Fries 16tCrane Preview

Manufacturer:ExtraTECH (EXM7223)

Leave itto Extratech to provide us with these strange and unusual items,which will make excellent subjects for creative dioramas. ThisFries crane was used in field workshops for tank maintenance,such as removing turrets, engines, etc. (as well as many othertasks).

Themultitude of etched parts looked very intimidating when I openedthe box, but if you look clasely, you can see that most of thelarge structures are all single pieces of brass, simply requiringsome delicate folding. This really should be a fairly simple kitto build. But painting it won't be very efficient, since 95% ofthe sprayed paint will simply pass right through:)

Resinparts are included for the 3-dimensional components to the crane.As is typical, they are very well cast, with only minor airbubbles, and excellent detail. I should also mention that theinstructions are particularly well done in this kit, consideringthe unusual assembly methods required. I have not seen any ofExtratech's earlier kits of complex etched subjects, such astheir radar sets, but I imagine them to be along these samelines. This is an excellent kit.

Thank You to Extratech for providing the reviewsample.