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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 02:58 PM UTC
I'm looking for the latches that are shown, in this photo.
goldnova72
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Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 06:23 PM UTC
You mean those T shaped latches ? Not trying to be a jerk here Matt , but it might help for us to know the vehicle and scale your working in , so we can recommend the correct photo etch set
MLD
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Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 08:53 PM UTC
There were a couple of generic Airwaves etch sets for German latches, I am not sure if they are still in production.
I think Lion Roar used to do latch sets as well.
Otherwise you'd have to go with a specific set for that vehicle.
retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 09:54 PM UTC
Found them. Alliance Model Works 35047
canuck63
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Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 09:09 PM UTC
Hi Matt,
that's part of my scratchbuilt interior for a Tamiya Pz III L now fitted into a Dragon kit!
If memory serves me well those latches were a mix of Elefant(now OOB),Aber and Royal Model!
Some have been scraped off and swapped for new,more in-scale ones!
Cheers
Manu
canuck63
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Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 09:12 PM UTC
...and accidentally the AMW set you'referring to is what I've used later on!
retiredyank
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Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 10:28 PM UTC

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...and accidentally the AMW set you'referring to is what I've used later on!



I am simply trying to match your exquisite capabilities. I have been planning this for three years. And, actually there are a couple of more test builds, before diving in. Do you happen to know what reference material you were using?
canuck63
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Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 10:44 PM UTC

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...and accidentally the AMW set you'referring to is what I've used later on!



I am simply trying to match your exquisite capabilities. I have been planning this for three years. And, actually there are a couple of more test builds, before diving in. Do you happen to know what reference material you were using?



Hi Matt,
for starters thank you very much for your kind words!I started working on it many years ago and I used the original reports on captured "Threes", supplied by Mr. David Flectcher and a comprehensive set of pictures taken for me inside Bovington's Auf L.
It's worth pointing out that this PzKpfw III was ABSOLUTELY un-touched inside,down to the brownish transparent lacquer sprayed in Africa over the original elfenbein to reduce the glare when travelling with open hatches!
The same tank has been restored inside to the higher standards a few years ago but in my opinon they've unfortunately ruined a time capsule!
Cheers
canuck63
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Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 10:54 PM UTC
Sent you a PM,Matt!
Cheers
Manu
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