Revell Dingo 2 GE A2.3 PatSi (03284) - 1:35 Revell

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Dingo 2 GE A2.3 PatSi (03284)

1:35 Revell

 

 

The Dingo is a German MRAP vehicle based on the Unimog chassis produced by Krauss-Maffei Wegman for the German Army. As well as being deigned to be mine resistant it will also protect the occupants from machine gun fire, and artillery fragments. The Dingo 2 has increased performance and higher payload than the original vehicle.  The new vehicle also features a roof mounted remote weapons station and sensors. As well as the German Army the vehicle is used by Belgium, Norway, Austria, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic, with more than 800 under contract. 

 

 

 

 

The Kit

This boxing is a re-release of the 2013 kit with additional parts for the 2 model.  There are 7 sprues of plastic, a clear sprue and 4 runner tyres. The quality of the mouldings is good. Construction starts with the vehicle chassis. Both side rails are made up along with the front wheels arches. The rails are then linked by cross braces and the transmission casing. The rear plate containing the tow hitch and convoy marker plate is added.  The front suspension units are then added into the chassis.

 

 

Next up the front & rear axles are made up, along with the wheels. The transmission power shafts are then added as well.  These can then be added to the chassis with the rear suspension units being added as well.  The engine is then made up and added on to the chassis. along with the exhaust. 

 

 

Construction then moves to the body of the vehicle. The lower body pan is made with seats being made and added, along with equipment and its racks. At the front the dashboard is made up and added. Next the armoured windscreen and doors are made up, The doors being added into the vehicle side panels. The entry steps and supporting structure is made up for each side.  The sides, rear, roof and windscreen can then be added onto the main body. The separate rear stowage compartment can then also be made up. These can then all be attached to the chassis along with the bonnet assembly.

 

 

Last up the roof mounted remote weapons station and sensors can be made up and added. To finish off a few fitting such as mirror and antennas are added, a length of antenna wire being included taped to the front of the instruction booklet so it does not get lost.

 

 

 

 

 

Markings

There are markings for 3 German Army vehicles, one training unit in Germany, and 2 operational units in Afghanistan. 

 

 

Decals are by Cartograf as can be seen from the small "c" at the end of the code, which is a guarantee of good registration, sharpness and colour density, with a thin matt carrier film cut close to the printed areas.

 

 

Conclusion

It is good to see this kit being re-released and upgraded to represent the latest vehicle in use today. Highly recommended. 

 

 

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