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Review of 1/72 Mac Models made by Czech
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AMC plastic Kits

Kit 72101 - Bergepanzer Tiger SdKfz.185 - In the box are the not correct steel rimmed wheels (late version)

Kit 72102 - Sturm-Tiger

Kit 72103 - Steyer 1500A

Model built by Alexandre Novellino

Kit 72104 - Steyer 1500A/01

Model built by Andrei Makarov

AMC 1/72 Steyr 1500A and 1500A-01
As per the box tops, the only difference between these two vehicles is that the 1500A comes with the top up and the spare wheel mounted on the inside (not on the front as shown!), while the 1500A/01 has the top down and the spare mounted on the outside. The parts for either version are in both kits ... each of which consists of one sprue of 45 crisp, cleanly injection moulded parts, a small fret of photo etched details and a small decal sheet. No engine is supplied but you do get the sump, separate chassis, drive shaft, axles and suspension (tyres are moulded onto the wheels). Interior detail is 'reasonable' with seats, dash board (with photo etched instruments) and steering wheel. The radiator grills and side grills in the bonnet are represented by photo etched parts. The windscreen frame is also photo etched with what appears to be a clear 'film' supplied to be used as the windscreen glass.

MAC plastic kits - Postwar

The kits are high quality, fine detailled, with small parts.

Kit 72001 - BTR-152 V1

Kit 72002 - BTR-152 with armoured roof

Conversion BTR-152 mit ZTPU 14,5mm in eine SPAAG. Die NVA hat diese Fahrzeuge in den 60er Jahren zum Objektschutz vor Tieffliegern im Einsatz gehabt.) - Die Besonderheit beim BTR: aussenliegende Luftzuführung für die Reifendruck-Regelanlage. Diese Übergangslösung wird in der sowjetischen Fachliteratur als BTR-152 W bezeichnet, der Nachfolger mit innenliegender Luftzuführung heißt nach gleicher Quelle BTR-152 W1. - Udo Bauer

Conversion BTR-152 (MAC 72002) and ZTPU-2 (Armada AH CONV 72002), by Udo Bauer

Kit 72010 - Zil-157K Military Fuel Truck - (ex Omega'K - kit 72004)

Built model by Rodrigo Nunez Rivolta

Kit 72014 - Zil 157 K Army Truck

Model built by Vojislav Jereb

Kit 72015 - BTR-152U

MAC plastic kits - WW-II

Kit 72037 - Einheits-Diesel Truck

Same kit as "ZV Models Kit 72001 - German Einheitsdiesel & Zebrano Kit 72115 - Wehrmacht Einheitsdiesel AA SPG, but without tilt and / or Flak 38

Built model by Lo Baars

Kit 72047 - Einheitsdiesel Kfz. 86 Radio-car

Model built by Fabrice Dulot

Finished model by Alfred van Netburg

Kit 72053 - 22mm Flak 30

For an "On the Way" review about kit 72053 - 22mm Flak 30 visit:

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Kit 72054 - Horch 108 type 40

Model built by Bazil Van Beeck

For an "Faustnik - Jose Venture" review about kit 72054 - Horch 108 type 40 visit:

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Kit 72055 - Horch 108 type 1a

Model built by Andrei Makarov

Kit 72056 - Horch 108 Kfz.70 with 20mm Flak 30 - version Europe theatre

For an "Modelbrouwers.nl" preview / review of Kit 72056 - Horch 108 Kfz.70 with 20mm Flak 30 visit:

"Modelbrouwers.nl" Website

Kit 72057 - Horch 108 Kfz.70 with 20mm Flak 30 - version Africa Corps

Built model by Alexander Chalikas

For an "J.M.Chasco" review about kit 72057 - Horch 108 Kfz.70 with 20mm Flak 30 visit:

"1-72depot.com" Website

Horch 108 Kfz.70 with 20mm flak 30
Mac's 'new' release consists of the 20mm Flak 30 and the Horch 108 Kfz 70 (which is not available as a separate kit). This version of the Horch is virtually the same as the type 1a except the gun is mounted in the back, replacing the rear seats...and instead of a folded canvas awning there are 'mesh' (but moulded in plastic, rather than photo etched) side screens. In all, there are 82 crisp, clean injection moulded parts, two small photoetched frets and a set of decals with markings for two vehicles. Options include mounting the gun facing the front, facing the rear, side screens up or down ... or even leaving the gun on the trailer.

Kit 72063 - 20mm Flak 38

Kit 72064 - Opel 3ton - with Einheitscab

Model built by Andrei Makarov

Kit 72065 - Opel 3ton with gas-generator

Kit 72066 - Opel 3t Fuel Truck

Kit 72067 - Opel 3 ton "Afrika Korps" with flak 38

Kit 72068 - Panzer Blitz with 20mm Flak 38

Kit 72069 - Opel 3 ton "Armoured Cab" with flak 38

Model built by Andrei Makarov

Kit 72070 - UAZ 469

For "Keith Goodman / kgwings.com" pictures built model Kit 72070 - UAZ 469 visit:

"KGWings" Website

Kit 72071 - UAZ 469 Paradnyj

Built model by Paul Tian

Kit 72072 - 72074 other UAZ variants

Kit 72073 - 72074 other UAZ variants - (Not released)

Kit 72075 - UAZ 469 with SPG 9 NVA

Kit 72076 - 72077 other UAZ variants - (not released)

Kit 72078 - UAZ 469 with KPV 14.5 MG

Kit 72080 - Kfz. 305 Radio Car 3ton

Model built by Andrei Makarov

Kit 72081 - Kfz. 305 Ambulance 3ton

Model built by Lo Baars

For an "Hakan Karli / MiniAfv" pictures built model kit 72081 - Kfz. 305 Ambulance 3ton visit:

