1:35 SCALE THALES BUSHMASTER FROM SHOWCASE MODELS, AUSTRALIA
SMN report: Here's a kit that promises to be a Triple-AAA choice for military modelmakers. It's an extremely neatly produced 1:35 scale model of the Thales Bushmaster, an IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) currently providing state-of-the-art protection for troops operating in trouble spots around the world. Big model The Showcase Models Bushmaster looks to be a neat and accurate model of the real thing, and being 1:35 scale, it’s a good size too, measuring some 205 mm (8.1 in) long. We haven’t eyeballed the Bushmaster closely yet, but the omens are good. Enthusiastic reception Here’s what the website ‘Jenny’s Tanks and Things’ had to say when the parcel arrived from Australia recently: “It's here! and it's AWESOME!! (yes I know I'm shouting but I don't care). Thanks to John at Showcase Models my Bushy arrived yesterday. Absolutely full to brim in the (large) box, beautifully clean, crisp, injected plastic sprues, large sheet of photo-etch details, four rubber tyr...