Tamiya JS-3

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1

Is it a good kit (worth picking up)? What PE/AM sets are the best to use with it? any outstanding errors I should worry about?

Thanks for any help.

Chris,

2

It’s a very good kit. There are AM barrels and an Eduard PE set as well as Fruil tracks.

3

Thanks Rob, That’s good news I guess I’ll pick one up.

Chris,

4

Definitely replace the tracks with something else if possible, so you can replicate the sag, though I’ve seen some pics with little sag.

5

Well, I’ve just discovered that Trumpeter also makes a JS-3 and now I’m confused as to which to buy? I’m assuming the Tamiya kit is superior but considering price, which is better value?

Thanks for any help,

Chris,

6

I have just finished one a couple of months ago. It’s a beautiful kit and I can say accurate although I do not have much reference to base it on. I relied mostly on a russian (czech?) site which has a good walkaround section of the JS-3. Because of its simple design, I did not see a need for PEs although it could really use a metal barrel

7

Thanks Constructor, I’m starting to lean towards the Trumpeter kit.

8

Go for the Trumpter kit. I’ve built both and the Tamiya kit of the JS3 sits to low. I had to reposition the roadwheel arms. modelbob@hotmail.com

9

Overall qualtiy and engineering is better on the Tamiya kit, but the Trumpeter kit is a JS-3M, and slightly more accurate.