Hi guys, the question says it all -I have been noticing the Zvezda turret did have some issues and i was wondering if I could fit the Tamiya BT-7 turret on it. They look roughly the same but i am wondering about the compatibility when it comes to versions etc..
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Tamiya BT-7 turret on Zvezda T-26 kit?
jba
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2011 - 10:26 AM UTC
Kiyatkin
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2011 - 11:13 AM UTC
Are you really building a tank??? If yes - this will be very exciting! Sorry do not know the answer to your actual question....
Spiderfrommars
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2011 - 11:25 AM UTC
...maybe yes to be honest I don't know exactly
Anyway in my humble opinion it would be a pity using a Tamiya part for a Zvezda kit
If I were you I'd try to modify the Zvezda turret...
cheers
Anyway in my humble opinion it would be a pity using a Tamiya part for a Zvezda kit
If I were you I'd try to modify the Zvezda turret...
cheers
jba
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2011 - 08:19 PM UTC
well Dmitry, I want merely to have my go at some panzer modelling related techniques, something light in between projects..
You are probably right Mauro, but there seems to be a very annoying thing to scratchbuild on Zvezda's turret around the gun mantlet. I merely wanted to know if I could use that expensive shortcut.
BT-7 is not that easy to integrate in a diorama, its shape is too long, T-26 is perfect in this regard.
or I would have to cut the BT-7 halfway, but I didn't find any reference showing such extensive damage.
You are probably right Mauro, but there seems to be a very annoying thing to scratchbuild on Zvezda's turret around the gun mantlet. I merely wanted to know if I could use that expensive shortcut.
BT-7 is not that easy to integrate in a diorama, its shape is too long, T-26 is perfect in this regard.
or I would have to cut the BT-7 halfway, but I didn't find any reference showing such extensive damage.
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2011 - 08:33 PM UTC
I undrestand Jean
Why don't you get the turret from an Eastern express BT7 kit?
I've read that is more correct than the zvezda kit and it's for sure a lot less expensive than the Tamiya one..
http://www.kitreview.com/reviews/bt7reviewcs_1.htm
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1058209396/1058423620/BT-7+kit%3B+a+recommendation%2C+anyone-
I'm very curious to see your project
cheers
Why don't you get the turret from an Eastern express BT7 kit?
I've read that is more correct than the zvezda kit and it's for sure a lot less expensive than the Tamiya one..
http://www.kitreview.com/reviews/bt7reviewcs_1.htm
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1058209396/1058423620/BT-7+kit%3B+a+recommendation%2C+anyone-
I'm very curious to see your project
cheers
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2011 - 09:06 PM UTC
Wow - that's a lot of flash on that Eastern Express kit!!!!! I would say buy the Tamiya kit - if the turret doesn't fit then you can build the chassis/body for it and have another nice model! LOL. Stevie.
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2011 - 09:21 PM UTC
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Wow - that's a lot of flash on that Eastern Express kit!!!!! I would say buy the Tamiya kit - if the turret doesn't fit then you can build the chassis/body for it and have another nice model! LOL. Stevie.
Well...maybe I'm quite mean
In my opinion over 40 € only for a turret is too much...(except for resin tools)
On average the EE kit costs about 23 €...It worth the pain to remove the flash...
Just my two cents anyway
cheers
Here another review
http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/ee/kit_ee_35110.shtml
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 05:45 AM UTC
That's very interesting Mauro tyhanks for sharing those links
Inded Steevie there seem to be a lot of Flash, but here I suppose money will
come in consideration as the Tamiya BT-7 is more than 2 times more expensive than either Eastern Express BT-7 or that Zvezda kit!
And then if I want to do this model seriously I suppose i will have to buy the Friul tracks argh.
And of course if I complete the model, 2 weeks later Tamiya will put out a T-26 aha
Inded Steevie there seem to be a lot of Flash, but here I suppose money will
come in consideration as the Tamiya BT-7 is more than 2 times more expensive than either Eastern Express BT-7 or that Zvezda kit!
And then if I want to do this model seriously I suppose i will have to buy the Friul tracks argh.
