SpPz 2 "Luchs"

Manufacturer: Revell AG.(Kit #03118)

This is another ofRevell's "new standard" of models. Superbly molded,highly accurate, with excellent detail and a whole lot of parts.

Of course, my typicalunfulfilled desires are still present, that being: closed hatchesand no crew figures. But on the plus side, the pioneer tools arenow all separate parts. There is a single side hatch molded open,which is an odd choice, but no interior detail is included.

Like the Fuchs, theundercarriage is extremely complex, and will take patience tobuild. Too bad all that wonderful gear work will not be visiblewithout looking underneath.

With the exception of theclosed hatches, the turret is very well done. The MG-3 isespecially impressive.

Again like the Fuchs, thewheels are molded in three parts. The hubs and tread detail arereally very good.

Markings are included fortwo vehicles: KFOR, Kosovo, in 1999; and GECONSFOR, Bosnia, 1998.Decals are thin, matte, and printed in register.