M12 Self-propelled Howitzer "King Kong"

ESCI Kit # 8029; Aurora/ESCI # 6206; ESCI/Revell # H2325; ESCI/Ertl # 8362 and # 8605 w/US Soldiers

Although this is actually one of ESCI's earlier kits, surprisingly enough it is also one of their best. The highly detailed masters are complimented by excellent molding quality. There are also numerous options, as all the hatches are molded open, as are the viewports. The pioneer tools are also molded as separate parts. There is other stowage included as well, but the bed rolls are a little stiff. The kit even includes two figures.

The tracks are the same as those from the other Sherman kits. The ESCI/Ertl releases include the hard plastic type, while the earlier releases have the poor vinyl tracks.

The decals are typical of ESCI/Ertl. Since they are a single color, registration is not a problem. I assume that earlier releases had different marking options.