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Academy or Tamiya M113
Tony3103
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2011 - 05:12 AM UTC
Hello,

I would like to build a 1/35 scale M113. I see that both Tamiya and Academy make some.
What would be the best choice for a decent model out of the box.
I am not to keen on resin or pe update sets, so what would be the best to try??

Tony
HeavyArty
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2011 - 06:18 AM UTC
The Academy ones are better overall.
Tony3103
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2011 - 06:53 AM UTC
Than you Gino.

Tony
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2011 - 07:19 AM UTC
Whilst the Academy offerings are generally considered better than the Tamiya ones, both got the tracks wrong.

Additionally if you are looking at a very early model (A1 or before) The Tamiya kit might be worth reconsidering. The old Tamiya M113 base kit is an early model and they basically added or changed bits to make more updated variants, whereas the newer Academy kit did the opposite and downgraded so there are some subtle considerations.
Jasonbee71
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2011 - 07:24 AM UTC


I concur the Academy one is far better, built a couple of the Tamiya ones, but I enjoyed the Academy one more.

Jason
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2011 - 07:29 AM UTC
Always Academy.
Much more detailed interior and plenty of accessories.
More for your money.

Tom
Tony3103
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2011 - 08:33 AM UTC
Guys,

Thanks for all the input.
Academy is ordered.

Tony
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