M2A2 Bradley

Manufacturer: Revell AG.(Kit #03124)

Sometimes, I hatereviewing Revell kits, because of the large number of parts thatthey come with. It makes for rather tedious scanning. However, abrilliant kit such as this one deserves the attention.

Similar to Revell's othermodern AFV kits, this one is fantastic. It is composed of amultitude of parts, it sports an incredible amount of detail, andit is very accurate. There are several etched brass detail setsavailable for this kit, from both PART and Extratech , including replacement side armor skirts . Although these detail setsinclude numerous very useful parts for detailing this kit, Idon't think they are necessary to build an excellent model rightfrom the box.

I know I am repeatingmyself with the few criticisms I do have, such as the lack offigures, closed hatches (except the commander's) and tools moldedonto the hull. Perhaps I should just not even bring them up anymore, until they correct these deficiencies, in which case, itwill be cause for celebration.

One of the sprues isclearly marked "M2A2/M3A2", so apprarently they haveplans to release the Cavalry version of this vehicle. I guessthose plans have been delayed so they can give us more WW IIGerman tanks first.

Interestingly enough, oneof the three marking options given to us, is for an M3A2, butthis kit cannot be built into that version from the box.

This has been a fairlydifficult model to scale, because of conflicting drawings andmeasurements within my references, as well as differentdimensions for the various versions of this AFV. However, I amfairly certain that it scales out very well to 1/72nd.

References:

America's One-Two Punch, by Zaloga

Jane's Tanks and Combat Vehicles Recognition Guide, by Foss

M2/M3 Bradley in Action, by Mesko