Kuwait / لعربية
Joined: February 09, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 03:54 PM UTC
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Mark, hope you enjoy the T-80BV, I did when I built it. I have a build review for it on my website (see link on my sig). The two biggest things to watch out for is
A: The storage boxes mounted on the fording tubes. Trumpeter has you attaché them so the sit horizontal to the ground, most often they were angled. If you are building a specific vehicle check your references.
B: I have seen multiple build with this mistake (including mine before I realized and corrected) there is a block of 4 ERA mounted on each side of the turret. These should be horizontal with the hull/turret bottom for alignment not at an angle.
Only other thing of note it the tracks. The tread pattern is slightly off, if you want to go rivet counting you will want an AM set, otherwise it isn't noticeable unless you really know what your looking for.
brilliant !! many thanks for this. Also Cristian I will post up some pictures of the one I intend to build from Chechnya war.
The barrel i ordered is the Voyager one for T-80u ... I saw on website that correct barrel for T-80 Bv late is 2A46M-1. Now your going to tell me this is not correct I bet
http://fofanov.armor.kiev.ua/Tanks/ARM/2a46.htmlbig thanks guys
http://krasnyaarme.blogspot.com/
"In the Soviet army it takes more courage to retreat than advance"
Joseph Stalin
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 08:50 PM UTC
I was actually asking about the barrel as I was not able to find one. If you have more information, please do share. Thanks!
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New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 06:36 AM UTC
Alright, I'm out of town on a business trip and I'll get no modeling time until next weekend. That means I'll be checking on the progress for those on this campaign and building vicariously through you all.
Paul H
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MiniArt Grant Mk I with Interior
IBG Marmon-Herrington MKII
Oklahoma, United States
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 09:21 AM UTC
Hi fellas,
Is it too late to join in on this?
I've started a Tamiya Pz IV Ausf J. I'm not sure of the parts count, I did some research and came up with nothing. Anybody have any idea?
This is what u have completed so far, is it too much done?
Cheers,
Dustin
put bold text here "Only the dead have seen the end of war." - Plato
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 12:16 PM UTC
Hey Dustin,
If the kit is the one with number 35181 or 35262, I'm afraid these only have 291 parts which is below the limit of 500 set for this campaign.
Can you pleas confirm the kit? Thanks!
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Oklahoma, United States
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 06:53 PM UTC
Yes sir. The Kit number is 35181
"Only the dead have seen the end of war." - Plato
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 07:09 PM UTC
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Yes sir. The Kit number is 35181
Sorry, but according to the
http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=487 in-box review the part count is 291 parts on 5 sprues which is below the limit set for this particular campaign.
But maybe you can find another kit in your stash that will match the criteria above. We'd very much like to have you here!
With this particular kit, maybe you can join the "You've played the game- now build the vehicle!" or the "Unfinished Business 2015" campaign?
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Oklahoma, United States
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 08:20 PM UTC
Ok, thanks for the help on the parts count!
I can probably build this Dragon Tiger 1 I have. I'll let you know for sure.
Thank you sir!
"Only the dead have seen the end of war." - Plato
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: July 30, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 - 05:29 AM UTC
I have a trumpeter F18 in 1/32, that should fit the bill for this build, looking forward to seeing mega kits get built!
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 - 12:25 PM UTC
Andromeda673: I hate turning people down but this is a land and hybrid vehicles only campaign (see rule number 2 on the campaign page).
Maybe you can find another kit in your stash that would fit the bill?
Anyway, in case you decide to build that monster please do show us some images
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Ohio, United States
Joined: April 20, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, November 05, 2015 - 03:09 AM UTC
Hello, I have joined and will be attempting to build the Meng D9R Doobi armored dozer....
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Thursday, November 05, 2015 - 11:33 AM UTC
Great to have you here, Patrick! The D9R is indeed a great match for this campaign.
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Slovakia
Joined: March 26, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, November 05, 2015 - 07:49 PM UTC
Well, paycheck has been kind to me, so I came home with this:
Acording to internet (not stated anywhere in the kit) it consists of 504 different parts. I want individual track links from Bilek, but, that will come later.
