This will be my first build log so go easy on me. I don't have any detailed references on the Ontos except Squadron's Armor in Vietnam which has a few pics, so it will be an OOB build. I'll leave the reviews and rivet counting to the experts.
First, here are a few pics of the kit itself. On first impression for the $17 I paid it looks pretty decent. Academy have put all the knockout marks on the inside of parts and there are very few sink holes or flash. The tracks are very supple and well detailed for vinyl, maybe they used a new formula. There is no interior or engine, something for the AM manufacturers to come up with, but like I said it's a pretty cheap kit. The recoilless rifles' barrells are molded in one piece and look good. However, they cannot be displayed open which is a shame because one of the figures looks ready to load a round in. The figures are above average for Academy who are not noted for great figures. They do have prominent seam lines on them and will need some clean up. There is only one set of decals and unfortunately they do not give any information about that Ontos in the painting guide. I'd have to assume it was used in Vietnam.
All in all for the price it's a step up for Academy, but we'll see what the experts have to say.
I'll be starting tomorrow, so if you're an Ontos expert, your input would be more than welcome.
