is not a real big fan of pre-painted minis, and he positively despises randomly-packed "collectable" ones - so why is he writing this article?
I don't know how practical it was, but the Kettenkrad - sort of a tracked motorcycle - has always fascinated me. So I was delighted when one arrived in the mail!
This is the 1/48th scale pre-painted model from the Master Fighter line, and comes in five parts: Kettenkrad, trailer, driver, passenger, and trailer.
Sadly, despite an excellent packing job, my sample arrived broken - the front wheel and one track were broken off the vehicle, and the signpost was bent and broken. (Would customs open a package, break something accidentally, then re-shrinkwrap it?)
Fortunately, a little superglue fixed everything up. I was also able to permanently attach the riders. Handlebars are attached to the driver, and it took me a few minutes to figure how he was supposed to sit - but it all worked. I also glued the trailer in place.
For wargaming purposes, I believe this model falls into the "be careful and it will be OK" category. Avoid pressing down on the vehicle, as the tracks and wheel have resin parts and are fragile. However, you can pick up and move the vehicle without touching any of the delicate areas.
If you intend to use the signpost as a scenic item on the tabletop, be sure to give it a wider base.
