Slovakia
Joined: October 15, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 07:53 AM UTC
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@Naseby
I never have the opportunity to see a UM Models in my hand. How is the quality of the kit and the fitting????
The overall quality is good. I have bought a few of them recently, the OT-26 and 45mm AT guns. The main reason I did it is because they go for something like 5 Euro a piece, so its a real bargain. One word of advise, buy only those kits from them which dont have rubber tracks. The rubber tracks are rubish. Here are some pictures of the 45mm AT gun built OOB.
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/205892#1727151 Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 11:55 AM UTC
Oh well... here goes everyone,
Unpack your Stalin's Armour, and start having fun !!
Here's the
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Thessaloniki, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
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Posted: Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 09:30 PM UTC
My work.
http://johnsprint79.wix.com/jkb-modelling
Tennessee, United States
Joined: March 20, 2005
KitMaker: 420 posts
Armorama: 307 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 09:54 AM UTC
Here's my entry.
I got it in a trade just as you see it. Most of the parts removed form the sprues. No work has been done.
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 10:50 AM UTC
Good luck with that ASU-57 John. Expect a lot of miss-fitment and a lot of sanding. Just hope you know what you are getting into.
I haven't finished mine yet as I set it aside (too long ago) but will return to it as it's a cool vehicle.
Jeff
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New Mexico, United States
Joined: November 17, 2008
KitMaker: 1,202 posts
Armorama: 635 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 11:19 AM UTC
Howdy Y'all
I just enlisted and will be building a 1/48 Tamiya T-34/76. I heard there were some issues with the kit: narrow turrent and track links not fitting. The M-8 is for the Armored Car campaign starting today also.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Working on Campaigns:
1/72 Hasegawa Ki-84 Frank
1/144 Dragon Armor
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: April 05, 2009
KitMaker: 120 posts
Armorama: 67 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 03:32 PM UTC
yeah time to roll out!
This is what I will be building:
Its an IS-3 from Trumpeter, 1/72 kit
All in all the details look pretty good, especially the optional fast-assembly wheels and tracks:
Wanted to use them at first, and then at a closer look, realise the tracks have no internal details! The return rollers are also molded as one solid piece, whereas the actual ones are in two-halves. Oh well... have to do this the hard way then
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
Armorama: 2,394 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 04:06 PM UTC
Good kits everyone. Like the variety.
Don - the Tamiya t34 track issue is really one of the front idler position. Tamiya puts the idler in the close position which can be seen in war photos but most people prefer to move the idler so don't glue it to ensure your tracks will match up.
Also check your turret sprue as tamiya did correct this. If the sprue has a ' -1 ' or maybe it was a ' -A ' after the sprue # then you have the corrected turret. Theres not a large difference anyway.
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 04, 2007
KitMaker: 1,330 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 07:43 PM UTC
Started yesterday, 1st sept!
Just finished tidiying up the road wheels. Bought this kit when it came out. I had done a little, assembled the barrel mainly to check a couple of after market ones I bought but they were both useless and were no good.
More soon.
Paul
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New Mexico, United States
Joined: November 17, 2008
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Posted: Monday, September 02, 2013 - 12:53 AM UTC
Howdy Y'all
Looks like we're going to have an interesting mix, can't wait.
@Greg-Thanks for the tips on the Tamiya T-34. It looks like I have the narrow turrent. Maybe I can find an after-market part.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Working on Campaigns:
1/72 Hasegawa Ki-84 Frank
1/144 Dragon Armor
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
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Posted: Monday, September 02, 2013 - 04:03 PM UTC
http://www.network54.com/Forum/433829/message/1281938133/The+Tamiya+T34-76+Turrets%21Here u go Don. CMK does aftermarket turrets or I have an extra hobbyboss one I'm sure if you want it no charge
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: February 07, 2004
KitMaker: 911 posts
Armorama: 348 posts
Posted: Monday, September 02, 2013 - 05:36 PM UTC
I'm remembering why small scale armour is such fun now - it just flies together! A couple of days work and I've already got a coat of green sprayed on - note its not as brown as in my pic, that's just the way my camera has taken the pic
Now I'm spoilt for choice on the markings. I'm tempted by the winter whitewash scheme, but afraid that it'll just look like a bad paintjob by me! Whaddya think?
Anyway, tonights job is to hand paint the rubber rims on 20 road wheels
"Nelson be damned.......Lets get the hell out of here!"
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 14, 2005
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 129 posts
Posted: Monday, September 02, 2013 - 08:55 PM UTC
Hi all,
I'll throw my hat into the ring with the Tamiya BT-7 Model 1937. No pics yet because the kit hasn't arrived from Hobby Easy but as soon as it does I'm of.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
Armorama: 438 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 - 04:16 AM UTC
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@Naseby
I never have the opportunity to see a UM Models in my hand. How is the quality of the kit and the fitting????
