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Reviews (4)
Feb 01, 2014
Not outstanding
1 of 1 found this helpful The positive thing about this book is that it covers a subject that few others do, being a picture book on the Soviet Afghan war.
Now for the negatives- the quality of photo reproduction is variable and often very disappointing. Some of the captions label the equipment wrongly, some miss clear opportunities to point out interesting aspects, and one fails to identify what is clearly a subject mentioned in the text. Basically, the person writing the captions has no eye for detail, and a spotty knowledge of the subject. Some of the equipment is illustrated by showing examples not in Afghanistan.
The text has faults in description of equipment, and its approach to the history is so simplistic as to be potentially misleading. Don't imagine you are reading a proper history book.
I'll give one more positive- the images of the variety of dress of the Mujahideen and of the Soviet troops are quite interesting.
The book would be useful mainly to a reader who already knows the subject and can interpret the photos independently of the text and captions.
May 15, 2019
Very good kit
1 of 1 found this helpful Clear instructions, parts fit well, reputed to be accurate in detail, interesting subject, workable tracks and suspension, model engine included, paint mask included for painting the rubber on the wheels neatly. Like the other Meng kits I've built, it is a pleasure- and not every kit out there is.
A word about the tracks- they take a long time to build (648 parts I think) but they end up looking good and are more sturdy than most workable tracks. Yes, this is for experienced or very patient builders, but I did the tracks in several sessions while watching TV. There is no glue needed for the tracks, the parts snap together.
The turret machine gun is located on the corner of a sprue, where it is likely to get bent, so be careful when you take the sprues out of the box.
Sep 29, 2020
Very inspiring
Excellent collection of photos and essays on postwar Japanese and Italian art and the connections between them. Much of the work will be new to most people who follow American painting of this era. Lots and lots of work represented here.