Paul H
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Post by Paul H on Nov 6, 2020 21:55:46 GMT
For the sake of balance against the M113 sumfink from t'udder side of the wall... A.K.A. BRDM 2. According to the instructions it's from 1995, but Scalemates identify its just a rebox of Dragon's,1991 release with new (DDR) decals, (which have turned to crap in storage so I'm still trying to decide the final finish) 🤔
All that said, a fairly uncomplicated build, some flash and a few gaps needing just a bit of plastic putty to sort. I'm toying with the idea of enhancing the weld detail with some slaters rod. I found while rummaging for something else.
See Steve, this is my problem😳😕🙄
Pics to follow-router is acting up...
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Post by Paul B on Nov 6, 2020 22:56:40 GMT
Pictures please Paul  . This is a kit I have been searching for, for a long time now. |
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Post by Paul H on Nov 7, 2020 8:46:41 GMT
No innards, so that would be a nice little project for someone, though the instructions ID working hatcheswith some internal detail... The plastic is as you can see light gray rather than the typical (and IMHO) AWFUL dark green brittle stuff Revell have finally stopped using. It's definetly softer than the M113 - you don't get the sense something will snap as soon as you look at it  .  Ignore the gaps, things are just loosely dry fitted for the pics  |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 7, 2020 10:18:46 GMT
I want one even more now  |
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Post by Boots on Nov 7, 2020 12:01:25 GMT
I want one even more now Will power of a warm Mars bar 
Does look a good kit Paul  |
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Post by Paul H on Nov 7, 2020 14:15:01 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Nov 7, 2020 14:30:35 GMT
Stop it |
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Post by Boots on Nov 7, 2020 15:26:16 GMT
I feel the safety catch has been released on the trigger finger........steady, aim........`er....fire!!!..........OOOOPS!! |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 7, 2020 17:31:20 GMT
Just found one over here for €22  . But I think I shall wait for a while |
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Post by Paul H on Nov 9, 2020 12:04:37 GMT
Commitment issues. Hmmm... Interesting🤔 Onwards and forever sidewards. The suspension is straightforward with no issues. Reasonably well detailed. All wheels are rotatable - though not sure why you'd want to tbh. The front wheels are also movable but I'm going to fix them off-set nearer the time.  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 9, 2020 14:37:02 GMT
Looking rather nice Paul.
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Post by Paul B on Nov 9, 2020 14:58:12 GMT
No commitment issues Paul, just weighing up how much I can spend before the big day next month Nice sussies by the way |
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Post by dukemaddog on Nov 9, 2020 16:59:38 GMT
Excellent suspension work, nice job! I personally love moveable wheels myself. For me it kinda helps me get the vehicle placed on the shelf!
Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by Paul H on Nov 10, 2020 13:50:45 GMT
Some more bit added to upper hull. A few more to add but approaching primer time at speed.  x3  |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 10, 2020 15:23:37 GMT
Stop pushing my wallet around Certainly looks good Paul . |
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Post by Paul H on Nov 10, 2020 17:02:13 GMT
If you don't want to use it...
Thank you sir.
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Post by SteveM on Nov 10, 2020 18:52:36 GMT
Great looking vehicle, what’s the difference with this and the Trumpeter kit?
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Post by Paul H on Nov 10, 2020 20:12:11 GMT
About 15-20 quid cheaper when I bought it for a start. 😜. It's a much older Dragon mold from about 1991. I don't know if the Trumpeter one gives options or such, but I would think the parts count will be more for a start. As to what version/marque this one represents, again unknown to me.
Seems to be the response of the day😕
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Post by Paul B on Nov 11, 2020 8:37:00 GMT
Greyt |
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. But I think I shall wait for a while 
