Italeri 1/35th Sd. Anhanger 51
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Background
  When
most think of armor models, tanks, half-tracks and trucks come to mind.
It’s not often that one thinks of trailers?? Well that is what Italeri
has provided in this kit. Two munitions trailers suitable for towing behind
about anything I would guess; from a Kettenrad to a 251 Halftrack, from
a Demag D7 to a Kubelwagen. I would even venture to guess these could
and may have been towed behind the early Panzers (not entirely sure why
but they could have). After all, where does the infantry resupply from?
There is only so much one man can carry and to return to the depot every
time one needs to rearm does seem a bit pointless… how would one
hold ground gained then?
The Kit
  Italeri
presents a nice kit to build two munitions trailers. The 50 pieces for
each trailer are contained on two sprues. There are also three sets of
soldiers gear (ok… a gun, gask mask container and a helmet) with
each trailer. Interestingly, and no I don’t know why, one set of
sprues is enclosed in plastic wrap while the other isn’t…
go figure. The pieces are well detailed. I have included a picture of
the interior provided by Italeri that shows the tops of ammunition containers
along with a magazine (kinda wish the magazines had been loose for the
modeler to place as he desired). There is no… and I do mean no,
flash on any piece but then with today’s quality, this should be
the standard. The pieces are nicely detailed and sharp in appearance.
  The
instructions are short and to the point. 5 steps is all there are. The
assembly actually begins with the trailer box in steps 1 and 2. An adaptation
I could see one considering is building the trailer without the ammunition
interior such that the trailer could be used to haul stores or parts of
various kinds. Steps 3 and 4 assemble the trailer frame itself. The final
step brings the wheels, frame and box together… nothing difficult
here. Although it is a simple build, there are decisions to be made even
if built out of the box. Will the top be open or closed? Will the trailer
be rigged for towing or sitting on the support? Decisions, decisions.
The kit is well put together and looks to provide even the avid modeler
with an afternoon or evening of fun that he or she could be proud of.
I look forward to getting to this kit soon (and no, I don’t know
if it will be towed.. or by what).
Thanks to Testors for sending
the review sample. |
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