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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Char b1 bis
wildspear
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Michigan, United States
Joined: April 03, 2007
KitMaker: 960 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 07:18 PM UTC
Hey all,

I just got a char b1 bis 1/35 resin kit. Some of the sprockets are in sad shape and I don't like the resin track that came with it. Is there any aftermarket help that would make this kit better?
jimbrae
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Provincia de Lugo, Spain / Espaņa
Joined: April 23, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 07:42 PM UTC
Frank, it might actually be cheaper to buy a Tamiya Char B and use the tracks, sprockets and other parts to improve it. Certainly a set of Fruils would work (if they have a set for the Char) but the Tamiya tracks are utterly impressive and the sprockets are extremely accurate...
wildspear
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Michigan, United States
Joined: April 03, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 07:46 PM UTC
Jim,

Thanks for the quick reply. I have been thinking about that Tamiya char b1 bis. LOL!!! I should get that kit and build that... the resin kit just doesn't seem to be very good.
HEERMAN
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Newfoundland, Canada
Joined: March 30, 2007
KitMaker: 38 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 08:16 PM UTC
Hi Jim, the Tamiya kit is Great, I would use the other kit as a battlefield kill.

ED
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Texas, United States
Joined: May 02, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 09:19 PM UTC
Fruil came out with a set for the Char but it doesn't include sprockets. I'll echo the comments of the others about the joy of bulding the Tamiya kit, goes together very well with just a few minor adjustments here and there needed.
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