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beepboop
Joined: May 23, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 06:37 PM UTC
Some crazy dancer has decided to make a Dora railway gun in 1/35!!! And I thought that the leopold guns were mad! This one is so freaking huge that you'd need a dio base about 2m in length. The kit is almost as crazy as the real thing!
For a set of mind-blowing photos, check out Modellers Paradise I particularly like the FAQ at the end!
For a set of mind-blowing photos, check out Modellers Paradise I particularly like the FAQ at the end!
Halfyank
Joined: February 01, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 06:49 PM UTC
Not only would I need a bigger house, but a much bigger paycheck, and a wife with a MUCH bigger sense of humor. As I said on Modelshipwrights about a 6 foot long ship model if I brought this puppy home both Dora and I would be sleeping on the couch.
H_Ackermans
Joined: July 11, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 07:14 PM UTC
I see you've only recently found out about the 1/35 Dora, but this kit has been talked about for over a year.
It is huge, gigantic, and it will need a room of it's own once complete.
Including S&H it is said to be circling the $1,000 range.
It is huge, gigantic, and it will need a room of it's own once complete.
Including S&H it is said to be circling the $1,000 range.
mark197205
Joined: November 10, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 07:17 PM UTC
Its a right beast!
And on top of the cost of the model itself, someone is doing a turned aluminium barrel that will sell for over £100
If I turned up with one of these I wouldnt be sleeping on the sofa, I'd be missing some parts of my anatomy!
And on top of the cost of the model itself, someone is doing a turned aluminium barrel that will sell for over £100
If I turned up with one of these I wouldnt be sleeping on the sofa, I'd be missing some parts of my anatomy!
beepboop
Joined: May 23, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 07:22 PM UTC
Have to say that I dimly recall this one being mentioned at some point - but i always figured that it would never really happen! After all, the sheer size is just incredible. I'm amazed that it's actually possible to produce this one economically at all. $1000 seems pretty reasonable for a kit so huge and so rare. Plus it has to be almost definitively the largest possible injection moulded kit.
You know its big when the aftermarket aluminium barrel comes in at $220 alone!
You know its big when the aftermarket aluminium barrel comes in at $220 alone!
210cav
Joined: February 05, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 07:23 PM UTC
The comparison of the barrels against the broom is truly impressive. 2500 parts. Given the time it takes me to complete a model this would would probably take me ten years. Did you read the FAQs? For $800+ the damn thing does not even come with figures! Be the first on your block to buy it. 
DJ
DJ
lekkertakkies
Joined: October 25, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 07:29 PM UTC
Do you think that the weight of the barrel would mean that I would not be able to pivot it up or down and that it would have to be glued statically into place? 
beepboop
Joined: May 23, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 07:36 PM UTC
At this size, I'd reckon that the limits of styrene are probably being pushed. I'm particularly surprised that a plastic barrel is even viable at this length - I'd have thought it was bound to sag under its own weight even if it was cast perfectly straight.
Be the first on your block to buy it? Be the ONLY person in your city/country to buy it more like!!!
Be the first on your block to buy it? Be the ONLY person in your city/country to buy it more like!!!
Red4
Joined: April 01, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 07:45 PM UTC
I have two fo them that I use as roller skates. After building the 1/32 Andreas sub, I have no need to tackle something like this, although it would be cool to see. "Q" 
After building the 1/32 Andreas sub, I have no need to tackle something like this, although it would be cool to see. "Q" 210cav
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 08:53 PM UTC
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I have two fo them that I use as roller skates.
Matt-- do you have some photos of the sub? Like to see that monster.
DJ
LonCray
Joined: August 24, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 10:36 PM UTC
Man, something that big ought to be able to handle REAL gunpowder.... I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'...... 
USArmy2534
Joined: January 28, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 11:12 PM UTC
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Man, something that big ought to be able to handle REAL gunpowder.... I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'......
Hmm....and with an aluminum barrel.....
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This is me scratching my mustache that I don't have......
Jeff
jointhepit
Joined: May 14, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 11:17 PM UTC
1000 bucks!!!!
you guys are getting ripped
in Belgium it's for sale for around €500, thats around 500$
guess some yanks are gone go for the european holiday this year LOL
Pit
you guys are getting ripped
in Belgium it's for sale for around €500, thats around 500$
guess some yanks are gone go for the european holiday this year LOL
Pit
janwillem
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 11:29 PM UTC
$500 us is €341,98
pzcreations
Joined: May 24, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 11:31 PM UTC
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Do you think that the weight of the barrel would mean that I would not be able to pivot it up or down and that it would have to be glued statically into place?
