Varja version for a client and a Full scratch version for me!
And this is mine...
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US Buffalo & Full Scratch Ver.w CROWS & SLAT
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 04:57 AM UTC
Starting a few more blogs.. 1st off..
Varja version for a client and a Full scratch version for me!
And this is mine...
Varja version for a client and a Full scratch version for me!
And this is mine...
shopkin4
Joined: March 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 05:10 AM UTC
You're insane. Anywho, good luck with it all. I'm watching this one just like the others. Also, get the Real Model wheels. The kit wheels are too small and Real Model has the right size. Also, check out his and Sebastian's build. they made this kit look like a piece of cake, which I'm sure you will do the same! 
That would be me
That would be me
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 05:45 AM UTC
You are either:
a) a skin-flint when someone else is not paying
b) A masochist
c) totally insane
Please choose one of the above
a) a skin-flint when someone else is not paying
b) A masochist
c) totally insane
Please choose one of the above
seb43
Joined: August 30, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 09:00 AM UTC
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You're insane. Anywho, good luck with it all. I'm watching this one just like the others. Also, get the Real Model wheels. The kit wheels are too small and Real Model has the right size. Also, check out his and Sebastian's build. they made this kit look like a piece of cake, which I'm sure you will do the same!
Thanks mate to mention my buid, Bill and i are currently working on the bushie different vehicle but the shape is really similar.
You will two different approach on the blog here
Nick you should use 1mm sheet.
Good luck
Cheers
Seb
shopkin4
Joined: March 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10:59 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextYou're insane. Anywho, good luck with it all. I'm watching this one just like the others. Also, get the Real Model wheels. The kit wheels are too small and Real Model has the right size. Also, check out his and Sebastian's build. they made this kit look like a piece of cake, which I'm sure you will do the same!
Thanks mate to mention my buid, Bill and i are currently working on the bushie different vehicle but the shape is really similar.
You will two different approach on the blog here
Nick you should use 1mm sheet.
Good luck
Cheers
Seb
No problem. When credit is due its given. I'm tuned in for this one
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 06:12 PM UTC
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You're insane. Anywho, good luck with it all. I'm watching this one just like the others. Also, get the Real Model wheels. The kit wheels are too small and Real Model has the right size. Also, check out his and Sebastian's build. they made this kit look like a piece of cake, which I'm sure you will do the same! That would be me
Hi Sean, The kit I have has the correct wheels I would think, guess it's a second batch. Hope I'm not wrong.
Yup Milo & Seb are inspirations, they make it look so easy! Just wished they did my homework for me and tackled the US version instead!
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You are either:
a) a skin-flint when someone else is not paying
b) A masochist
c) totally insane
Please choose one of the above
Hmmm, I think all of the above.
Quoted Text
Nick you should use 1mm sheet.
Good luck
Cheers
Seb
Seb, I've been following your Bushie post of course.. Very cool!
You said use 1mm sheet...for what?
seb43
Joined: August 30, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 02:30 AM UTC
1 mm thickness styrene sheet for the hull, it will be ok
good luck
Cheers
Seb
good luck
Cheers
Seb
18Bravo
Joined: January 20, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 02:46 AM UTC
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Yup Milo & Seb are inspirations, they make it look so easy! Just wished they did my homework for me and tackled the US version instead!
Ah, but methinks you now have what you need for that!
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 04:02 AM UTC
Roger that Seb, but I'll have to measure the thickness of the hull first and covert to 35scale.
Robert youthinks right, I have what I need now.
Robert youthinks right, I have what I need now.
Rattler
Joined: November 23, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 05:39 AM UTC
Nick, LOL your insane man, but I'm loving it... can't wait to see this beast finished.
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 04:30 PM UTC
Hey thanks Chris, I've a ton of projects this year..so going to be up to my neck with work!
The Vajra kit will completed first. The full scratch will take a lot of time...
The Vajra kit will completed first. The full scratch will take a lot of time...
M1A1hunter2
Joined: April 13, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 10:07 PM UTC
Im a super poor student, so if your scratch building an MRAP could you please share your drawings and scale diagrams???? I would love to build one but the nearly $300 price tag is to much when your buying textbooks ay>>>>
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 10:22 PM UTC
Luke, the best thing I can advise you is to quit school and get a job. But the time you graduate, everything you learn will be outdated..
