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Panzershop 2S7 PION 1/35
Teaker11
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Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010 - 10:36 AM UTC
I just picked up one at a very good price, but does Friulmodel
make a track that is simelar to what is on the tank?



thanks
Jim
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Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010 - 10:57 AM UTC
With the track I cannot help you.
I read on wikipedia, that the hull was adopted (and modified) from the T-64 tank.
But for this, you should have more track-links than for the tank, I think.

Nice model kit and build!
I had the idea to build the 2S19 MSTA-S howitzer from Panzershop, when it is released.
But we will see...


greetings...
Soeren
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Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 03:16 AM UTC
It was actually built on a T-72 hull w/T-80 running gear.


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The new weapon, dubbed Article 216 while under preliminary development since 16 December 1967, was developed in two different directions: Article 216sp1 used components of the T-10 heavy tank and a V-2-type diesel engine; Article 216sp2 used the driveline of the T-72 tank but with the running gear of the T-80 series tanks. Article 216sp2, won out and was fully developed, entering service with the Soviet Army in 1977.


So, T-80 track would probably be best. Not sure if there is a set of Fruil T-80 tracks though.
Jacques
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Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 05:09 PM UTC
I too have the Panzershop kit, and...

...the running gear and tracks are CRAP! They are DIRECT copies of the Zvezda (read DML) T-80 kits and are VERY incorrect. To correct this you will need:

1. SP Designs or Master Club roadwheels

2. SP Designs or Master Club T-80 tracks

3. SP Designs Correct Sprockets for a T-80

I have wanted a kit of the 2S7 ever since I was in the Nat. Guard, but for the $$$, this kit is a bit of a dissappointment. I will be doing a review and a BLOG on it when I get around to it. Maybe when my kids are off to College?
Jacques
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Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 05:02 PM UTC
Jim - Yeah, I know it was you, I just want to spread the news about this kit a bit.

The wheels in DML T-80 kit 3505 will work with the MasterClub T-80 tracks. Heck, they will work with the SP Designs wheels. Remember, Sergej and I just reworked the T-80 roadwheels for the SKIF kit to get rid of the hollow guide horn bump problem.

I hope to get photos up soon...
Teaker11
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Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 03:31 PM UTC
Waiting on the parts....started sorting the parts tonightI am impressed with the amount of parts in this kit and the detail in the resin is good, only wish they out an engine and transmission in there, one other question how were the shells transported to the site, were they trucked in crated or was there a dedicated transport
only one broken part so far so not bad was well packed
JIm
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