And of course if I complete the model, 2 weeks later Tamiya will put out a T-26 aha
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 06:43 AM UTC
If you want to go serious on the zvezda T-26 you may want to consider doing a 1937 turret. Kompekt Zip makes a very nice one in resin. It will definately make an interesting piece on your shelf
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 07:17 AM UTC
Thanks for the suggestion Benjamin! Would you happen to have a link or anything which could help me because a rapid Google search didn't turn any result -this is somthing i would definitely be into -if the turret is hollow that is
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 07:35 AM UTC
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If you want to go serious on the zvezda T-26 you may want to consider doing a 1937 turret. Kompekt Zip makes a very nice one in resin. It will definately make an interesting piece on your shelf
I just saw this today JBA in a news article but for the life of me I can't remember which site it was on. Here's the turrets on the Soga Miniatures page http://www.soga-miniatures.com/index.php?categoryID=1288&category_slug=komplekt-zip&offset=20
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 07:49 AM UTC
exer
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 07:51 AM UTC
D'oh! that's where I saw it
It doesn't come up when you click on the news tab though.
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 08:05 AM UTC
Friend of mine built this latest Zvezda T-26 using Tamiya BT-7 turret.
Zvezda T-26
It was chosen as a "model of the week" in this finnish scale model site.
Zvezda T-26
It was chosen as a "model of the week" in this finnish scale model site.
jba
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 08:11 AM UTC
Excellent thank you Pat and Jeremy!
Really, it's a splendid turret. Looks like I don't follow much the news anyhow
Thanks for sharing Kimmo that's a very beautiful model -I can see some scratchbuilt elements here too.
Really, it's a splendid turret. Looks like I don't follow much the news anyhow
Thanks for sharing Kimmo that's a very beautiful model -I can see some scratchbuilt elements here too.
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 08:15 AM UTC
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Excellent thank you Pat and Jeremy!
Really, it's a splendid turret. Looks like I don't follow much the news anyhow
Thanks for sharing Kimmo that's a very beautiful model -I can see some scratchbuilt elements here too.
That´s true. Some scratchbuild was needed even with Tamiya turret. If you really want to get it on the spot, that is..
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 08:24 AM UTC
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...maybe yes to be honest I don't know exactly
Anyway in my humble opinion it would be a pity using a Tamiya part for a Zvezda kit
If I were you I'd try to modify the Zvezda turret...
cheers
Why not? Just buy the Tamiya turret sprue. Order it from Japan.
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 08:43 AM UTC
You are right on about the scratch element Kimmo!
Thanks Kevin I didn't think of this, but I suppose I will go with the '37 turret, the shape is interesting and it will save my energy for fenders, all the missing details on the hull etc
Thanks Kevin I didn't think of this, but I suppose I will go with the '37 turret, the shape is interesting and it will save my energy for fenders, all the missing details on the hull etc
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 09:28 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text...maybe yes to be honest I don't know exactly
Anyway in my humble opinion it would be a pity using a Tamiya part for a Zvezda kit
If I were you I'd try to modify the Zvezda turret...
cheers
Why not? Just buy the Tamiya turret sprue. Order it from Japan.
Is it possible Kevin ?!!!
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 09:46 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted Text...maybe yes to be honest I don't know exactly
Anyway in my humble opinion it would be a pity using a Tamiya part for a Zvezda kit
If I were you I'd try to modify the Zvezda turret...
cheers
Why not? Just buy the Tamiya turret sprue. Order it from Japan.
Is it possible Kevin ?!!!
You can order individual Tamiya Sprues from Rainbow ten as long as you know the kit number and the sprue number. It is expensive way to do it though.
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 10:03 AM UTC
Thanks a milion for the info!
It could be incredibly useful
It could be incredibly useful
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 12:36 PM UTC
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D'oh! that's where I saw it
It doesn't come up when you click on the news tab though.
No worries Pat, it's kinda hidden and I just happened to run across it last night
Glad we could be of help JBA
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 09:45 PM UTC
thanks to all anyway, I bought that Russian turret, hoping it won't come in in 3 months time.
Now I still have to buy the Zvezda kit, the Aber fenders (anyone used those?) , the Eduard PE set and the Friul tracks aha, when I think I wanted to try something without having any work to do on a model..
Now I still have to buy the Zvezda kit, the Aber fenders (anyone used those?) , the Eduard PE set and the Friul tracks aha, when I think I wanted to try something without having any work to do on a model..
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Posted: Friday, May 06, 2011 - 10:12 PM UTC
From what I've read the new zvezda kit fixes some errors, but is still a bit too narrow. Ah well, like anyone is going to notice that
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Posted: Monday, May 09, 2011 - 08:40 AM UTC
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You can order individual Tamiya Sprues from Rainbow ten as long as you know the kit number and the sprue number. It is expensive way to do it though.
I'm sure its cheaper to go that route then get the Complete ZiP resin turret...they make nice stuff, but a sprue from HLJ or Rainbow 10 is under 1000 Yen....even with shipping.
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