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sceic2
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Yesterday I received a King and Country Panzer III (short barrel) AK50 as a part of my regular fix from my dealer. 
The term “dealer” is a most appropriate use of the word for this hobby of ours. The AK50 is a real improvement for K&C DAK AFV’s, although it does not quite have the same quality standards as the newer Figarti AFV’s I still like it very much.
The second thing I did with the model, after inspecting it to ensure it was not broken or that pieces were missing, was to put it with the earlier K&C Panzer III (long barrel) AK19 released in 2002 for a side-by-side comparison. On first observation the first thought that entered my mind was that they look good together and that they make a good hunting pair, but after a little bit more time observing them together I could tell that there were quality and size differences.
When compared to the AK19, the AK50 detailing is sharper and more defined. The lines are crisper and it is obvious that the sculptor has spent more time and effort with the AK50. Lessons were learnt over the past 7 years. Both are painted in the same desert sand yellow color and will blend together color wise very well. The track system on the AK50 is definitely more defined and proves that much more time was spent working to ensure that it is much more three-dimensional than the AK19’s track system.
The AK50's (short barrel) hull is ½ inch longer and ¼ inch wider than the AK19. The two hulls are equal in height. While these are not large disparities in size, they are noticeable upon close inspection. The long barrel length is only ¾ of an inch longer than the short barrel making it less than obvious that there is supposed to be a size difference between the long and the short barrels. The turrets are the same size but the side hatches are larger on the AK50.
The figure that accompanies the AK50 is well done but is somewhat smaller in stature (smaller shoulders, head and body) than the figures on the AK19. Now don’t take this observation as negative. The AK50 figure is smaller, but not all soldiers are the same size. They, the AK19 and AK50 figures, work together for me.
As far as pictures are concern, someone else will have to provide them. My photographic skills leave much to be desired. Whenever I try to capture close in pictures to show detailing, all I can seem to photograph is blurred images. As that great sage Dirty Harry (Clint Eastwood) said, “A man has to know his limitations.”
In conclusion, despite the difference between K&C and Figarti, I would still purchase the AK50 if I had to do it over again. I do like this model.
The term “dealer” is a most appropriate use of the word for this hobby of ours. The AK50 is a real improvement for K&C DAK AFV’s, although it does not quite have the same quality standards as the newer Figarti AFV’s I still like it very much.The second thing I did with the model, after inspecting it to ensure it was not broken or that pieces were missing, was to put it with the earlier K&C Panzer III (long barrel) AK19 released in 2002 for a side-by-side comparison. On first observation the first thought that entered my mind was that they look good together and that they make a good hunting pair, but after a little bit more time observing them together I could tell that there were quality and size differences.
When compared to the AK19, the AK50 detailing is sharper and more defined. The lines are crisper and it is obvious that the sculptor has spent more time and effort with the AK50. Lessons were learnt over the past 7 years. Both are painted in the same desert sand yellow color and will blend together color wise very well. The track system on the AK50 is definitely more defined and proves that much more time was spent working to ensure that it is much more three-dimensional than the AK19’s track system.
The AK50's (short barrel) hull is ½ inch longer and ¼ inch wider than the AK19. The two hulls are equal in height. While these are not large disparities in size, they are noticeable upon close inspection. The long barrel length is only ¾ of an inch longer than the short barrel making it less than obvious that there is supposed to be a size difference between the long and the short barrels. The turrets are the same size but the side hatches are larger on the AK50.
The figure that accompanies the AK50 is well done but is somewhat smaller in stature (smaller shoulders, head and body) than the figures on the AK19. Now don’t take this observation as negative. The AK50 figure is smaller, but not all soldiers are the same size. They, the AK19 and AK50 figures, work together for me.
As far as pictures are concern, someone else will have to provide them. My photographic skills leave much to be desired. Whenever I try to capture close in pictures to show detailing, all I can seem to photograph is blurred images. As that great sage Dirty Harry (Clint Eastwood) said, “A man has to know his limitations.”
In conclusion, despite the difference between K&C and Figarti, I would still purchase the AK50 if I had to do it over again. I do like this model.
