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Photo Review: Academy's 1/35th scale M60A2

Sharkmouth

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I got this kit and have sent it for someone to do a build review here. The plan is to use DEF Models new updates on it.

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Regards,
 
What are your impressions of it?

To be blunt... meh!

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Old hull, well (but not exceptionally) done new parts, flat tracks (lack depth), simplified or omitted details. If I were interested in this subject, I would wait for the AFV Club kit. A friend who is ordering the DEF Model detail sets asked where to buy this kit so I sent it to him so he can review it here. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother.

Regards,
 
Thanks Saul. Have been eyeing the AFV M60. Trying to be more realistic in my buying though.
James
 
So youre saying tipical Academy armor kit Saul - I find that they are cheaper but they could have made a much better kit if they just tried a bit harder. The sad part is theyr plane kits are getting so much better I hope the Philosophy they have been following with planes will translate to future armor models also.
 
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