If May is the release date they should start showing up on eBay in a couple weeks, though I haven't seen anything yet
Jim
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New 1:35 Russian T-80U From XACTSCALE MODELS
Teaker11
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 02:49 AM UTC
aleluya
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 08:16 AM UTC
or we can wait trumpeter release their t80u after T80BV...
T80BV
T80BV
Teaker11
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 08:28 AM UTC
Alex
Have they put a production date yet?
Thanks
jim
Have they put a production date yet?
Thanks
jim
arpikaszabo
Joined: February 13, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 08:50 AM UTC
The T-80BV release is probably far away, we have seen only the CAD images so far.
aleluya
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 11:12 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Alex
Have they put a production date yet?
Thanks
jim
as far as I know...not too long to wait...and before that they will release something more interesting. Well can't tell more but it must be want we want recently
UGBEAR
Joined: December 01, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 02:26 PM UTC
yes yes, look at trumpy:
BMP-3, BMP-3 arabic, BMP-3 navy BMP-3 early, BMP-3 late, BMP-3 w/ERA
T-64A T-64A mod 1972, T-64A mod1975, T-64A mod1985
T-64B Mod1975, T-64B mod1985, T-64B w/Anti-radiation layer, T-64B w/Era......
only god will know how long took trumpy to release a T-80U
BMP-3, BMP-3 arabic, BMP-3 navy BMP-3 early, BMP-3 late, BMP-3 w/ERA
T-64A T-64A mod 1972, T-64A mod1975, T-64A mod1985
T-64B Mod1975, T-64B mod1985, T-64B w/Anti-radiation layer, T-64B w/Era......
only god will know how long took trumpy to release a T-80U
Jacques
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Posted: Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 12:56 PM UTC
Lots of speculation. I am quite happy with a T-80, T-80BV, and T-80U regardless of who does them. Do the T-80UD and the "Black Eagle" turret and I am good.
My thoughts are all the vehicles that can be done by Trumpeter with the T-80 running gear and lower hull parts....hmmmmmmm
My thoughts are all the vehicles that can be done by Trumpeter with the T-80 running gear and lower hull parts....hmmmmmmm
Reiter960
Joined: June 24, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 05:33 PM UTC
Tough choice at 70$. It's either box with some plastic in it or half tank of racing gas...
But if they get it right and the kit will actually be free of serious errors, no need to spend money on a lot of AM stuff, then I'm quite comfortable with it priced that way.
But if they get it right and the kit will actually be free of serious errors, no need to spend money on a lot of AM stuff, then I'm quite comfortable with it priced that way.
pzcreations
Joined: May 24, 2006
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Posted: Friday, April 19, 2013 - 11:07 PM UTC
Merit has the test sprues on display at AMPS Nats this weekend, I'll try and get some photos snapped if I get the time.
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 12:18 AM UTC
Well. I've found that, being a loyal and determined customer of my lhs, for five years gives me a 25% discount. Instead of $70, I can probably get it for ~$54. I may see if they can order one of these, for me. I imagine indi links will run me ~$20.
UGBEAR
Joined: December 01, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 08:52 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Merit has the test sprues on display at AMPS Nats this weekend, I'll try and get some photos snapped if I get the time.
hell yeah
RedStar
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Posted: Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 11:14 AM UTC
I didn't get any pictures of it, but looked at the same display, and was more that suitably impressed with the quality of tooling. Not having any plans handy to compare it to, I can't speak to accuracy at all, but the moldings were very crisp, the detail was sharp, and overall it was a MASSIVE improvement over the old Dragon kits (of course it wouldn't take much).
Being the first kit from a new company, I can say MY concerns about the quality of the moldings - AT LEAST - were more than laid to rest.
And as far as the debate on the price, given that every other modern Soviet tank coming out of late (Trumpy T-64s) are $65 SRP (not what you really pay) the SRP (again, not what you'll actually pay) is at least in the ballpark on this offering.
The only downside was that Tony Chin of Merit said it wasn't going to be around until July - so that was a bit of a let down.
Of course, I picked up more than enough at the show to keep me busy until then!
Being the first kit from a new company, I can say MY concerns about the quality of the moldings - AT LEAST - were more than laid to rest.
And as far as the debate on the price, given that every other modern Soviet tank coming out of late (Trumpy T-64s) are $65 SRP (not what you really pay) the SRP (again, not what you'll actually pay) is at least in the ballpark on this offering.
The only downside was that Tony Chin of Merit said it wasn't going to be around until July - so that was a bit of a let down.
Of course, I picked up more than enough at the show to keep me busy until then!
