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Diamond T 972 Dump Truck
Diamond T 972 Dump Truck
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by: Jim Starkweather [ STAFF_JIM ]

SUMMARY
Highs: For those looking for this type of support vehicle it will surely be a welcomed addition.
Lows: Has more parts for just basic things like the chassis, than most modelers even at larger scales might be use to.
Verdict: For those who love 1/72 scale kits this will likely be well received.
  Scale: 1:72
  Mfg. ID: 72021
  Suggested Retail: $25
  PUBLISHED: Dec 17, 2014
  NATIONALITY: United States
NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
  THIS REVIEWER: 89.91%
  MAKER/PUBLISHER: 82.32%

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About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...

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Comments

@Brian: Can you clarify? When you say "too many parts" do you mean too many fiddly parts for a 1/72 kit? Or due to the IBG design, is it too complex to get an eventual accurate cab? SOme builders may welcome a more expansive parts breakdown if it means in the end, a more accurate model.
DEC 17, 2014 - 05:11 PM
Reminds me of the Old Matchbox (then Revell) M19 Diamond-T, more sprue & gate than kit, & I managed to build that! Mind you I had steadier hands & working eyes then. Need this in 1/35th please, but please IBG, lighten up the CAD instructions, they are too dark! , (I got 2 of the IBG Bedford's)
DEC 17, 2014 - 09:07 PM
Nice unbox review, Jim. Also very nice to see an unbox of a Braille kit!!! These IBG kits are a bit overengineered, IMHO. Then again, for those that crave parts intensive kits, it just the ticket. Cheers, Jan
DEC 18, 2014 - 01:13 AM
Well Jon it looks like you are going to get your wish for a Diamond T Dump in 1/35th. The Military Dump Truck is supposed to be on Mirror Models list of future variants for the Diamond T.
DEC 22, 2014 - 02:15 AM
Seems to be a standard issue with the IBG instructions. i have sent an email to their customer service and got a well readable pdf version from them (thanks Mr. Jarek Leoniec!), but still their paint instructions for the finished models seems to have a too dark setting in general But..... IBG supplies nice and affordable trucks!
DEC 22, 2014 - 03:30 AM
The Mirror Models introduction of the Diamond T dump truck in 1/35th might make it as soon as March 2015. Keep your fingers crossed!
FEB 05, 2015 - 03:44 AM
FEB 05, 2015 - 08:13 PM
Cropped photo by SD Photography - Sean Defen
FEB 07, 2015 - 08:46 PM
As stated, nice review. One point, the truck is a Diamond T. Not a Diamond ( followed by T and the model no).
APR 30, 2020 - 04:22 AM
   
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