Classification:
Quick build kit - 2 kits in a box.
The kit
comes in a cardboard box (folded type).
The kit
contains:
- A plastic bag with 2 identical sprues, with a size of 17 by 17,5
cm; every sprue contains 18 parts for the vehicle.
- Instruction manual (manual were not included in my preview sample).
- Decals (decals were not included in my preview example).
The examples I have received did not have sinkholes or flash. Ejector
marks were on the inside of the parts (where they will be invisible
after construction). There is no misalignment on the parts.
All hatches are closed. There are no tools on the fenders.
It’s possible to build either a MKI or a MKII
The track and wheel-unit of his kit has the same problem as the A13.
The track- and wheel-units are cast as one part. The original A15
has an inner- and outer wheel. The model has one thick wheel without
any spacing for both wheels. I will advice S-Model to make the wheel
and track-unit with a separate inner and outer wheel. That will look
much better and brings the model on a higher level.
Casting quality is high; all parts are very sharp and highly detailed
for a “Quick Build” kit.
Dimensions:
Hull width: 36 mm.
Hull length: 77 mm (not counting the fenders)
Compared
with the Hasegawa / Revell Crusader:
Hull width: 36,5 mm
Hull length: 78 mm (not counting the fenders)
Compared
with the Airfix 1/76 Crusader
Hull width: 36,5 mm
Hull length: 78 mm (not counting the fenders)
Instruction Manual:
An official instruction manual was not included in my preview example.
Conclusion:
For a “Quick Build” kit this model is high class and casted
to a high standard.
It is to be recommended kit for many modelers. My compliments to S-Model.
My thanks
to S-Model for the preview sample of this kit.
Update
after release of the kit:
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