Trumpeter 1/35 IS-1 and IS-2

[andy_AUT]

I'm looking for reviews or infos regarding Trumpeters IS-1 and IS-2 kits in 1/35 (kit numbers 05587 and 05588).
So far, I came across the following issues  (link to the sources of this listing at the end of this post, as these are not my observations) :
- Wrong road wheels (post-war version with 10 instead of 5 bolt hubs)
- Wrong tracks (too wide)
- Engine deck intake screens seem to be too long
- Rear armour panel (should overlap with the engine deck, however seems to be flush with it; I wasn't able to find clear photos showing the problem.)

- Engine intake screens of IS-1 and early IS-2 should only have the transversal stiffeners (source in the second link)

 

I appreciate any further information you can provide regarding other inaccuracies or problems with these kits.

 

Thank you in advance,

Andy

 

Link to sources:
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/viewtopic.php?p=1467658#p1467658

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/viewtopic.php?p=1443705#p1443705

Edited May 30, 2021 by andy_AUT
Information regarding intake screen stiffeners added

[Longbow]

I had 5588 arrive yesterday, but I haven't looked at it yet. 

The Tamiya IS-2 should arrive early next week. 

[andy_AUT]

It would be great if you could share your observations regarding both kits. Meanwhile, I've edited the original post with another info I came across regarding the stiffeners of the engine intake screens.