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Post by bbd468 on May 7, 2013 19:45:46 GMT -5
Nice side by side there Tony. Look to be fairly close so far with a personal lean to the AFV kit for me.....for now. Keep it comin Tony.  Gary |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 7, 2013 19:54:56 GMT -5
Are both kits original to their current manufacturers? You've got me buddy?  ? That's why i'm doing the side by side Gary  Enjoy Tony lee  |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 7, 2013 20:06:17 GMT -5
Interesting comparison... right now AFV Club is looking better with more details. Looking forward to more...
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Post by bbrowniii on May 7, 2013 20:14:47 GMT -5
If my experience tells me anything, the AFV kit will be more accurate, but be much more fiddly. The DML will be an easier build, minus the poor instructions.
I'll definately be following this one Tony. Love the way you've got it laid out for comparisons!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 7, 2013 20:28:45 GMT -5
Thanks guys, i'll do my best to point things out for you. Tony lee  |
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Post by bigjohn on May 7, 2013 20:38:39 GMT -5
Nice start Tony, Damn, I'm gonna have to break into my wallet and see if I have enough funds to get an AFV kit!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 7, 2013 20:55:40 GMT -5
The one up side of just building SPGs BJ is being able to save up for the next new one that comes out which is not that often. I've noticed that AFV has knock out marks where they don't need to be though. Can't have it all I guess. Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on May 7, 2013 21:02:22 GMT -5
Making good progress here Tony! 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...... G Yes, both kits were original, all-new toolings by both manufacturers. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 8, 2013 17:23:52 GMT -5
Day #2 AFV Steps #5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 The track pin setters are not tagged in the instructions so you'll find them on L #5. In step #9 part number N2 is one of those black neoprene retainers like Tamiya uses on their wheels and not plastic. DML Steps #3 and 5. Less steps because a lot more is crammed into each one. The male part of the round hatch hinges are not tagged on the instructions. They are on the smaller "A" sprue frame #21. Front:  Rear:  Right Side:  The fans are trick but I don't think you'll be able to see them. Back side of fan assembly is detailed too for you interior builders. From the Top:  So far no problems with fit. Just sand off the nibs and drop it in the hole. In fact the front plate on the AFV is just laying there. I want to spray the interior with some black since the drivers port is open. With all my Love Tony lee |
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Post by imatanker on May 8, 2013 17:44:18 GMT -5
So far,I'm leaning towards the AFV .Nice work T. Jeff T.
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Post by bigjohn on May 8, 2013 17:50:18 GMT -5
So far,I'm leaning towards the AFV .Nice work T. Jeff T. Me too! |
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Post by wbill76 on May 8, 2013 19:49:01 GMT -5
Moving right along with the pair Tony, glad to hear you've not encountered any major issues along the way to slow you down.
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Post by deafpanzer on May 8, 2013 19:52:52 GMT -5
Same here... still an AFV fan. Glad you are doing this... I love this kind of blogging.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 8, 2013 20:35:57 GMT -5
YEEEEEEeeeaaaaaaaaa At least none of you have fallen asleep yet  AFV Club is out in front so say yee. Appreciate the following Tony lee |
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Post by TRM on May 8, 2013 20:58:10 GMT -5
Nice side by each there Sir!! Tough one, but so far I be leaning towards the AFV as well!!! Keep at it!!!!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 9, 2013 16:15:09 GMT -5
Day #3 AFV Club The rest of step 12 and then 13,14,15 and 16 Install fighting compartment rear lifting eyes before the ammo box. DML More of step #3,4,5,6 Careful with the left side template (H2) because you can't get it out after gluing the optional parts in, plan ahead.   Tony lee |
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Post by fightnjoe on May 9, 2013 16:36:00 GMT -5
mind you i am no expert..............i dont even play one on tv.....................
however the one on the right(gray) sure looks better to me. maybe it is just more detail at this stage but it looks better to me.
joe
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Post by panzerconor. on May 9, 2013 16:48:51 GMT -5
Right now the Dragon kit looks better, but the AFV club kit seems much better to build...which is what I would be looking for hahaha
Glad you're doing this!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 9, 2013 17:04:23 GMT -5
They're just now starting to get busy guys and the guns are next. Tony lee |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 9, 2013 19:05:45 GMT -5
Looks like Dragon is catching up. Where's the muffler for AFV I was wondering?
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Post by imatanker on May 9, 2013 20:11:38 GMT -5
Looks like Dragon is catching up. Where's the muffler for AFV I was wondering? DP,you beat me to it,I was going to say the same thing,and ask the same question  It does really does look like the Dragon is catching up.Jeff T. |
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Post by pt109 on May 9, 2013 20:12:48 GMT -5
Looks like Dragon is catching up. Where's the muffler for AFV I was wondering? I was wondering the same...also seems odd the AFV kit used the PE to cover over the holes in the gun base. Nice comparison Tony |
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Post by pt109 on May 9, 2013 20:14:29 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. Heheh, funny Jeff! Paul |
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Post by wbill76 on May 9, 2013 20:24:04 GMT -5
No mystery on the muffler guys, the Nashorn went through modifications in its build life. The DML version with the large Pz-IV type muffler was an early design element while the AFV Club has the later 'simplified' exhaust ports with no muffler. The exhausts just ended under the fender edges.
Looking forward to seeing the guns compared Tony!
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Post by imatanker on May 9, 2013 20:33:45 GMT -5
I find it interesting that even though these kits are of the same thing,there is SO much difference in the way they look.Jeff T.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2013 21:40:04 GMT -5
This is great Tony !!!!!
Thanks
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Post by Leon on May 10, 2013 0:53:18 GMT -5
This is looking really good Tony.
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Post by bullardino on May 10, 2013 5:30:48 GMT -5
Cool comparison, Tony. I'm wondering who will turn out the best in the end...
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Post by deafpanzer on May 10, 2013 8:16:13 GMT -5
Maybe we should start a betting pool so we can wager on the winner? I recall its illegal here in USA but the server is located in Grand Cayman so we are allowed to do this, right? Same here... can't wait to find out who is the winner. I have the winner in mind but I am not telling! |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 10, 2013 9:52:54 GMT -5
Sorry for being late to the party but company showed up and when they left the storms rolled in and I shut down the computer. When this variant first rolled out(Hornisse) they were modified on a monthly bases until they reached what was called the "Standard" (Nashorn). The AFV is the Standard version but the DML can be build as a Hornisse,first model, or a unit with a combination of changes and or a Standard. Why the holes and then cover them up? ?? The commander thought those Laker pipes were cool, real men don't like mufflers. Time to refill the coffee mug and get started on those guns. Tony lee |
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It does really does look like the Dragon is catching up.Jeff T.