No seriously, it will be many months before I finalise the drawings to the master, but I'll share it with you if you remind then.
Vajra kit is $200 BTW.
No seriously, it will be many months before I finalise the drawings to the master, but I'll share it with you if you remind then.
Vajra kit is $200 BTW.
sopmod6
Joined: March 31, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 11:11 PM UTC
Vajra kit is $200 BTW.
Which in college translates to "beer money". Haha!
Which in college translates to "beer money". Haha!
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 03:16 AM UTC
US$200 = approx SG$280
Average cost per Jug of beer = SG$15.
SG$280 = approx 18 Jugs.
Buffalo MPCV vs 18 Jugs of Beer vs Outdated School books.
Average cost per Jug of beer = SG$15.
SG$280 = approx 18 Jugs.
Buffalo MPCV vs 18 Jugs of Beer vs Outdated School books.
sopmod6
Joined: March 31, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 04:05 AM UTC
Depends on the size of the jug too.
M1A1hunter2
Joined: April 13, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10:22 AM UTC
Ok I might try to draw up my own plans, Im a Graphic Design student so it shouldnt be too hard, would you mind flicking me through some of the basic dimentions of the MRAP hull and so on, if you don't mind
Firecap4
Joined: December 12, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 11:24 AM UTC
Anyone know a US source for the Vajra Buffalo kit ? Vajra is now showing "sold out" on their web site, and the only thing a Google search turns up is some outfit out of China on eBay. I had hoped to eventually save enough to get one of these, and at one time the Cromwell Cougar MRAP, but I've given up on that one, LOL
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 03:45 PM UTC
Luke, let you know once I get it all done on paper.
Chuck what's wrong with the one on ebay? Yes from china, so is Vajra.
Chuck what's wrong with the one on ebay? Yes from china, so is Vajra.
mother
Joined: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 04:41 PM UTC
So how's the project going Nick, any plastic being cut. I also have plans on scratchbuilding one using Real Model wheels. You'll be done before I even start.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
Happy Modeling,
Joe
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 05:41 PM UTC
Hey Joe,No cutting. I'm still taking measurements and comparing to the real pics from Robert Skipper's CD reference. It's a real raw process.
Miloslav is sending me his Buffalo wheels.. surely be using those for this one.
Miloslav is sending me his Buffalo wheels.. surely be using those for this one.
Firecap4
Joined: December 12, 2007
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 - 11:39 AM UTC
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Chuck what's wrong with the one on ebay? Yes from china, so is Vajra.
No reason other than trying to "buy local" to support US hobby shops.
18Bravo
Joined: January 20, 2005
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 - 11:51 AM UTC
While I'm sure there must be a hobby shop somewhere that carries it, I've never seen one, and my job takes me aruond the country - world, actually, and I've not seen one in any shop. That includes Colpar's in Aurora, which usually has a little bit of everything in stock, including lots of resin items.
Besides, since last night, I've got a whole new incentive to pay as little tax as possible, and eBay helps quite nicely where that's concerned.
Besides, since last night, I've got a whole new incentive to pay as little tax as possible, and eBay helps quite nicely where that's concerned.
Firecap4
Joined: December 12, 2007
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 - 03:06 PM UTC
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Besides, since last night, I've got a whole new incentive to pay as little tax as possible, and eBay helps quite nicely where that's concerned.
Very good point
Been doing some looking around and it looks like eBay is the only route to get a resin Buff at the moment anyway.AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 05:48 AM UTC
Guys need some advise..... I need the Sat Comm set from Pro Art models for this monster... So which "parts" will I be using ??? Which online store can I get it from?
PS:Sorry no photo update yet for all my blogs.... my laptop seems to be in a comatose state and I'm in process of transferring my entire work and reference to my new desktop and external drive.....and I can't find my freaking software for my camera!!!
PS:Sorry no photo update yet for all my blogs.... my laptop seems to be in a comatose state and I'm in process of transferring my entire work and reference to my new desktop and external drive.....and I can't find my freaking software for my camera!!!
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