Ive got one of these on order myself. I talked with the guy at Modelers Paradise. There was suppose to be a conterweight for the metal barrel. But they run together at $500 for the set!!
mauserman
Joined: September 27, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 11:51 PM UTC
If I had the money, room and sufficient time left on this earth, I would love to do a diorama with this beast . Can you picture that? Over 500 support troops and civilian contractors to crew the gun. Two complete anti-aircraft battalions as well as two companies of troops for security patrol. Then there would be all of the other support vehicles like 251's, Kubelwagens, trucks, motorcycles, etc., etc. Hell, the base itself would probably take a year or more to construct. But damn, the finished product would be incredible.
210cav
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:02 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextDo you think that the weight of the barrel would mean that I would not be able to pivot it up or down and that it would have to be glued statically into place?
Ive got one of these on order myself. I talked with the guy at Modelers Paradise. There was suppose to be a conterweight for the metal barrel. But they run together at $500 for the set!!
You must be doing pretty damn well in life.
I envy you. Let us know when you get it. Personally, I am waiting for the real one to be posted for sale on E Bay Red4
Joined: April 01, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:31 AM UTC
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Matt-- do you have some photos of the sub? Like to see that monster
Dj, check out my profile. It is listed under the artiles I have submitted for the site. "Building the Beast" Parts 1 and 2
Beaver22
Joined: January 05, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 01:02 AM UTC
Dude, slightly off topic, it says at the bottom:
''Showing these pictures without the written permission of the owner will result in legal action.
Again, it is NOT allowed to copy these pictures and show them somewhere''
Don't want to worry you or anything.
''Showing these pictures without the written permission of the owner will result in legal action.
Again, it is NOT allowed to copy these pictures and show them somewhere''
Don't want to worry you or anything.
airwarrior
Joined: November 21, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 01:28 AM UTC
"And he will of course always think of you crazy chicken !"
Taken from the last question at the bottom of the page. There are so many things wrong with that , I won't even remark.
I would never be able to build somethingike that. It would just seem like nothing was ever getting done, and all those little bits and pieces would drive me nuts. Can you imagine if someone released a full etch kit?
Gee! It even has the wingnuts on the underside of the watchamajigger!
Taken from the last question at the bottom of the page. There are so many things wrong with that , I won't even remark.
I would never be able to build somethingike that. It would just seem like nothing was ever getting done, and all those little bits and pieces would drive me nuts. Can you imagine if someone released a full etch kit?
Gee! It even has the wingnuts on the underside of the watchamajigger!
TankCarl
Joined: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 03:58 AM UTC
My LHS has ordered 2.One For me,one for a sale he hopes.ML had a mini Q &A about it arriving in May.
i hope it fits in my trunk (CIVIC) for the ride home.
Group build anyone?
i hope it fits in my trunk (CIVIC) for the ride home.
Group build anyone?
Red4
Joined: April 01, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 04:40 AM UTC
Who knows, maybe one or more will show up in Anaheim this August, either built or still in the box. I'll have my business credit card with me, so I might be grossly tempted....lets hope not 
I would be interested in seeing one up close though. "Q"
I would be interested in seeing one up close though. "Q" 
USMarine
Joined: September 17, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 12:06 PM UTC
it would need about a hole litre of paint just to cover it
and what about the plastic train tracks,will they be able to hold the weight of this beast over along peroid of time ??????????????????
matt
and what about the plastic train tracks,will they be able to hold the weight of this beast over along peroid of time ??????????????????
matt
KoOkiE
Joined: April 11, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 01:44 PM UTC
I wonder if they will even sell enough of these to break even with the production costs :s
looks collossal :
looks collossal :
H_Ackermans
Joined: July 11, 2006
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Posted: Friday, May 04, 2007 - 03:14 AM UTC
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I wonder if they will even sell enough of these to break even with the production costs :s
looks collossal :
They've got that covered.
Production is not to start unless 2000 pre-orders are in. And every pre-order comes with a down-payment.
So, that about covers the how and what.
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