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Verlinden M60 RISE add on armor- worth it?
jwest21
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Posted: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 - 10:09 AM UTC
I want to build a Gulf War M60 with the add on armor. Is the Verlinden resin add-on armor any good? I was originally planning on using the Tamiya armor but if this set is a big improvement, I might look for one. If it is totally inaccurate or just resin versions of the kit parts without any extra details, I'll just save my money. Thanks
18Bravo
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Posted: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 - 11:22 AM UTC
I found nothing wrong with the Tamiya blocks, and can't imagine the Verlinden set being any better. The only change I made to the Tamiya parts was replacing the cast on brackets with ones made from brass flat wire. Ultimately a lot of work for very little gain.
jwest21
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Posted: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 - 11:26 AM UTC

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I found nothing wrong with the Tamiya blocks, and can't imagine the Verlinden set being any better. The only change I made to the Tamiya parts was replacing the cast on brackets with ones made from brass flat wire. Ultimately a lot of work for very little gain.



Great, I'll just save my money...thanks!
BruceJ8365
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Posted: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 - 01:06 AM UTC
Verlinden came out with their when there were no other options. The new kits already equipped are more practical and just as good.
jwest21
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Posted: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 - 02:50 AM UTC
awesome! Thanks
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