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Trumpeters Strv 103
ThomasB
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Skĺne, Sweden
Joined: May 17, 2002
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Posted: Monday, October 28, 2002 - 04:22 AM UTC
Just wonder if anyone has any experience with this kit that they would like to share with me. Have just ordered my a Strv 103C from HLJ, and would like to know what I have bought...

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Bombshell
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Posted: Monday, October 28, 2002 - 04:39 AM UTC
Hey Thomas,

I've been thinking of getting that kit myself,specially after taking a look at this website. Hope it helps you:
http://trumpeter.cool.ne.jp/box/Rev-strv103c.html
http://trumpeter.cool.ne.jp/box/Rev-strv103b.html

Cheers,

CDT Reimund Manneck
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salt6
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Posted: Monday, October 28, 2002 - 04:49 AM UTC
Squadron has them discounted with free shipping on the pre-orders.

Strv 103B MBT "S Tank"

Strv 103C MBT "S Tank"
Bombshell
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Posted: Monday, October 28, 2002 - 04:53 AM UTC
Thanks for the links Steve, I've been thinking of ordering some stuff from Squadron. How is their inventory?

Cheers,

CDT Reimund Manneck
U.S.Army ROTC
salt6
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Posted: Monday, October 28, 2002 - 06:21 AM UTC
Normally they have had everything I've ordered. They're just getting back to a regular schedule of shipping. They've been remodeling/expanding there facilities. Keep an eye out for the specials and you can save a bunch. They also have an open house once a year and golly its paradise for a modeler.

MichalBT
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Województwo Kieleckie, Poland
Joined: July 03, 2002
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Posted: Monday, October 28, 2002 - 06:52 AM UTC
Hi,

I received my Strv 103C from Rainbow Ten about 2 weeks ago. I'm very happy from its quality. This is very nice kit- Trumpeter did a BIG step forward. In my opinion kit's quality is over Academy products and close to Tamiya late 80's standard. Some elements (like upper hull) are so great looking. Quality and flexibility of tracks is similar to Tamiya's Leo 2A5.
I've been starting its building. There are elements which need to be correct with putty, but I'm building S-tank without major problems.

Regards,

Michal
ThomasB
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Skĺne, Sweden
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Posted: Monday, October 28, 2002 - 08:44 AM UTC
Thanks guys. You have been a good help... as usual...
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