Airfix Vintage Classics Set - A01314V AEC Matador & 5.5inch Gun - Plastic Model Tank Kits for Adults & Children 8+, Set Includes 67 Pieces, Sprues & Decals - 1:76 Scale Model Tank Set

This kit makes a very attractive addition to an airfield diorama from the Second World War. In terms of scale, it's actually 1/76, whereas the aircraft that I build are 1/72, but the difference is imperceptible. It also means that the Bofors gun and tractor are in scale with the other Airfix airfield 'accessories'. It's quite a challenging kit to build in terms of some of the parts being tiny, and some very fine paint brushes are needed to do justice to the kit, especially to the well-moulded figures that come with it. I've included a picture to show the finished kit - but please be aware that the sandbags are NOT included with the kit (they were made from Miliput) and nor is the 'grass' effect surrounding the gun emplacement. Paints and glue must also be bought separately. So if you want to add some relevant interest to your scale aircraft from WW", I can thoroughly recommend this model kit.

Looks great.

Good Airfix kit

Purchased during the Prime Day sale, I only paid £5 for this kit. Having just finished the BOFORS gun, these smaller vehicles are a nice break from aircraft I usually build.The tooling of the kit is up to the usual standard from Airfix and you actually get crew with these models unlike the aircraft that no longer come with pilots :(

Once finished, it looks great, but I find it hard to believe it's an Airfix product. Normally the sprues are identified by a letter, A,B,C,D, etc and the parts on each sprue are numbered sequentially. So for example, the instructions would show C4 being attached to D26 and so on. However in this kit, not only are the sprues not identified, but the numbers are not sequential; Part 103 could be next to part 5 for example. That means for every part you need, you have to search all the sprues, looking for the part number you want. This is made worse by the numbers being badly pressed. 35 might look like 85 for example. It is frustrating and time-consuming and certainly time-wasting.There is a lot more flash on this kit which suggests it's an old model that's been remade using the original tooling that's probably past its prime. (Or it's a knock-off.)The decals are shocking. The roundel for the roof of the tractor is too big and all the decals have way too much border that overlaps the locations and makes them difficult to fix. I ended up having to trim them wet, which is a risky business.The parts used a pre-coloured sandy colour plastic for desert use, which I needed to overpaint for my purposes, but it didn't take well to it or the weathering process.You will need to study the instructions very carefully as it's not always clear in which order some parts need to be assembled. I was also frustrated by the figures. one of the sitting-down Bofors gun crew's legs were too long to fit between the seat and his pedals and I had to fix his seat further back instead of on its lug. The driver of the tractor's legs were so long I couldn't fit the side of the bonnet in place and actually ended up cutting off his feet! they weren't going to be in view thankfully. And yes, I did make sure I had the right figure in the right place.All in all, pleased with the final result, but very disappointed with the product's quality.

Small to work with but a great finished product

Purchased for my inquisitive 6 year old nephew who has discovered model making a great way to spend a Rainy Winter Sunday Afternoon.Instructions clear and concise the model itself not the best I have ever done but for the price who can complain100% Satisfied Thanks

Good value

it’s a good model kit and would recommend

Great service .

La calidad del plastico es muy buena casi no tiene rebabas y esta muy pero muy bien esplicado el instructivo las calcas de muy buena calidad , onestamente quede facinado a esepcion de un detalle el plastico es mas fragil de lo normal lo cual si es una desbantaja gracias a que al ser piesas pequeñas es facil romperlas .

Muy buena calidad del kit y muy bien embalado y entrega rápida y servicio del 10👍

Excelente, ya lo había tenido hace 30 años, todo muy bien