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/205892#1727151
Thanks for your repply Nasesby....
Nice gun!!!!
I will try with one, UM have very rare models!!!
Those Radial Fighters Campaign: 1/72 FW 190 A5
Delta 2 Campaign: 1/48 Hobby Boss Mirage IIIC
Navy Boys on those Postage Stamps 1/72 Airfix Sea Harrier FA2
Working: Trumpeter A-5 Vigilante
Waiting: Phantom 60 Campaign
#123
New Mexico, United States
Joined: November 17, 2008
KitMaker: 1,202 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 - 08:54 AM UTC
Howdy Y'all
@Greg-thanks for the offer. I might take you up on it later. For now I'm planning to use the narrow turret and populate the tank with Tamiya's Russian riders. Maybe that will make the narrow turret less noticeable.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Working on Campaigns:
1/72 Hasegawa Ki-84 Frank
1/144 Dragon Armor
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
Armorama: 2,394 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 - 12:34 PM UTC
Here's my start photo. Hope I can get some time to start it soon. Hauler SU76i conversion for Tamiya.
Nice 1/72 T34. Have funeveryone
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 - 03:05 PM UTC
Well I´m in with a T-34 1943 in 1/72
I just finish the Ferdinand for another campaign
Those Radial Fighters Campaign: 1/72 FW 190 A5
Delta 2 Campaign: 1/48 Hobby Boss Mirage IIIC
Navy Boys on those Postage Stamps 1/72 Airfix Sea Harrier FA2
Working: Trumpeter A-5 Vigilante
Waiting: Phantom 60 Campaign
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: March 21, 2012
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
Armorama: 1,640 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 05, 2013 - 02:10 AM UTC
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Well since i have it sitting next to me, here is my kit. It even has link by link tracks. 
Time to work a little on my scratch building skills with this one.
John what are you going to do with that, keep the running and scratch everything else around it?
Good luck whatever you decision.
Paul
"Lord Raglan wishes the cavalry to advance rapidly to the front, follow the enemy & try to prevent the enemy carrying away the guns. Troop horse artillery may accompany. French cavalry is on your left. Immediate. R Airey."
Thessaloniki, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 394 posts
Posted: Friday, September 06, 2013 - 07:14 AM UTC
My work.
http://johnsprint79.wix.com/jkb-modelling
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 04, 2007
KitMaker: 1,330 posts
Armorama: 1,017 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 07, 2013 - 01:09 AM UTC
Hi all,
Some progress and a little advice...
I have added a little more texture to the main hull casting do you guy's think it looks ok?
Please take a look at this weld should I replace it with one from Archer?
I have also replaced the figures heads with better resin ones. I would appreciate any comments.
Cheers paul
Slovakia
Joined: October 15, 2010
KitMaker: 825 posts
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Posted: Saturday, September 07, 2013 - 03:25 AM UTC
Tennessee, United States
Joined: March 20, 2005
KitMaker: 420 posts
Armorama: 307 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 07, 2013 - 05:38 AM UTC
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Hi all,
Some progress and a little advice...
I have added a little more texture to the main hull casting do you guy's think it looks ok?
Please take a look at this weld should I replace it with one from Archer?
I have also replaced the figures heads with better resin ones. I would appreciate any comments.
Cheers paul
Paul,
I can't advise on the weld seam. It looks fine to me. Maybe a little too uniform but other than that it looks fine.
IMO you should take some fine grain sandpaper and go over the added texture a little bit. It looks a little too rough to me.
And a good call on the replacement heads. It's rarely a bad decision to replace the regular heads with resin ones.
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New Mexico, United States
Joined: November 17, 2008
KitMaker: 1,202 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 08, 2013 - 01:33 AM UTC
Howdy Paul
I would have to agree with Bill. If you aren't satisfied with the weld seam you could soften it slightly with plastic cement and rough it up with a knife blade. Personally, I think I would just live with it. You look like you're off to a good start.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Working on Campaigns:
1/72 Hasegawa Ki-84 Frank
1/144 Dragon Armor
Niedersachsen, Germany
Joined: May 12, 2013
KitMaker: 128 posts
Armorama: 125 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 08, 2013 - 01:47 AM UTC
Some nice early starts in here, I have the base model for my entry:
But I won't be starting until closer to christmas which gives me some time to shop around for some aftermarket goodies and a crewman or two.
na zdrowie Tristan
Currently Building:
too many kits to list hehe
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
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Posted: Monday, September 09, 2013 - 07:51 PM UTC
Nice kits everyone. I was lucky and had a little model time today.
