How come version 2 of this kit gets a glowing 90 per cent whereas the earlier Grizzly from the same company was canned and rated 45 per cent?

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/7205

The earlier review said the turret was unusable ... has it been fixed in the later version?

I rode around on Grizzlies in Rwanda back in 1994 and would like to build a model of one, but these reviews leave me confused!

I can overlook minor inaccuracies. So depending what side of the fence you sit on, will determine how your feel about the kit.

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I can overlook minor inaccuracies. So depending what side of the fence you sit on, will determine how your feel about the kit.

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Hmm it seems there are some major inaccuracies based on Jason's info, so perhaps it might be an idea to update the review and state at the end of the review that the kit has some accuracy issues.

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I can overlook minor inaccuracies. So depending what side of the fence you sit on, will determine how your feel about the kit.

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Hmm it seems there are some major inaccuracies based on Jason's info, so perhaps it might be an idea to update the review and state at the end of the review that the kit has some accuracy issues.

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As I mentioned I based my review on the quality of the kit, not the EXACT accuracies of the actual vehicle. I don't feel there is any need to go back and edit my review, I stand on my review of what looks like an enjoyable kit to build. Having built the Cougar, it was enjoyable. I am not concerned if the angle of the widget is off by 0.1 degree, and I won't give a kit a negative review because of it. I build models for the enjoyment of building, so what if there are some MINOR discrepencies? To me it resembles a Grizzly, and resemebles if very well.

I have talked to some younger modelers and they are being scared of bacause, when they get critism, it is because of comment about complete accuracy from some old timers. Maybe to get people, especially younger generations, some people can accept it is a hobby, not a photocopier. Allow people to build and model and enjoy it, even if the thing-a-majing is 0.05" too short.

Sorry that is just my take on it.

Thing is, people, like me, are influenced by a review and hence there should be detailed info there - like the writer has done a bit of homework.

"As for modeled accuracy for the SFOR mission, after looking as some reference pictures the model could be considered correct. A few things I did notice is most Grizzlies serving in SFOR/KFOR had an extra antenna mounted on the right side between the passenger view ports. Also a lot of pictures showed the lack of the driver’s wind screen and most vehicles carried the standard Green/Olive Green/Black camouflage."

While I understand your approach I don't think you can advertise this vehicle for service in these missions, it is missing the add on armour that all late versions with the large tires had. I think that you should address this in the review rather than mislead people. There are some big errors in the kit and I like others might build it like it is but really it is not accurate. Tell it like it is, and how you intend to enjoy it.