Trumpeter - 1/35 - Lav III 8x8 - NZ Army Version

if you build this strait out of the box it will NOT be the NZLAVIII as there are many minor differences between this and the NZ version. the kit started as being modified from a Stryker kit and brought with it mistakes even for the Canadian Kodiak version. most of these are fixable and can be changed to other parts supplied as spares with the kit. eg side boxes between the wheels use the spares boxes not the ones in instructions as NZ ones had hinges at bottom. the turret MG Mount use the spare parts for the Flex Mount version not the Rigid Canadian version. most differences the average person wouldn't know or notice but the major difference...view more if you build this strait out of the box it will NOT be the NZLAVIII as there are many minor differences between this and the NZ version. the kit started as being modified from a Stryker kit and brought with it mistakes even for the Canadian Kodiak version. most of these are fixable and can be changed to other parts supplied as spares with the kit. eg side boxes between the wheels use the spares boxes not the ones in instructions as NZ ones had hinges at bottom. the turret MG Mount use the spare parts for the Flex Mount version not the Rigid Canadian version. most differences the average person wouldn't know or notice but the major difference is the Engine Deck Air Intake Box and Air and Exhaust Outlet Screen on the NZ version are more similar to a Stryker than what is in the kit (still some differences from there even). i have just done over a 4000 word Guide i am about to put on a Kiwi Model Builders Facebook Page listing everything i have changed on mine and i still have not finished my kit. (have spent a year on mine so far but i am very picky) the kit itself is on the whole a good kit with a few little bits here and there that also need improving (what kit doesn't have this) and the instructions can be a little vague in places but nothing that cant be fixed. the price they have it here is a good fair price. I am not sure if they will leave my name on here but you can look for me on Facebook under Mark Bixley. i am an ex RNZAC Crewman of 12 1/2 years and did a lot of studying and research on the NZLAVIII when doing my kit.