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The Parthenon

The Parthenon - As it was Athenian Acropolis of 348 B.C.

by: Jim Starkweather [ STAFF_JIM ]

Originally published on:
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SUMMARY
Highs: Excellent detail and mold quality. Lows: Interlocking system still may require glue for best work. Verdict: Overall this is a charming and well made kit.

Scale:		1:250
Mfg. ID:		68001
Suggested Retail:		$34 USD (list price)
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PUBLISHED:		Feb 11, 2016
NATIONALITY:		Greece / Ελλάδα

NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
THIS REVIEWER:		89.91%
MAKER/PUBLISHER:		79.68%

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About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...

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jimb

Interesting kit. The Parthenon was turned into a Christian church to the Virgin Mary ~700AD by the Byzintine Empire, then to a mosque in ~1460 by the Ottomans, and was "blown up" when the Ottoman ammunition dump exploded on 26 September 1687 after a Venetian bombardment. LINK Jim

FEB 12, 2016 - 07:39 AM

spongya

Incredible. This is the problem with the disappearance of actual hobby shops- you can easily miss these gems since you're not browsing between isles of stuff. Thank you for showing me this model; I think I'll get one.

SEP 28, 2016 - 01:12 AM

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