UNI-MODELS (UM) - 1/72

Kit 102 - Petlyakov PE-2 Dive Bomber - AirForce Finland

Kit 104 - Petlyakov PE-2 Dive Bomber - Serie 55 - Ski-version

Kit 105 - Petlyakov PE-2 Dive Bomber - System FT - serie 87

Kit 109 - Petlyakov PE-2 Dive Bomber - serie 205

1/72 scale Military Vehicles

Kit 207 - 57mm Zis-2 AT Gun (ex Skif)

Built model by Mark Deliduka

For an "On the Way" review about kit 207 - Russian 57mm ATG Gun visit:

Kit 208 - 76mm Zis-3 AT Gun (ex Skif)

Built model by Mark Deliduka

For an "Stephen Brezinski" review about kit 208 - Russian 76.2mm ATG Gun visit:

Kit 221 - Sherman with Mine-rollers T1E3 "Aunt Jemina"

The engine of the Sherman "Aunt Jemina" variant was too week and had a pusher plate fitted at the rear for a second Sherman. It seems that the pusher plate is missing on the UM-Model.

Pictures of built model of the Sherman "Aunt Jemina" - (Esci/Italeri Sherman with FSF resin Rollers)

For an "Michael Benolkin" review about kit 211 - Sherman with Mine-rollers T1E3 "Aunt Jemina" visit:

"Cybermodeler" Website

Kit 251 - T34/76 Captured - German service

For an "Rob Haelterman & Tony Mackinder" review about kit um251- Captured T34/76 visit:

For an "Stephen Brezinski" review about kit um251- Captured T34/76 visit:

Kit 255 - Heavy Armored ArtilleryCar type A - Panzer Draisine - some pictures are from Jadar website

Model built by Neil Lyall

Comments by Neil Lyall- May 16 2010:

These cars were self propelled with an air cooled 76 h.p. Steyr motor.
Overall construction was simple with few problems. No warped pieces and no flash, except on some turret pieces. The slab sides, ends, chassis and top of the hull are all a very good fit, with no extra sanding or modification needed. There are a few very minor hairline cracks on one or two joins, which are barely noticeable, and will be very easy to fill.
The buffer beam supports were not a good fit into the body. I cut the locating pins off the ends to ensure a flush even fit onto the mountings. The round buffer faces have very small sink marks - these will be easy to fill. One side of the body there is a small fissure that almost looks like battle damage - appears the plastic didnt quite cover this area, this is probably a one off flaw, & will be very easy to fill - you can see it in a picture below.
The Panzer 3 turret had a bit of flash, and the turret roof needed some sanding to make it fit. I couldn't find my old Revell Panzer 3 Ausf N to compare it. What is supplied in the kit looks the part, though I'm sure a Revell turret would be better detailed. The pistol ports at the rear of the turret were not cast in a fully rounded shape, some sanding improved their shape a little. An ESCI panzer 3 turret I had on hand fit nicely, but as it was from a Flammpanzer I won't be using it.
Part 1 was missing from the kit. This is a tiny piece measuring perhaps 2 mm x 1 mm and locates on the lower hull between the exhausts. I'm not sure if I lost it, if I did it must have been loose in the bag. I doubt anyone other than a rivet counter would notice its missing, but it will be an easy job to make another from a piece of plastic rod, which I'll do.
The axle and wheel assemblies are a little sturdier than on the D-37, DT-45 railcars, but I glued mine in place anyway, as this will be a static model. The rail track supplied with this kit is a couple of millimetres narrower than the track that comes with the D-37/DT-45s. As these were probably not operational on russian broad gauge this is probably right. Pictures exist of these cars in Germany and on duty in the Balkans.
The gun barrel will need drilling out, and the roof access rungs next to the doors on each side are cast on, these will be better cut off and replaced by wire, as will the rungs above the entry doors on the top of the Panzer 3 turret.
My pictures are the model built totally 'out of the box', with no modifications, or filling, or changes, yet. I've yet to add the pioneer tools & the gun cleaning rods, which will be added after painting.
Going by some antenna masts included on the sprues, it appears that UMmt will be releasing the Infantry and Command versions of this car. These cars operated as full or half trains (Armoured Heavy Scout Trains, numbers 201-210) with a mixture of artillery, infantry and command cars, as well as with tank carrying cars, pushers, & 20mm quad flak cars.
I'm hoping UMmt makes all the needed components to make a 7 or 14 car train, as I'll definitely be buying all the components, based on this kit. It was not a difficult build.

