This first set (#D-027) is for the extended Driver's compartment canvas tilt cover and consists of a single casting in light cream resin with just the usual casting block to be removed and some fine resin film in the rear window cut-outs.
Standard of resin casting is superb without any air holes or other blemishes with excellent detail included on both the outside and inside of the part.
One the outside are excellent canvas contours in between the tilt frames that look very realistic along with the rear edge tie down loops, these could be extended a little with tape for a better appearance once the cover is in place on the model.
On the inside are the reverse canvas contours and reinforcing strips with about the only addition required would be to include the tilt frames from thin wire for the final touch. You can add the "windows" from thin plastic film; kitchen food cling wrap does very nicely to finish off.
The cover fits straight to the Tamiya kits without any alterations required although there may be some minor trimming needed on the inside lower edges at the back but test fitting will determine if this is needed?
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This is a simple update for the Driver's compartment cover on the Tamiya FAMO kits with the standard of resin casting being superb with very little cleanup required.
The fit to the Tamiya kit is very good making for a quick and easy update to add a different appearance to the kits and you can use all or any combination of the four sets for further variety.
Highly recommended 8.5/10
See also:
- D-028 Sd.kfz9 FAMO Cargo Bay tilt cover extended
- D-029 Sd.kfz9 FAMO Cab side door covers
- D-030 Sd.kfz9 FAMO Driver's Cab Tilt cover folded