Try a 3-D WW2 “Tank Puzzle”
These 1/72nd Scale WWII German Tanks “puzzles” offer a different approach to plastic model building
I saw it on Amazon: A 3-D Puzzle. I had never heard of "3-D" Puzzle before.
I thought it was a fancy way of saying, "plastic model." The "puzzle" looked convincing enough, so I took the $20 gamble and hit "Buy it Now."
The tanks were shipped, literally, on a "slow boat from China." It took about six weeks for them to arrive.
Each puzzle is individually packed in its own ziplock bag. And here is where some "splainin' needs to be done.
If you are an old-school, plastic model maker, these "puzzles" will make no sense to you. There is nothing "intuitive" about them. Which made me realize why they are called "puzzles." You don't visual the final product until you are close to placing the last piece.
WWII 3-D Tank Puzzle Highlights
*Easy-to-build...if you are good at following instructions
*Solid result: This model will stand up to regular play and handling. Parts do NOT fall off.
*Looks good. They are pre-painted...sort of. Two-colors. Road wheels not painted. BUT, you could easily highlight it with your paint and decals
*NOT for kids under about 12 years old. I had to really study the instructions as I assembled. These are not built by "intuition" or familiarity with tanks. It is straight-forward puzzle making.
*They are NOT "lego" blocks. The end result is a really good-looking 1/72nd scale tank that would look good in a diorama, on a shelf, or in a miniatures wargame.
You might also like:
*As an Amazon Associate, Military Trader / Military Vehicles earns from qualifying purchases.
John Adams-Graf ("JAG" to most) is the editor of Military Trader and Military Vehicles Magazine. He has been a military collector for his entire life. The son of a WWII veteran, his writings carry many lessons from the Greatest Generation. JAG has authored several books, including multiple editions of Warman's WWII Collectibles, Civil War Collectibles, and the Standard Catalog of Civil War Firearms. He is a passionate shooter, wood-splitter, kayaker, and WWI AEF Tank Corps collector.
