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A note should be added that Tasca's M4A1 (76) W kit is not accurate for an Operation Cobra build. The parts need for this build would be:
-TMD T-23 Turreet
-TMD Split Pin Hatch
-Leave off ventilator cover on the hull in-between the driver and co-driver's hatches
-Cast texture needs to be added to the hull
-The exhaust deflector is simplified and can benefit from being replaced by the TMD offering
Quoted TextA note should be added that Tasca's M4A1 (76) W kit is not accurate for an Operation Cobra build. The parts need for this build would be:
-TMD T-23 Turreet
-TMD Split Pin Hatch
-Leave off ventilator cover on the hull in-between the driver and co-driver's hatches
-Cast texture needs to be added to the hull
-The exhaust deflector is simplified and can benefit from being replaced by the TMD offering
Why?
> That's not one of the kits he mentions, so why would he add a note out of nowhere about a kit not on the list?
> The list only covers specific technical details, not tailoring the model to be suitable for a particular battle or unit.
> The kit is not marketed or claimed by Asuka to be a COBRA tank, so what is the need to note that it is not a COBRA tank? It's not accurate for North Africa or Tarawa, either, should he note that, too?
???
KL
Quoted TextQuoted TextA note should be added that Tasca's M4A1 (76) W kit is not accurate for an Operation Cobra build. The parts need for this build would be:
-TMD T-23 Turreet
-TMD Split Pin Hatch
-Leave off ventilator cover on the hull in-between the driver and co-driver's hatches
-Cast texture needs to be added to the hull
-The exhaust deflector is simplified and can benefit from being replaced by the TMD offering
Why?
> That's not one of the kits he mentions, so why would he add a note out of nowhere about a kit not on the list?
> The list only covers specific technical details, not tailoring the model to be suitable for a particular battle or unit.
> The kit is not marketed or claimed by Asuka to be a COBRA tank, so what is the need to note that it is not a COBRA tank? It's not accurate for North Africa or Tarawa, either, should he note that, too?
???
KL
Not this again. If someone wants to build an OC vehicle, the Asuka kit is the best place to start. However, they will need to make some modifications for it to be accurate. All I'm suggesting is that the information be added for reference. I am not claiming that there is anything wrong with the kit itself (except the lack of cast texture, but that's an easy fix).
I think most of the confusion around this kit comes from the box art, because it's depicted with a camo scheme commonly associated with OC. But that's neither here nor there.
As for your other comments, I think it would be helpful to have notes recommending fixes to depict certain Sherman's from other battlefront's, such as Iwo Jima. Perhaps as an appendix?
I think most of the confusion around this kit comes from the box art, because it's depicted with a camo scheme commonly associated with OC.
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