Maestro Models

1/72 Volvo starter truck Stb 953 model kit

Product # MMS7203

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Jan 20 2016

 

      

This resin and photo etch model kit by Maestro Models Conversions is the perfect addition to your 1/72 Swedish diorama.  This is the Volvo Startbil (starter truck) Stb 953 that was developed in the early 1950’s to supplement the Dodge Weapon Carriers that had been used until then as the standard Royal Swedish Air Force tow truck. The new vehicle could handle greater tow loads and also provide electrical power while towing. In all, 100 Stb 953 were delivered from April 1954 and the last units were phased out in the late 1970’s.  This was used with SAAB 29 Tunnan, J35 Draken, J34 Hawker Hunter.

 

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This resin and photo etch kit was originally issued by Apron Models and Maestro Models Conversions has upgraded it with a photo etch fret.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.

The instructions are clear and include photos and text to guide you in the assemble and painting process. 

This 1/72 Volvo starter truck Stb 953 model kit would be the perfect addition to a diorama featuring an early Swedish jet. 

You can buy this model kit directly from Maestro Models Conversions.

Steve Bamford

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford