Ian, I went ahead and started on mine. I'll post pictures after a bit. I have the springs, insides of the roadwheels, and lower hull already prepainted. Just waiting on them to dry.
I noticed the kit comes with a sprue from their Pershing kit for the 50cal. I'm assuming that's for the Baltic versions.
I also saw that they sent an extra weapons set for the figures. So I got me a few extra AKs. And they sent the old style tracks along with the Magic Tracks. So now I have a set of individual tracks for my old Tamiya SU-122 that I am redoing.
And moths tend to be either nihilists or anarchists.
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Bluestab
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 10:34 AM UTC
Tanksami
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 10:43 AM UTC
@ Gary long live air mobile & the death dealing they deliver 
@ Jeff now I am worried as I am the same vintage as that if it has moths OMG I could be a carrier too!! 
@ Ian I think it wouldn't matter if they were Western or Eastern moths all eat holes in my wallet with the same eagerness
@ Alex very interesting about having the .50 cal in it....does it also come with a good old DSHK??
Cheers Mike
@ Jeff now I am worried as I am the same vintage as that if it has moths OMG I could be a carrier too!!
@ Ian I think it wouldn't matter if they were Western or Eastern moths all eat holes in my wallet with the same eagerness
@ Alex very interesting about having the .50 cal in it....does it also come with a good old DSHK??
Cheers Mike
Bluestab
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 10:54 AM UTC
Mike, Nope no DSHK. I'm not sure why they did it, but the Yugoslavian military used the 50cals up until quite recently, they may still use them on some vehicles. I've seen them on soft skins and older tanks. I've never seen them on Yugoslavian something like a T-55 or newer.
Tanksami
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 11:22 AM UTC
Alex,
Damn very interesting then lol,
Damn very interesting then lol,
kruppw
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 11:26 AM UTC
Gary I thought you were going to build a M18? Going to be interesting seeing what twist you have in store for the ASU.
Can’t wait to see some of the various T-34 we’ll have here, should be colorful.
Jeff good luck with your saladin, I’m sure yours will going together much easier than mine.
Well I’ve start some basic work on mine tonight and as you can see I have a lot of parts to work with compared to Jeff’s. I’ve already ran into a major fit issue with the front hull. The lower hull, glacis and upper hull have a really nasty gap that needs to be dealt with. But overall I love the details on the kit.
Good luck and have fun everyone. 
Can’t wait to see some of the various T-34 we’ll have here, should be colorful.
Jeff good luck with your saladin, I’m sure yours will going together much easier than mine.
Well I’ve start some basic work on mine tonight and as you can see I have a lot of parts to work with compared to Jeff’s. I’ve already ran into a major fit issue with the front hull. The lower hull, glacis and upper hull have a really nasty gap that needs to be dealt with. But overall I love the details on the kit.
Good luck and have fun everyone.
kruppw
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 11:27 AM UTC
SaxonTheShiba
Joined: February 01, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 11:58 AM UTC
Mike---you hit the nail on the head there. And my wallet holes seem to be getting bigger!!!!
Alex----I just found the M-4/M-26 sprue in my -34 kit. I freaked out because I thought they switched a parts tree by accident. Then I realized it's for the Balkans versions. Guess they like their trusty M-2's!!!
RAM ON,
Ian
Alex----I just found the M-4/M-26 sprue in my -34 kit. I freaked out because I thought they switched a parts tree by accident. Then I realized it's for the Balkans versions. Guess they like their trusty M-2's!!!
RAM ON,
Ian
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@ Gary long live air mobile & the death dealing they deliver
@ Jeff now I am worried as I am the same vintage as that if it has moths OMG I could be a carrier too!!
@ Ian I think it wouldn't matter if they were Western or Eastern moths all eat holes in my wallet with the same eagerness
@ Alex very interesting about having the .50 cal in it....does it also come with a good old DSHK??
Cheers Mike
Bluestab
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 12:21 PM UTC
Ian, I thought the same thing. I'm like all in a panic and then I see the blued out "a sprue" on the instructions. But it gives me an idea for a possible "what-if" vehicle down the road. You can see scenarios where the Western Allis team up with Germany to fight the Soviets. What if the Soviets had a huge reversal early on, like Moscow fell. The Soviets send plans for the T-34 to the US for production. You have the M-34 which is an American version of the T-34. I might have to file that one away for What If 4.
Tanksami
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 12:33 PM UTC
@ Jeff looking very nice sir!!
@ Alex OMG I don't think those holes are a bad design / casting I think you must have a bad infestation of the very rare & genetically enhanced French fighter moth!!
It was first deployed at Waterloo to attack the British / Belgium / Prussian forces to eat thru their equipment, I have seen it on vintage pieces of Belgian & British resin
@ Alex OMG I don't think those holes are a bad design / casting I think you must have a bad infestation of the very rare & genetically enhanced French fighter moth!!
It was first deployed at Waterloo to attack the British / Belgium / Prussian forces to eat thru their equipment, I have seen it on vintage pieces of Belgian & British resin
Tanksami
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 12:36 PM UTC
LOL Sorry Chris for calling you Alex & sorry Alex for boring you about moths lol...I was busy trying to multitask!!
Damn the girlfriend was right not a strong point!!!
Damn the girlfriend was right not a strong point!!!
SaxonTheShiba
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 12:53 PM UTC
So two moths walk into a bar in Belgrade......
Sorry.....couldn't resist.
Ian
Sorry.....couldn't resist.
Ian
BBD468
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 01:18 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Gary I thought you were going to build a M18? Going to be interesting seeing what twist you have in store for the ASU.
