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Zvezda R-12 Motorcycle and Sidecar
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Posted: Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 03:55 PM UTC
Andrzej Snigorski provides an in-box review of Zvezda’s 1/35 German Motorcycle R-12 with sidecar and crew.

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Posted: Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 05:52 PM UTC
Nice review Andrzej.
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Posted: Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 08:50 PM UTC
Nice review of a nice model. I especially like the variant with the pig in the sidecar, which will pair nicely with the horsedrawn gulashkanonne. But to be honest the boxart would make an even greater model!
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Posted: Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:57 AM UTC
Thanks for reading and comments!

@Thomas, I do agree with you - model as shown on box-art would be great but in real life I would not like to ride in sidecar with a dead pig on my knees... I often ride in sidecar of my friend's Ural modified and repainted to act as WWII BMW R-75 and believe me - there is no room for a pig .
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Posted: Monday, October 12, 2009 - 09:46 AM UTC
Looks like a great little kit - I like the alternate options provided. Did the SS or police use the R 12 as well?
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Posted: Monday, October 12, 2009 - 10:06 AM UTC

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Lows: Lack of battery


Aw, c'mon. How often have you purchased an item with the notice "Batteries Not Included" on the box?

Seriously, it looks like a nice little kit. A motorcycle alway is a welcome addition for a diorama.
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Posted: Monday, October 12, 2009 - 10:41 AM UTC
It is interesting that you mention the lack of a battery Andrzej as it was one of the complaints Henk had about the Zvezda Mercedes-Benz L 4500 A.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 01:41 AM UTC

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It is interesting that you mention the lack of a battery Andrzej as it was one of the complaints Henk had about the Zvezda Mercedes-Benz L 4500 A.

Maybe Zvezda has "Batteries not included" policy as Joseph mentioned .

@ Julian,
I don't know about police, but as far as I know SS used it. The kit offers only Wehrmacht decals so you would have to buy AM or simply paint the numbers.

Thank you for reading.

A.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 04:54 AM UTC
Great review Andrzej. There must have been a pent up demand for motorcycles this year. As a cycle rider, I have to say I like it.
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