Master Box, Ltd 1/35 German Tank Crews, 1943-1945
Kit # - 361
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Introducing two new figure sets, still hot from the mold from Master
Box Limited, Ukraine - These two new kits offer the modeler a variety
of Panzertruppen tankers in new and different styles, circa 1943-1945.
INTRODUCTION
 For
those modelers not yet familiar with Master Box Limited Model Company,
a little family history first - they are a fairly new and upcoming model
manufacturing company based in the Ukraine. The company originally started
out production with a line of 1/35 scale armor subjects, offering the
modeler a little more variety by producing the more 'obscure'', or decidedly
different plastic model subjects.
The company has now branched off into the production of figure sets,
and this inbox review is an examination of their two new releases.
THE KITS
 The
kits are each named simply, "German Tank Crews, 1943-1945", kit numbers
1 and 2 respectively. Both kits are offered to the modeler in medium weight
cardboard boxes, open-end style. Keeping with MBLtd. Tradition to date,
the boxes are covered with rich, full color illustrations of the model
subject on the box front, while on the rear of the box is the assembly
instruction diagrams as well as color photos of the finished figures,
used in a suggested model setting.
Both kits are injection molded, using MBLtd's plastic formulation,
which is very easy to work with. Wonderfully clear detail is prevalent
on both of these kits, with not a speck of flash or unsightly mold seams
on the parts. I must note that a lot of attention has been paid to minute
detail of these figures, and upon closer examination you will find that
each figure is original in itís own pose, facial expression, and uniform
design detail.
Kit number one contains four figures in all, 27 separate parts on one
sprue, molded in white plastic - a very unique set of characters and poses!
All four figures are intent on repairing their damaged tank, three men
seemingly in a serious conversation of this matter, while the commanding
officer looks on slightly unpleased by his pose and facial expression!
This is an extremely refreshing and creative set of figures that will
make an excellent basis for your next damaged tank dio or vignetteÖa very
pleasing set in all aspects.
Kit number two contains three figures total, 22 parts on one plastic
sprue, molded again in white plastic. An additional smaller sprue containing
11 kit parts to build an optional ammo box with ammo is also included
in this kit. The two tankers seem to be being questioned or challenged
by the commanding officer in this sets scenario - one man is holding a
live round while the other is crouched upon his machine, restocking the
holds of their Panzer - another really cool setting!
As far as painting and finishing these two sets, you're basically on
your own, as the company does not offer any color scheme suggestions for
either kit, just the photos and illustrations on the kit boxes. But a
little research will help the modelers who are not familiar with this
time frame of uniform color and style. Personally, I enjoy the additional
challenge of matching up the color and uniform styles for accuracy in
the desired situation.
CONCLUSION
Overall, these two new figure kits from Master Box Limited look to
be another fine addition to their growing line of model kits. With exceptional
detail, clean and clear molding, and some really great poses, these kits
come highly recommended from this modelers point of view.
Many thanks to Alex Surzhenko, Director of Master Box Limited, for
providing these review samples sent promptly overseas from the Ukraine.
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