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Armor/AFV: 48th Scale
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Brass shells for HobbyBossT34/76
Hisham
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Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
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Posted: Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 01:13 AM UTC
Just got my HobbyBoss 1/48 T34/76 (1943) and it really looks like a superb kit. I wish Tamiya would consider including in their kits half of what's in this kit!!

I was just wondering if any company makes 1/48 brass shells that could replace the kit shells. It would be a shame to spoil it with the plastic ones included.

Thanks.
jlmurc
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Posted: Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 01:18 PM UTC
Hi Hisham,

I cannot help with brass shells but Hauler make a set of resin shells for the T34 that looked very nice when I have seen them, they are numbered HLX48088 and an example picture can be seen here. Just scroll down to where the pictures start.

http://www.armour-models.co.uk/model_kit_hauler.html

Its not quite what you want but I think worth a look as Hauler offers good quality items from my personal experience.

John
Hisham
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Posted: Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 04:02 PM UTC
Thanks for the help, John. These do look better than the ones in the kit. And I've searched everywhere, I don't think any company makes shells in 1/48.. except for AFV Club which makes 88mm shells for the Tiger I, but that's about it. That's a shame!!

Well, thanks again.
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