And unboxing...
Everything must come to an end. Preferably in humangeous explosion!
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Friday, November 06, 2015 - 12:29 AM UTC
Nice, Josip! I'm glad to hear the paycheck allowed for it
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New York, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 06, 2015 - 06:39 PM UTC
Hi Guys
I didnt think that I had a kit for this campaign but then the other day I remembered that I had this
http://www.militarymodelling.com/sites/1/images/member_albums/41116/501829.jpgMirror Models US Diamond T969 Wrecker
Box says 570 Parts so Im in
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Operation Fall Gelb - Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. C
Engineering the Future - M-26 Recovery Vehicle
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France
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Posted: Friday, November 06, 2015 - 09:44 PM UTC
Sal, nice truck.
I'm thinking about a model, several in my stash would be good for this campaign but I've not decided which one.
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2015 - 12:06 AM UTC
Nice one, Sal! Looking forward to seeing more of it.
Need help picking a kit, Alex? We are here to help!
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France
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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2015 - 01:17 PM UTC
No thanks, I've time to decide before the beginning of the campaign.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: December 29, 2014
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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2015 - 09:19 PM UTC
Guys, I have only been back into modelling after a 40 year break, for less than a year now and have only built 3 kits this year with two on the bench.
I am interested at trying this campaign but do not know where to start to find a suitable kit. Is there a website where I can search for kits with over 500 parts?
Thanks
Brian.
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Meng French FT-17 1/35 for AV of Great War Campaign
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2015 - 09:37 PM UTC
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have only built 3 kits this year
I'd be glad to have your pace, Brian!
My favorite site when searching for kits of a certain subject is
http://www.scalemates.com. You will not only find a list of kits there but also direct links to reviews and image galleries of the same models built by others. Their direct shop links are also nice to give you an idea of the kit price (but do a price research nonetheless). I'm not affiliated with them in any way just a happy user.
If you can give us an idea of what you are usually building, we might help with more precise suggestions.
Hope this helps!
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2015 - 09:54 PM UTC
Many thanks for your help Cristian.
My pace is so slow due to other commitments. I will look at the website suggested.
Thanks again.
Brian
PS. This year I built
Airfix 1/72 Curtiss Warhawk
Tamiya 1/35 Panther AUF - A
Airfix 1/48 Jackal
and am building
Revel 1/48 Apache
Airfix 1/72 Zero
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Meng French FT-17 1/35 for AV of Great War Campaign
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2015 - 10:40 PM UTC
Brian, I mean your pace is faster than mine.
The Jackal looks like a nice kit. Do you have images of the finished piece somewhere online?
As far as larger kits go, I can suggest the new Trumpeter or Meng release of the Smerch, the MAZ-537 series of Trumpeter, probably most tank transporters like the Faun or the M1070. But also some WWII subjects that feature single link tracks would probably fit the bill.
Just my two cents!
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2015 - 10:54 PM UTC
Cristian, I thought you were meaning you were overly busy with building kits. I realise 5 kits in 12 moths may seem like a lot but to be honest the 1/72n aircraft are relatively easy and not time consuming.
I am still learning different techniques and my skills will hopefully improve to make my models look much better as time goes on.
The Jackal took me some time as I had never used figures before. My model is a bit rough but there are some images here.
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/226839&ord=&page=11Scroll down to find them.
Thanks for your two cents. Much appreciated
Brian
On the bench
Meng French FT-17 1/35 for AV of Great War Campaign
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2015 - 08:45 AM UTC
Made a small amount of progress on the Bishop this weekend...
Paul H
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MiniArt Grant Mk I with Interior
IBG Marmon-Herrington MKII
Slovakia
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2015 - 01:22 AM UTC
Ok, little update. My glorious carpet monster ate one important piece of spring suspension. Since I do not know how to cast resin (or spells), like rest of you guys do, I had to build that little bugger. Easier said than done, but, I made it. It is a little bit crude, but it works perfectly.
Sorry for a bad quality photo. I only have my phone.
Everything must come to an end. Preferably in humangeous explosion!
