Chieftain Models
United Kingdom
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| Cost: | ? |
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| Stated Scale: | 1:56th. |
| Mixes best with: | Several of the ranges out there, although this was crafted with the Artizan range in mind. |
| Long Review: | The The Chevrolet 30-cwt truck was chosen by the LRDG (Long Range Desert Group) as a transport vehicle. Of course, they had to make some changes to it (remove windscreen frames and such) to lighten it. The Chieftain Models kit consists of an all-metal kit consisting of the front/ chassis and the loadbed, with the wheels and additional parts (cargo, suspension, stowage, weapons and two crewmen - a total of 53 parts!) beautifully cast with almost no cleaning apart from the odd casting vent. This is a solid model, which certainly looks the part, and it provides plenty of choice in the layout of the storage and weaponry fitted- particularly if one considers the weapons supplied. |
| Commentary: | A stunning kit. |
| Historical Accuracy: |  Good. |
| Scale: | As I'm unable to get data on the dimensions of the truck, I can't speak in scale, but it certainly looks right. |
| Sculpting: |  Very Good. |
| Casting: | Very Good. |
| Sources: | Purchased (at a slight discount) for review. |
| Sculptors: | Ian Crouch. |
| Other reviews for this company: | See the reviews: |
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