Hey Christopher,
I got to thinking about why i originaly bought the M-18. I have Dragon US crew for it and an alpine fig plus Fruils. The more i thought about it - i wanted to go with the original plan. It worked out though - i built and painted the Type 97 Chi Ha for my nephew and in return he let me choose a kit and ive been wanting to build the ASU-85 for some time and it all just kinda worked out in time for this Campaign. SO....here i am with the ASU-85!
Your out of the gate early! your kits all resin? Ive been out of town all day and havent touched the kit since posting early this morning. So now im gonna prep and see if i can get some plastic together this evening!
Mike - I was so excited got get to it this morning and posted my kit entry and off to Dallas we went for the day. Ill try and make up for lost time!
Gary
Tanksami
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 04:23 PM UTC
Hi Gary,
Sweet as, I will keep my eyes peeled for the magic of the force
Mike
Sweet as, I will keep my eyes peeled for the magic of the force
Mike
kruppw
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2012 - 11:44 AM UTC
Hey Gary, yes the kit is full resin with some photo etch parts. Should go together pretty quick like.
I’ve made some progress on the build today and even came up with an ingenious way to cover up those nasty gaps on the front hull.
Before
After
I’ve made a battered Lebanese flag to drape over the front and to cover up the gaps. I used two part apoxie sculpt to make the flag.
I’ve made some progress on the build today and even came up with an ingenious way to cover up those nasty gaps on the front hull.
Before
After
I’ve made a battered Lebanese flag to drape over the front and to cover up the gaps. I used two part apoxie sculpt to make the flag.
PantherF
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2012 - 01:28 PM UTC
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Jeff good luck with your saladin, I’m sure yours will going together much easier than mine.
Oh? What problems do you come across Chris?
I have no progress pictures as I have not yet got past the first step where I have to putty in some sink holes in the barrel and the mantlet.
~ Jeff
SaxonTheShiba
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2012 - 01:46 PM UTC
Great idea with the flag Christopher.!
Best wishes, Ian
Best wishes, Ian
kruppw
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2012 - 01:56 PM UTC
Thanks Ian I've been scratch my heading to to figure out the best way to fill the vod without alot of putty and sanding.
Jeff just saying that your kit is plastic and more foregiving than a resin kit. Alot of sanding and test fittting and the only thing I can work with is either epoxy glue or supper glue. I've ran into a few parts that are not cast very well so far.
I've been scratch my heading to to figure out the best way to fill the vod without alot of putty and sanding.Jeff just saying that your kit is plastic and more foregiving than a resin kit. Alot of sanding and test fittting and the only thing I can work with is either epoxy glue or supper glue. I've ran into a few parts that are not cast very well so far.
Tanksami
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2012 - 02:08 PM UTC
Chris,
What a fantastic idea & way of hiding the cap with out hours of sanding!!
I will file that idea in case I run across the same problem in a future build.
Thanks for Sharing it!!
What a fantastic idea & way of hiding the cap with out hours of sanding!!
I will file that idea in case I run across the same problem in a future build.
Thanks for Sharing it!!
PantherF
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2012 - 11:25 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Jeff just saying that your kit is plastic and more foregiving than a resin kit. Alot of sanding and test fittting and the only thing I can work with is either epoxy glue or supper glue. I've ran into a few parts that are not cast very well so far.
Well I spoke or asked too soon. This may have a low sprue count but I bet it will beat me up in sanding and filling in.
I'll have some pics later...
~ Jeff
PantherF
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012 - 01:25 AM UTC
This is what I have so far:
Time to clean up the sanding dust now.
~ Jeff
Time to clean up the sanding dust now.
~ Jeff
BBD468
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012 - 02:37 AM UTC
Hey fellas,
Christopher - Nice save man - very clever! Beats tha heck out of fillin' and sanding!
Jeff - Great to see your making more progress than me. Went to visit our mother half tha day sunday and spent the rest watchin' football - im off to a SLOW start. 
Should get on a roll this week though.
Gary
Christopher - Nice save man - very clever! Beats tha heck out of fillin' and sanding!
Jeff - Great to see your making more progress than me.
Went to visit our mother half tha day sunday and spent the rest watchin' football - im off to a SLOW start. Should get on a roll this week though. Gary
Bluestab
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012 - 08:39 AM UTC
I've never built any of the Dragon T-34s and I have to admit I've been pleasantly surprised about it. I can easily see me picking up another one soon. I'm making better progress than I had expected. I've been taking pictures as I go and I'll get some pictures up as soon as I can.
Tanksami
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012 - 09:20 AM UTC
@ Jeff looks like your kicking up dust with the speed your progressing at lol
@ Alex sounds great can't wait to see what it s looking like
Hopefully I can get a start later this week
@ Alex sounds great can't wait to see what it s looking like
Hopefully I can get a start later this week
SaxonTheShiba
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012 - 09:28 AM UTC
They are great kits Alex. I did a OT-34 Flame Tank for the Dragon OOB campaign and it was really a joy to build.
Regards, Ian
Regards, Ian
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I've never built any of the Dragon T-34s and I have to admit I've been pleasantly surprised about it. I can easily see me picking up another one soon. I'm making better progress than I had expected. I've been taking pictures as I go and I'll get some pictures up as soon as I can.
kruppw
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012 - 01:56 PM UTC
Just a small update. I’ve began to do the layout for the dio I’m going to build. The base is recycled from another project I started but gave up on. The figures are a mixture of dragon, mig, and verlinden. Three of the figures were planned to use them in an Iranian project, but instead I’m going to use them as Christian militia fighters.
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