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Attack 1/72 38(t) ausf. M Munitionsfahrzeug
 

Attack 1/72 38(t) ausf. M Munitionsfahrzeug

By Kent Kirkpatrick

History

Since I have already reviewed another 38(t) variant in this issue I will keep it short. This is version is yet another example of Germany's use of indigenous vehicles from other countries. The Munitionsfahrzeug was basically a Grille ausf. M without main gun mount.

The Kit

The box art of this Attack kit shows a Munitionsfahrzeug in winter camouflage scheme. When you open the box you will find nine part sprues, one in black and the others molded in a light gray styrene. My sample kit had sink marks on some parts. Overall detail is average at best. Also included in this kit is a decal sheet and photo-etch sprue. The instruction sheet is multi-lingual (Polish, English, German and French). There is a numbered parts location diagram.

The five-step kit assembly begins with the external front and lower hull in steps 1 and 2. My first observation on the lower hull sides is not favorable. The detail of the molded-on suspension arms are not crisp as with UM's 38(t) chassis. The rivet detail is missing. The road wheels are OK but the detail on the drive sprockets and idlers are faint. Be warned, the detail on the length and length tracks are sub-par. The sprue is so close to the edge of the tracks that it is a challenge to remove them. Steps 3 through 5 complete the rear hull and compartment. This is the best part of this kit. Since the Munitionsfahrzeug is an open-top vehicle you get a decent reproduction of the interior. During this assembly you will use the photo-etch parts, which I consider the best element of this kit. You get a stowage box, muffler guard and brackets.

When assembly is finished you have two choices of Munitionsfahrzeugs to paint and decal. One is from the 1st Panzer Division (LSAH) in 1944 France (Spring) and the other is from 2nd Ski. Jager Division 1944 Eastern front (winter). There is a paint reference for Tamiya, Humbrol and Agama.

Conclusion

Attack is known for producing some unique military vehicle kits in 1/72 scale especially the 38(t) chassis variants. Unfortunately, their kits lack when it comes to the level of detail and mold quality. They are also a bit pricey compared to UM's 38(t). See my review and pics of UM's 38(t) ausf. C in this issue and you can compare the chassis detail. I would like to thank Squadron Mail Order for the review kit.