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Armor/AFV: Modern - USA
Modern Armor, AFVs, and Support vehicles.
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bergstiger
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Alabama, United States
Joined: April 24, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 02:20 AM UTC
I have seen the model Co.DML bounce about here all the time. I am in need of a source to buy said Co. kits, by the way of mail order. There are very few guaiitly model shops out here in WY. So a couple places to contact would be most welcome.
ericadeane
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Michigan, United States
Joined: October 28, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 02:26 AM UTC
I'd say depending on what your needs are, here are a few reliable and reputable sources:

www.discountmodels.com
www.greatmodels.com
www.squadron.com
www.militaryhobbies.com (free shipping over $50)

If you have a large order, you might try ordering directly from the Far East -- with surface shipping, it'll be slow but cheap:

www.tristarmodel.com
www.luckymodel.com

Gunfighter
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Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: September 03, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 04:21 AM UTC
I'd like to add www.spruebrothers.com to the above list. Good prices, fast reasonable shipping, and great customer service.
steeldog51
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: September 04, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 04:25 AM UTC
Bergstiger I always swear by Sprue brothers even though i'm in the u.k. they always ship my order fast and invariably i get it in 4-6 days !
they also have all the latest kits from Dragon very soon after release! give them a go
jimbrae
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Provincia de Lugo, Spain / Espaņa
Joined: April 23, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 04:43 AM UTC

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If you have a large order, you might try ordering directly from the Far East -- with surface shipping, it'll be slow but cheap:



Sorry Roy, but that is absolute nonsense. I order from both LuckyModel and Hobby Easy and the postage (airmail) is both cheap and fast. LuckyModel will deliver here (NW Spain) in around 6 days, postage, with their new system, is typically (for an AFV kit) is around $12....

Bergstiger, I would suggest (in the States) SprueBrothers, they support the site and they are reliable - all I ever hear about them is positive...Jim

BroAbrams
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Washington, United States
Joined: October 02, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 05:09 AM UTC
I am going to agree with Kenaz and Jim here. Your are only a state away from Sprue Brothers and they have the best service you will ever recieve. I love that about Gordon, the owner.
bergstiger
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Alabama, United States
Joined: April 24, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 06:22 PM UTC
Thank you great folks for some good information.
So by the lookes of it DML and Dragon are part & parcal of each other?
So I will take a gander at some of the suggested sites. "Youall have great we end. ye here now"
rebelsoldier
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Arizona, United States
Joined: June 30, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, April 03, 2005 - 09:34 AM UTC
lucky model has always treated me right nice, and the shipping is great for orders around 2 pounds, and delivery from confirmation is usually 14 to 16 days. the confirmation usuially comes in around 24 to 48 hours, and the return service, like questions and such is usually in 24 hours or less. working nights as i do, i usually miss the e mail by 12 hours[ after sleeping i check on it ]so that is my bad and not the companys...

reb
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