K59 – Marder III H Detailing Set

First written: June 24th, 2009 | Updated: October 14th, 2009

Outstanding

One of these days I bought an issue of AFV Modeller. This detailing set was advertised on the inside back cover and looking at the pictures I couldn’t believe that something made in resin could look that good.

Since I have a Tristar Marder III H waiting to be built I wondered if it could be a good acquisition.

I remembered a blog about it that showed some limitations on the ammo tubes and opened the kit to have a look. By comparing the plastic ones with the pics of this K59 set I had no doubts and decided to order it.

The first pleasant surprise was the speed it arrived. I bought it on the AFV Modeller shop on a Thursday and I had it the following Monday. It was the best case of speed that I can recall.

But the best of the best was opening the box!!! What an amazing resin set. It is absolutely incredible when compared to the second best resin set I have (probably from Blast Models). I never saw thinner parts, with no warp and with amazing surface detail. My jaw dropped!!!

The Tristar kit is probably one of the best plastic pieces on the market but a set like this is irresistible. It will only make a fabulous kit even better. I just hope I’m up to the challenge.

On the company site I can see some amazing resin kits for other models and for sure I’ll get them if I build one of them. It may even make buy some kits just to have the opportunity to get K59 sets.

It’s clear that these guys take their work seriously. I can’t comment about research or accuracy on great depth, although I checked my photo references and they seem spot on, but I assume that someone that goes to this extent in producing the best resin kit I ever saw must have made his research much better than I can.

I wholeheartedly recommend this set.

The instructions

But it does not stop on the resin parts.

It includes a perfect PE set and, lo and behold, it has almost flawless instructions. Now that’s something I never saw at least with this level of quality.

Here you can see some the instructions included and you can judge for yourself.

Final verdict

Price
Accuracy/Detail
Build
Extras
Instructions

This is no doubt the best resin kit I had in my hands. The detail is stunning and it includes some of the most delicate resin pieces I ever saw. Good packaging in a sturdy box prevents those small accidents that may destroy such delicate parts.

The instructions are also above average for the typical resin AM kit. If you ever bought any Legend sets you sure know what I mean. Their bad quality is "Legendary" (excuse the pun).

The price can be defined as fair. I paid £29 for it and the Rear Platform for £4.50. May not be a bargain but when compared to the kit prices these days and with the favorable GBP / Euro excahnge rate I have to give it a good rating on this one.

I almost forgot, go to their site and see their excellent range of products K59 Productions.