In Box Review of Minicraft/Academy 1/35th Scale
German WWII Infantry "Destroyer" Set
Kit no. 1370
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $11.99 one place on E-bay.
Kit has a copyright of 1995 and I paid $5.98 for my kit back then.
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $11.99 one place on E-bay.
Kit has a copyright of 1995 and I paid $5.98 for my kit back then.
THE KIT:
Minicraft/Academy is a model company based in Torrance, CA. They make all manner of model subjects in the popular scales. Kit was made in Korea.
The kit came in a shrink-wrapped end-opening type box. I am no fan of this type of box, because invariably parts or the decal sheet find their way past one of the end flaps to become lost forever. Give me a tray and lid type box any day of the week.
The box art shows a 5 man German infantry "Destroyer" team posed against an all white background. Similar to how Tamiya does the majority of their box arts.
All of them wear camouflaged smocks and helmet covers in khaki with dark green spots over field grey pants and black jack boots.
The man on the left in front is kneeling and holding a panzerschreck round in his left hand and has another one on the ground in front of him.
The other man to the right in front is laying down and holding a flamethrower nozzle in his right hand and has the fuel tanks for it on his back.
Behind them on the left is a man kneeling and holding a luger pistol in his right hand.
The fellow in the middle of the bak is kneeling on one knee and aiming a panzerschrek.
The last fellow to the right in back is holding a panzerfaust.
The back of the box serves as the painting and assembly instructions.
Minicraft/Academy is a model company based in Torrance, CA. They make all manner of model subjects in the popular scales. Kit was made in Korea.
The kit came in a shrink-wrapped end-opening type box. I am no fan of this type of box, because invariably parts or the decal sheet find their way past one of the end flaps to become lost forever. Give me a tray and lid type box any day of the week.
The box art shows a 5 man German infantry "Destroyer" team posed against an all white background. Similar to how Tamiya does the majority of their box arts.
All of them wear camouflaged smocks and helmet covers in khaki with dark green spots over field grey pants and black jack boots.
The man on the left in front is kneeling and holding a panzerschreck round in his left hand and has another one on the ground in front of him.
The other man to the right in front is laying down and holding a flamethrower nozzle in his right hand and has the fuel tanks for it on his back.
Behind them on the left is a man kneeling and holding a luger pistol in his right hand.
The fellow in the middle of the bak is kneeling on one knee and aiming a panzerschrek.
The last fellow to the right in back is holding a panzerfaust.
The back of the box serves as the painting and assembly instructions.
There is a color 2-view of the man kneeling and holding the panzerschrek round. Another 2-view of the guy aiming the panzerschrek and single views of the remaining 3 men.
One side panel says the kit is not suitable for use by children under 36 months of age, followed by MADE IN KOREA and kit is for modelers 10 to adult in 6 languages, including English.
One side panel says the kit is not suitable for use by children under 36 months of age, followed by MADE IN KOREA and kit is for modelers 10 to adult in 6 languages, including English.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
This kit holds 3 light tan trees in a sealed cello bag.
The first light tan letter A parts tree holds: the panzerschrek, 2 panzerfaust rounds and 3 of the figures (divided into separate torsos, arms and legs), a jack boot, Luger pistol and set of hands etc. (31 parts)
This kit holds 3 light tan trees in a sealed cello bag.
The first light tan letter A parts tree holds: the panzerschrek, 2 panzerfaust rounds and 3 of the figures (divided into separate torsos, arms and legs), a jack boot, Luger pistol and set of hands etc. (31 parts)
The second light tan letter B tree holds: 2 more figures (divided into separate heads, torsos, arms and legs), the flamethrower and it's fuel tank, 3 panzerfaust rounds (18 parts)
The second light tan letter B tree holds: 2 more figures (divided into separate heads, torsos, arms and legs), the flamethrower and it's fuel tank, 3 panzerfaust rounds (18 parts)
The third light tan letter C tree holds: 5 canteens, 5 mess kits, 6 98K rifle ammo pouches, 5 potato masher grenades, 2 MP 42 machine pistols, 2 pistol holsters, a map case, a pair of binoculars, 3 98k carbines, 5 rolled tarps, 5 bare steel helmets and 5 with canvas cammo covers, 5 bayonets in scabbards, 5 shovels in carrying pouches, 5 gas mask canisters, 5 bread pouches. 5 MP 52 ammo pouches (70 parts)
These guys will make up into a neat diorama. Excellent detail and poses and tons of gear for them.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
I bought my kit at my local hobby shop back in the 90's.