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Armor/AFV: Braille Scale
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Question for Braille Scale modellers
Hisham
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Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
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Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 09:10 PM UTC
I'm looking to get a couple of BMP-1's for a future project.. I see both Ace and S-Model offer BMP-1 kits.. any advice as to which whould be better.. as far as fit of parts, ease of building.. and general look after it's built?

Thanks in advance for any help

Hisham
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Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 09:17 PM UTC
Hi Hisham

I guess this should help you to make your mind up

http://www.onthewaymodels.com/articles/SBarnes%20_BMP%20comparison/SBarnes_BMP%20comparison.htm

H.P.
Hisham
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Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 09:49 PM UTC
Thanks a lot, Henri-Pierre.. That's a good comparative review. Although the S-model seems better detailed with sharper parts.. the tracks and road wheels being one solid part is a major weak point. I guess what the reviewer said in the end sums it up.. the best result would be a mix between the S-model kit and one of the new ACE kits that have the rubber tracks.

Thanks again
Hisham
PanzerAlexander
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Posted: Friday, February 21, 2014 - 12:56 AM UTC
Ηι Hisham

I've read the review, I agree the best way is to kitbash both kits.

P.A.
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