I disagree Sure, it’s not up to today’s standards but it’s a far better kit than its contemporary Tamiya and Monogram (1:32) counterparts.a poor kit
Mostly in that they’re likely very stiff, like all Italeri tracks of the time. At least they had detail on both sideshorrible rubber band tracks
The AFV Club one, as far as I can tell, though I’m not too sure about the shape of the gun barrel it provides (which is an interesting part in itself, in that AFV Club expanded a tube rather than turn a barrel on a lathe). I haven’t built the Academy kit, but I do remember an article in Military Modelling when it was new, showing how to improve it.The Academy Hellcat re-boxed by Airfix.
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It's been mothballed for years together with the AFV Hellcat and held together with white glue for easy access to the interior for painting. I don't know which was more accurate
Let’s wait with that for the momentJakko. Should I add you to the list?
Take your time my friendLet’s wait with that for the moment
I am so surprised by this choice. No idea why it came to your mind!!!!You may be a little surprised, but thought a second build was required so
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bought a load of extras, will post a lot more info on the start date
bob
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