SAM-6 Battery

Can some of you who has build 1/35 trump SAM-6 share their input about this kit? Is it worth the pennies it’s fetching or is there a better option? TIA

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It is one of their easier build kits with great fit. I haven’t started the tracks yet so can’t comment on that. The missiles need a little sanding along the seams but other than that I haven’t encountered any problems.

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There is one thing I should mention,the missiles are the training type from what I have read. SP Designs have some nice upgrades. Also the photo etch grill on the rear hull is very thick.

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Yes, the question is what you want to build. The vehicle out of the box has the roadwheels incorrectly spaced and the missiles are the training type (shorter and skinnier). SP Designs does make corrections. (I help Sergej, the owner, out in North America…I really need to get his stuff up on eBay…)

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I wish you would. I always bought my SP Designs from you.

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Thanks for your inputs guys. I am looking to make a nice representation of the SAM-6 to go along with 1/35 Russian 1591 SURN KUB Radar. From what I have read these two vehicles went together during any type of action.

Ok, so I will need to replace the wheels and the missiles to make them look accurate.

What else?

@JacquesD how can I get hold of those correct missiles?

TIA

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I think the wheels are OK,
the problem is the spacing between them.
Trumpeter 1/35 kit:

The real thing:

Trumpeter 1/72 kit:

Note the difference in spacing for the first two axles.
I don’t know if this can be fixed by moving the axles (only the first two or all of them) or if there is an issue with the hull length.

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