So let's talk about the latest and greatest in Tank Destroyers, the M-36 Jackson. The Jackson is the newest tank destroyer to be released from Battlefront. Packing a whopping AT 14, the U.S. finally has the ability to pierce the most stubborn German armor. This is obviously a support option that the enemy cannot ignore. With the version 3 tank detroyer rules, the ability to spring from ambush translates into total devastation for your enemy.
I really have no complaints about this set. The detail is impressive on the model. Please note the stowage on the tanks. This adds an extra level or realism to the model. The set comes with just the 4 tank destroyers shown for a retail price of $45.00. I prefer being able to buy the security section seperately so I do not end up spending money on vehicles I already have. It came together well and did not have any missing or broken parts. This set assembles quickly without any major difficulties.
CGR Painters painted these models for me. I cannot express how thoroughly impressed I am with their work. This is a perfect example of "getting it right" The detail of the miniatures is brought out with this paint job. The decals look as if they were actually painted on and they even took the time to magnetise the turrents.
There are many small details that may go unnoticed at first glance which add more nice touches to these Jacksons. The antennas are not included in the standard set, but was a very nice touch added by CGR. Also there is a slight blackening on the ends of the barrels caused by repeated fire into the flanks of advancing Axis armor.
The shading and highlighting is evident on the model, but not exaggerated or overpowering which gives a great level of realism to these tanks. Last, but not least the .50 cal AA machine gun mounts rock solid. You will have to really work to break these off.
Overall both the models and the paint job are superb and I can not think of any drawbacks or dissatisfaction. Therefore I will have to give both the Battlefront M-36 Jackson boxed set and the paint job provided by CGR Painters.
SCORE: 5 out of 5 donkeys.
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*Models Courtesy of Battlefront Miniatures
*Painting Courtesy of CGR Painters
