This is a really fine resin engine for the M2 Halftrack. Try though I might, I could not find which kit this one is designed to fit so I have to assume that it will pretty well fit anyone's kit of this vehicle. The casting for the engine and accessories is world class. Detailing is crisp and clear with little actual prep needed aside from removing a few small casting pieces. A full photo etch set comes with this little jewel and among its major bits are the front and back sections of fan blades, what looks like a skid plate with the lower section preformed (that's what's inside the polybag). The engine belts and some other small items like bolt heads and a side bracket.

The set includes a well illustrated set of instructions and really, all one has to do extra is to add wires to this 6 cylinder flat-head engine. I should add that LionRoar's packaging is superb with foam sections located to keep bits from rolling around or being crushed. Other companies should take note of this.

February 2009

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