By sudzonic at 2011-12-26
I am working on a reveiw of the kit aswell so keep your eyes peeled.
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Sudzonic
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 03:46 AM UTC
Hay gang, I received the new Revell Boxer GTK for Christmas and thought I would do a build log for you all of this kit. I will start building in the next few days when I get a new desk lamp as mine gave up the ghost last week
By sudzonic at 2011-12-26
I am working on a reveiw of the kit aswell so keep your eyes peeled.
By sudzonic at 2011-12-26
I am working on a reveiw of the kit aswell so keep your eyes peeled.
retiredyank
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 03:50 AM UTC
Subscribed.
Paulinsibculo
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 04:50 AM UTC
What a nice present!
Which versions one can build?
Is there a Dutch version as well possible?
Have book marked your blog!
Which versions one can build?
Is there a Dutch version as well possible?
Have book marked your blog!
bison126
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 05:01 AM UTC
Sounds interesting as it is the production type unlike its Asian competitor.
Sudzonic
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 05:22 AM UTC
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What a nice present!
Which versions one can build?
Is there a Dutch version as well possible?
Have book marked your blog!
It has two German versions, one in three colour NATO and one for the Afghan desert 3 colour scheme.
HermannB
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 05:27 AM UTC
Hi Paul,
No the GTK Boxer could only be build as the German version. There are markings for 3 vehicles from Jägerbataillon 292 at the GÜZ Training Area and Donau-eschingen respectivly and one vehicle from Afghanistan. The problem that the vehicle from Jägerbataillon 292 are A0 version with the lower mount for the FLW 200 RWS. And the vehicle from Afghanistan is the A1 version, but it lacks several details, all of them are classified, so that you won`t see any pictures of the just now.
Hans-Hermann
No the GTK Boxer could only be build as the German version. There are markings for 3 vehicles from Jägerbataillon 292 at the GÜZ Training Area and Donau-eschingen respectivly and one vehicle from Afghanistan. The problem that the vehicle from Jägerbataillon 292 are A0 version with the lower mount for the FLW 200 RWS. And the vehicle from Afghanistan is the A1 version, but it lacks several details, all of them are classified, so that you won`t see any pictures of the just now.
Hans-Hermann
Nitevision
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 06:27 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
just wait a few weeks as I am preparing a reference DVD as a joint venture with a well-known company.
I photographed the GTK Boxer A0 Armored Personnel Carrier version as well as the only GTK Boxer A1 based in Germany. The A1 version features a raised FLW 200 RWS, mine protection plate and some other features. Some areas of the vehicle are still classified.
Additionally I already photographed the GTK Boxer Command Vehicle. Just visit my website www.tank-masters.de and you will find some inspiration.
Cheers,
Ralph
just wait a few weeks as I am preparing a reference DVD as a joint venture with a well-known company.
I photographed the GTK Boxer A0 Armored Personnel Carrier version as well as the only GTK Boxer A1 based in Germany. The A1 version features a raised FLW 200 RWS, mine protection plate and some other features. Some areas of the vehicle are still classified.
Additionally I already photographed the GTK Boxer Command Vehicle. Just visit my website www.tank-masters.de and you will find some inspiration.
Cheers,
Ralph
Sudzonic
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 07:26 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Guys,
just wait a few weeks as I am preparing a reference DVD as a joint venture with a well-known company.
I photographed the GTK Boxer A0 Armored Personnel Carrier version as well as the only GTK Boxer A1 based in Germany. The A1 version features a raised FLW 200 RWS, mine protection plate and some other features. Some areas of the vehicle are still classified.
Additionally I already photographed the GTK Boxer Command Vehicle. Just visit my website www.tank-masters.de and you will find some inspiration.
Cheers,
Ralph
Thank you for that very usefull.
I also got the new Leopard 2A6/A6M.
By sudzonic at 2011-12-26
I can do log for this aswell if you all want?
Nitevision
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 07:41 AM UTC
Hi Scott,
I prefer the Leopard 2A6 from Tamiya. Right now I build the Leopard 2A6M CAN with Slat Armor.
The FLW 200 of the Revell model really sucks. Maybe some aftermarket companies like Perfect Scale or Y-Modelle will release a better FLW 200 for the Revell model.
Cheers,
Ralph
I prefer the Leopard 2A6 from Tamiya. Right now I build the Leopard 2A6M CAN with Slat Armor.
The FLW 200 of the Revell model really sucks. Maybe some aftermarket companies like Perfect Scale or Y-Modelle will release a better FLW 200 for the Revell model.
Cheers,
Ralph
r2d2
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 08:04 AM UTC
No comparison here with Tamiya, Scott is reviewing a 72nd scale and not a 35th.
