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Post by delta on Jun 7, 2015 3:06:12 GMT -5
What a kit! This may be the most fun I've ever had building a model. It fit together like no model I’ve ever done before. The plastic was soft and supple, the fits were all 100% exact, the detail is phenomenal, the part count is proper, the instructions always clear, it was fun all the way and never the least bit frustrating, even applying the miniscule clips on the back of the turret. It even had detail on the underside, a rarity among the tanks I've done so far- The light assembly was the kind of thing that I usually do terribly but this one fit flawlessly together- I finished the main assembly in only a week- I can't recommend this kit highly enough. Next step- Turning it into the T-55 from GoldenEye...
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Post by Leon on Jun 7, 2015 9:45:11 GMT -5
Great job on the assembly Delta! You have to love the Tamiya shake and make kits.
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Post by afvfan on Jun 7, 2015 10:20:39 GMT -5
Welcome to the wonderful world of Tamiya "stress-free" modeling! They may not always be the most accurate, and they're usually soft on details, but as you've shown, they can build up to be a good looking tank. Best of all, they do it without causing eye flutter, nervous twitches, or premature baldness!
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Post by delta on Jun 7, 2015 15:24:40 GMT -5
Thanks both! I agree compeltely
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 7, 2015 16:14:45 GMT -5
Looks like it came together quickly and cleanly, can't beat that!
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Post by delta on Jun 7, 2015 16:41:42 GMT -5
It definitely did, a real pleasure to feel one fit together with so little modification. Thanks Bill!
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Post by dupes on Jun 7, 2015 17:56:33 GMT -5
I actually watched Goldeneye (again) a couple of weeks ago...don't recall what scheme the tank was in, though. "Standard green"?
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Post by delta on Jun 7, 2015 22:35:00 GMT -5
The folks at the Hobby Shop set me up with "Russian Armor Green." Sounds right, if nothing else.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 9, 2015 10:28:15 GMT -5
My friend wanted to sell me that kit last month. I was not sure now I think I want it. LOL
Great start and keep it coming!
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Post by delta on Jun 9, 2015 10:45:44 GMT -5
Thank you! I highly recommend it!
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Post by wing_nut on Jun 9, 2015 10:53:12 GMT -5
This kit is like an older Lay's potato chip commercial. "Bethca can't build just one!"
This kit is on my short list for... You can only build 1 kit over and over ever again. What is it?
Very well done there.
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Post by delta on Jun 9, 2015 13:11:08 GMT -5
Thank you! I'm curious, what else is on that list?
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Post by delta on Jun 18, 2015 22:07:27 GMT -5
The T-55A modified with turret-back cans, reactive armor bricks and various other styrene bits to match the tank from GoldenEye-
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Post by Leon on Jun 19, 2015 4:37:53 GMT -5
WOW!!!! Nice work on the styrene additions Ari.
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Post by wing_nut on Jun 19, 2015 9:32:45 GMT -5
I like all the additions. I think I need to go back and watch that movie again. Thank you! I'm curious, what else is on that list? My short list is is only short if you compare to every model that is.. or was... available The first thing that come to mind are 2 more Tamiya kits.... 1/48 me-262 and 1/32 F4U-1A Corsair. Add the WNW Albatros D.Va and Roland VI and I'll call hat my top 5... at the moment
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 19, 2015 14:36:44 GMT -5
Pretty neat transformation! Looking good so far. Got to love some of the things that Hollywood comes up with...those fuel drums on the back of the turret for example.
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Post by delta on Jun 19, 2015 16:16:52 GMT -5
Thank you all! Very cool list Wing Nut!
Bill- Indeed, the tank from the movie seems to have some unusual additions. I recognize the reactive armor bricks, though their arrangement on the turret I've not seen elsewhere. The skirts seem common and the rear turret drums don't seem too odd to the amateur who knows nothing of tanks (me), given the propensity for loading tanks with every possible bit of stowage. The pipes on the sides of the turret though I haven't seen in any form. Any idea what they are, or are supposed to be?
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 20, 2015 13:16:26 GMT -5
I suppose they are meant to be like smoke-dischargers or similar...when you enter the world of James Bond, the rules don't apply as you might expect of course.
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Post by delta on Jun 20, 2015 17:20:34 GMT -5
Indeed!
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Post by rbaer on Jun 22, 2015 13:25:53 GMT -5
I'm gonna have to watch that movie again. I remember the scene, but not the tank. Very nice work on the additions.
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Post by delta on Jun 22, 2015 16:55:11 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 14:34:19 GMT -5
Have you had a chance to work on this one lately?
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