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Stephen G
Ah man... I don't mind the instructions being bad. More than used to it. But disappointed to hear the fit isn't good. Have you seen this on a video or review somewhere I can take a look myself?

I was under the impression that Meng's was the same kit essentially? Using the same designs? The CADs are all but identical.

Top Agent PGG jr.
I am building the AH-64E version (kit no 2602) also from Takom which I suppose the instructions are more of less identical with the obvious difference being the steps required to build the engine exhaust. The clear part I am referring to is Q20 which if one does not look further into the instructions will find that that part is required to attach it to part Q29 and in turn the cable needs to run through the locating holes on part Q20.

For the canopy, the fit on part Q7 to Q29 to is not a problem but if one tries to fit parts Q21 and Q8 to part Q29 to simulate a closed canopy will find that both parts do not exactly fit and that part Q8 is slightly shorter as it leaves a bit of gap at the bottom.

The locating pin to fit part D14 is too big and part F1 seems a little too long if one wants the M230 chain cannon to be level.

Stephen G
Well I just received my Takom kit. I won't be building it for a while so can't comment on fit, but the kit looks beautiful.

However, the instructions... I really wouldn't want to be a newcomer to the hobby and trying this. Never mind the colour call outs everyone is focusing on - the layout is absolutely atrocious and over-complicated. I can barely make head nor tail of what is going on. The section of building the rotor head and attaching the blades? Mind-boggling. No idea which part is talking about the folding, or which about the non-folding. Same issue with canopy and avionics open/closed options - why not put a big '?' with the word 'OPTIONAL'? The diagrams also aren't great - there's so little visual depth to them, it's hard to tell what you're looking at sometimes. I wish more manufacturers would follow Airfix in doing 3D colourised images.

That's my only warning to any newcomers or people with bad eyesight, frankly.

Top Agent PGG jr.
To be fair, the MQ-8B Fire Scout from Takom is more understandable even if two of the very tiny PE parts do mandate the use of a magnifying glass to put them if you want to save your eyesight.

Filip
It looks similar to "Grosser Kurfurst" from World of Warships. Maybe that was the inspiration?

Clair Greenwood
I'm thinking it's a miss-print and actually another battlecruiser but with only the box art in a somewhat forward view it's hard to tell for sure. Or, maybe wrong box art selected? Either way it'll wind up in my stash.

Top Agent PGG jr.
Regarding the boxart, it is taken from the official Trumpeter website.

RevSerpent
I have inquired about it shortly after they announced the kit but their response was limited to "thank you for your input, we'll pass your inquiry to other departments".
However. They have since published some sprue photos on their website. It seems that main gun sprue comes with two variants - double and triple mount.
I'll still wait either for someone to do a kit review or for some online store to provide photos of the entire kit and construction guide.

Francky
I guess that companies such as IMaterialise and shapeways distribute worldwide

John Hughes
Would it be possible to put some sort of barrier between the plastic wheels & rubber tyres? I'm thinking you could reduce the diameter of the wheels a little and wrap tape or even metal foil around them.

Andy Christiaens
So what the best kit in your opinion?
"Rye Field Model" is the most expensive if you buy the "JLTV upgrade set" with it. (92,42 euro)
"Saber Model" has everything in the box if you buy the Deluxe Edition, no unit at the back but a pallet with stuff. (75 euro)
"I love kit" has the axles shafts but no hoist on the front. (62,5 euro)
All prices are shipping costs included.
So I think despite the hoist on front of the JLTV the "I Love Kit" box is the best.

Top Agent PGG jr.
I have not purchased the Sabre Model yet but might give it a go.

Nikita Nikulin
1. Zvezda. 2. AMK. 10. Trumpeter

Top Agent PGG jr.
Thought so given I have the Zvezda instruction manual. However, I will buy all three types to do a more comprehensive comparison.

rashne
Judging by the reviews one thing is sure...AMK produced early version Hip cold war era, and Zvezda's version is late..more suitable foe recent conflicts depictions, dioramas etc.

Stephen G
It is 'technically' possible, but not operationally normal. I assume the loadouts will be interchangeable by pylons. You can put 16 Hellfires, if you really wanted to.

Marcus J
May I ask where you bought the kit?

Top Agent PGG jr.
Miniature Hobby located in Singapore. Price is S$59.90 after deduction.

Viking93
I am in the german army for nearly 10 years now and have never seen a 7t with armour plates and a shield for the MG. So this should be more realistic if you build it without.

Top Agent PGG jr.
Interesting point. However, the main reason for building this truck without the armor plates and machine gun is to reflect it in civilian usage. In fact, I build 4 x 4 armored vehicles if I am going for armor and weapons and every 6 x 6 and 8 x 8 truck I built has no armor or weapon mounts to reflect its maximum cargo capacity (even doing that to the LSAC armor cab from Trumpeter which has moulded the weapon and shield mounts. Took me some time to remove those).

chiefc
I see it's a good time to get back into the hobby….

Dak
I can't wait to build this helicopter that is named after me and our tribal members. I've been waiting so long for a company to release a better kit in 1/35-1/32. It's long overdue.

Kace Wong
year 2015 Z-9WA Helicopter (Trumpeter 05109, 1:35)