Post-Build Review: Magic Factory 1/35 Bradley M2A2 ODS-SA (Ukraine) -- BFiST Conversion

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Publicado 2024-04-19
Today we will review a new kit from a new manufacturer. Magic Factory is doing great work in modelling cool subjects with incredible detail, while maintaining a low-stress build.

Model Monkey's BFiST conversion: www.model-monkey.com/product-page/1-35-m7a3-bradle…

Thank you to Lightspeed Global for supplying this kit!

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  • @Panzermeister36
    Beyond what I mentioned in the video, regarding accuracy of the kit and a lack of clarity in the instructions, I would recommend doing some research into the configuration of vehicle you want to model with this kit. As the kit explains, you have the "standard" version and the "BRAT armour" version; the latter includes ERA on the hull, turret, and armoured glass panels for the commander. In reality, photos of these vehicles in Ukraine show hybrid configurations, with BRAT on the hull but not on the turret, or BRAT on both but no armoured glass present, and some vehicles have the taller glass panels introduced on the M2A3 (not included in the kit). You also have far more camouflage options than given in the kit, as many are still painted in CARC tan, or have green BRAT tiles, etc. I am modelling one of the four BFiST delivered to Ukraine which have the hull and turret BRAT, but no armoured glass. The turret BRAT is left off for painting; it didn't dry-fit for the video, sorry.
  • @Torana-gz5ls
    Started building models in the early 70s and continued well into adulthood. But unfortunately I developed essential tremors in my hands so could no longer model. But I get my fix by watching excellent modellers like yourself on YouTube, so thank you very much. 🙂
  • @georgewelch2366
    IMHO, these reviews are so much more useful than “in box” reviews, where you can share the positives and negatives of kits as you’ve experienced them. Keep up the great work, Evan.
  • @jerryvolpini7987
    Very few people doing what you do - one of the best formats for kit reviews out there! Nice that you comment on the kit in detail, go over its strengths and weaknesses and discuss any corrections or additions. Now, let us see you paint that thing! 😉🙂👍
  • @TheMrwhite182
    It houses the G/VLLD, the ground vehicle laser locator designator. It's what the FO's use to designate smart munitions. Got to field the bfist down at ft hood in 2002 when we ditched the fistv. Nice job
  • @mikeyhunt6642
    Wow, your back!!! It's so good to see you here again mate, I've been inspired by your.builds for years and you truly are my favourite model builder on here.. keep them coming please!!! 👍
  • @HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling
    Great to hear your thoughts of this brand new kit, that is very much appreciated! Looks like a stunning model and should be tons of fun to build up, your fast pace is a good indicator of that. Definately one i will keep in mind. Now they should bring us a new Marder IFV, that would be neat :) The Revell and Tamiya kits are very dated now.
  • @ModelkitStuff
    looks nice built, I just got the kit it looks loverly so nice to hear you had no real issues with it
  • @ArmourEmpire
    Very interesting and right up my street. I was curious about this manufacturer
  • @jandersuf1
    Good review! I’m just getting through the running gear on mine but absolutely thing your take is spot on.
  • @fjdexx
    Looks very nice. Thx for showing
  • @TheModellingNews
    Evan! I enjoyed this video and think both yours and Clayton's takes are very supplemental to each other. Great work!
  • @willthorson4543
    I waa a dismount and gunner on a M2A2 and a M2A2 ODS. So I'm pretty picky. It looks the part. One thing that makes me chuckle is the wheel mask. Its sprayed with a spray gun and the over spray tends to flak and rub off the rubber of the wheels. The big engine mesh? Everyone uses it as a platform. So you get all kinds of stains and scratches on it. It also akways haa a nuce oil/grease stain from the front back. Lots of spent 7.62 rounds tend to be all around the screen. The 25mm sprnt rounds tend to bounce and get stuck along the side skirts and and the hull. If anyone is building this kit with any of the side skirts up? They are double plated with about a fist wide gap between the plates. If you put one skirt or all up, the crew removes them then flips the plares upside down and bolts it back to the hull. Hope that all hopes.
  • @jamesmcansh6393
    Thanks for sharing eh! Enjoy your weekend ✌🏻🇨🇦✌🏻
  • @SPSteve
    Nice work, Evan, beautifully done as always. Great subject, the early Bradley variant has certainly been put to good use in Ukraine.