Russian Heavy Tank IS-3M

TRUMPETER

In-Box Review

¹⁄35

by: Chuck Bush [ CFBUSH2000 ]

This was my first Trumpeter model. I found the quality to be about that of a good Italeri kit
One reason I bought this kit was the Egyptian markings.

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I found this kit to be very easy to assemble.
The only major problem I found was a gap between the turret top and bottom. The mantlet also seems off-center to me.
I fixed the gap and left the mantlet alone. The tracks (one piece) do not hold paint well and are not glueable. They are also a bit too long. I cut off one link to shorten them. I used a product called Instant iron and Instant rust to paint them.
I painted the tank Model Master Acrylic Sand. After it had dried over night I applied an oil wash of Burnt Sienna.
The decals went on with no problem.I think this kit is a good value for the price.

SUMMARY

VALUE:	90%
FIT:	80%
DECALS:	90%

Percentage Rating

80%

Scale:		1:35
Mfg. ID:		00316
Suggested Retail:		$19.99
PUBLISHED:		Jul 03, 2003
NATIONALITY:		United States

NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
THIS REVIEWER:		87.14%
MAKER/PUBLISHER:		84.47%

About Chuck Bush (cfbush2000)
FROM: NORTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

I was born and raised in Clearfield Co, PA. Six days after graduating from High School I found myself in Air Force Basic Training. I spent 23 years as an Air Force Medic, mostly in Emergency Room and Independent Duty work. I also have played drums in bar bands over the years. I retired from the ...