Casting Problems - Comments by Al Magnus - July 12 2010:

I ordered the latest UM kit, number 255 - Heavy artillery armored car S.S. from an online shop a while back. This kit promised to be a step above the not so great resin kit of the similar Planet Schw. Schienenpanzer Kommandowagen that I had built early in the new year.
What I got from UM, as far as I'm concerned, is a huge disappointment. The moldings are good except for the sprue (labeled B) containing the body parts. They all have fine striations/flow lines all over the plastic parts and in the most inconvenient of spots - such as where the rivets are located. To fill the striations means you'll most likely also wipe out the adjacent detail. To me it seems that the mold release agent (which covers the parts in a thick greasy coat) is the culprit and prevented the plastic from flowing into the mold properly. And the vent like structures on the lower body pan are terrible. The triangular shaped gussets (or whatever they're called) that sit beside the vents are poorly cast, resulting in large parts of them missing. Fixing these would be next to impossible.
This really irks me since I was expecting this kit to be light years ahead of Attack's resin version I built earlier this year. I felt the Attack kit was poor but this one gives it a good run at being even worse.
I've contacted UM via email, have waited two weeks for a response, but have not received any sort of a reply. I had hoped that UM would have at least had some interest in rectifying this and provide me with a new sprue. It would be in their best interests to keep a member of the modeling public happy and avoid getting a bad rap for poor quality kits. But alas, this does not appear to be the case, so as a result I now warn others thinking of buying this kit that they will possibly be in for a nasty surprise upon opening the box.

See closeups of the sprues below:

Kit 256 - Heavy Armored ArtilleryCar type K - Panzer Draisine - announced

Kit 257 - Heavy Armored ArtilleryCar type L - Panzer Draisine - announced

Kit 259 - Railway load Carrier with 38T

Tank carrier car with Pz.Kpfw 38(t) tank
The LT(Light Tank) vz.(model) 38 was destined to become one of the most widely used Czechoslovak tanks, although not in Czechoslovak hands. Ordered into production in 1938, the LT-38 drew on the experience from earlier LT-35 and became the most successful product of the Czechoslovak industry.LT-38 in different variants was exported to many countries and gained an excellent reputation among its foreign users such as Sweden (THN Sv), Iran / Persia (TNH), Peru (LTP), Switzerland (LTH - Pz39) and Lithuania (LTL).

Kit um304 - SU76 SPG - closed version

SU76 SPG (SU12?) closed version
Up to the usual Unimodel (Skif) high standards, this much anticipated kit has six sprues of 109 crisp, clean injection moulded parts (including 'link and length' tracks), a small photo etched fret and a set of decals with markings for two Soviet SU-76s. All road wheels and suspension arms are moulded separately, while the four part hull has two optional position hatches (but no interior detail). The upper hull is nicely detailed and a number of accessories are supplied, including tool boxes, a spot light and tow hook.

For an "Miro Baric" review about kit um304- Russian SU-76 SPG Closed version visit:

Kit um305 - ZSU-37 AA Tank

For an "Doug Chaltry" review about kit um305 and um309- Russian ZSU-37 visit:

Kit um306 - Russian T70M Light Tank

T-70
This is the second release from the Skif/IBG 'Unimodel' partnership and it looks just as good as the first (the BT-5). There are 107 'long run' injection moulded parts (including 'link and length' tracks) with fine raised detail. There's also a small fret of photo etched parts and a decal sheet with markings for three tanks (one is shown in a colour three view on the back of the box). All road wheels and suspension arms are separate mouldings, the gun and turret are designed to move and upper hull accessories include ammo boxes, lights, towing hook and a spare wheel. While there is no interior detail there are optional position hatched in the turret and at the front of the upper hull.

For an "On the Way" review about kit um306 - Russian T-70 Light Tank visit:

Kit um307 - T80

T-80
Virtually the same kit as the T-70M but with a larger (two hatch) turret and gun...and different decals. As with the T-70 there are 107 'long run' injection moulded parts (including 'link and length' tracks) with fine raised detail. There's also a small fret of photo etched parts. The decal sheet has markings for just the one Soviet tank (a colour three view is on the back of the box). All road wheels and suspension arms are separate mouldings, the gun and turret are designed to move and upper hull accessories include ammo boxes, lights, towing hook and a spare wheel. While there is no interior detail there are optional position hatched in the turret and at the front of the upper hull.

