Here is a look at Roden''s massive new KrAZ 255B truck in 1/35 scale.
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REVIEW
Roden KrAZ 255BPosted: Friday, October 25, 2013 - 07:55 AM UTC

awrc

Joined: April 18, 2005
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Posted: Friday, October 25, 2013 - 11:27 AM UTC
Worth mentioning that the same molding flaw existed in the tires for the KraZ-214, and doesn't seem to have stopped people from building them.

awrc

Joined: April 18, 2005
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Posted: Friday, October 25, 2013 - 11:30 AM UTC
Dang, didn't mean to hit return there - the vacform "tarp" in the 214 kit is actually meant as a former to shape a paper or fabric tarp. So if you've done the 214 and created a tarp without destroying the former, it should be possible to re-use the vacform for the 255. Returning to the subject of tires - I'm planning to use the vinyl tires for both kits, despite always preferring resin if I can get it, simply because the only resin tires available are so pricy. If somebody like DEF did a set, I'd be very tempted though.
russamotto


Joined: December 14, 2007
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Posted: Friday, October 25, 2013 - 12:01 PM UTC
Darren, thanks again for your help with the reviews.
Al, thanks for the information. It's good to know. I agree that the tires are quite usable, and the seamline down the center is minimal and can be easily removed. I will put them on my build.
I forgot to add in the review that online prices went as low as $42.00 US before shipping from Roden's model kit store, so look around for the best deal.
Al, thanks for the information. It's good to know. I agree that the tires are quite usable, and the seamline down the center is minimal and can be easily removed. I will put them on my build.
I forgot to add in the review that online prices went as low as $42.00 US before shipping from Roden's model kit store, so look around for the best deal.
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