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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 4, 2013 12:59:39 GMT -5
I've been thinking about this for sometime and the urge to do these next is becoming overwhelming to resist. The Bossman's Nashorn thread has stirred the pot so these have been placed on top of the pile.    Tony lee |
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Post by bigjohn on May 4, 2013 13:10:37 GMT -5
I'm in there like swim wear  Looking forward to this one! |
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Post by TRM on May 4, 2013 13:19:24 GMT -5
Wicked idea Tony!!! I'm in!!!
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Post by dupes on May 4, 2013 15:56:21 GMT -5
Oooooh, very interesting. Seems like DML had the Nashorn market pretty well covered (4 or 5 different kits?)...what did AFV Club bring to the table that theirs didn't have?
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 4, 2013 16:20:38 GMT -5
We're going to find out together Dupes.  As you can see the DML is a 3in1 kit and i'm sure will have more features but the main thing is how well the basics are done and the assembly. Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on May 4, 2013 17:44:14 GMT -5
Oooooo nice! Looking forward to watching this one unfold Tony. |
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Post by Leon on May 4, 2013 17:56:24 GMT -5
Count me in on this Tony.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2013 18:54:12 GMT -5
Heck of good idea for a thread Tony !
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 4, 2013 19:10:28 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure these are the last two offerings of the Nashorn from DML and AFV Club. Should be interesting if you're into that sort of thing. Tony lee |
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Post by bbd468 on May 4, 2013 19:23:45 GMT -5
Heck yeah brother Tony....im in! This will be awesome. Gary |
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Post by imatanker on May 4, 2013 19:48:03 GMT -5
I know it has nothing to do with how they go together,but I like the AFV box art better.Are you planning to build them both at the same time or one then the other?Jeff T. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 4, 2013 20:11:17 GMT -5
Yeah I like the AFV art work too Tank. The plan is to build them side by side sub-assembly by sub-assembly if possible. Only way to really compare I figure.  Tony lee |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 4, 2013 21:55:03 GMT -5
Oh man, please will you let me join the fun? Please please please! I'd do anything for you... I have been itchin' to build one too. |
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Post by pt109 on May 4, 2013 22:38:04 GMT -5
Great idea for a thread....I think detail wise the AFV kit will be better overall, but it has rubber tracks so the dragon indie tracks might be better?
So, the 3 in 1 would be Nashorn early, late and Hornisse?
Can't wait!
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Post by bigjohn on May 4, 2013 23:55:55 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on May 5, 2013 3:10:46 GMT -5
Interesting thread and comparison. I forgot to say I'm in |
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Post by imatanker on May 5, 2013 3:37:08 GMT -5
Yeah I like the AFV art work too Tank. The plan is to build them side by side sub-assembly by sub-assembly if possible. Only way to really compare I figure. Tony lee Yup,that makes sense.I picked up a Sturer Emil,which is kinda the same,but the Nashorn,which is on My wish list,I still do not have  Oh yeah,I'm in too Jeff T. |
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Post by imatanker on May 5, 2013 3:41:16 GMT -5
Great idea for a thread....I think detail wise the AFV kit will be better overall, but it has rubber tracks so the dragon indie tracks might be better? So, the 3 in 1 would be Nashorn early, late and Hornisse? Can't wait! Paul Paul,I may be showing my age here,but everybody knows,the 3 in 1 options are,street,custom,and drag racer Jeff T. |
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Post by macmcconnell. on May 5, 2013 10:04:37 GMT -5
Thats a whole load of bench time count me in
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 5, 2013 10:13:50 GMT -5
This is a great idea Tony. Would be nice to comare the two. I know the Dragon version has been around the block a long time and this is I think my third time with it, and the Hummel twice.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 5, 2013 20:40:09 GMT -5
Hey Boss lets hope they did better this time,it's their fifth try. My research finds that there are still errors in the instructions but they tell you what options are needed for each version this time. The AFV Club kit is the standard version and DMLs is "Initial(Hornisse),Initial Modified and Early" i'll build the DML as the "Initial Modified" which is the build up before the finial Standard version. My Nuts&Bolts book should come in handy. I've got to do some paint work on the SU series, if it stays dry around here that is, if not i'll do a little something with these two in the mean time.. Visitors Welcome Until Then Tony lee |
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Post by fightnjoe on May 5, 2013 21:14:02 GMT -5
looking forward to your work on this tony.
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Post by Tojo72 on May 6, 2013 9:05:27 GMT -5
I know you will do it right Tony
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2013 10:21:08 GMT -5
Tony , sounds like its always wet there .Georgia right ?
Must be worst than up here in Washington state .
By the way its running in the high 70's up here . Gorgeous weather for us this time of yr.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 7, 2013 10:25:03 GMT -5
Hey Boss lets hope they did better this time,it's their fifth try. My research finds that there are still errors in the instructions but they tell you what options are needed for each version this time. The AFV Club kit is the standard version and DMLs is "Initial(Hornisse),Initial Modified and Early" i'll build the DML as the "Initial Modified" which is the build up before the finial Standard version. My Nuts&Bolts book should come in handy. I've got to do some paint work on the SU series, if it stays dry around here that is, if not i'll do a little something with these two in the mean time.. Visitors Welcome Until Then Tony lee Tony I hate those older Dragon instructions with images of the model. The exact placement of parts is what can ruin a model , or worse, you shelf it. I know I am missing a few parts to my Nashorn due to not knowing where they go, or just missed seeing that part in the instructions. Looking forward to seeing you build both and your feedback on the fifth attempt. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 7, 2013 11:13:18 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2013 13:53:12 GMT -5
You know you live in Missouri if:
You've ever used both the heat and AC in a 24 hour period.
You see a tornado and think, Damn I just waxed the car.
The four seasons are nearly winter, winter, still winter and road construction.
I'm watching this one!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 7, 2013 14:41:08 GMT -5
G-Man you drove that nail straight and true buddy  These are the goody packs: AFV Club on the left,DML on the right.  NO tow cable for the DML, I may have just over looked it but I don't think so. Steps #1 and #2 for the Dragon.(GRAY) Steps #1,3,4.part of 6 and 8 on the AFV.(Dark Yellow) Bottom detail,rivets a little stronger on the AFV  Suspension runners are molded on the Dragon but you install them on the AFV. Right Side:  Standard sprockets Left Side:  Early sprockets AFV has separate sprocket dust covers for a nice touch and articulating suspension, Dragon does not. Track support roller housing are molded on the Dragon. A lot of difference in the way the lower hulls were engineered by the kit designers huh. BTW both have adjustable idler track tension axles. Enough for today folks Tony lee |
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Post by Leon on May 7, 2013 15:39:08 GMT -5
Nice comparison Tony.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2013 19:18:56 GMT -5
Quite interesting. Are both kits original to their current manufacturers? I know sometimes kits are reboxed after the molds are purchased.
Tony I'm born, raised and worked an entire career in St Louis, Mo. I am very familiar with the weather...........that's why I moved......
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