BA-64

Manufacturer:ExtraTECH (EXM7203)

One ofExtratech's earliest kits, this is also one of my favorites, andI'm kind of disappointed in myself for not having built it yet.It's always been at the top of my "to do" pile, butreview kits always get in the way of completing this one.

Anothervery simple kit, it should go together quite quickly. Theundercarriage is molded as a single piece, so axle alignmentwon't be an issue here, which is a plus. The hull is molded solidwith closed doors and visor. There is a cavity in the hullbeneath the turret which will allow for the inclusion of a figureif so desired (not included).

The turretis made from brass, so it will have very thin walls. The fendersare also brass, which will allow for careful bending andcrushing, if one wants to represent hard wear and tear. The rearengine intake is included as an etched piece, because this areaon the hull is where the resin was poured into the mold, andconsequently will be sanded smooth. The machinegun is included inbrass as well, composed of three layers which should look fairlygood if the barrel is rounded a bit with some glue.

Markingsare included for three versions, including one captured by theGermans. They are very thin, and printed in register.

This is ahighly recommended kit, as are all ExtraTECH models.