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		I figured the clearest method of doing this would be to list the parts 
		which all three sets (Eduard, Lion Roar & Voyager) have in common. For the most part, the quality is 
		equal. If a particular common part is of lesser quality or accuracy, it 
		will be noted. Next is a listing of which parts unique to each set. I have included 
		the manufacturer's part number with each set to help out anyone who 
		doesn't have them. BTW, these sets and comments apply ONLY to the 
		Trumpeter kit. Last, I'll add a few footnotes and some closing comments. I 
		hope you all find this useful. With that said, here goes! 
		  
		
		
		Common Parts Contained in All 3 Sets 
		 Inner Handles for Driver, Commander and Gunner Hatches 
		 Inner and Outer Handles for Rear Doors 
		 Pioneer Tool Latches and Mounts* (Note A) 
		 Exhaust Pipe Shield 
		 Muffler Shield 
		 Hull and Turret Wire Cutters and Mount Brackets* (Note B) 
		 Air Intake Grilles* (note C) 
		 Drivers Periscope Guard Assembly 
		 Mirror Assembly* (note D) 
		 Hull and Turret Jerry Can Brackets/7.62mm Ammo Box Brackets 
		 Left side Hull L Brackets 
		 25mm Muzzle (Early Round Barrel) 
		 Hull Tie Downs* (note E) 
		 Tie Down Straps/Buckles for Hull, Jerry Can, Ammo Box and Turret  
		Basket 
		
		  
		
		Eduard # 35859 
		 Headlight Brackets 
		 Drivers Windscreen, Wiper and Hull Mounts 
		 Roof Hatch Lock Hasps 
		 Upper Hull Round Tube Fixture at Roof Doors (forward of bumper  
		brackets) 
		 Rear Door Latches and Mounts 
		 Wrap Over Intake Screens 
		 Rear Electrical Receptacle Cover 
		 Hull Fitting Behind Exhaust 
		 Taillight Guards* (note F) 
		 Roof Hatch and Winch Door Bumper Brackets 
		 Smoke Mortar Caps with Chains (not used on LAV-25s, seen on ASLAVs 
		which have a different mortar tube and mount design) 
		 Figure and Small Arms Details (i.e. replacement straps for body  
		armor, buckles for ammo pouches, wrist watch, weapons slings, barrel 
		guards and sights, ammo box and ammo belt for SAW) 
		  
		
		Lion Roar # LE35062 
		 Complete Replacement Turret Basket (You build it all!) 
		 Turret Lift Rings 
		 Plate w/Bolt Details for Turret Antenna Mounts 
		 Replacement Bolt Detail for Sides and Face of Turret Mantle Opening 
		 Roof Hatch and Winch Door Bumper Brackets 
		 Replacement Muffler Bracket 
		  
		
		Voyager # 35078 
		 Propellers 
		 25mm Ammo Boxes (etched lettering) 
		 7.62mm Ammo Boxes 
		 Steering Arms (to allow repositioning of steering axles; illustations 
		provided to illustrate what/how to modify all applicable suspension  
		parts) 
		 Headlight Brackets 
		 Front Differential Skid Plate 
		 Replacement Roller Fairlead Assembly 
		 Commander and Gunner Sight Assemblies 
		 Rear Door Vision Block Assemblies 
		 Padlock for Rear Fuel Filler 
		 Propeller Differential Skid Plate 
		 Lift Ring for Forward Air Intake Grill only 
		 Detail Cap for Smoke Grenade Tops 
		  
		
		
		Footnotes 
		
		Note (A)- Pioneer tool latches in Eduard and Voyager sets much 
		more accurate than in the Lion Roar set. 
		 
		Note (B)- Wire cutter brackets in Voyager set appears to be better 
		detailed than others. 
		 
		Note (C)- Voyager grill set allows wrap over of mesh on left & right 
		side of rear intake grill only; Eduard appears to allow for wrap over on 
		all sides of both grilles; Lion Roar allows no wrap over on either 
		grill. 
		 
		Note (D)- Mirrors Assemblies are different for all three sets; 
		Eduards set is the least detailed; Voyagers appears to be the most 
		accurate, though I have no photos of the mirrors in place.  Commonly the 
		mirror head is removed and just the arm is left in place. 
		 
		Note (E)- No sets provide accurate tie down replacements you will have 
		to use brass wire 
		to replace.  
		 
		Note (F)- A Flat profile for this piece on all etched set pieces; They should be round with flat 
		angled side braces. 
		  
		
		
		Conclusion 
		Dollar for dollar, it appears that the Eduard set would prove most 
		useful overall.  Eduard also provides the most user friendly instruction 
		sheets. While the Voyager set has some nice 25mm ammo boxes, I would 
		recommend using the boxes from Tamiyas Modern US Military Equipment Set 
		No.35266. All sets have a nice pattern in the exhaust pipe covers. If 
		you wish to model an up-to-date LAV-25 (with the reduced thermal signature cover) 
		the etched covers arent used anyhow. The turret lift rings (provided 
		only in the Lion Roar set), are too thin. The original kit parts have a 
		much more accurate looking thickness, although reinforcing gussets need to be 
		added on the inner sides of the left and right side lift points. In 
		my opinion, I'd recommend the sets in the following order:  1) 
		Eduard, 2)Voyager, 3)Lion Roar.   
		 
		If you're curious about how I arrived at this comparison, I personally 
		have the Lion Roar and Voyager PE sets. So this was an actual, hands on 
		review. The Eduard set was compared using a set of downloaded instruction 
		sheets, reviewing photos on their website of the installed detail pieces, 
		and by also examining the photos posted by Brano Herain on the 
		Constructive Comments DG of his use of the set during his build.  I also 
		have 2 or 3 dozen good, clear reference images of the 1:1 LAV-25 that I 
		compared the detail sets with. This proved useful to me as well, 
		because I found several small details included with the different sets.  I had missed them in the reference images, but when found on the PE 
		instruction sets, I went back and found the items on the 1:1 LAV! I am 
		also in the middle of my own build up of the Trumpeter kit. Again, I 
		hope you find this useful in your project.  
		
		Cheers! 
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