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DML 88MM Flak 36
tankshack
Joined: January 30, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 06:00 AM UTC
Here's the first few details of a DML 88 that I am building.... The kit has been a real joy to build. The details all seem to be there and DML has provided us with a number of options.
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HILBERT
Joined: August 07, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 06:37 AM UTC
I love that gun, nice build I don't see any glue.
How much did you spend on it (only the kit)??
What kind of color are you going to spray it?
Keep going! Keep us posted.
Greetz Hilbert
How much did you spend on it (only the kit)??
What kind of color are you going to spray it?
Keep going! Keep us posted.
Greetz Hilbert
Teacher
Joined: April 05, 2003
KitMaker: 4,924 posts
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 07:20 AM UTC
Very nice Tim, I'm just about to put paint on mine too. You might want to check the orientation of the hooks used to mount the chassis onto the wheeled dollies. You have one set upside down.
Vinnie
Vinnie
DutchBird
#068
Joined: April 09, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 07:32 AM UTC
Tim,
it looks good and I anxiously await the final results.
One thing though... In the bottom pic, it seems that the "stick" above the breach and ramp (I think it is) to load shells, there is a mold-seam. Both along it's length and on the back/bottom.
Or is this part of the kit (I do not have the kit myself)? Cheers,
Harm
it looks good and I anxiously await the final results.
One thing though... In the bottom pic, it seems that the "stick" above the breach and ramp (I think it is) to load shells, there is a mold-seam. Both along it's length and on the back/bottom.
Or is this part of the kit (I do not have the kit myself)? Cheers,
Harm
tankshack
Joined: January 30, 2002
KitMaker: 310 posts
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 09:42 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Very nice Tim, I'm just about to put paint on mine too. You might want to check the orientation of the hooks used to mount the chassis onto the wheeled dollies. You have one set upside down.
Vinnie
Hey Vinnie,
Thanks! I have been going so fast on this one... I forgot to check up versus down... :-)
I am sure that I would have found it about the time that I tried to test fit the carriage to it
.Can't wait to see your version of this fine kit.
Later,
Tim
tankshack
Joined: January 30, 2002
KitMaker: 310 posts
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 09:44 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I love that gun, nice build I don't see any glue.
How much did you spend on it (only the kit)??
What kind of color are you going to spray it?
Keep going! Keep us posted.
Greetz Hilbert
Glue? we use glue to build these things #:-) #:-)
I use only Tamiya Super Thin (Though my stock is running low.. it's very scarce here in the US ).
I am in the mood to do the crew on it also... so, it will have to be Panzer Grey and Winter White wash...
This project has been a very easy one so far... I have been working on it for about 7 hours total...
Later,
Tim
Alpenflage
Joined: May 21, 2003
KitMaker: 1,120 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:17 AM UTC
Very impressive model. Dragon's 8.8cm Flak 36 kit looks awesome 
I finally have my shipment arriving this week
I may just have to snipe one for myself !!
Can't wait to see some paint on it ! Are you planning to use the crew (in Winter gear) ?
Keep sending us pics
Cheers !!
Alpen
I finally have my shipment arriving this week
I may just have to snipe one for myself !!
Can't wait to see some paint on it ! Are you planning to use the crew (in Winter gear) ?
Keep sending us pics
Cheers !!
Alpen
Martinnnn
Joined: April 26, 2004
KitMaker: 5,435 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:24 AM UTC
Very impressive....you make me wanna have one too :-)
Are you gonna add the gun shield or not?
Cheers,
martin
Are you gonna add the gun shield or not?
Cheers,
martin
husky1943
Joined: March 17, 2004
KitMaker: 1,305 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:44 AM UTC
Ciao Tim,
It looks really great!! The detail is really awesome, and I sure wish DML would apply that kind of work to a new American Halftrack (hope they're listening.) I'm anxious to see it finished.
Ciao for now
Rob
It looks really great!! The detail is really awesome, and I sure wish DML would apply that kind of work to a new American Halftrack (hope they're listening.) I'm anxious to see it finished.
Ciao for now
Rob
REMEARMR
Joined: August 17, 2002
KitMaker: 443 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 01:05 AM UTC
Looks great mate, I loved building the Tamiya one probaly one of my favorite builds. How does this compare? Did the kit come with the metal barrels or did you buy them. Was there anything wrong with the original barrel.
Please show us your progress
Cheers
Robbo
Please show us your progress
Cheers
Robbo
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
KitMaker: 4,342 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 01:17 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Looks great mate, I loved building the Tamiya one probaly one of my favorite builds. How does this compare? Did the kit come with the metal barrels or did you buy them. Was there anything wrong with the original barrel.
Dragon kit comes with choice of two metal barrels (Flak 36 and Flak 18 versions) and also includes two alternative plastic barrels. Everything you see on Tim's photos (and much more!) is included in DML kit. It is light years ahead in quality of Tamiya kit, and remember that Tamiya kit was excellent in its times!
Pawel
Kahuna
Joined: October 12, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 01:29 AM UTC
I love it!
It looks professionally built and impressive!
I'm sure that after painting and with a right background you wouldn't see the difference between it and the real thing!
Great job indeed!
