Advanced Modeling Review by Mark Davies

B8M-1 80mm & B-13L 122mm Rocket Launchers
& C-8 Rocket Storage Boxes

Advanced Modeling, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y :
Catalogue Number:	AMC 72012 – B8M-1 80mm Rocket Launchers AMC 72012-2 – C-8 Rocket Storage Boxes AMC 72013 – B-13L 8M-1 122mm Rocket Launchers
Scale:	1/72
Contents & Media:	AMC 72012 – Six resin parts and one decal sheet AMC 72012-2 – Five resin parts AMC 72013 – Four resin parts and one decal sheet
Prices:	Available on-line from these stockists:
	Country	Stockist	AMC 72012	AMC 7212-2	AMC 72013
	Australia	BNA Modelworld	Au$9.35	Au$9.32	Au$9.35
	Bulgaria	Nirahobby	n/a	€5.95	€5.95
	Czech Republic	Modelimex	n/a	€4.96	€4.96
	Czech Republic	Valka	CzK170.00	CzK170.00	CzK170.00
	Hungary	Had Models	€5.44	n/a	€5.44
	Hong Kong	Hobby Easy	US$7.74	n/a	n/a
	Slovenia	Armory	€7.90	€7.90	€7.20
	USA	Roll Models	n/a	n/a	US$9.25
	USA	Victory Models	n/a	US$8.95	US$7.95
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Review Type:	First Look.
Advantages:	Extremely fine detail.
Disadvantages:	None apparent.
Conclusions:	These are superbly detailed rocket launchers and storage boxes. I am very impressed with what Advanced Modeling has to offer, and happily recommend the accessory sets reviewed here.

Reviewed by Mark Davies

Eduard's BRASSIN 1/72 Bullpup B is available online from Squadron.com

FirstLook

In each case the parts and decals (where applicable) come packaged in a resealable cellophane bag with a card. Attached to the card stiffener are fold-out instructions. English and Russian text includes an overview of the weapons, their characteristics and dimensions.

The instructions use clear drawings, and also indicate which aircraft the rocket launchers can be used with; viz:

B8M-1 80mm Rocket Launcher: Su-17, Su-24, Su-25, Su-27/30/35, Su-34, Mig-21, MiG-27, MiG-29, and Yak-130.
B-13L 120mm Rocket Launcher: Su-17, Su-24, Su-25, Su-27/30/35, Su-34, Mig-27, MiG-29, and Yak-130.

The C-8 Rocket Storage Boxes are obviously for ground use within a diorama or vignette, possibly featuring B8M-1 launchers.

The detail is superb for the scale, and very delicate; with casting that appears flawless. They make any injected kit weapons instantly redundant, and are as good as I can recall resin any after-market rocket launchers being in this scale. The decal sheets that provide stencil markings for the weapons also appear to be of good quality.

Thumbnail panels:

I have used Advanced Modeling’s own images, downloaded from BNA Models’ website, as these give a true indication of the parts’ appearance and are better than I could take!

Distribution

Advanced Modeling does not currently have a website as all efforts are focused on expanding their product range. Distribution is through a growing number of on-line stockists and distributors which are listed in the summary table above.

Conclusion

These are superbly detailed rocket launchers and storage boxes. I am very impressed with what Advanced Modeling has to offer, and happily recommend the accessory sets reviewed here.

Thanks to Advanced Modeling for the review sample

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Review Text Copyright © 2015 by Mark Davies Page Created 4 June, 2015 Last updated 29 June, 2015

Review Text Copyright © 2015 by Mark Davies
Page Created 4 June, 2015
Last updated 29 June, 2015