The Model Box

More of the 1:48 M-60A1 and AMX-30 WIPs from Kitech.

Aargh! Why do I torture myself? This Kitech M-60A1 has exactly the same problems as the AMX-30 . First of all, the Reactive armor parts are under scale and pretty thin. So I didn't put them on. Poor detailing, rudimentary parts, make-believe lower hull, wrong tracks, poor bustle rack etc. I could go on but I did put it together in a few minutes, save for around ten to fifteen minutes spent resanding the attachment to the commander's cupola. In short, still not a total waste since I enjoyed the practice time. This kit is more of a toy than an accurate scale model. It came with a motor but I didn't waste time trying to make it work. But who knows? Maybe some day. If I'm bored enough :)

I decided to do a side build while the T-34 was being prepped for detailing so I cracked open a Kitech motorized 1:48 AMX-30.  The AMX-30B is a French Army main battle tank. The basic model is armed with a 105mm gun that is accurate out to 1925m while stationary, as it is not equipped with a stabilizer. It's secondary weapons consist of M693 Autocannon with 500 rounds, and an NF-1 MMG with 2000 rounds. The 105mm gun has 30 rounds and is capable of firing seven a minute. The AMX-30B is a potent combination of firepower, and speed. AMX-30Bs acting as a mobile reserve while on the defensive really can make a difference, provided you're not throwing them into headlong charges at T-72s. The gun it's equipped with, the F1 105mm, is accurate for a low points cost making it quite useful defensively. One of its most distinctive features, its 20mm Autocannon, allows the AMX-30B to be more flexible by giving it significantly better range, some extra damage, and a decent abil...