VW T1 Van Camper

I had a good time putting this kit together. For the price, it has extremely good value. There are an alphabet of sprues. Some alternate versions of the van, like a passenger and panel version seemingly are included, but are not mentioned in the directions. Most plastic pieces were fine, but the doors and long panels were a bit warped. There are a ton of decals that are integral to this model. Everything from wood trim, curtains, battery terminals, license plates and cushions. Along with recommending a couple of dozen paint colors, this kit can keep you busy. I personally didn't care for the style of directions, but I am used to Tamiya model directions rather than Monogram. One error I found was on step 18. It calls for decal 38, which is the wrong size--but swap with decal 26 and you will be fine. The other misstep in the directions was a lack of clarity in fitting side panels to the front. As a result, the front of the van simply didn't fit together with the hind portion as smoothly as I would have liked. The strong points of this model are the excellent attention to detail, slick use of decals throughout, and quality of undercarriage design. This is close to a 5 out of 5 kit. I recommend it for experienced modellers. Beginners should look elsewhere.