In the real world, the prototype of this tank is huge. This mini version is certainly more suitable for the desk. However, you have to do without a detailed interior.
| Manufacturer: | LEYI |
| Set-Number: | 66061 |
| Theme: | Military |
| Release: | 2024 |
| Parts: | 802 |
| Figures: | 2 |
| Size: | 22,5 x 10 x 11 cm |
| Scale: | n/a |
| Age: | 8 |
| Build time ca.: | 2,5 Stunden |
Construction
Despite the small size of this model, the chassis is made from technical components. However, the road wheels do not have much of this stability. A little adjustment work on the axles can largely solve this problem. The tracks still run very jerkily. This makes the model less suitable for playing. After the beveled components of the tank have been attached to the front and rear, we build the upper part of the hull in one piece.
This is then connected to the lower hull with 4 hinges. Next up are the side skirts. These consist of a layer of tiles and a layer of plates, which are then reinforced with flat tiles on the inside. Finally, only the tower is built, which, like the hull, has no interior. Since the mouse is completely unprinted, simple paper stickers can now be attached. The colors don’t match perfectly and some of them look a bit kitschy. If you don’t like that, you might limit yourself to a few essential parts like the Balkenkreuz.
Conclusion:
The model is very detailed on the outside. While the hull is more or less in line with the proportions of the original, the turret is completely off. It is much too short and sits too far back. If you look at the tank from below, all you see is a gigantic hole. They could have chosen a different basic construction with plates and a moderate interior. But you can’t see that on the desk anyway, and there the model is a nice, cheap gimmick.
