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Posted: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 10:43 PM UTC
The Czech manufacturer, Black Dog, have just sent us details of some mouth-watering releases in 1/35th & 1/72nd scale. The full report, with images of ALL the New Releases, can be seen:


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Thanks!

Hisham
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Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 01:49 AM UTC
For the most part, I really like their stowage items. But, for example, the stowage on the back of the 222 doesn't have any ropes to hold it down. You have helmets and ammo pouches just laying there without anything to hold them down. Is that normal, or does the modeller have to add additional ropes around the bulk of the stowage?

Hisham
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 04:41 AM UTC
As Hisham points out, not perfect but a welcome addition! I have hoped BD would move up to 1/35th!
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Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 06:22 AM UTC

Quoted Text

For the most part, I really like their stowage items. But, for example, the stowage on the back of the 222 doesn't have any ropes to hold it down. You have helmets and ammo pouches just laying there without anything to hold them down. Is that normal, or does the modeller have to add additional ropes around the bulk of the stowage?

Hisham




I agree with Hisham.
I'm don't specialist on WW2 stowage but I see many tarpaulins and blankets but very little bags, rucksack, gas mask, and next equipment. I think that vehicles have many stowage. For that isn't use turret. All looks nice but maybe is very much for one vehicle
Miloslav
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 09:07 AM UTC
So if you don't like it all, don't use it all! Virtually all resin sets come with too much stowage. And Hisham, as for the ropes, its not too difficult for an average modeler (read: me) to add ropes on.
bulivyf
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 09:13 AM UTC

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So if you don't like it all, don't use it all! Virtually all resin sets come with too much stowage. And Hisham, as for the ropes, its not too difficult for an average modeler (read: me) to add ropes on.





Yes, this is easy but I think that rear heap is one part.
Hisham
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Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 09:22 AM UTC
I realise that it's not too difficult to add ropes. But, normally if you tie a rope around "soft" material, like tarps and backpacks, the rope would make a "dent" in the tarp or backpack. So, if you add the rope.. the tarp will look like it's solid. That's why I was saying that if the rope is moulded in then it will have a more natural look... that's all.

Hisham
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 09:59 AM UTC
I agree with Hisham. The straps or ropes should be included because it looks unreal to use or add them to the resin conglomerate. The load looks fantastic but I prefer to have the ropes or whatever molded in.
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Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 08:40 AM UTC
GOOD JOB Black Dog, These are very welcome additions for us military modelers. milvehfan
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