California, United States
Joined: December 25, 2011
KitMaker: 314 posts
Armorama: 244 posts
Posted: Friday, February 06, 2015 - 12:01 PM UTC
just got this set off of ebay and I must say the figure quality is not very good the heads are terrible and there are no packs at all. I am glad I have live resin heads and weapons to sub in. I wish trumpeter would have used their time wiser to make this set better
Bayern, Germany
Joined: October 14, 2008
KitMaker: 4,099 posts
Armorama: 4,067 posts
Posted: Friday, February 06, 2015 - 01:45 PM UTC
Obviously, Trumpeter care more for any obscure versions of Soviet/Russian vehicles.
CAD Images mean nothing.
What does a rivet counter count on a cast or welded tank hull?
Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
Armorama: 13,742 posts
Posted: Friday, February 06, 2015 - 02:47 PM UTC
I just got the set as well. Overall I don't think they are that bad. Heads are usable, but could be replaced if you like. My biggest issue is that they forgot the Kevlar helmet for the one guy on the boxtop wearing one. His head is cut off, but no helmet. I can deal with the missing molle pouches, I have a bunch of extras from other Trumpeter and Meng sets.
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Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
KitMaker: 7,600 posts
Armorama: 6,110 posts
Posted: Friday, February 06, 2015 - 08:23 PM UTC
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just got this set off of ebay and I must say the figure quality is not very good the heads are terrible and there are no packs at all. I am glad I have live resin heads and weapons to sub in. I wish trumpeter would have used their time wiser to make this set better
Trumpeter is certainly not known for their fine figures!
California, United States
Joined: December 25, 2011
KitMaker: 314 posts
Armorama: 244 posts
Posted: Friday, February 06, 2015 - 11:35 PM UTC
trust me I know that but they announced this set almost 2 years ago
Michigan, United States
Joined: December 25, 2014
KitMaker: 11 posts
Armorama: 11 posts
Posted: Monday, March 09, 2015 - 10:11 PM UTC
Not only were the heads done badly but they forgot to include the Kevlar helmet for one of the stretcher barriers. Talk about bush league.
Colorado, United States
Joined: February 06, 2002
KitMaker: 1,526 posts
Armorama: 1,294 posts
Posted: Monday, March 09, 2015 - 10:22 PM UTC
Thanks for the posting. Almost bought the set, and it's not worth my money.
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Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
Armorama: 13,742 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 04:00 AM UTC
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Thanks for the posting. Almost bought the set, and it's not worth my money.
I don't think it is that bad of a kit. Add a helmet and a few pouches from the spares box and it can look really good. I have it and like it. The figures are actually pretty well molded. It is also the only stretcher set that has modern US Soldiers in ACUs.
Judge for yourself.


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Ontario, Canada
Joined: November 10, 2010
KitMaker: 587 posts
Armorama: 550 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 04:12 AM UTC
I think they look nice, they would look good in a dio with either a MH-60 Para rescue bird or a Uh-60 medevac bird.