I don't know if we may describe it this way, but I have done!
That's the third new-product from Italeri, all annouced in their 2010 catalog!
After their M4A2 Sherman III, fast-assembly kit:
this one is from the same family just with 75 mm. gun.
(The picture is from global-models website!)
The set contains as usual 2 models, each with 13 parts (the last Shermans had 15 parts!)
And with a special wargames decals sheet. (If someone can explain, their speciality? Maybe more resistant!?)
I heard you, saying:"Something new, but nothing new! No offence, but who misses a Sherman tank in his collection?!"
Maybe, you are right, if you are collecting and building models since 20-30 years.
But, especially the newcomers (you, know, this new generation, who should have everything very quick! Bought and done!) and the small ones, 5 till 10 years, beginners need those fast assembly kits, IMHO!
Because of that, "Thanks Italeri!"
and
No, I am also not tired of it!
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For a bone idle moodeller like myself I like the look of them,quick, nicely detailed and a step up on the HaT stuff.At least they have decals now.
ReplyDeleteI agree, while HAT started this off a few years back (almost 10!) Italeri has a better product.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinon of course.
I think, HAT is the forerunner, as the one who began to produce fast-kits regularly!
ReplyDeleteI build some of them, find "OK!" for kids and wargamers, but missed always decals.
I still miss, the last 2 models "Crusader" and "Sd. Kfz." from HAT, which should be better quality. The folks, who build them, commmend those models!