I've got the Italeri 38(t) kit and I'm using the chassis to convert into a PBV 301 using a George Bradford scale drawing. Checking against the drawing the length is fine but the width is off by a 16th of an inch. So which is wrong and do I question all aspects of the drawing now.
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Paul
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Posted: Friday, October 08, 2004 - 06:13 AM UTC
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Posted: Friday, October 08, 2004 - 06:52 AM UTC
I've got that kit and I recall getting a multitude of inaccuracy issues with it. Apparently, Italeri used common sprues for both their Hezter and 38t. I've been told that the Maquette kit is more accurate.
I do know the driver is missing his hatch. Here is an old RMS thread : 38t Question
I do know the driver is missing his hatch. Here is an old RMS thread : 38t Question
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Posted: Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:38 AM UTC
Thanks for the info. No harm in chopping it up then.
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 12:19 AM UTC
Paul, I've got the entire 38(t) profile from AFV Interiors downloaded to my PC at work. I can send you a copy of the line drawings from the British TM on Monday if you'd like. PM me or post here.
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