kaktus
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Post by kaktus on Sept 14, 2023 9:47:32 GMT -5
Hi, this is my side project what I'm building when paint is drying on kv project. I'm adding a rfm own pe upgrade set and some other extras like towing cables and decals. Kit builds up nicely, nothing bad to say at this point. Kit tracks seemed to be surprisingly good and i'm going to use those.  Some weld beads.  Kit offered to build spare track holder a little strange way, none of my references showed up it how it was in kit. I cut the bar little shorter and made new bends.  Time for fenders. And lots of tool holders.   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 14, 2023 10:46:20 GMT -5
NICE!!! Another RFM kit for me to follow to find out if it is as good as my Panther kit! Good move with the spare tracks holder by the way.
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Post by chromdome35 on Sept 14, 2023 11:19:11 GMT -5
Looking good, you are off to a great start!
How is RFM's PE vs. Aber or Eduard offerings?
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 14, 2023 21:05:31 GMT -5
RFM definitely has their own way of doing things but they yield such great results. Off to a good start and will be watching for updates Jukka.
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Post by buddho on Sept 14, 2023 22:12:44 GMT -5
One of my fave German tanks...looking good here. Going to follow along as well.  |
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kaktus
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Post by kaktus on Sept 15, 2023 0:56:25 GMT -5
Thanks for the interest!  Rfm pe sets are quite similar to aber etc. Not as complicated like voyager/et.model. I'm building this to a wiking division vehicle, as they had quite interesting barrel field modification in their pz iii's. Star decals has a sheet for those.  |
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Post by ogrejohn on Sept 15, 2023 6:02:18 GMT -5
Nice start and the weld beads looks good!
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Post by stikpusher on Sept 15, 2023 12:24:12 GMT -5
Interesting unit modification for carrying the fuel drum. I wonder how frequently they would carry those drums with fuel near the front lines?
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Post by robbo on Sept 15, 2023 14:21:51 GMT -5
Love this, I've got me a pz III in the stash, a Dragon models one, nice kit, it was given to me on the Military Modelling site years ago, before it went under
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Post by kaktus on Sept 16, 2023 1:26:55 GMT -5
Interesting unit modification for carrying the fuel drum. I wonder how frequently they would carry those drums with fuel near the front lines? I think it's more used when moving to operational area. Here is a few more pics of the same unit. Almost all images shows crew sleeping or taking a break. 200l drum gives only about 100km more radius.   |
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Post by moparmadness on Sept 16, 2023 13:00:30 GMT -5
I’m in on this one! I love RFM kits.
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Post by floki on Sept 17, 2023 0:48:39 GMT -5
This looks like a great kit
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Post by kaktus on Jan 22, 2024 14:52:35 GMT -5
A few more parts glued together. Nothing bad to say about fitment.  |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 22, 2024 14:53:54 GMT -5
I've always loved the Dragon Panzer III series,but this looks pretty nice.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 22, 2024 15:10:50 GMT -5
I forgot to mention that I bought very same kit from a club member couple of months ago at the swap meeting. So I can assure you that it was your fault this time... LOL Your little panzer is off to a good start!
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Post by brandonk on Jan 22, 2024 15:26:02 GMT -5
Wow! I'll be hanging out watching this one too. Love the RFM kits. Those field photos are fantastic. Great resource for detailing.
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Post by kaktus on Jan 22, 2024 23:30:51 GMT -5
I forgot to mention that I bought very same kit from a club member couple of months ago at the swap meeting. So I can assure you that it was your fault this time... LOL Your little panzer is off to a good start! Ok.. I confess..  (you can show this message if you need backup when coming home with new kits) |
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