Review: MK47 Grenade launcher from Live Resin

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Review

Live Resin's

Mk47 Advanced Lightweight Grenade Launcher

by Adam Phillips (Adampolo13)

Scale 1/35

Product # - LRE35070

Available From Live Resin at any of these fine retailers: live-resin.com/#brand

Hey guys,


I have the privilege of reviewing the Live Resin Mk47 Grenade Launcher. The Live Resin kit number is LRE35070 – complete basic set. I won’t spoil the following review, but what I will say is that the kit is extremely detailed.

When I received the box I was quick to notice how crisp the rendering is on the box itself.
Front of the box:



Back of the box:



After inspecting the box I decided to take a look at the kit instructions. This is where one drawback of the kit presents itself. There is no diagram showing the pieces contained within the kit, and the instructions are pretty fuzzy.





The contents of the kit:















Construction of the piece itself went very quickly, about an hour or so.
First step, attaching the barrel to the receiver:





Next step was where I goofed up. In removing this piece from the block I snapped off part of the kit piece. In the picture you will see I added a piece of styrene rod as a replacement.





Next up was the sighting system, the details on this thing really pop!
This is where I noticed another small hiccup in the kit. You’ll see here that they instructions as you to add something but it is unclear what that is.



It’s a good thing the rendering on the box is so great!



So, here’s where I ended up.





Next up were a few handles. Just look at the crisp detail on the resin!





Next up were the optics:



Now, either the detail didn’t make the mold, or and much more likely, I sanded off the detail that you’ll see in this picture:



So what did I do? I took a little piece of resin that came off the block and carefully glued it to the end of the optics.



Detail added. Looks good to me!



Next up was the ammo can. The instructions again left me guessing and referring back to the box for clarification:





Final product:



Construction of the gun went fairly fast, just about an hour. Here are a few pictures of the Mk47 all finished up.















This little guy really is a breeze to construct and packs a ton of detail. Photos of the painting and weathering process will follow in the coming weeks!

Thank you to Yaroslav from Live Resin for this review sample

Please stay tuned as Adam continues the review/build by painting this little gem in the coming weeks!!

[spud]

looks awesome

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There is some great detail to these LR pieces spud!!

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I agree Frank, those and/or some sick Post Apocalyptic stuff...who wouldn't want to use a grenade launcher on Zombies!!! ;D

Hey Carlos! Actually a very detailed piece. I seen this one up close! Construction was pretty easy as Adam pointed out here but as with most resin and fine, tiny parts you will just want to take care removing them from the block

Stay tuned, there are a couple more Live Resin Reviews coming soon to MSC!!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Adam, and T, for the great review of a very cool product from LR. Looking forward to seeing the paint on this

[adampolo13]

Thanks guys!!!

I was waiting on a few products to come in before moving along into paint. I should have them soon and will get pictures up as soon as I can.

Dicky, I was thinking a M-ATV....

[`Boots`]

Lovely looking piece `T`...............wish i`d done something in the PAGB that was 1/35th now.............don`t seem to anything for 1/24th ((LOL)), look forward to paint and thanks for the review bud