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| Subject: | Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams |  |
| Date: | Jul 28, 2001 |
| From: | John Robinson | |
Christophe:
I just purchased the USMC M1A1HA with mine plough,
kit #335. I must say that initially I am
impressed. It doesn't look to be a copy of any
other kit, and I built the DML version of the same
Abrams.
Surface detail is quite good, particularly the
non-skid surfaces. Some flash is present, but
it's no big deal. Ejector pin marks do not seem
to be a problem either. The wheels have good
detail, and they mount to separate suspension arms
that are NOT keyed to the hull with a separate
center hub made of a soft plastic.
You will have the choice of one-peice vinyl track
or link-and-length. Both are surprisingly well
done with detail on both sides--much better that
the DML link-and-length. The flaws are that both
have two raised bumps on the inside of each link.
Fairly easy to correct on the link-and-length by
running a flat sanding stick over them.
A square of woven mesh is included for the bustle
rack floor. Chain and wire is provided for the
mine plough. There is even a piece of clear
acetate with pre-cut rectangles for all the
periscopes.
The decals look a little iffy as far as
registration and thickness, but there are a lot of
separate numbers to customize your markings.
Wading trunks are provided also.
Ease of assembly and other gremlins are yet to be
determined, as I have just looked at the box
contents. I paid $20 USD for mine, and I would
say it's a good deal at this point.
John Robinson
Central Virginia Chapter,
Armor Modeling and Preservation Society
http://www.cidwebs.com/armorinscale/ |
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 | opinion/review needed on Trumpeter Abrams kits. - Christophe Jacquemont - Jul 25, 2001 |
| . . . Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams - John Robinson - Jul 28, 2001 |
| . . . . . . Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams - Drewe Manton - Jul 28, 2001 |
| . . . . . . Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams - Lawrence Salerno - Jul 29, 2001 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams - John Robinson - Jul 29, 2001 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams - Lawrence Salerno - Jul 29, 2001 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams - Paul Roberts - Jul 29, 2001 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams - Kurt Isbrecht - Jul 31, 2001 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams - Christophe Jacquemont - Aug 1, 2001 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: opinion/review--Trumpeter Abrams - Kurt Isbrecht - Aug 2, 2001 |
| . . . Re: opinion/review needed on Trumpeter Abrams kits. - Christophe Jacquemont - Jul 29, 2001 |
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