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Where can I find the Trakz RSO cargo cover?
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 11:38 PM UTC
Does anyone have any idea as to where I can get a Trakz Armor resin cargo cover for the Italeri Steyer RSO? I believe Trakz is a Verlinden company...but I've had no luck with VLS, eBay or any of the online hobby shops.

Thanks in advance.

Jeff
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 - 12:06 AM UTC
Jeff-- why buy one? You can easily create one using the model's canopy braces, some diluted white glue, and facial tissue. Looks very realistic and you save $20.
My two cents
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 - 12:18 AM UTC

Trakz was a Warriors/Squadron product line, I think that they're finished though. Check Squadron to see if they might still have it.
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 - 12:41 AM UTC
Lucky Model has the DEF Models # DM35017 RSO Tractor Canvas Cover . It's for the Dragon Kit. Their Price is $23.99 U.S. Dollars it comes with FREE Shipping , and they have 2 left in stock.
Hope this helps.
Lucky Donald
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 - 12:43 AM UTC
Thanks guys.
DJ- I guess I'll have to try the white glue and tissue method. I've tried it before and it didn't turn out so well....but that was about 35 years ago!

Jimmy- Squadron doesn't have it either.

I just thought that since I am a lot better off than I was back then, that I would just buy one...I did get the Modelkasten track set for it. A lot of work but very realistic.

Thanks again,

Jeff
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 - 12:51 AM UTC

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Lucky Model has the DEF Models # DM35017 RSO Tractor Canvas Cover . It's for the Dragon Kit. Their Price is $23.99 U.S. Dollars it comes with FREE Shipping , and they have 2 left in stock.
Hope this helps.
Lucky Donald


Thanks Donald. I'll check that out.

Jeff
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 - 01:04 AM UTC
Well fellas...I took the easy way out and ordered the DEF models kit from Lucky Model. I guess laziness won out over fiscal responsibility. Thanks again for your replies.

Jeff
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 - 01:48 AM UTC
I'm afraid you'll have some fitting problems...

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/def-model/dm35017.html

H.P.
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 - 03:24 PM UTC

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Well fellas...I took the easy way out and ordered the DEF models kit from Lucky Model. I guess laziness won out over fiscal responsibility. Thanks again for your replies.

Jeff


Jeff-- best of luck, let us know how you make out
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 - 10:56 PM UTC
I really love these little schleppers and their variants!

It would be nice to see what you do with your build, so please post images of your WIP. Here's hoping the tarp fit issue isn't too problematic.

Cheers!

—mike
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2015 - 06:03 PM UTC

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I'm afraid you'll have some fitting problems...

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/def-model/dm35017.html

H.P.


Thanks Frenchy...I should have done my homework...I guess this is a good time to practice my scratchbuilding skills and make a white glue and tissue paper cover for my Italeri kit, and buy a new Dragon RSO!!!! A win / win situation. I love it when a plan comes together....my wife...not so much.

Jeff
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2015 - 12:28 AM UTC

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Lucky Model has the DEF Models # DM35017 RSO Tractor Canvas Cover . It's for the Dragon Kit. Their Price is $23.99 U.S. Dollars it comes with FREE Shipping, and they have 2 left in stock.


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Well fellas...I took the easy way out and ordered the DEF models kit from Lucky Model. I guess laziness won out over fiscal responsibility.


Hey Jeff,

I think you'll get a laugh out of this ... I ordered the other one!

—mike

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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2015 - 01:55 AM UTC

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Quoted Text

Lucky Model has the DEF Models # DM35017 RSO Tractor Canvas Cover . It's for the Dragon Kit. Their Price is $23.99 U.S. Dollars it comes with FREE Shipping, and they have 2 left in stock.


Quoted Text

Well fellas...I took the easy way out and ordered the DEF models kit from Lucky Model. I guess laziness won out over fiscal responsibility.


Hey Jeff,

I think you'll get a laugh out of this ... I ordered the other one!

—mike



That is funny Mike,

Are you going to use it with an Italeri or Dragon RSO? I'm looking for for a Dragon Steel Cab version now but they are waaaaaay over priced. I'll just hold on to the resin cover and see if I can't find a Dragon kit down at the Three Rivers IPMS show next spring.Good luck with your RSO.

Jeff
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2015 - 02:11 AM UTC
Just more food for thought. This idea will help you with building other cool add ons for your vehicles. Try rolling out epoxy putty really thin and using it instead of tissue. It takes a bit to get used to but worth it. I finally broke down and tried it and it looks better than tissue cause it's smoother.
Just sayin'
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2015 - 05:04 AM UTC
I purchased the DML RSO/01 Type 470 Tractor (6691) for a descent price from a fellow Armorama member thinning-out his stash. I’ve got other irons in the fire so I don’t really know when I’ll get around to it — very slooooow builder here. I was kinda’ hoping you would school me by leading the way!

And what Jerry said is so true … the epoxy putty really looks the part … that is, once you overcome which brand(s) to buy, formulas, curing times and sculpting techniques. However, sometimes I just need a quick fix and for a piece as large as the canvas cover, I decided to stimulate the economy and spring for the AM. In addition, I’ve been very happy with DEF Model products in the past.

Cheers!

—mike
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Posted: Monday, August 17, 2015 - 10:45 AM UTC
I received my DEF.Model RSO Cover today, but when I opened the lightly padded mailing envelope I found the manufacturer’s box was crushed on three corners! Fortunately, the finely cast resin parts were completely intact — got "lucky" this time!

C’mon overseas sellers, you can do a better packing job than that!

—mike
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Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 07:15 AM UTC

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I received my DEF.Model RSO Cover today, but when I opened the lightly padded mailing envelope I found the manufacturer’s box was crushed on three corners! Fortunately, the finely cast resin parts were completely intact — got "lucky" this time!

C’mon overseas sellers, you can do a better packing job than that!

—mike


DITTO...same problem...the DEF cover wasn't damaged but easily could have been. They did a poor job of packing it. BUT..now I have my RSO and canvas cover. I'm looking forward to getting started.

Jeff
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Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 09:01 AM UTC
Glad to hear everything worked out okay.

Just to be on the safe side, you might want to do a parts check on the DML RSO. There was a recent instance where DML forgot to include the lower hull tub. Fortunately, the problem is being resolved. Regardless, I'm checking all the kits in my stash after hearing that!

Looking forward to your build!

Cheers!

—mike
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