Bronco Models

1/35 WWII German Single Wing Nuts
For various German WWII armor kits
Stock Number: AB3501
Reviewed By  Mark Aldrich, IPMS# 39295

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MSRP: $12.95
Distributed by Stevens International: www.stevenshobby.com

If you build armor models, the name Bronco is definitely not new. They produce some really nice model kits and great aftermarket hop-up sets. They make an excellent line of 1/35 nuts-and-bolt sets.

Bronco makes six different types of nuts-and-bolts set. This particular one is going to be used on a Hummel’s ammunition storage boxes. These are far better detailed and of the correct style used on the Hummel. Dragon’s aren’t even a close second. These one-sided wing nuts are used to keep the restraining bars locked over the ammunition until it is needed.

[review image] [review image] The set consists of three sprues of plastic. There are 18 wing nuts on each sprue making for a total of 54 wing nuts to use. I thought I was in good shape because I was only going to use 14. I ended up using a whole sprue because I lost four to the dang carpet monster. These nuts came right off their attachment points with minimal cleaning. However, I think I need to find a better pair of tweezers because that was where they got lost. I grabbed and went to apply and dropped the four that are still MIA. I am sure the remaining 36 will come in handy on some future projects.

I would like to thank Bronco Models for producing this excellent set and IPMS/USA for having the space for others to see the review and make an informative decision on if this is something they might like to purchase.


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