Isn't the barrel hollow?!
Ori
It looks professionally built and impressive!
I'm sure that after painting and with a right background you wouldn't see the difference between it and the real thing!
Great job indeed!
Isn't the barrel hollow?!
Ori
Red4
Joined: April 01, 2002
KitMaker: 4,287 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 01:43 AM UTC
Must....have. Wallet....is...buring hole.....in......pocket. Oh the insanity.. Nice looking kit. One more to go on the pile.. "Q"
"Q" 
slodder
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 02:36 AM UTC
Very timely post. I was just looking at that at one of the "stores" on the left and was curious as to how good it was in the box.
It looks really nice, very clean, very well molded.
You've done a good job on building too
It looks really nice, very clean, very well molded.
You've done a good job on building too
EasyOff
Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 926 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:02 PM UTC
It looks nice, I've never seen one before with all those metal parts. It really gives the piece some back bone. Seems a shame if DML provided them that they didn't make that lower turning gear out of metal too so it could shine and have greasy spots.
Silantra
Joined: March 04, 2004
KitMaker: 2,511 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:28 PM UTC
impressive...
mine is coming from hong kong...will arrive in another 2-3 days... cant hardly wait.......
mine is coming from hong kong...will arrive in another 2-3 days... cant hardly wait.......
rbeebe99
Joined: August 13, 2004
KitMaker: 540 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:56 PM UTC
Tim,
Nice looking build you have there, have you encountered any fit problems?
regards,
Robert
Nice looking build you have there, have you encountered any fit problems?
regards,
Robert
Logan
Joined: September 30, 2004
KitMaker: 523 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 01:11 PM UTC
Hi
I have had mine for a few weeks now and have been tempted to start it. This is just the motivation I need!! Thanks !!
Tom
I have had mine for a few weeks now and have been tempted to start it. This is just the motivation I need!! Thanks !!
Tom
tankshack
Joined: January 30, 2002
KitMaker: 310 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 02:36 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextLooks great mate, I loved building the Tamiya one probaly one of my favorite builds. How does this compare? Did the kit come with the metal barrels or did you buy them. Was there anything wrong with the original barrel.
Dragon kit comes with choice of two metal barrels (Flak 36 and Flak 18 versions) and also includes two alternative plastic barrels. Everything you see on Tim's photos (and much more!) is included in DML kit. It is light years ahead in quality of Tamiya kit, and remember that Tamiya kit was excellent in its times!
Pawel
Yeah... what he said....
And... I think that it is EVEN better than the Tiger I kit... there are little details that will be added by the aftermarket guys; however, out of the box the kit is very nice... I'll post more pics as I finish more of this great project.
Tanks,
Tim
tankshack
Joined: January 30, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 02:40 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Tim,
Nice looking build you have there, have you encountered any fit problems?
regards,
Robert
Actually, the kit builds up pretty well... However, I have made the following notes -
1. Most of the parts fit together so well.. I found that I was going to fast and mixed things up (as pointed out above..
)... 2. The breach block has some minor seams that need filler, we are talking minor though...
3. The gun carriage requires careful attention as there are nice long seams that run along the top after the parts are assembled. It's nothing major.. just needs some Mr. Surfacer and a bit of fine sanding with the wet n' dry paper.
Later,
Tim
tankshack
Joined: January 30, 2002
KitMaker: 310 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 02:43 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Very timely post. I was just looking at that at one of the "stores" on the left and was curious as to how good it was in the box.
It looks really nice, very clean, very well molded.
You've done a good job on building too
Scott,
Thanks... it is certainly a very nice kit... the box is actually packed with sprues...
If you like you can read more about the fun of building this kit at Tankshack's Weblog
Later,
Tim
Herchealer
Joined: July 31, 2003
KitMaker: 1,523 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 05:08 PM UTC
Very nice build, cant wait to see her painted and weathered. Are you putting it in a dio? Also where is everybody getting theirs? I cannot seem to find one. HELP me!!! Keep us posted on you progress
Herky
Herky
tankshack
Joined: January 30, 2002
KitMaker: 310 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 02:37 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Very nice build, cant wait to see her painted and weathered. Are you putting it in a dio? Also where is everybody getting theirs? I cannot seem to find one. HELP me!!! Keep us posted on you progress
Herky
Jeremy,
Thanks for the comments on the model...
I got my FIRST one from the guys at GreatModels... just pre-ordered early as I could... I also picked up another one at my Local Hobby Shop, Piper Hobbies in Chantilly, VA.... other shops seemed to have them in stock this week.. but they literally flew off the shelves.
Later,
Tim
Tiger101
Joined: March 02, 2002
KitMaker: 902 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 02:52 PM UTC
What a great build! Looks fantastic so far. Please keep us updated!!!!
I just picked mine up at the LHS. I'm afraid to open the box there is so much in there. He had one open on display. All I can say is "Keep them coming DML"!
I just picked mine up at the LHS. I'm afraid to open the box there is so much in there. He had one open on display. All I can say is "Keep them coming DML"!
Silantra
Joined: March 04, 2004
KitMaker: 2,511 posts
Armorama: 913 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 03:21 PM UTC
arghh..i still counting the day... suppose to arrive this week...
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