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Posted: Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 10:09 AM UTC
Hi all, I am very eager to buy either AFV Club's 155mm Long Tom or 8" Howitzer. Has anybody had any experience building any of these? Is one better than another?

They both carry a hefty price so I would like to reassured of the quality before I dive in.

Thanks
Symon
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Posted: Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 10:35 AM UTC
Hey Symon, welcome aboard! Glad you found us!

I have and am building the M59 Longtom. I love it. Great detail, nice fit, clean crisp moldings.
Aluminum barrel to boot too! I would definately recommend it.
I don't have any knowledge of the M115 8" Howitzer, but I hear it's just as nice.


A cool looking piece of arty!
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Posted: Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 10:48 AM UTC
Here's a bit of a review on it by Martin Dogger:

http://www.kithobbyist.com/warmour/acm59longtom.htm

And here's a review of their (AFV's) M115 8" Howitzer by Peter Brown:

http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/usa/afv35s06.htm

Let us know which one you decide upon.
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Posted: Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 11:18 AM UTC
Thanks for that wickedly cool picture :-) and the reviews too...after reading about the two I am tempted to buy both of them!

Will let you know
Symon
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Posted: Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 11:36 AM UTC
Maybe this will help make up your mind. If your into figures AFV/HobbyFan makes two figure sets for the M59.





Tell me that does'nt look cool!!!

I don't know of a set for the M115...maybe in the future.
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Posted: Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 12:05 PM UTC
Either one of those would be a drop fit for a dio. I know you can buy Hobby Fan from Japan, but do you know of any North American (preferably Canada) websites where I can pick some up?
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Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 12:44 PM UTC
Symon, I just found this sale going on at Phoenix Models for the M59 @ $27.79!!! I don't know about shipping costs, but it's the best price I've seen on this yet.

http://209.149.245.21/
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Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 01:34 PM UTC
Thanks Kencelot for the heads up! But I just did a currency coversion and with our weak Canadian dollar , it actually costs a few dollars more than up here.

But the good thing is, the more pictures I see of the Long Tom, the more I want it! And since the I found the 8 inch Howitzer for a few dollars less, I'll probably pick up both of them :-)

Thanks for all the help Bud!

If you ever feel tempted to show off some of your Long Tom pics, I'll be a happy candidate to screen them!

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