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REVIEW
Masterbox's New Soviet Tank Crew
jimbrae
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Provincia de Lugo, Spain / Espaņa
Joined: April 23, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 05:05 AM UTC
The latest from the Ukrainian manufacturer, Masterbox Ltd., is the subject of this Review. ''Bail-Out'' Russian Tank Crew, Kursk 1943, is a four-figure, injection moulded set. The difference between this and (many) other sets on the market is the nature and quality of the animation. The set portrays the crew esca`ping from their damaged vehicle and forced to defend themselves with their personal weapons - told you it was different! The full (built) review can be seen:

Soviet Tank Crew Set Review

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Thanks!

Ironmike
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Joined: March 28, 2006
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Posted: Monday, November 05, 2007 - 07:26 AM UTC
Master Box continues to improve with each kit release. This one, Soviet tankers, is excellent. I just got the set in the other day and have completed much of the painting. The heads are good but a bit blockish but I did not use any Hornet heads this time around. The Soviet tanker helmets fit together well (a bit of putty is needed) and along some of the seams but nothing major. Nice animation and there seems to be many more unique figures to come.
You can't go wrong for that next damaged T34 diorama by adding this guys.
Ironmike
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Posted: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 04:14 PM UTC
Might want to note that the figures are all in the post-Stalingrad uniform (standing collar) which places them in early 1943 or later. Also I think you've go tth eear flaps backwards on the figure wielding a pistol. Just a minor point.
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