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23 February 2021
Finally, “MY” tank in 1/35 scale!
I had the Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) of 11E during my service in the U.S.Army during the 1970’s. That meant I was a tank crewman, on -you guessed it!- the M-60 tank. I was in every position, loader, driver, gunner, and eventually tank commander. A few years ago I was thrilled to see Dragon come out with their offering of the M-60, which was so incorrect as to be laughable! The only other offering of an early M-60A1 was the Tamiya model, which was a much older kit, but actually more accurate. There is another kit by another manufacturer, AFV Club, I believe, but I haven’t bought one yet. This is the TAKOM offering, an early M-60A1, the type I knew and crewed, as well as the M-60, its’ stablemate and slight predecessor. By most standards, the M-60 and ‘A1 were the “King Tiger” of their day. We were the biggest tank on the battlefield, to be sure, and we packed a mighty punch, with our 105mm gun, which was more or less NATO universal in the day. We envied the smaller, sportier, sexier (if a tank can be sexy!) European counterparts in all but creature comforts! There, we had them, hands down! Larger target? Yes, but what’s that compared with room to comparatively stretch out? The gunners of all tanks are in the most cramped position by far, but enough on that, to this model. The TAKOM model of the M 60A1 tank, early version is a winner in all respects. The detail is fantastic, especially where the suspension system is concerned, and the tracks are likewise highly detailed and although rubber band type, will surprise you! Kudos to TAKOM on the steel pin system of completion of the tracks, simple and brilliant! All other details of the tank seem very good to me, including the “up and slide across operation of the driver’s hatch, which Dragon botched completely, using the M-48 hatch system mistakenly! Having had a 6 year love/hate affair with this vehicle, I got to know it pretty well, and for my money this medel is a winner in every respect!
16 February 2021
Academy Panzer III Ausf. J is a hit!
I have built the stamina offerings for years, and like many other modelers, I highly respect and regard the quality of their products. In this particular model, I submit that Academy has surpassed the bar set by time-honored Tamiya! I also have a model of the same vehicle by Rye Field Models. The parts count of the RFM offering is higher, as is the price tag. Certainly it is more detailed in some areas, but to my mind and eye, these differences are microscopic. The idea of this hobby, like all hobbies is to have fun! Academy amply fills that bill, in aces. It is reasonably priced, a challenging build “do-able” by most modelers with a kit or two behind them, is challenging, and rewards with a fine and accurate model of the subject right out of the box. A little tweak here and there, and you can have a show stopper! The RFM provides more challenges and is clearly geared to the more advanced and fanatic among us. I fringe that way myself sometimes. But for the joy of modeling, and coming away with a satisfying result of your time, effort, and money, I say go with this one, you won’t be disappointed. Variations are great also as to markings and choice of add-on armor and armament, to include if preferred, that nasty surprise for the British, the long barreled “Mark III Special”, as it was dubbed. A great kit for the money!
21 January 2020
Academy F 4C Phantom ll
Although I haven't built this kit as of this writing, I made this purchase based on reviews I found on line, all of which gave the kit high praise. At this point I am in agreement;. Very good detail on all parts, especially the cockpit, unlike other kits the fuselage is not longetudinally divided, therefore no seam down the spine of the model which normally requires sanding, filling, and re-scribeing. There are drawbacks to be overcome, as with virtually all plastic model kits, but for the buck, I feel this is the best bang, if it's a highly detailed F 4C Phantom ll you're seeking.