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Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 03:32 PM UTC
In their seemingly never-ending quest for modern Russian vehicle domination Trumpeter is shortly bringing us a surprise release of huge wheeled multiple rocket launcher; the 9A52-2 Smerch-M. Apparently almost complete and ready for production this kit should be available soon.
This kit will arrive with a full interior, opening cab doors to appreciate it, and a fair amount of photo-etch to capture the fine detail. The rockets elevate and rotate for diorama possibilities. Of which there are several, as this vehicle had been used in the recent conflicts in Syria and the Ukraine.
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Thanks for sharing that! The three tone Russian camo sure looks good...*gulp*
SEP 22, 2015 - 05:55 PM
"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
SEP 22, 2015 - 06:35 PM
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.
SEP 22, 2015 - 11:12 PM
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...
SEP 23, 2015 - 12:19 AM
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.
OCT 09, 2015 - 12:30 AM
Back from vacation so here are the kit photos:
OCT 18, 2015 - 04:44 AM
Thanks for the photos of the sprues. Looks like there will be a lot of seam sanding on those middle split rocket barrels...
OCT 18, 2015 - 09:21 AM
I'm assuming most of the steering gear under the left hand side of cab is missing as on the Trumpeter Scud?
OCT 18, 2015 - 01:20 PM
I don't know much about suspensions and such but from the instructions it looks pretty complete to me.
OCT 19, 2015 - 04:24 AM
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