Reviews : Tamiya British M10 IIC Achilles Tank Destroyer

This tank is a lot different then the U.S. M10 Tank Destroyer. I had already built the M10 and really enjoyed it. So I got the British version. I made 2 mistakes that caused me to buy another one and correct my mistakes. First I assumed the tank color was (XF62) olive drab like the U.S. version. The British use Tamiya XF61 dark green. Second mistake was on step 15 I installed part A5 after installing C10 the back of the upper hall. This caused the side skirts B2 and B20 not to align correctly. So I purchased another kit. So I am taking the first tank and doing something I have never done and making it look as if it has battle damage. I tore off part of the side skirts. This will hide my mistake. Then drilled a hit on the front slop. Then some minor hits on the left side. I am leaving off some of the accessories like tools and the figures. I completed my second tank and I am Very happy with how it looks. PRO'S: Excellent fit and great detail. No gaps. Instructions book is 16 pages. Decals for 2 different divisions(Italy and North West Europe). Single piece tracks that look great. Just had to paint the metal parts XF53 metal grey. A lot of detail in the open turret. But I think the four figures really makes it POP. A lot different then the U.S. version. CON'S: None Just read the instructions first and don't assume you are correct. Even experienced builders think they know it all. Not for beginners. Keep loving what you are doing.

Tamiya's Achilles gives better results than the similar M10 in my opinion. Figures seem more realistic and offer more realism. Still, I loved the fact that Tamiya gives the chance to complete both internals and externals of this piece of Armor and REALLY makes it a fun build. A little difficult placing the Loader figure with the gun placement but overall not too shabby. Grandkids prefer this over my regular tanks as they get to see gun and internal details. This is the one kit that has turned them on to basic modelling so I have it to thank for that.

pretty good model, very few fit issues. nothing to write about. although if you use the driver figure you cant point the barrel straight. reading further apparently it was like that in real life. the barrel would be turned a little to the right while driving. no biggie. it was a fun kit to build.

Good kit with plenty of accessory parts along with realistic figures and good instructions on how to build it