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  • Member since
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I need something to build
Posted by DWood538 on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 9:05 PM

I have been looking around and ive seen some really cool armor/artillery models, but i cant decide on any. What are your favorite models? I want to get a model that will keep me busy, is fun to build, looks cool, and preferably 1/35 scale. If possible attach a picture of the completed model.

-Derek

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Posted by Boba Fett on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 9:12 PM

I just got finished with a Tamiya M-26.... simple build that looks really great! If you want to be busy pulling your hair out, try dragon's Easy 8 sherman. indy track-links, and 2 parts per link. oh yeah...

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Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:10 PM

Welcome. I'm not sure of your skill level, but it sounds like you've got some builds under the belt. I'm building this Dragon Jagdtiger for my Panzerjager groupbuild. Here's a link, since I haven't finished it yet:

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6285.htm 

This is another Dragon Big Cat, their Smart Kit Panther G

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6268.htm 

You can't beat most of the newer Dragon kits, but they do come with a ton of parts and often AM goods like barrel and track links.

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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Posted by deafpanzer on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 12:35 PM

I am not sure where your skill stands... if it is novice or intermediate, go for one of those great Tamiya kits.  StuG III Ausf (WWII German tank killer) was my favorite and it was fun building it.  If your skill is advanced enough, go for Dragon (DML) kits maybe Panther or Jagdpanzer kits that doesn't come in high parts count for you to enjoy. 

Here's picture of my StuG III B...

Andy

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Posted by DoogsATX on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 1:52 PM

Get a Tasca Sherman something-or-other! I'm only on my second armor build since returning to modeling, and haven't touched a Tasca yet, but I've got three in the stash (M4A1 Late Production w/ hedgerow cutter, M4A3(76)W, and M4A3E8 Easy Eight), and they are droolworthy. 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 2:02 PM

What are your areas of interest? And what is your price range? If money is no object, then much is out there. If you are on a budget, you may want to look at some of the Dragon Orange Box kits.

 

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Posted by JEFFB on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 2:55 PM

If ya really like tons of tiny parts, but great fit, ya might try the afv club strykers.  They are very detailed..heres my finished ESV...

Jeff

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Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 3:41 PM

Andy & Jeff, those are some great builds. Beer

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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Posted by EasyMike on Thursday, March 17, 2011 7:53 AM

DWood538
...I have been looking around and ive seen some really cool armor/artillery models, but i cant decide on any...

So...pick one or two and get on with it.

Smile

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Posted by DWood538 on Friday, April 1, 2011 8:37 PM

Jeff, you said the AFV Strykers had alot of parts but great fit. How good is the fit? How much filler did you use if any? What about ejecter pin marks or flash, etc.? Btw it looks great.

-Derek

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Posted by spadx111 on Saturday, April 2, 2011 10:01 AM

build build build its all good.

Ron

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Posted by Njal Thorgeirsson on Saturday, April 2, 2011 10:53 AM

If you like something small, interesting, unique, of high quality, and extremely detailed (full interior and engine compartment), here are the kits for you: The bronco italian tankettes:

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A4991&rt=nc&_nkw=bronco+tankette&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1

The new tamiya BT-7 is great as well if you like russian subjects

Could you perhaps specify which era and nationality you have your eye on?

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Posted by Shellback on Saturday, April 2, 2011 1:43 PM

JEFFB

If ya really like tons of tiny parts, but great fit, ya might try the afv club strykers.  They are very detailed..heres my finished ESV...

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab187/JeffsPics2010/IMG_2797.jpg

Jeff

OMG !!!!!!

Who's kit is that ? Must be a ton of PE .

In answer to the question i think it also depends on what era your interest are , WW II , Korean war , Vietnam , the Desert Storm wars ........etc.

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Posted by DWood538 on Saturday, April 2, 2011 8:04 PM

I personally prefer modern armor, and mostly u.s. I dont mind though if its from another country.

 

-Derek

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Posted by Shellback on Saturday, April 2, 2011 8:19 PM

Here's something a little different you might be interested in . Its the AFV Club 1/35th scale 155mm "Long Tom " . Its a kewl looking kit and easy to assemble . The barrel is kit provided in aluminum . The tires are nicely done in vinyl . It can be built in either a firing or transport version.

 

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