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Cal .50 HMG Set (2 Each)
Legend
S
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| Stock No. |
LF1037 |
| Contents and Media: |
26 parts (20 in light tan resin, 6 in etched
brass) |
| Price: |
RRP USD$8.98
(USD$7.46
from Squadron.com) |
| Scale: |
1/35 |
| Review Type: |
First Look |
| Advantages: |
Nice, crisp castings; combine some details on
the casting, making assembly easier |
| Disadvantages: |
No mounts included; resin barrels warp as it all
too common |
| Recommendation: |
Recommended for anyone needing a good "Ma Deuce" |
Legend's 1/48
scale .50 calibre HMG is available online from
Squadron.com
Reviewed by
Cookie Sewell
Lately there has been a plethora of new M2HB machine guns
released in resin and brass, and this one appears to be the "mid level" choice
between the Verlinden ones and the Royal Models one.
 The
kit provides for two .50s, each with separate barrel and loading door, a brass
ammo carrier and "butterfly" spade grip, and two boxes of ammunition – one
sealed, and one open with a belt of about 25-30 rounds to fit into the feed
chute.
Unlike the Verlinden items (I have not seen them in person, only in adds) which
appear to be all resin, this kit uses a mixed medium. But unlike the overly
complex and obnoxious Royal Models kit, this one has the mount cast integral
with the receiver. It does suffer, as do all small resin weapons of this type,
from heat-susceptible barrels that tend to warp in the box and need careful
straightening.
Overall, the guns do look pretty good and while a bit fiddly will result in a
near "drop in" upgrade for some of the older weapons on Tamiya and Academy kits.
Cookie Sewell AMPS
Review Copyright © 2002 by Cookie
Sewell
Page Created 29 March, 2002
Last updated 22 July, 2003
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