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Decal Star
Sd.kfz.9 FAMO Cab side door covers
Decal Star 1:35 scale set #D-029
Review by Terry Ashley

Tamiya Tamiya
Decal Star released a number of dry transfer markings sets and a few resin updates some years ago but went out of business unfortunately as their items were generally of good quality. M.S.Model of Japan have now re-released four of the resin sets again under the Decal Star label designed for the Tamiya Sd.Kfz.9 18t "FAMO" (kits #35239 and #35246) that provide the canvas covers for the Driver's, and rear troop/cargo compartments to add to the final appearance of those impressive kits.

This third set (#D-029) has the covers for the Driver's and passenger side entry opens and consists of four small castings in light cream resin with just the small casting block to be removed.

Standard of resin casting is superb without any air holes or other blemishes with nice canvas contours on the doors that look very realistic along with the lower 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.

The top edges of the doors are quite thin but the doors are a little thicker although this would not be really noticeable on the model especially if used in conjunction with the full top tilt cover (set #D-028).

The covers fit straight to the Tamiya kits without any troubles for a quick and easy update.

Resin door covers after cleanup
inside and out views

Decal Star

Conclusion:

This is another simple update for the side entry door covers 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 can be used in conjunction with the top cover or by themselves.

Highly recommended 8.5/10

See also:

Decal Star sets are distributed in Japan through M.S Models ltd




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