CHAPTER VIII - EpilogueConsidering that I am an aircraft scale modeler with no experience on tracked scale models, I have to say that I really enjoyed this FDCV building - no, I ma not planing to build another AFV for the following 20-30 years. As for this polyester kit, I must admit it was much easier than expected. It is noticeable, that this Greek product by White Tower Models, had never been reviewed by any Greek scale modeling magazine or Greek discussion forum!
- I would understand, if the product was newly released and not widely known to Greek modelers community, but White Tower Models continues to product & sell this 1/35 scale FDCV model, since 1990.
- I would understand, if there were a big variety of scale model kits or accessories produced by Greek hands, but as far as I know, Greek scale model kit producers are less than 3 or 4. In fact, WTM, was the first Greek kit producer, ever.
- I would understand, if the product was not detailed enough (or not accurate on scale) to be considered as acceptable, but judging by the article’s pictures and my personal experience while WIP, this 1/35 FDCV model, is highly detailed and more accurate than most of commercial plastic injected scale models, sold on our local hobby stores.
- I would understand, if the product was very expensive and out of reach for most scale modelers budget, but the (as far as I remember) 50 euros price sounds quite logical to me.
- I would understand, if the product was not an interesting subject, but as long as the real FDCV - Fire Direction Center Vehicle is used only by the Hellenic Army, that makes it special for Greeks.
- I would understand, if there was already a much better 1/35 scale kit by Tamiya, or Dragon or else, but it is widely known that there is no complete FDCV (or the M-992 FAASV - Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle version where FDCV is based on) kit available on the Worldwide market, in any form, by any producer.
- I would understand, if the product was too complicated and too difficult for the average 1/35 scale modeler to build, but as long as a rookie like me (with no experience on 1/35 scale AFV & tracked models) managed to build it and present it as you see in the above pictures, anybody could easily build it.
I hope you like the pictures:
