Review FC-Modeltrend - 3D Modelprint

Kit 72412 - DL-43 Nahuel
Kit 72416 - Little Willie

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General information for both kits:

-The kits are packed in a transparent plastic blister packaging.
-The parts are printed on one of more plates.
-There is no construction description, which is not so bad, because most of the kits have few separate parts.
-In case of construction problems, you have to rely on the photo of the packaging or you can search for information on the internet yourself.
-There is not indicated how many parts the model consists.
-Due to the many print channels, which are sometimes very thick or close together, it is difficult to remove the small parts without damage or to recognize them as a part.
-Be extremely carefully with deleting the print channels, small or thin parts are quickly damaged
-The resin used is quite hard, as with all 3D Printing companies. Removing the print channels requires some experience. You should do this with the necessary caution to prevent damage
-Decals are not included

Kit 72412 - DL-43 Nahuel

The Nahuel DL 43 was an Argentine medium tank from World War II. The Allies did not want to sell war material to Argentina so it was decided to develop their own tank. The first prototype was built in 1944

"Wikipedia" website - "Info DL-43 Nahuel"

received model

Comments:

- Compared to the 1/35 model of FC-Modeltrend, the 1/72 model is considerably simplified
- The 1/72 model contained only 8 parts in my version, probably there should be more parts
- The turret hatches, turret searchlight and 2x MG guns were missing in this case
- The track units in the kit have closed wheels, according to photos of original vehicles, these have open wheels with 5 spokes
- Unfortunately, the print lines are clearly visible on the hull and the turret. These are difficult to remove due to loss of detail
- The hull is hollow and has no bottom plate, the side walls of te hull are not straight
- In order to obtain an acceptable model, the model builder will have some experience to make some restoration and some detailing or repair it

Conclusion:

- It's a exclusieve model, which not width available is by other manufacturers
- The quality and detailing is for a 3D Printed model mediocre - (visible print lines - missing bottom plate)
- This model may be possible one of the early models of FC-Modeltrend

Preview sample provided by FC-Modeltrend

Cleaned parts

Pictures built model by HenkofHolland - (soon more pictures)

Comperison with 1/35 scale model from FC-Modeltrend

Kit 72416 - Little Willie

Little Willie was a prototype in the development of the British Mark I tank. Constructed in the autumn of 1915 at the behest of the Landship Committee, it was the first completed tank prototype in history. Little Willie is the oldest surviving individual tank, and is preserved as one of the most famous pieces in the collection of The Tank Museum, Bovington, England.

"Wikipedia" website - "Info Little Willie"