has been watching some documentaries lately set in the Western Desert, and was inspired to create this...
Master Fighter's 1/48th scale T34/76 with russian tank riders - Stalingrad russian counterattack January 1943 set combines a Solido T34/76 model with three riders plus accessories.
The inside of the sturdy, white-glossy box contains layers of custom foam surrounding the pre-painted vehicle, the infantry riders (encased in plastic clamshells), a plastic bag with small pieces, a color assembly guide, and an envelope containing decals.
The tank itself is diecast metal painted a uniform green, with green and brown plastic attachments - gun barrel/mantlet (movable), hull machinegun, exterior fuel tanks, and tread/wheels (movable).
The paint on some of the "inside" areas is rough: the inside of the front and rear fenders, for instance. Many of the plastic parts simply plug into the hull, making it easy to remove them if desired. Some of these parts have rough edges where they were separated from the sprue (particularly the road wheels), and would be improved by some simple trimming.
Three pre-painted tank riders are provided - one pointing, one with helmet, and one reclining. The figures have no attachment pins, and can therefore be freely placed anywhere they will fit.
Also provided in this kit are a pair of turret markings decals, extra treads, wooden beams, spotlight, antenna mounting...
...and don't miss the aerial, taped to the box lid!