British Light Tank Mark VI B

Vulcan Scale Models | No. 56008 | 1:35

Boxart Light Tank Mark VI B 56008 Vulcan Scale Models

Facts

Brand:: Vulcan Scale Models
Title:: British Light Tank Mark VI B
Number:: 56008
Scale:: 1:35
Type:: Full kit
Released:: 2011 New tool
Barcode:: 4897029560082 (EAN)
Packaging:: Rigid box (Top opener)
Topic:: Vickers Mk.VI » Tanks (Vehicles)

Markings

Vickers Mk.VI

Vickers Light Tank Mk.VIB

British Army (1660-now)

3 County of London Yeomanry T2445
September 1940
Khaki Green, Dark Green, White
3 RTR 2444
May 1940
Khaki Green, Dark Green

Box contents

Plastic sprue, Plastic sprue (Clear), Photoetched fret, Rod, Decalsheet (waterslide), Metal

Dimensions:
292x192x61 mm (11.5x7.6x2.4 inch)

Weight:
300 g (0.66 lbs)

Product timeline

Vulcan Scale Models

2011

2012

2013

New tool

New parts

Full history »

Instructions

Download 1846Kb (.pdf)

Marketplace

No partner shops available

In-box reviews

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Review

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Magazines

FineScale Modeler | Volume 30 Issue 1

English (TOC: 14 lines)

January 2012

Scale Military Modeller | Vol 42 Issue 493

English (TOC: 14 lines)

April 2012

Model Military International | 67

English (TOC: 18 lines)

November 2011

All magazines » (5 in total)

Comments

Ron Garcia
Yikes! This model tested all my patience just to be able to finish it. There are several online reviews about this kit and their comments are all true. This model is not for the casual modeler. In fact, I can't recommend this kit at all. I actually packed it away once I discovered there were two sizes of brass rods, large springs, and small springs as I was building the road wheel assemblies. Only the fact that I have never let a model beat me brought me back.

The kit is so, so, SO over-engineered. The road wheel assemblies are ridiculously complex. Tons of microscopic bolt heads, complex and fiddly PE (thank God the kit includes some injection molded alternatives), and link and length tracks that are juuust long enough to fit without any room (or extra links) to spare, make every bit of this build a constant source of frustration.

I would only recommend this kit for the sadomasochistic modeler out there. The only fun I had with it was when I tossed the box out when I finished it!

2 4 November 2022, 02:44

Rick402
Wow im in to s and m so I'll be getting this kit!

23 February, 20:07

Ron Garcia
If you're into that, you will definitely love this kit!

24 February, 01:36

David Taylor
Always fancied this kit but looking at the instructions put me off.If I were to attempt it I might go down the (buy a couple of cheap Bren carriers for the running gear) and crack on with it.

24 February, 08:32

Ron Garcia
Interesting idea!

25 February, 00:48