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Panzershop T-55AM2 available again !
bison126
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Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 05:05 AM UTC
Hi all,
Panzershop re-issue their AM2 for the Tamiya T-55. The conversion kit also comprises decals, Friul tracks, PE parts. It sells at 110USD.

Picture from Panzershop site


Olivier
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Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 05:47 AM UTC
I got one the first time round (well second - I guess the first was for the Esci kits) I wasn't all that impressed. The barrel was awful, the cupola and engine hatches poorly cast and not to mention the copies of the tamiya parts. For 110 bucks I get the Tamiya kit, the CMK set and some Masterclub tracks
I know some of the kits are fantastik, but others, like the T72M4 aren' t worth the money.

Chris
bison126
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Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 08:47 AM UTC
Hi Chris,
I can't comment on the quality, I just saw this only picture on Panzershop site today and wanted to share the info. I guess/hope they have improved their parts to match Tamiya kit ones.

Olivier
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Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 12:31 PM UTC
Olivier,
Right! I'll bet the parts are off the original moldings. It just seems that Panzershops full kits are just much better quality than the other conversions - shame on them......

Chris
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 01:23 PM UTC
Still a T-54 upgate, look at the PHOTO the fist cab is bigger than the other four
chefchris
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Posted: Monday, April 20, 2009 - 12:46 PM UTC
SO Gayoue does this mean that the Trumpeter T-62s will have the correct larger hub on the first road wheel? Damn I can't wait for the T-62 to come out!

Chris
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Posted: Monday, April 20, 2009 - 01:23 PM UTC
Dear Chris
T-62s have the correct larger hub on the first & the last road wheel,Trumpeter's will come out in July
stephane
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Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 07:03 AM UTC
A very welcome kit, i hopes too a T62BDD one day!
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