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Preview Merit Int'l 1/16th Scale M198 Howitzer

Sharkmouth

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This is a rather large box.
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Inside, all the sprues call out the lineage to Wasan Plastics, the parent company of both Trumpeter and Hobby Boss (which explains the similarity and why this previously announced Trumpeter product will only be released under the Merit brand):

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Above and below: Sprue A
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Above and below: Sprue B
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Above and below: Sprue C
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Above and below: Sprues (two included) D
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Above and below: Sprue E
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These legs are made from muli-part molds.
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The PE fret is double-etched.
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Decals are included.
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The tires have size and manufacturer markings.
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Smaller tires, accordion covers, and screws.
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The following are detail images:
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This will be a nice large, although simplified, piece onto which one can add so many details if armed with good walk around photographs and the Technical Manuals (both of which I have thanks to this kit being so similar to the Trumpeter 1/35th scale kit).

Regards,
 
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