andyd
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Post by andyd on Jul 25, 2023 10:49:18 GMT -5
Hi
It would seem this is a nice place to be.
I try to work only in 1/25. I don't own any 1/35 items. This makes me take my time and really get to grips with researching the detail of my topics. So basically I'm just mainly building Tamiya Centurions (perhaps one or two other things).
I started in the 70s, stopped in the very late 80s and got going again 10 years ago. I dug my RC Leopard A4 out and got it running again as an AS1.
I've been purchasing Centurions when they appear at a decent price, a reissue by Tamiya would be nice.
The joy of model making these days is using the internet and finding 3D printed items.
Andy
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Post by Medicman71 on Jul 25, 2023 10:55:08 GMT -5
Welcome!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 25, 2023 11:23:26 GMT -5
Very glad to have you here Andy. I work mainly in 1/25 scale myself but it's in automotive.  This whole 3D printed parts has totally changed model building for the better. Stuff that has never been available is now making its way into the market. |
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Post by brandonk on Jul 25, 2023 12:35:53 GMT -5
Welcome. Can't wait to see those builds.
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Post by 41chevy on Jul 25, 2023 13:18:27 GMT -5
Welcome! I have one Centurion Bridge Layer I got a few years ago, maybe seeing your builds will inspire me to start it! I think you'll be happy here.
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Post by Tojo72 on Jul 25, 2023 14:53:43 GMT -5
Welcome aboard,looking forward to seeing sone of your big stuff.
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Post by stikpusher on Jul 25, 2023 15:38:31 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! A 1/25 armor builder? Very nice! The Tamiya Centurion is probably the best tank kit available in that scale. Such a beautiful big beast.
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Post by chromdome35 on Jul 27, 2023 15:37:10 GMT -5
Welcome to MSC! Are there many 1/25 Kits being released today or is it mainly 3D prints?
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Post by Tobi on Jul 28, 2023 5:48:35 GMT -5
Welcome Andy!
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Post by Joe Rix on Jul 28, 2023 6:00:52 GMT -5
Welcome to MSC Andy. It is a pleasure to have you join us here. Enjoy!
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Post by Whiterook on Jul 28, 2023 10:04:05 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! I’m looking forward to getting to know you and see your work  Worcester…as in MA? |
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Post by andyd on Jul 28, 2023 12:51:23 GMT -5
Worcester England I'm afraid. And to answer to another question....sadly there aren't many 1/25 scale Cold War items available. I know Bandai did an M60 a while ago....I would separate my body from my left testicle for that!
There are plenty of firms like KFS that offer nice things, but the price is nuts.
I've always been a fan of Centurion tanks. I'm on number 4 at present. I'm not ashamed to say that I'll even scavenge the parts from a built Centurion. Believe or not, I have been buying new sprues from Tamiya.
I've located some helpful people that print various items as I need them.
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Post by andyd on Jul 28, 2023 12:55:07 GMT -5
Oh and by the way....if you go to Scalemates and locate the Tamiya Centurion, you'll find four of mine there. Not sure how number 5 will look yet.
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Post by stikpusher on Jul 28, 2023 13:38:17 GMT -5
Do you know of anybody that makes accessories for the figures that come with the kit? Different rifles and helmets from say the late 50's/early 60's?
A 1/25 M60? Oh my! I would love to see a 1/25 T-54A to square off against the Centurion. Tamiya did make a 1/25 T-34/85, but that is not in the same league.
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Post by andyd on Jul 29, 2023 2:04:36 GMT -5
There are a lot of options like Shapeways that do guns. Even if they state a different scale, sometimes they are happy to oblige.
There is a nice chap on eBay that does a large amount of 1/16 stuff. He gladly printed a commander figure for my Mk6LR. Which needed no cleaning up prior to painting.
SMM do bits, I spotted their 3D printed AVRE headlights and got a one off set in 1/25. Its really just a matter of research and finding nice people to help.
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Post by adt70hk on Jul 29, 2023 3:06:24 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Andy from a fellow Brit!
ATB
Andrew
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Post by garydavis on Jul 29, 2023 14:39:50 GMT -5
Man...it's good to have you here, Andy.
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Post by tcoat on Jul 29, 2023 15:05:19 GMT -5
Welcome!
Love your sauce by the way.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 30, 2023 10:56:44 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Andy! Don't you agree that we have the best name out there?  |
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Post by moparmadness on Jul 30, 2023 13:03:39 GMT -5
Hello Andy! Welcome aboard.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Aug 2, 2023 9:53:00 GMT -5
Glad to have ya aboard, welcome!
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 2, 2023 12:26:49 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Andy! Don't you agree that we have the best name out there? Amen to that!!🤣 |
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