For an "G. Katona" review about kit um307 - Russian T-80 Light Tank visit:

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um307 - T80 visit:

Kit um308 - SU76M SPG - open version

Model built by Mark Deliduka

SU76M SPG - open version
Same road wheels, 'link and length' tracks, lower hull and gun as the SU-76 but the rest is all new. Not only is there the new upper hull, with it's 'open' rear section but it's fully detailed along with ammo boxes and 31 rounds of ammunition. The back section of the gun is now included and it's fully detailed as well. In all there are 150 crisp, clean injection moulded parts with nice raised detail, a small photo etched fret and a set of decals with markings for four vehicles (all 1944).

For an "Miro Baric" review about kit um308 - Russian SU-76M SPG visit:

Kit um309 - ZSU - 37 ( Late Version )

ZSU-37 (1944 version)
A dozen or so parts make this versionslightly different from the ZSU-37 1943, released a while ago. You now get 129 crisp, clean, injection moulded parts (with good raised detail)...including 'link and length' tracks, separate road wheels and suspension arms. The 'open' gun turret is fully detailed and there's an optional position driver's compartment hatch. The decal sheet has markings for just the one vehicle.

For an "Doug Chaltry" review about kit um305 and um309- Russian ZSU-37 visit:

Kit um317 - Gaz AAA Truck

Kit um318 - Armoured Vehicle BA-6

BA-6 armoured car
Similar to the BA-10 but not the same...a different shaped body and turret. There are 78 ( 57 of them are 'common' with the BA-10 kit) crisp, clean, injection moulded parts, 12 rubber tyres and a set of decals with markings for two Soviet vehicles (one from 1938, the other...1943). As with the BA-10, there is no interior detail nor optional position doors or hatches but the turret is moveable and the underside has reasonable detail.

For an "Simon Barnes" review about kit um318 - Russian BA6 Armoured Car, visit:

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um318 - Armoured Vehicle BA-6 visit:

Kit um319 - Armoured Vehicle BA-10

For an "Miro Baric" review about kit um319 - Armoured Vehicle BA-10 visit:

BA-10 armoured car
This is the first Unimodel kit not to included photo etched parts...but you do get rubber tyres (12 of them). Along with the tyres, there are 82 crisp, clean injection moulded parts with restrained raised detail ... and a small decal sheet with markings for three vehicles. There is no engine or interior detail and no optional position hatches...however, there is good chassis detail with separate wheels, brake drums, axles, suspension, drive shafts, exhaust, transmission and sump. The turret is moveable but not the guns. Accessories include two rear mud guard mounted storage boxes and side mounted spare wheel.

Kit um320 - Armoured Vehicle BA-3

BA-3 armoured car
This is just a re-issue of the BA-6, with a couple of detail changes to the upper body shell...so minor they are hard to notice! The new decal sheet has markings for two vehicles...one from 1935, the other from 1941.

For an "Doug Chaltry" review about kit um320 - Russian BA3 Armoured Car, visit:

Kit um321 - Gaz-AAA Airfield Starter AS-2

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um321 - Gaz-AAA Airfield Starter AS-2 visit:

Kit um322 - Gaz-AAA SU-12 with 76mm Gun

Model built by Mark Deliduka

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um322 - Gaz-AAA SU-12 with 76mm Gun visit:

Kit um323 BZ-38 Refueller - (Built model by Oto Stahl)

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um323 - BZ-38 Refueller visit:

Kit um325 - T34/76 m1942 Cast Turret

For an "Doug Chaltry" review about kit um325 - Russian T34/76 m1942, visit:

Kit um326 - T34/76 1943 cast turret

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um326 - T34/76 1943 cast turret visit:

Kit um327 - T34/85 m1944 with D5T gun

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um327 - T34/85 m1944 with D5T gun visit:

Kit um328 - T34-85 with S53Gun

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um328 - T34-85 with S53Gun visit:

Kit um329 - T34/76 m1941

Kit um330 - T34/76 m1942

For an "Simon Barnes" review about kit um330 - Russian T34/76 m1942 cast turret, visit:

Kit um331 - Flame Thrower OT34-76

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um331 - Flame Thrower OT34-76 visit:

Kit um332 - SU122 Self Propelled Gun

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um332 - SU-122 visit:

Kit um333 - SU-85

Model built by Alexandre Novellino

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um333 - SU-85 visit:

Kit um334 - SU-100

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um335 - SU-100 visit:

