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American Bantam Recon Car/Jeep

American Bantam Reconnaissance Car

by: Jim Starkweather [ STAFF_JIM ]

SUMMARY
Highs: High quality production values and excellent mold details. Lows: Some minor clear parts polishing required. Verdict: Overall looks like it will build into an impressive Jeep.

Scale:		1:24
Mfg. ID:		24-005
Suggested Retail:		4500 ¥
PUBLISHED:		Sep 04, 2015
NATIONALITY:		United States

NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
THIS REVIEWER:		89.91%
MAKER/PUBLISHER:		0.00%

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About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...

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M4A1Sherman

NICE! Would like to see US/British/Commonwealth "MB" versions, and a Dodge WC-54 Ambulance... Would also like to see US and British/Commonwealth versions of M3/M3A1 Light Tanks (Stuart/Honey), and M3 Medium tanks (Lee/Grant) from ASUKA... Would an Australian AC I and/or AC III "Sentinel" be too far of a reach..? Any "Covenanters" Mk.I-IV, "Cromwells" Mk.I-VIII, and "Crusaders" Mk.I-III from ASUKA, I'm sure would be welcome as well...

SEP 08, 2015 - 01:41 PM

KoSprueOne

This looks pretty good. What is the 4500JPY in USD, about $40?

OCT 24, 2015 - 07:27 PM

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