| Date of Review |
July 2004 |
| Manufacturer |
Trakz (VLS) |
| Subject |
Chinese BJ-212 Tires |
| Scale |
1/35 |
| Kit Number |
TX0105 |
| Primary Media |
Resin |
| Pros |
Nice replacements for the rubber tires included in the Trumpeter kit |
| Cons |
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| Skill Level |
Basic |
| MSRP (USD) |
$6.95 |
Trakz is a series of armor and AFV detail/converion sets
that come from the creative minds of VLS. Let's look at one of their
latest offerings. Click on the photo to see an enlarged view.
Here is a set of resin wheels for the Trumpeter 1/35
Chinese BJ-212 Jeep, replacing the kit's rubber and styrene wheel
assemblies. Many modelers prefer the resin wheels as there is a
chance that the rubber in the tires will chemically react with the
styrene, causing the wheel hubs to get soft. The resin parts are
also much easier to weather as well.
You can purchase this or any of the Trakz line from your local hobby
retailer or directly from VLS' website
at www.modelmecca.com. They have some of the fastest mail order delivery
in this industry - give them a try!
My sincere thanks to VLS for
this review sample!
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