Thanks for sharing that! The three tone Russian camo sure looks good...*gulp*

"Still looking at the DML Scud, unstarted in the box, shaking my head, and sliding the box back onto the shelf..." Same as me , but then decided to throw it together OOTB. After all, doesn't make much sense to put much aftermarket or corrections into it when the far superior Trumpeter kit is available. Sean

Hi Guys; HAH !------What are you guys griping about; -----------Ive got Two Sitting on my Shelf. Here is what I am going too do, I will use the Build revues and add Those Details that are missing in the DML kit. --It will Be Good Practice !!!!! CHEERS; MIKE.

I feel your pain, Sean. And have it one worse. I stocked up on the aftermarket and references for the old dog of the DML kit. I will build it, but it won't be soon...

Just received my Trumpeter Smerch - too bad I'm leaving on a week's vacation this evening. I don't have time for photos right now but here's what's in the box. 23 light grey sprues, 1 clear sprue, 4 PE sheets, rubber tires and retainer caps, a braided copper cable, decals, window painting masks, typical instruction booklet, color painting guide for 5 versions (3 Russian, 1 Ukraine, 1 Belarus), and two sales brochures including details on the new 1/16 M-ATV MRAP. Not my cup of tea but I may have to get one anyway 'cause it looks awesome. Side note - the brochure confirms that the Patriot II kit DOES contain both the radar array trailer and the missile launcher trailer, not either-or. There are over 930 pieces, including some very small delicate plastic ones. I did notice some light flash - more than usual compared to other Trumpeter kits I have but not bad at all. I'll post some pictures when I get back if someone else doesn't in the meantime.

Back from vacation so here are the kit photos:

Thanks for the photos of the sprues. Looks like there will be a lot of seam sanding on those middle split rocket barrels...

I'm assuming most of the steering gear under the left hand side of cab is missing as on the Trumpeter Scud?

I don't know much about suspensions and such but from the instructions it looks pretty complete to me.