M-48 A-2 Patton Tank

This kit is identical to the monogram kit of the same tank. Very simple with large pieces that for the most part fit together. The one difficulty is the lower hull assembly (2 Sides and the back), which was very frustrating just to get the parts to fit right. In the end I went with the imperfect fit, and used putty snd sand paper to make it look right. The parts had moderate flash and most required cleanup before assembly. I didn't worry to much about this as I got the kit for a very good price. All in all if you are willing to put in the effort as I was you will wind up with a rather nice result with not a lot of tme invested.

This kit is simple with large pieces that for the most part fit together. The one difficulty is the lower hull assembly (2 Sides and the back), which was very frustrating just to get the parts to fit right. In the end I went with the imperfect fit, and used putty snd sand paper to make it look right. The parts had moderate flash and most required cleanup before assembly. I didn't worry to much about this as I got the kit for a very good price. All in all if you are willing to put in the effort as I was you will wind up with a rather nice result with not a lot of tme invested.

Consistent with the other reviews, build this kit for practice or fun. It is a kit that can completed relatively quickly unless you are aiming for perfection, then be prepared to fill a lot of seams with putty. What I like best about this kit is the number of figures included. Body parts need help to fit. Found it interesting that the decals have changed since the introduction of this kit back in the 1960s. Now it has peace signs and 60's TV slogans.