M-18 Hellcat

Manufacturer: Rhino Models(Kit No. 13)

This is one of the nicestresin kits I have ever seen, and definitely one of my favoritetanks. Just look at the amount of detail on and within the hull.With the exception of the engine deck grates, all of the detaillooks very well done. Dave Runkle of Rhino Models said he madethis kit on a challenge from a friend. I wonder what would happenif I challenged him to make an M-10 ...

Like the sIG 33, there area few air bubbles on the lower surfaces, but nothing that alittle putty won't fill. The interior of the turret is fullydetailed, as are the hull and tracks. Some exterior details needto be added, such as the wire racks on the turret sides,headlights, side skirts, and a .50 cal AA machinegun. Based onthe drawings within the Squadron publication U.S.Tank Destroyers in Action , this is a veryaccurate kit. With a good paint job, this is certainly going tobe a contest winner. I recommend that everybody reading thisreview should buy several.