Kit um335 - SU-85M

Model built by Mark Deliduka

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um335 - SU-85M visit:

Kit um336 - T34/76 m1940 with L-11 gun

For an "Stephen Brezinski" review about kit um336 - T34/76 m1940 with L-11 gun visit:

"InternetModeler" Website

For a review about kit um336 - T34/76 m1940 with L-11 gun visit:

Kit um337 - T34/76 m1940 with F34 gun

Kit um339 - Finnish Tank BT42

Built Model by Zhenmin Han

Built Model by Jaroslav Kotlaba

For an "Miro Baric" review about kit um339 - Finnish Tank BT42 visit:

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um339 - Finnish Tank BT42 visit:

Kit um340 - 38T Ausf. C

Built Model by Jaroslav Kotlaba

For an "Doug Chaltry" review about kit um340 - 38T Ausf. C, visit:

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um340 - 38T Ausf. C visit:

Kit um341 - 38T Ausf. G

Kit um342 - Ammunition Carrier 38T

Built model by Marcin Mizielinski

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um342 - Ammunition Carrier 38T visit:

Kit um343 - SdKfz. 138 Marder III

For an "Simon Barnes" review about kit um343 - SdKfz.138 Marder III, visit:

For an "Calum Melrose" photo review about kit um343 - SdKfz. 138 Marder III visit:

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um343 - SdKfz. 138 Marder III visit:

Kit um344 - SdKfz. 138/m Marder III

Model built by Luis Bariffo from Argentina

For an "Simon Barnes" review about kit um344 - SdKfz.138/m Marder III, visit:

Kit um345 - SdKfz.138/1 Bison

Model built by Luis Bariffo from Argentine - (too few interior parts !)

For an "Calum Melrose" photo review about kit um345 - SdKfz.138/1 Bison visit:

Kit um346 - Grille Ausf. M - Bison

For an "Simon Barnes" review about kit um346 - Grille Ausf. M "Bison", visit:

For an "Calum Melrose" photo review about kit um346 - Grille Ausf. M "Bison" visit:

Kit um347 - Marder III SdKfz. 139 (38T)

Model built by Mark Deliduka

For an "Simon Barnes" review about kit um347 - SdKfz.139 Marder III, visit:

For an "Calum Melrose" photo review about kit um347 - Marder III SdKfz. 139 (38T) visit:

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um347 - Marder III SdKfz. 139 (38T) visit:

Kit um348 - 38T with 2cm Flak - Model built by Luis Bariffo - (too few interior details!)

For an "Simon Barnes" review about kit um348 - 38T with 2cm Flak, visit:

For an "Calum Melrose" photo review about kit um348 - 38T with 2cm Flak, visit:

Kit um349 - SdKfz. 140/1 Reconnaisance Tank on 38T chassis

Built model by Marcin Mizielinski

For an "Simon Barnes" review about kit um349 - SdKfz. 140/1 Reconnaisance, visit:

For an "Calum Melrose" photo review about kit um349 - SdKfz. 140/1 Reconnaisance visit:

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um349 - SdKfz. 140/1 Reconnaisance visit:

Kit um350 - Lt.vz. 38

Kit um351 - 38T Command Version

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um351 - 38T Command Version visit:

Kit um352 - Hetzer Early Version

For an "Simon Barnes" review about kit um352 - Hetzer Early Version, visit:

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um352 - Hetzer Early Version visit:

Kit um353 - Hetzer Late Version

Kit um354 - 15cm Sig33/2 SPG

Kit um355 - Flampanzer Hetzer 38(t)

Kit um356 - Tank Hunter Hetzer - Command Version

Kit um357 - Bergepanzer Hetzer 38(t)

Kit um358 - Hetzer "Starr"

Kit um359 - Stug 44/2 with 10.5cm

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um359 - Stug 44/2 with 10.5cm visit:

Kit um362 - BA-6M Armoured Car

Kit um363 - BA-I Armoured Car

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um363 - BA-I Armoured Car visit:

Kit um364 - BA-3 Armoured Carm - Railway Version

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um364 - BA-3 Armoured Carm - Railway Version visit:

Kit um365 - BA-9 Armoured Car - Model built by Al Magnus

For a review visit:

"Al Magnus Review UM-365"

Kit um366 - BA-10 Armoured Car - With snowtracks

Kit um367 - Gaz AAA Truck with 57mm D2 gun

For an "Scott van Aken" review about kit um367 - Gaz AAA Truck with 57mm D2 gun visit: