Review FC-Modeltrend - 3D Modelprint

Kit 72444 - Zis-30 SPG
Kit 72460 - A11 Matilda MK-1

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General information for all 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 72444 - Zis-30 SPG

The ZiS-30 was a light self-propelled anti-tank gun built for the Soviet Red Army in 1941. It was based on the Komsomolets armoured artillery tractor. They were successful vehicles, but production was limited by the number of Komsomolets tractors still in use.

"Wikipedia" website

Comments:

- The 1/72 model contained only 11 parts
- The track units in ths kit are very nice, but fragiel, so be care with the parts
- Both gun mounts were damaged beyond repair during removal. Both rear mudguards were also broken.
- Print lines are not visible
- The hull is hollow and has no bottom plate, you have to made one by yourself
- In order to obtain an acceptable model, the model builder will have some experience to do some restoration of broken small parts

Conclusion:

- It is a nice 3D printed model with acceptable details.
- Model is not width available by other manufacturers

Preview sample provided by FC-Modeltrend

Cleaned Parts

Pictures built model by HenkofHolland - (More pictures soon)

Comperison with 1/35 scale model from FC-Modeltrend

Kit 72460 - A11 Matilda MK-1

De Matilda I was een Britse tank die in gebruik was tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog. De tank werd ontworpen in 1935 door Vickers-Armstrongs. In totaal werden 140 stuks gebouwd, de tank werd later vervangen door de Matilda II.

"Wikipedia" website