The Zvezda Maultier ( Mule ) was the model I decided to take up, after a barren period.................................
This was a real pleasure to build - only a smear of filler ( probably because I didn't follow the instruction sequence ), the fit of parts was excellent. Too good in places, as paint caused interference, but scraping, or a fine drill cured that. It builds up into quite a large model! The engineering & construction sequence was logical - the only thing I didn't like was the 'sandwich' tyres. No PE, - it really doesn't need it!
Sadly the Maultier doesn't appear to be in the shops at the moment, but you can pick them up pre-owned for<£25.
Zvezda have really upped their game -they're complicated models, not really suited for a beginner, but they are well detailed and make up into good looking models.
The Maultier has whetted my appetite for Zvezda 1/35 - after the BP Defiant for the BoB GB, I might go for another - perhaps the T34/85, or the T90MS, or even the Pantsir - all are trying to attract my attention from the stash!
Thanks for dropping buy - if you've never tried a Zvezda model - give a modern model a try.................
Dave
This was a real pleasure to build - only a smear of filler ( probably because I didn't follow the instruction sequence ), the fit of parts was excellent. Too good in places, as paint caused interference, but scraping, or a fine drill cured that. It builds up into quite a large model! The engineering & construction sequence was logical - the only thing I didn't like was the 'sandwich' tyres. No PE, - it really doesn't need it!
Sadly the Maultier doesn't appear to be in the shops at the moment, but you can pick them up pre-owned for<£25.
Zvezda have really upped their game -they're complicated models, not really suited for a beginner, but they are well detailed and make up into good looking models.
The Maultier has whetted my appetite for Zvezda 1/35 - after the BP Defiant for the BoB GB, I might go for another - perhaps the T34/85, or the T90MS, or even the Pantsir - all are trying to attract my attention from the stash!
Thanks for dropping buy - if you've never tried a Zvezda model - give a modern model a try.................
Dave
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