Reviews : Trumpeter Soviet IS-IIIM Heavy Tank

This was my second Trumpeter kit. So far I am not a fan. Illustrations are hard to see at times and several errors with the wrong numbered pieces. For example: detail on the external tanks and mounting brackets was not clear and for the iconic machine gun was tough. However, the quality of plastic was good on this particular one. The texture of the turret was especially good. Tracks and wheels were a breeze. I am not giving up on trying another Trumpeter kit. But as for this one, it was challenging and required more patience than usual.

Forward road wheels are set too high to allow the top hull to fit properly. Without cutting the forward road wheels in half the top hull sits about 1/4 above the bottom hull. The drive wheels are too close to the flange on the bottom hull which requires cutting away the flange over the drive wheels. The idler wheels are also too close to the upper part of the bottom hull and it is a tight squeeze to thread the tracks onto the hull. Very poor tool & die work on the part of Trumpeter. One might say the Trumpeter Blows

It was challenging but fun to put together. Wanting to buy more trumpeter in the future.

great price good kit not so many parts.easy build. great addition to collection