Cables and Tarpaulins

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Tuesday, March 05, 2019 - 09:12 PM UTC

Eureka XXL has three new sets of cables and tarpaulins for Russian and Soviet vehicles.

The new items are:
ER-3555 - Towing cables for russian APC MT-LB in 1/35 scale. This set can be used also for other vehicles based on this transporter.

ER-3556 - Set for soviet T-54 (fit for MiniArt models). This set consists of two lengths of copper cable, four identical eyelets and rolled tarpaulin made in resin. Tarpaulin is fitted to the following MiniArt kits and replaces part #3 on the “S” sprue: 37007, 37009, 37011, 37015, 37017, 37019.

ER-3557 - Set for soviet T-55 (fit for MiniArt models). This set consists of two lengths of copper cable, four identical eyelets and rolled tarpaulin made in resin. Tarpaulin is fitted to the following MiniArt kits and replaces part #9 on the “A” sprue: 37016, 37018, 37020, 37022, 37023, 37024, 37027, 37057.

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Vodnik

Why are tarps cast in two halves?...

MAR 05, 2019 - 10:22 PM

RobinNilsson

Maybe they thought it was easier to get good castings of the ends of the tarp rolls that way? Make the pour plugs invisible and easy to remove?

MAR 05, 2019 - 11:20 PM

Maki

Yes, that's strange. The connection between the two halves is masked by the strap, but nevertheless a strange casting idea. Mario

MAR 05, 2019 - 11:25 PM

Vodnik

They could just place the plugs on the turret wall side. Also invisible and also easy to remove, plus no need to assemble two parts...

MAR 06, 2019 - 12:03 AM

eurekaxxl

Hello, I will try to explain why it is done just like this. Casting in two parts is much easier for me. Secondly, the modeler will easily polish both flat surfaces and glue the two parts together. The place of joining will be masked with a photo-etched belt from the set. The rear wall of the T-54 and T-55 tank turret, as you know, is not flat, it is convex. And that means that making the resin infusion into the mold "from underneath" would then be difficult to process. As you can see in the attached photos, the place of gluing two parts is invisible. I hope colleagues that it dispelled your doubts. Regards Stefan

MAR 06, 2019 - 01:53 AM

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