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Post by pantherf on Sept 12, 2013 7:21:39 GMT -5
I want to get the new release... the Soviet Heavy Tank Object 279 but I see now that both of these 'companies' have it. So are they one in the same? Which would be packaged better? Are they part of the Trumpeter line? I was all set to get the Panda Hobby kit then I see Amusing Hobby has one too.  Any suggestions guys? Jeff |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 12, 2013 18:36:26 GMT -5
Definitely not one and the same. No connection to Trumpeter, both are independent companies. Neither one are considered 'top line' producers yet simply because they haven't been around that long and are going through the usual teething troubles inherent with new model companies. I haven't built anything from either company but have heard of others having more issues with the Panda offerings (in 1/35, their 1/16 38(t) seems to be a different story). Pick your poison! There's actually a third one on the way as well from Takom if you want to wait a bit and see how things stack up between the three of them.
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Post by pantherf on Sept 13, 2013 14:20:43 GMT -5
Hmmmm, sounds like a plan Bill! Thanks for the reply AND the info too.  Jeff |
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Post by mokush on Sept 14, 2013 12:08:24 GMT -5
My money's currently on the Panda version... For me... Takom or Amusing, but NOT the panda, no way. Panda: Ugly surfaces, no clear parts, hard-to-use tracks and I think the "traditional" Panda style assembly guide (with lots of errors, missing parts), gun barrel in 2 halves, etc... Amusing: Nicer surface, clear parts sprue, workable track, nicer barrel... IMHO, wait while all 3 will be built by some colleagues and decide which you want  |
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Post by mokush on Sept 16, 2013 0:44:53 GMT -5
I heard "challenging", but IMHO it does not mean that for the cca. same price I have to buy the worse kit. Just check the pic. The "adequate" surface will be really "challenging" to remove from all (turret + body) surfaces, because it's not like cast texture, but more like a no-slip coating. The choice is yours... if You like "challenging" kits, go for the Panda  |
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Post by pantherf on Sept 16, 2013 4:27:10 GMT -5
Good comparison photos!
Do you have a link or more of the 'original' photo?
Jeff
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Post by mokush on Sept 16, 2013 5:21:03 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on Sept 16, 2013 5:54:46 GMT -5
I'm only asking myself why in the world there are three different kits of a thing that never passed the prototype stage and no decent kit of a T-54... BTW, Mokush you have a very nice avatar |
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Post by mokush on Sept 16, 2013 6:04:34 GMT -5
BTW, Mokush you have a very nice avatar Thanks  |
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