I'm building this in Canadian Leo 2 A6M in 1/72nd and you can see my build log in braille scale section with full scratchbuild slats ofcoarse. Thiis is the best Leo 2 A6M in this scale!
I'm building this in Canadian Leo 2 A6M in 1/72nd and you can see my build log in braille scale section with full scratchbuild slats ofcoarse. Thiis is the best Leo 2 A6M in this scale!
HermannB
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 10:44 AM UTC
Hi Scott,
I recommend getting Djiti`s Production resin tyres. If you wnat to build the Afghanistan version, you need to install the towing cable on the right side of the vehicle and a rack for two water cans on the left rear side similar to a Stryker.
Cheers
Hans-Hermann
I recommend getting Djiti`s Production resin tyres. If you wnat to build the Afghanistan version, you need to install the towing cable on the right side of the vehicle and a rack for two water cans on the left rear side similar to a Stryker.
Cheers
Hans-Hermann
17741907
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 11:17 AM UTC
Good luck Scott....
Jose77
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 12:01 PM UTC
I just bought one.. about 30 USD. (including shipping) I cant wait to open it.
Karl187
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 12:03 AM UTC
Hey good luck with this Scott, looks like an interesting kit from what I've seen of it.
35th-scale
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 12:39 AM UTC
I'll be watching with interest Scott. There is something about the overall shape of the Boxer that appeals to me: it wouldn't look out of place in a sci-fi flick.
With regards to your desk lamp: have you tried replacing the bulb and/or fuse? ;-)
With regards to your desk lamp: have you tried replacing the bulb and/or fuse? ;-)
mmeier
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 01:15 AM UTC
It reminds me of the M577 from Aliens
Sudzonic
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 03:30 AM UTC
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I'll be watching with interest Scott. There is something about the overall shape of the Boxer that appeals to me: it wouldn't look out of place in a sci-fi flick.
With regards to your desk lamp: have you tried replacing the bulb and/or fuse? ;-)
Tried all the obvious things? There is no shops open here at the moment to get a replacement either!
Thanks for the support guys hope I can do a good enough job of it for you all.
jwest21
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 03:45 AM UTC
Let me know how the fit of the module is to the vehicle- I have both mostly assembled but when I tried to put the two together, I was getting a 2mm gap around the whole thing. I figure I am going to have to sand to get it to fit. Jus twondering if I did something wrong .
bison126
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 04:14 AM UTC
Jason,
looking at pics of the real beast a gap is normal.
here are the Boxers I shot at eurosatory in 2010
Olivier
looking at pics of the real beast a gap is normal.
here are the Boxers I shot at eurosatory in 2010
Olivier
jwest21
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 05:06 AM UTC
Wow, I am glad I mentioned something before I started trying to "make it fit"!! Thanks!
35th-scale
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 12:59 PM UTC
Except 2mm at 35th scale is 7cm. You might want to do a little sanding....
Removed by original poster on 12/28/11 - 06:01:46 (GMT).
Paulinsibculo
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 06:01 PM UTC
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Let me know how the fit of the module is to the vehicle- I have both mostly assembled but when I tried to put the two together, I was getting a 2mm gap around the whole thing. I figure I am going to have to sand to get it to fit. Jus twondering if I did something wrong .
It looks, so I understand, that you do not completely understand the Boxer concept: The base of the vehicle allows several variations of the box after the engine and drivers compartment such as an command modul, ambulance version, recovery etc. Just google 'boxer ifv' and you see that your 'gap' has a reason!
No offence,
P
Sudzonic
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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 02:21 AM UTC
Good news gang, I purchased a new lamp this morning but in my post late shift followed by early morning shift at work zombie state I managed to buy the wrong bulb! I will get the right one tomorrow after work and get cracking on the build.
I have to agree on the futuristic look of the boxer it could lend it's self very well to what if subjects
I have to agree on the futuristic look of the boxer it could lend it's self very well to what if subjects
jwest21
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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 02:48 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextLet me know how the fit of the module is to the vehicle- I have both mostly assembled but when I tried to put the two together, I was getting a 2mm gap around the whole thing. I figure I am going to have to sand to get it to fit. Jus twondering if I did something wrong .
It looks, so I understand, that you do not completely understand the Boxer concept: The base of the vehicle allows several variations of the box after the engine and drivers compartment such as an command modul, ambulance version, recovery etc. Just google 'boxer ifv' and you see that your 'gap' has a reason!
No offence,
P
No offence taken. I understand the concept, however the gap in the model looks like a gap from a poor fit. I should have posted a picture
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