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AMX-30B2
27-1025
Joined: September 16, 2004
KitMaker: 1,281 posts
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Posted: Friday, July 24, 2015 - 09:51 PM UTC
This is the Meng AMX-30B2. Finished construction a while back and has been given a coat of primer. Think in this configuration I'm stuck doing it in the desert scheme. Almost OOB, I did add power cables to the search light. I will be using Friul tracks.
bison126
Joined: June 10, 2004
KitMaker: 5,329 posts
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 11:23 AM UTC
Nice build indeed. If you can you should put the exhaust flipping covers in the open positions. Like you put them, this is when the tanks were prepared to wading operations.
The sprockets look like they are the late model while during Desert Storm, they still were the initial one. I know that Meng provide both in the 30 B and I guess this is the same in the B2 one.
Another minor point is the searchlight near the gun, the doors should be closed but this is not mandatory.
Keep posting
Olivier
The sprockets look like they are the late model while during Desert Storm, they still were the initial one. I know that Meng provide both in the 30 B and I guess this is the same in the B2 one.
Another minor point is the searchlight near the gun, the doors should be closed but this is not mandatory.
Keep posting
Olivier
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Joined: September 16, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 11:43 AM UTC
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Nice build indeed. If you can you should put the exhaust flipping covers in the open positions. Like you put them, this is when the tanks were prepared to wading operations.
The sprockets look like they are the late model while during Desert Storm, they still were the initial one. I know that Meng provide both in the 30 B and I guess this is the same in the B2 one.
Another minor point is the searchlight near the gun, the doors should be closed but this is not mandatory.
Keep posting
Olivier
Thanks for the tips. I still have the open flappers and should be able to change them out. Made up both sets of drive sprockets, waiting for my Friul tracks to arrive to see how they fit.
Maki
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Joined: February 13, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 12:44 PM UTC
27-1025
Joined: September 16, 2004
KitMaker: 1,281 posts
Armorama: 1,222 posts
Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 10:45 AM UTC
A little bit more work on my AMX. I added the running gear and tracks (Friul) and painted the overall base color. Need to add the flat horizontal plates and exhaust shrouds after I do the disruptive pattern and detail painting.
bison126
Joined: June 10, 2004
KitMaker: 5,329 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 10:51 AM UTC
Nice base color.
The sprockets are not correct for this time frame. The right ones are those with the short teeth.
I didn't notice it before but you should thin the 20mm coaxial cannon muzzle from inside.
Olivier
The sprockets are not correct for this time frame. The right ones are those with the short teeth.
I didn't notice it before but you should thin the 20mm coaxial cannon muzzle from inside.
Olivier
Armored76
Joined: September 30, 2013
KitMaker: 1,615 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 11:08 AM UTC
Nice and clean build! You are off to an excellent start!
Are the Friul tracks worth the extra money? I thought you have been using rubber-band tracks until I read your description...
Cheers,
Cristian
Are the Friul tracks worth the extra money? I thought you have been using rubber-band tracks until I read your description...
Cheers,
Cristian
j76lr
Joined: September 22, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 - 02:47 AM UTC
post more when your done. looks good so far
27-1025
Joined: September 16, 2004
KitMaker: 1,281 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 - 02:53 AM UTC
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post more when your done. looks good so far
I do need to get back to it and finish it up.
maxafizz
Joined: June 06, 2017
KitMaker: 30 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 - 09:44 PM UTC
Looks Great!
Any update on current progress?
Any update on current progress?
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