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1/35 RPM M.M.G.S. Mk 1916 Scout Car
Kit Review
Model and Photos by Mac Johnston - Enfield, New Hampshire USA
Basic Item Information
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Item |
M.M.G.S. Mark 1916 Scout Car (Model T) |
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Stock Number |
35017 |
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Manufacturer |
RPM |
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Scale |
1/35 |
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Medium |
Injection Molded Plastic |
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Kit Contents |
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Retail Price |
$11.98 USD |
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Reviewer |
Mac Johnston |
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Review Date |
May 8, 2007 |
Review Summary*
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Review Type |
Normal Build Review |
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Basic Positive Features |
Inexpensive |
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Basic Negative Features |
Very thick plastic and kit not to scale |
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Overall Rating |
1.0/5.0 |
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Kit Accuracy Rating |
1.0 of 5.0 |
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Parts Fit Rating |
Not Rated |
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Parts Casting Quality/ Detail Level Rating |
Not Rated |
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Decals, Marking/ Painting Information Rating |
Not Rated |
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Instructions/Packaging Rating |
Not Rated |
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Recommendation |
Not recommended. Only Recommended to someone who cannot afford the Resicast kit |
* For information regarding the review terms, grading scale, etc. please go to the WarWheels Review FAQ/Key
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Photos
Kit Review
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Background |
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The kit reflects a British mobile machine gun service Model T. They were used for light service before Jeeps were made. They had about 20 BHP and were only two wheel drive. Though very light weight at about 1200 lbs, they were very underpowered and very slow. Usually a crew of four was all it carried. It used a single machine gun mounted on the front left cowl/dash area or mounted on its own tripod in the rear bed. |
| The kit reflects a British mobile machine gun service Model T. They were used for light service before Jeeps were made. They had about 20 BHP and were only two wheel drive. Though very light weight at about 1200 lbs, they were very underpowered and very slow. Usually a crew of four was all it carried. It used a single machine gun mounted on the front left cowl/dash area or mounted on its own tripod in the rear bed. |
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Kit Accuracy/ |
| The kit is at best a quick replication of the real thing. When compared to a real restored vehicle(the one in Britain) or the fine 1/35 Resicast kit, it is only in scale to the width and length of the real item. This kit was missing the clear parts and decals. So many details that are important in just a basic way are missing or wrong. A few examples are the light generator on the left running board , completely wrong or missing suspension and frame shape, no brake drums , and the exhaust just sits there not having anything to connect to. There are also no alignment pins or anything other than the box art to go by. Sadly the box art is more accurate than the kit!!! |
| Conclusion |
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I put about 8-10 hours in this kit. It is built straight from the box other
than the clear lens which I had to make for it. I painted it with Model Master
paints, did a quick wash on it , and threw a little MIG pigments at it.
Lastly it was given a Humbrol matte varnish finish. The dry transfers are
Woodland Scenic items. All in all it looks like a Model T and for the price you get what you don't pay for. It was fun and killed a little time. Thanks to Dennis Sliney for a photo reference and for him allowing me to see the much better 1/35 Resicast kit for comparison. Recommended With Reservations. That is, only to someone who wants a Model T scout car in their collection and who is on a limited budget. |
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Copyright: Mac Johnston - May 8, 2007 |
