MiniArt Fuel & Oil Drums 1930-50s (49007) 1:48

[Mike]

Fuel & Oil Drums 1930-50s (49007)

1:48 MiniArt via Creative Models Ltd

 

 

There’s no escaping the fact that we as a society have been addicted to fossil fuels starting with coal during the first industrial revolution, and now oil and fuel in the 20th and 21st centuries.  Drums are an easy way to store and transport relatively small quantities without spilling them, and they certainly beat a carrier bag any day of the week! 

 

 

The Kit

 

 

Arriving in a shrink-wrapped figure-sized box, the set includes five sprues in grey styrene, plus a decal sheet, and instructions with painting guide on the back of the box.  There are only two different sprue types included, but you get multiples that allow you to build up 18 barrels and 6 manual hand-pumps if you feel the urge to use them.  There are three types of barrels, two of which have different types of ribbing moulded in, the third having thicker pairs of rings around them, moulded-in at this smaller scale.  The tops and bottoms of the barrels are all fitted with filler caps and breather holes on the opposite side, while some have a concentric ring in the middle to add rigidity to the surface.  The hand pumps have a long dip tube with crank handle moulded-in, and an applicator/dispenser wand that will need you to supply some hose or wire to complete.

 

 

Markings

The back of the box gives you brief instructions for construction and suggests paint schemes and decal locations for your edification.

 

 

 

Decals are by Cartograf, which is a guarantee of good registration, sharpness and colour density, with a thin matt carrier film cut close to the printed areas.

 

 

Conclusion

A whole barrel of fun for your aircraft, vehicle or diorama base.  Detailed, with decals to pretty them up, and a decent quantity that could last you a few models.

 

Highly recommended.

 

 

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