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I was wondering if I could find any difference in quality (level of detailing, paint quality, size relationship between parts of the object, etc.) between the Frontline German 105mm and the new K&C 10.5cm, so I took both of them and placed them side-by-side under a good light.
The first observation is that the size is distinctly different. The Frontline is 54mm and the K&C is 60mm. The size difference is quite noticeable.
The second thing was detailing. They both have the same quality (in my opinion) with the exception of the devices at the end of the trailing arms for digging in the gun as it recoils. Not being an Army type I am not familiar with all of the terms or names of pieces of equipment. The Frontline gun pieces are solid and do not move. The K&C pieces are on swivels and allow for the gun to be trailed behind a vehicle.
The third thing was the quality of the two crews that came with the pieces. Other than the size difference, the detailing on the Frontline figures is not as good as the K&C. The reason may be that it is easier to detail a larger figure than a smaller one or it may be a time saving measure that time is not spent on detailing the crew as much. I prefer the K&C crew.
Overall I would rate the Frontline a 9 (on a scale of 1 to 10) for 54mm and the K&C a 10. The difference for me was the detailing of the crew. I am very pleased that I have each piece and I would buy each again if given enough money and the need to have more than one of each. I would recommend each to anyone seeking some German artillery pieces.
Perhaps some heavy guns would be nice to have released, like the Britians 155mm "Long Tom." Michael
The first observation is that the size is distinctly different. The Frontline is 54mm and the K&C is 60mm. The size difference is quite noticeable.
The second thing was detailing. They both have the same quality (in my opinion) with the exception of the devices at the end of the trailing arms for digging in the gun as it recoils. Not being an Army type I am not familiar with all of the terms or names of pieces of equipment. The Frontline gun pieces are solid and do not move. The K&C pieces are on swivels and allow for the gun to be trailed behind a vehicle.
The third thing was the quality of the two crews that came with the pieces. Other than the size difference, the detailing on the Frontline figures is not as good as the K&C. The reason may be that it is easier to detail a larger figure than a smaller one or it may be a time saving measure that time is not spent on detailing the crew as much. I prefer the K&C crew.
Overall I would rate the Frontline a 9 (on a scale of 1 to 10) for 54mm and the K&C a 10. The difference for me was the detailing of the crew. I am very pleased that I have each piece and I would buy each again if given enough money and the need to have more than one of each. I would recommend each to anyone seeking some German artillery pieces.
Perhaps some heavy guns would be nice to have released, like the Britians 155mm "Long Tom." Michael
The figures are pewter and it is an ok set considereing I got it on eBay a year ago for only about $50. I have about 20 diecast WWII canon in my collection and the best by far is the 1/35 scale diecast 88 mm from Minichamps. I have it set up with some Tamiya figures I painted and it looks great.