Diamond T 972 Dump Truck

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Diamond T 972 Dump Truck

by: Jim Starkweather [ STAFF_JIM ]

SUMMARY
Highs: For those looking for this type of support vehicle it will surely be a welcomed addition. Lows: Has more parts for just basic things like the chassis, than most modelers even at larger scales might be use to. Verdict: For those who love 1/72 scale kits this will likely be well received.

Scale:		1:72
Mfg. ID:		72021
Suggested Retail:		$25
PUBLISHED:		Dec 17, 2014
NATIONALITY:		United States

NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
THIS REVIEWER:		89.91%
MAKER/PUBLISHER:		82.32%

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About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...

Comments

ericadeane

@Brian: Can you clarify? When you say "too many parts" do you mean too many fiddly parts for a 1/72 kit? Or due to the IBG design, is it too complex to get an eventual accurate cab? SOme builders may welcome a more expansive parts breakdown if it means in the end, a more accurate model.

DEC 17, 2014 - 05:11 PM

jon_a_its

Reminds me of the Old Matchbox (then Revell) M19 Diamond-T, more sprue & gate than kit, & I managed to build that! Mind you I had steadier hands & working eyes then. Need this in 1/35th please, but please IBG, lighten up the CAD instructions, they are too dark! , (I got 2 of the IBG Bedford's)

DEC 17, 2014 - 09:07 PM

tread_geek

Nice unbox review, Jim. Also very nice to see an unbox of a Braille kit!!! These IBG kits are a bit overengineered, IMHO. Then again, for those that crave parts intensive kits, it just the ticket. Cheers, Jan

DEC 18, 2014 - 01:13 AM

165thspc

Well Jon it looks like you are going to get your wish for a Diamond T Dump in 1/35th. The Military Dump Truck is supposed to be on Mirror Models list of future variants for the Diamond T.

DEC 22, 2014 - 02:15 AM

Paulinsibculo

Seems to be a standard issue with the IBG instructions. i have sent an email to their customer service and got a well readable pdf version from them (thanks Mr. Jarek Leoniec!), but still their paint instructions for the finished models seems to have a too dark setting in general But..... IBG supplies nice and affordable trucks!

DEC 22, 2014 - 03:30 AM

165thspc

The Mirror Models introduction of the Diamond T dump truck in 1/35th might make it as soon as March 2015. Keep your fingers crossed!