This month's interesting releases from Trax enhances the recent LVTA2 kit and the hot Tamiya T-55 kit. Check these out: (Click on the photo to see an enlarged view.)
 
1/35 LVTA2 Detail Set TX0070 MSRP $16.95 USD This set provides a new set of finely cast resin gun shields, sandbag armor, machine gun mounts and a fire extinguisher. These are beautifully cast details!
 
1/35 T-55 Damaged Road Wheels TX0076 MSRP $17.95 USD This set replaces the Tamiya roadwheels with virtually identical parts except that the rubber tires have been notched and cut to replicate a tank that has been rode hard and put away wet. The resin assemblies are designed to work with the Tamiya rubber retainer rings that hold the wheels on the axle without glue. If you're modeling a parade tank, stick with the kit wheels, but it you're modeling a tank that has been in the field for a while and has seen some action, you'll want to get these wheels on your T-55!
You can purchase these and any of the Trax line from your local hobby retailer or directly from VLS' website at www.modelmecca.com. They have some of the fastest mail order delivery in this industry - give them a try! My sincere thanks to VLS for these review samples! | 
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