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Who Builds 1/72 U.S. WWII Armor?
Kencelot
Florida, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 23, 2004 - 09:26 AM UTC
As the post suggests.
Sabot
Joined: December 18, 2001
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Posted: Monday, August 23, 2004 - 09:31 AM UTC
I do. I'm working on both an Esci M4A1 75mm being converted into an M4A1 75mm early and a Matchbox (Revell) M4A1 76mm with Eduard PE.
I've got a few on deck like the Hasegawa M3 Stuart, Mirage M3 Lee (both US and lend-lease Kursk), Esci M12 GMC and the ExtraTech M36 Jackson.
I've also done some 1/76 scale allied armor, the Fujim M4A1 75mm early and a Matchbox Firefly (OK, not US).
I've got a few on deck like the Hasegawa M3 Stuart, Mirage M3 Lee (both US and lend-lease Kursk), Esci M12 GMC and the ExtraTech M36 Jackson.
I've also done some 1/76 scale allied armor, the Fujim M4A1 75mm early and a Matchbox Firefly (OK, not US).
mj
Illinois, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 23, 2004 - 10:18 AM UTC
I'd given up on the scale, because the ol' eyes were killing me working it. But, recently, I've given them another chance. I credit DML and their new 1/72 scale kits for making me give them another chance.
There is a DML 1/72 Sturmtiger in my gallery. I have to admit, I'm having a lot of fun in that scale again.
Mike
There is a DML 1/72 Sturmtiger in my gallery. I have to admit, I'm having a lot of fun in that scale again.
Mike
cfbush2000
North Dakota, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 03:00 AM UTC
I have just finished the Italeri Sherman kit and I have about 25 72 kits, some of which are US WWII. I am about to complete the Dragon Abrams.
Chuck
Chuck
DaveCox
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 03:07 AM UTC
I do both, but prefer 1/35 as my aged eyes can at least see to add details. Truck conversions in 1/72 or 1/76 can be fun though!
airwarrior
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 04:35 AM UTC
I like it, mostly because they are cheap and easy to detail!
Well, maybe 14 year old eyes don't hurt much...
Well, maybe 14 year old eyes don't hurt much...
Red4
California, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 06:06 AM UTC
I'm in as well, although I build just about anything. "Q"
nfafan
Alabama, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 06:39 AM UTC
As to WW2 US armor;
I built the Hase M4A3E8, yecch! and oversized for the scale, but was only E8 available. I have another to use up for the E8 running gear for a resin IDF M51 conversion kit. That's all they're good for.
Built the Hase M24 Chaffee, not bad at all, and was the only one available at the time.
Also built the Hase M3 Stuart, turns out it is a bit undersized, but a very nice, quick build as is most Hase.
Also Hase M3 halftrack, which was Ok and again, the only one around. Have the M4A? halftrack with mortar on the shelf to do. OK, but seated figures are lousy.
Have Hase M3 Lee and Grants on the shelf to build, as were the only ones avail to buy at the time. The Lee looks OK, Grant has a lousy turret.
Built an original ESCI M4A1 large-hatch Shermie, nice kit, partial interior. Have another ESCI M4A1 in the "Calliope" config on the shelf to build. Same nice Sherman kit, just rocket tubes.
Have another ESCI M4A1 large hatch to sacrifice for an ALBY M10 TD conversion, the ALBY is a gem.
Have an ESCI M12 SP to build, looks great in the box. Hope it gets reissued for y'all.
Have ESCI M3 White Scout Car to build, again, looks great in the box. The ESCI kits are gems for the most part.
Have a Matchbox Firefly Sherman to build, looks like a simplistic kit; don't understand the fuss over it.
I built the Hase M4A3E8, yecch! and oversized for the scale, but was only E8 available. I have another to use up for the E8 running gear for a resin IDF M51 conversion kit. That's all they're good for.
Built the Hase M24 Chaffee, not bad at all, and was the only one available at the time.
Also built the Hase M3 Stuart, turns out it is a bit undersized, but a very nice, quick build as is most Hase.
Also Hase M3 halftrack, which was Ok and again, the only one around. Have the M4A? halftrack with mortar on the shelf to do. OK, but seated figures are lousy.
Have Hase M3 Lee and Grants on the shelf to build, as were the only ones avail to buy at the time. The Lee looks OK, Grant has a lousy turret.
Built an original ESCI M4A1 large-hatch Shermie, nice kit, partial interior. Have another ESCI M4A1 in the "Calliope" config on the shelf to build. Same nice Sherman kit, just rocket tubes.
Have another ESCI M4A1 large hatch to sacrifice for an ALBY M10 TD conversion, the ALBY is a gem.
Have an ESCI M12 SP to build, looks great in the box. Hope it gets reissued for y'all.
Have ESCI M3 White Scout Car to build, again, looks great in the box. The ESCI kits are gems for the most part.
Have a Matchbox Firefly Sherman to build, looks like a simplistic kit; don't understand the fuss over it.
WAR-TOOL
Idaho, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 06:52 AM UTC
I build it, Its great. The best part is the fact the the kits a cheap and well detailed. Great stuff.....
Iron-Fist
Idaho, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 12:06 PM UTC
Big fan of US stuff here too. I just wished that new Extratech Sherman Jumbo was here in the states already!
siegmund
Slovenia
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 04:26 PM UTC
I do.