"MiniAfv" Blogspot

Kit 72082 - Werkstattkraftwagen Kfz 305/135

Kit 72085 - Krupp L3H63

(First picture roots of the boxtop - by Ilian Filipov)

Model built by Andrei Makarov

Kit 72086 - Krupp L3H 163 Kfz.354

Krupp L3H 163 Kfz.354- Model built by Ilian Filitov

This is the Krupp L3H 163 upgraded with many DIY parts, some of them custom etched (radiator, turn indicators, screen wipers, etc.) but, of course, here they aren't must but more a question of taste, the approach to any kit depends of the modeller. The only offending part in the kit was the front cab wall with its wrong windows, so it was replaced with new one made of sheet styrene. Well, I almost forgot. This model started its life in MAC Distribution box. Good kit in general, above the usual level of this manufacturer, although it has some weak points here and there, concerning the parts fit mostly. But which kit is perfect? One can build acceptable model OOB, I think, but the knowledge of the subject is a must. But the research in this hobby is must in general.--- Ilian

Kit 72087 - Krupp Kfz. 384

Kit 72088 - Krupp Kfz. L3H63

Kit 72105 - Steyer 1500

Built model by Alexandre Novellino

Kit 72106 - Steyer 1500 with Flak 38 - 1944 version

Kit 72107 - Steyer 1500 Kfz.17 Radiocar

Model built by Alexander Chalikas

Kit 72110 - 75mm MLE 1897 L

Kit 72111 - 50mm Pak 38L with Crew

For an "Cristian Florescu" review about kit 72111 - 50mm Pak 38L with Crew visit:

"ww2germans" Website

Kit 72112 - 37 mm PaK 36 L with Crew

For an "Cristian Florescu" review about kit 72112 - 37 mm PaK 36 L with Crew visit:

"ww2germans" Website

Kit 72115 - German Heavy Truck LG3000

Built model by Alexander Chalikas

Finished model by Lo Baars

Kit 72116 - Daimler Benz LG3000 Kfz.384 Luftwaffe Tanker

Model built by Lo Baars

Kit 72117 - Daimler Benz LG3000 Kfz.72 Radio Car

Model built by Tomas HrdLicka - Mercedes Benz LG 3000 Funkkoffer Kfz.72 (MAC) with Nachrichtenwagen Kfz.62/63 (AMC)

Kit 72118 - Daimler Benz LG3000 Tanksprizte TS- 2.5 (Kfz 343)

Built model by Mac

Built model by W.L. Baars

I have had to make some adjustments to make it look a bit like photos. The extinguishing water tank protrudes a little above the materials cupboard, so there had to be some "Evergreen ®" against it, also to fix the rear fenders properly, I needed some of that stuff. I also had to adjust the hood over the cab and an extra charger, seen on a photo
- W.L. Baars

Kit 72119 - Daimler Benz LG3000 KFZ.301 Funkmastkraftwagen - (resin and plastic parts)

Pictures built model by http://www.hobbyshop-sunny.co.jp

Built model by W.L.Baars

Kit 72134 - German Light Truck G3 - Deutsche Reichsbahn

Kit 72135 - German Light Truck G3a

Built model by Mac

Kit 72136 - M.B. G3 Kfz.62 Druckerei kraftwagen

Kit 72137 - German Light Truck G3 Funkkraftwagen Kfz 61

Kit 72138 - Mercedes Benz G3a German Light Truck Ambulance

Built model by Vojislav Jereb

Kit 72139 - Mercedes Benz G3a German Light Funkmastcraftwagen Kfz. 68

Kit 72140 - Magirus M 206 German Light Truck

Kit 72141 - Magirus Light Truck M206 - (announced)

Rocket Systems

Kit 72042 - Fieseler FI 103A-1

Kit 72043 - Reichenberg Re.1V

Kit 72044 - Reichenberg Re.111

Kit 72045 - JB-2 'Loon'

Fieseler FI 103A / V1 Rocket A nice little kit, but bloody expensive for a 1/72 V-1...even if it is limited to 1890 copies (I wonder who came up with that number, rather than 2000...?). There is just one sprue of 38 crisp, clean injection moulded parts (fine engraved panel lines)...but 19 of them aren't used (obviously another 1890 copies of different version are due in the future)! Also included in the kit are a small photo etched fret (5 parts) and a decal sheet with assorted stenciling. The V-1 itself is made up from just 12 of the plastic parts (plus the 5 etched 'bits') with the other 7 parts building into a trolly on which to mount it. The extra 19 parts might or might not come in handy...but the kit might have been a lot cheaper had they been left out!
Reichenberg Re.111
This is the 'two seat' version and apart from an extra set of vac formed canopies, the kit is identical to the Re.1V (the extra parts not used in that version are used in this one).
Reichenberg Re.1V
This is a brand new kit consisting of one sprue of 26 injection moulded parts (a number of which are not used in this version), a small photo etched fret, a set of decals (stencils only) and vac form canopies (one spare). The fuselage comes with a separate nose section...the cockpit, while extremely small, consists of a seat, seat belts, rudder pedals, control stick and instrument panel. A trolly is provided, on which to mount the finished model.
JB-2 'Loon'
Obviously a captured F1-103 with U.S. markings and an all white fuselage. The kit is identical (apart from the decals...USAF and US Navy markings) to the F1-103A kit releases a few months ago ... but at least you get to use more of the parts...as per the box top.

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Review of 1/72 Mac Models made by CzechInclude AMC Plastic Models

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AMC plastic Kits

MAC plastic kits - Postwar

The kits are high quality, fine detailled, with small parts.

MAC plastic kits - WW-II

Rocket Systems

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Review of 1/72 Mac Models made by Czech
Include AMC Plastic Models