UGBEAR
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Posted: Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 02:07 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I didn't get any pictures of it, but looked at the same display, and was more that suitably impressed with the quality of tooling. Not having any plans handy to compare it to, I can't speak to accuracy at all, but the moldings were very crisp, the detail was sharp, and overall it was a MASSIVE improvement over the old Dragon kits (of course it wouldn't take much).
Being the first kit from a new company, I can say MY concerns about the quality of the moldings - AT LEAST - were more than laid to rest.
And as far as the debate on the price, given that every other modern Soviet tank coming out of late (Trumpy T-64s) are $65 SRP (not what you really pay) the SRP (again, not what you'll actually pay) is at least in the ballpark on this offering.
The only downside was that Tony Chin of Merit said it wasn't going to be around until July - so that was a bit of a let down.
Of course, I picked up more than enough at the show to keep me busy until then!
July.... anyway I got 6 courses during summer term.....
dvarettoni
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Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013 - 10:24 AM UTC
hay all got to see the spruces this weekend at the AMPS show and they looked great the only think that i did not like was that it has a two pice barrel i should have some pic up on wensday
dave
dave
Teaker11
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Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013 - 10:46 AM UTC
Dave
I look forward to seeing the pictures. Two piece barrel, I read it was going to be one piece. I have a spare T-72 turned barrel it should work I would think
Jim
I look forward to seeing the pictures. Two piece barrel, I read it was going to be one piece. I have a spare T-72 turned barrel it should work I would think
Jim
dvarettoni
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 02:32 AM UTC
ok guys the pic as promise
hope you all like dave
hope you all like dave
Jacques
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 03:21 AM UTC
Thanks Dave.
So far it looks GOOD. Now to get one in hand, to open the sealed bag and smell the fresh scent of virgin styrene, to caress it and dream of all the wonderful paint variations....er, ahem....carry on.
So far it looks GOOD. Now to get one in hand, to open the sealed bag and smell the fresh scent of virgin styrene, to caress it and dream of all the wonderful paint variations....er, ahem....carry on.
ninjrk
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 04:32 AM UTC
It looks beautiful and me definitely want. Only one fly in the ointment>
sabre1866
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 06:27 AM UTC
Dave, thanks for those pics, lots of itty bitty bits in there 
Jaques, time for a cold shower for you
Matt, fear not, metal stuff will arrive in abundance, just look at Voyager new releases for Tamiya's £60/$75 M1A1SEP
Jaques, time for a cold shower for you
Matt, fear not, metal stuff will arrive in abundance, just look at Voyager new releases for Tamiya's £60/$75 M1A1SEP
UGBEAR
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 10:06 AM UTC
It's one-piece from the looking at, and from the web-site
One-piece 125mm main gun barrel.
http://www.xactscale.com/T-80U.htm
One-piece 125mm main gun barrel.
http://www.xactscale.com/T-80U.htm
UGBEAR
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Posted: Friday, April 26, 2013 - 07:47 AM UTC
You guys may want to take a look at this, a Japan model show
http://ysscaleshop.blog137.fc2.com/blog-entry-5689.html
http://ysscaleshop.blog137.fc2.com/blog-entry-5689.html
Jacques
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Posted: Friday, April 26, 2013 - 08:55 AM UTC
Those tracks look sexy as hell.... 
Quoted Text
You guys may want to take a look at this, a Japan model show
http://ysscaleshop.blog137.fc2.com/blog-entry-5689.html
Teaker11
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Posted: Thursday, May 02, 2013 - 11:23 AM UTC
Well its May, Has the ship sailed yet, Have a 2S1 From Trumpeter on the way! look forward to it'
Jim
Jim
retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, May 02, 2013 - 12:52 PM UTC
Ran in to a problem, with my lhs. They have had no business with Xscale Models. This makes ordering one dificult.
I'll sit this one out and wait for the Trumpy version.
I'll sit this one out and wait for the Trumpy version.
grunt136mike
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Posted: Thursday, May 02, 2013 - 01:43 PM UTC
Hi Everybody;
Matt; whos the LHS that your refering too ? H.T.USA or is it a
Private Owner, Im Pretty sure it will be available at your LHS.
Even if you have too Special Order it, Stevens will provide it at some time. And if E-bay is anything else they will have a ton of listing for it aswell.
Just Give It time !!!
CHEERS; MIKE.
Matt; whos the LHS that your refering too ? H.T.USA or is it a
Private Owner, Im Pretty sure it will be available at your LHS.
Even if you have too Special Order it, Stevens will provide it at some time. And if E-bay is anything else they will have a ton of listing for it aswell.
Just Give It time !!!
CHEERS; MIKE.
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