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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 24, 2012 18:45:31 GMT -5
E.T. Model #35-018 PE for KVI For Trumpeter kits. Price : I paid less than $8 on ebay. This is a review of the E.T. Model Photo Etch storage/ tool boxes and intake screening. In the packet you get five (5) PR frets. Three of which are for the three tool/ storage boxes located n the left and right fenders. These include workable hinges and lid handle. A smaller fret contains the screens for the left and right intakes as well as the screen for the rear. The screens have the framing included with bolt detail. The fifth and larger fret includes the long tool box and inside hatch details. The PE allows for a working hatch with the complete locking mechanism. An instruction sheet is included in the packet. All the PE parts look very well detailed and pretty straight forward to build. I will be using some of these parts on my wrecked KV I and other KV's I have in the stash. If you are into KV's and and don't have the PE screens, this is a great investment and you get a lot for your money. |
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Post by armorguy on Feb 24, 2012 18:55:08 GMT -5
Nice buys Rob !
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Post by spud on Feb 24, 2012 19:30:10 GMT -5
very nice rob, them hinges scare me.
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Post by TRM on Feb 25, 2012 5:22:24 GMT -5
Rob great review!! Thanks for posting this! That is a nice alternative if you do not have the PE screens, but the boxes are sweet as for the inside hatch detailing!!! And that price? Not too shabby!!  Spud, hinges are tough but can be done easily. We don't have it here and might take a bit of persuasion, prodding, maybe a kick or two. ..but Tony has an awesome SBS on hinges and we should get him to post it here!!!!! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 25, 2012 9:40:08 GMT -5
I hear you Spud. They look pretty easy to do actually. You dodn't have to make them work, a bit of glue or solder will do the trick.
T good idea, we'll see if Tony can post it here in the Tips & Tricks board.
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Post by spud on Feb 25, 2012 16:36:17 GMT -5
Ya think tony would be kind enough to do my brass if I send it o him:) would also be nice to see it here
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 26, 2012 23:52:53 GMT -5
yep, the PE looks like it will stand up to my sloppy solder work ;D will have to check into getting more from them.
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Post by wouter on Feb 27, 2012 15:35:58 GMT -5
I actually like doing hinges although they destroy my eyesight for a few hours  I included an SBS in MilMod mag with my Elefant build, Xmas 2010 issue iirc. I don't think I have the software copy of that article any more but I'll have a look and if I do I'll post it here too. please do so mate, 'cause I don't like doin' the hinges...I usually cheat with them ;D...Noticed you removed your photos on MM btw, pitty  ow, and if you don't mind you can construct all the hinges for my future builds if you want ;D ;D ;D Those ET Models PE sets look very cool btw, heard good things about them so I might try them out sometime ^^ Cheers |
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Post by shawngehling on Mar 3, 2012 1:29:56 GMT -5
Very cool, but I too am not a fan of PE... It looks great and makes a model really stand out, but I'm all thumbs when it comes to working with it... I have all the gadgets for it, but still doesn't help me. LOL.
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I included an SBS in MilMod mag with my Elefant build, Xmas 2010 issue iirc. I don't think I have the software copy of that article any more but I'll have a look and if I do I'll post it here too.
