... using tape or some other plastic bands... if yours doesn't have it already ? Best of luck !
I have the 120mm version . great kit. Wish HobbyBoss or someone would make a M5 and a M6 High speed tractors. Someone makes a resin M5 and it is close to $100.00.
luckily many of the newer companies like Takom are beginning to take subjects once only covered by expensive resin companies so you never know what we will get in the future
great review shane, you know it's funny how kit makers can't make a real great looking duce, I mean look at Asuka aka Tasca, 50 cal, I'd love to be in the meeting of the other companys, when they were looking at the mold of there 50, I'd have said, ya that thing sucks do better. Tamiya, Dragon, Italeri, Academy, and some others just can't get it right.
it is very strange who so many companies can't get it right, like there are so many M2's lying around for them to get dimensions right but yet they are all so different lol
Hi. Nice video. I have the same kit and I am wondering about the 8 p4 photo-etched parts. I can't figure out where they go. Did you find a use for them?
I haven't gotten around to building mine yet, so I am not of much help on that one sorry,best google it and see if there any builds of it online as reference
Back in the 80's we had these at the Northern Warfare Training Center in Alaska, as a grunt all I can say about them is they were better than walking. Loud cold and loved to break down in -20 degrees F. That said it looks like a good kit. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for the insight Gary, I would not to be in -20 in such an open machine lol
cracking kit. really unusual and quirky. nice of Michael to send it to the emerald isle. look forward to seeing the build
it was awesome of him ! I can't wait to get cracking on this one !
i´m glad you like the kit! here you can totally nerd out on the interior and engine and weathering i think.
never really looked at the kit in any greater detail myself, so i found it interesting to see what the kit is actually like!
thanks again Michi for sending this out my friend it is gonna be one hell of a build and I am very much looking forward to it !
Nice review Shane pretty good detail looking forward to seeing the build.
thanks John, I am looking forward to this one, once cuddles is finished which is nearly weathered I will be getting stuck into this kit !
im just starting this kit. have the long tom gun to tow behind. very nice.
its a nice kit, I am looking at the AFV Club new 230mm howitzer for mine
Model looks pretty interesting and im sure it will be small masterpiece after you finish him :)
thanks mate, it should be a great fun build once we get stuck onto it !
Great stuff mate, looks like a very nice kit.
thanks mate !
I've got that kit in my stash since 2009! I should start the build some time soon! :)
Forgot to mention that I don't like the tracks at all, 'cause they're too stiff or rigid and I'll definitely buy some indy link tracks. But the "rest" of the kit is very nice!
+Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder thanks Jens, they prove to be good builds for us both
Shane Smyth Yes, I think so too. If I just wasn't such a slow modeler! :)
Remember to sand smooth the upper side of the Sponsons.... Huge ejector pin marks are present... also... the Ammo Magazines interior walls are also riddled with EPM's... its tedious work to fill and clean up but... I'm sure you can make it shine ! Also, Test the tracks... mine didn't not welcome any types of glue what so ever.... weird plastic ??? Take care ! happy modelling.
thanks Norm ! it will take a bit of prep work as you said but I think we will get a nice model for our efforts , will keep that in mind with the tracks and hopefully they won't be troublesome
thanks mate !
Shane Smyth
no prob. Shane ! you might need to add a few Fan belts and Alternator belts.... using tape or some other plastic bands... if yours doesn't have it already ? Best of luck !
Norm Lajoie I think it modeled on but I will check it out !
I have the 120mm version . great kit. Wish HobbyBoss or someone would make a M5 and a M6 High speed tractors. Someone makes a resin M5 and it is close to $100.00.
luckily many of the newer companies like Takom are beginning to take subjects once only covered by expensive resin companies so you never know what we will get in the future
Do you know where I could get the 90mm in 1/35? Thanks I need it so I can make a small Dio for a 100 year old vet who was on ie shima. Thanks!
I dont think there is any out there
great review shane, you know it's funny how kit makers can't make a real great looking duce, I mean look at Asuka aka Tasca, 50 cal, I'd love to be in the meeting of the other companys, when they were looking at the mold of there 50, I'd have said, ya that thing sucks do better. Tamiya, Dragon, Italeri, Academy, and some others just can't get it right.
it is very strange who so many companies can't get it right, like there are so many M2's lying around for them to get dimensions right but yet they are all so different lol
Hi. Nice video. I have the same kit and I am wondering about the 8 p4 photo-etched parts. I can't figure out where they go. Did you find a use for them?
I haven't gotten around to building mine yet, so I am not of much help on that one sorry,best google it and see if there any builds of it online as reference
Okay, thanks. I am googling as we speak. It lead me to your unboxing video! :)
I am sure there must be more out there for this kit :)
Thanx for review)
no worries mate