PJ Production 1/72 VW T3 Transporter
| KIT #: | 722003 |
| PRICE: | €10.50 from www.pjproduction.net |
| DECALS: | None |
| REVIEWER: | Scott Van Aken |
| NOTES: | Resin kit |
| HISTORY |
he Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) was the third generation of the Volkswagen Transporter and was marketed under various nameplates worldwide – including as the Transporter or Caravelle in Europe, Microbus in South Africa and as the Vanagon in North and South America.
Larger and heavier than its predecessor, the T2 – and with a more squared and less rounded styling – the T3 was manufactured in Germany from 1979 until 1992. South African production of the T2 continued, for that market only, until 2002. The T3 was the last of the rear-engined Volkswagens.
Like many other utility type vehicles, the T3 was utilized a great deal by NATO forces for general transportation, such as carrying pilots and crews to their aircraft, which were often situated a goodly distance away from the operations buildings.
| THE KIT |
The PJ Production kit is very nicely molded in a tan resin. The box is labeled as a retooled edition so apparently this is an improvement from the previous kit. There are fifteen very nicely molded resin bits that include a one piece body, one piece chassis, four wheels, a rear bench seat and front driver/passenger seat. There are also two axle assemblies, a dash board, two side view mirrors (one broke loose in shipping) and a steering wheel.
Assembly seems to be very simple and the kit provides an exploded diagram to assist on locating just where parts are to be placed. Detail painting information is given as well. Thanks to the flat windows, the large sheet of clear plastic should be more than enough to handle the transparency situation. No overall painting information is supplied as really, none is needed for there are ample examples of this vehicle on the web. Simply use your favorite search engine and you will find a plethora of options.
| CONCLUSIONS |
This one looks to be a real beauty and is not at all a complex model. It would make a great first time resin kit for the beginner and can easily be completed and painted in less than a week. It should make for a great addition to a modern airfield diorama or as a model in its own right.
Apparently it is quite a popular kit as I notice from the PJ Production web site that it is currently sold out. Be assured that more will be made.
May 2011
My thanks to PJ Production 
for supplying the review kit. You can order direct from the hyperlink.
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