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1/35th Hind Question

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  • Member since
    October 2006
  • From: Tucson, AZ
1/35th Hind Question
Posted by Archangel Shooter on Saturday, August 4, 2007 3:32 PM

I just purchased the Trumpeter 1/35th Hind this morning, at $79 I just couldn't pass it up Big Smile [:D]. What I would like to know is, if anyone have built this kit did you encountered any unusual problems during the construction of it and what to watch out for?

Scott 

 

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  • From: Caput Mundi
Posted by Avus on Monday, August 6, 2007 1:36 AM

I built mine OOB a few months after it came out.
Fitting is not an issue on this model the only problem was a seam line on the canopy. You'll have to use some TLC to remove it without damaging the whole thing.

It builds to a nice model OOB but it isn't 100% accurate, manly on the interior. There are sevreal update kits, photo etch and resin (Eduard, Part, Cobra Company and Verlinden) to improve the flaws.

Klaus

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    August 2004
  • From: Maryland
Posted by Chief Snake on Monday, August 6, 2007 8:34 AM

The wing stubs, pylons and weapons are troublesome. They don't align well nor do the stubs fit well into the body. Fit and trim is the watch word for those.

 

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  • From: Tucson, AZ
Posted by Archangel Shooter on Monday, August 6, 2007 3:15 PM

Avus and Snake, thanks for the tips. I'm considering picking up a cockpit detail as I feel they do look so much better than the kits. Have never tried removing seams from a canopy but I do have some super fine sandpaper and will first practice it on an old part. I will most likely start on the Hind after I compleat the 1/32 Thud for the group build listed below.

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