Hi folks.
I just got one of these and thought you might like a quick, in-box look at it.
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There are four variants that can be built, although two of these are the basic fork lift with either short or long forks. The other variants are an angled plough and a small crane.
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I've not bought any Takom kits before, but after seeing this they will certainly go on my list of manufacturers to look for. The moulds are clean and sharp with no immediate evidence of either flash or mould seams anywhere. There are ejector pin marks but these all look to be in areas which will not be seen (unless you're a judge with one of those little mirrors on a stick .....).
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The main body/chassis is in one piece which should eliminate any alignment problems.
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Detail looks good overall but there is not a massive parts list (no parts count is given) and there is no engine, although the cabins are nicely detailed inside. Doors and windows can be built open or closed, the steering works and the fork lift elements can be built in various positions (it does not look like they will be moveable). Construction appears to be straightforward with no special modelling techniques required.
There are four colour schemes shown with decals for all options with a full colour set of images for each. The schemes are basic green, three-colour camouflage (green, brown and black) and white. Paint references are given as MIG Jimenez colours - disappointingly, there are no colours shown for the interior of the cabins so a little research will be needed. Instructions are nicely printed as an A5 booklet and look clear and simple.
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Transparent parts are crystal clear and protected in an individual bag (my photography set up is not good enough to show these through the cellophane I'm afraid).
There is also a small ready painted sheet of PE and separate vinyl tyres.
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I'm sure I saw an early review for this which stated there was a large box on a pallet included but my kit does not have one.
Hope this is useful.
PS As they say in all the best reviews: "Review sample courtesy of my pocket".
I just got one of these and thought you might like a quick, in-box look at it.
[ATTACH]114385.IPB[/ATTACH]
There are four variants that can be built, although two of these are the basic fork lift with either short or long forks. The other variants are an angled plough and a small crane.
[ATTACH]114394.IPB[/ATTACH]
I've not bought any Takom kits before, but after seeing this they will certainly go on my list of manufacturers to look for. The moulds are clean and sharp with no immediate evidence of either flash or mould seams anywhere. There are ejector pin marks but these all look to be in areas which will not be seen (unless you're a judge with one of those little mirrors on a stick .....).
[ATTACH]114389.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]114390.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]114391.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]114392.IPB[/ATTACH]
The main body/chassis is in one piece which should eliminate any alignment problems.
[ATTACH]114384.IPB[/ATTACH]
Detail looks good overall but there is not a massive parts list (no parts count is given) and there is no engine, although the cabins are nicely detailed inside. Doors and windows can be built open or closed, the steering works and the fork lift elements can be built in various positions (it does not look like they will be moveable). Construction appears to be straightforward with no special modelling techniques required.
There are four colour schemes shown with decals for all options with a full colour set of images for each. The schemes are basic green, three-colour camouflage (green, brown and black) and white. Paint references are given as MIG Jimenez colours - disappointingly, there are no colours shown for the interior of the cabins so a little research will be needed. Instructions are nicely printed as an A5 booklet and look clear and simple.
[ATTACH]114386.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]114387.IPB[/ATTACH]
Transparent parts are crystal clear and protected in an individual bag (my photography set up is not good enough to show these through the cellophane I'm afraid).
There is also a small ready painted sheet of PE and separate vinyl tyres.
[ATTACH]114388.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]114393.IPB[/ATTACH]
I'm sure I saw an early review for this which stated there was a large box on a pallet included but my kit does not have one.
Hope this is useful.
PS As they say in all the best reviews: "Review sample courtesy of my pocket".
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