You may have noticed I haven't updated the Blog for some time (well maybe not?) as I've been trying to keep up as usual with the flood of new kits and accessories that show no signs of slowing down.


In the meantime a quick update on the progress on the full comparison of the Bronco Models and Trumpeter Sd.Kfz.6/2 3.7cm FlaK 36 kits. A lot more information has become available since I posted the first review of the Bronco “Diana” kit and this has identified both kits as having quite substantial dimensional and detail issues which is taking a little longer than I would have liked to work through as it’s quite heavy going. We are probably looking at another week, maybe two for the completion of the review which hopefully will shed light on the issues for those interested.

Without wanting to pre-empt the final conclusions one thing that is most noticeable about the Trumpeter kit is the lack of research where some details have simply been “borrowed” from their own Sd.Kfz.7 8ton half track kits such as the engine/gearbox, the rear bed layout and side frames which are not correct for the Sd.Kfz.6 plus that horrendously undersized drive sprocket as mentioned in the kit preview.Oh and then there's the bit about the 3.7cm FlaK 37 not FlaK 36 but I should get back to the kits.

In the meantime both companies have announced follow up kits of the Sd.Kfz.6 Pioneer Version which I am sorry to say will probably inherit many of these issues, but I guess this will provide a fertile feeding ground for aftermarket companies with correct sets if they see fit.

Stay tuned.