Movable parts for 1/35 tanks

Zero Enna

Member since
May 2004
From: Somewhere in Lima, Perú

Movable parts for 1/35 tanks

Posted by Zero Enna on Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:09 PM

I'm wondering... Do you finish your models with movable main guns ? Some people even glue the turrets in place or, in case of 1/72 aircraft, glue the propellers in place... So I 'd like to know your thoughts about this. Best regards.

José.

"Vivir venciendo o morir matando"

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Goodness180

Member since
August 2010
From: Maine

Posted by Goodness180 on Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:26 PM

I usually position everything where i want it and glue it in place.

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psstoff995's lbro

Member since
December 2008
From: Northern Va

Posted by psstoff995's lbro on Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:45 PM

For things like turrets, I'll usually glue it position if I want it at a specific angle, otherwise I'll keep it 'screwed' on so it can transport easily and you can change the dirrection of the main gun.

-Will young modeler

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AceHawkDriver

Member since
May 2011
From: Bedford, Indiana

Posted by AceHawkDriver on Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:46 PM

Same here. I find the look I'm going for and secure it.

Peace through superior firepower.

Brian

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malone duke

Member since
April 2011
From: imperial beach, ca

Posted by malone duke on Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:51 PM

I always leave my turrets movable. Main guns always depends on the model. Most of the time leaving it mobile makes it easier for painting. Sometimes they don't stay in position so you have to glue the gun.

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Hun Hunter

Member since
June 2010
From: Spokane, WA

Posted by Hun Hunter on Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:56 PM

I've yet to glue a turret in place but I haven't built a lot of armor yet and only tackled a very basic little dio. I started gluing wheels pretty quickly though.

There are some that call me... Nash

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Zero Enna

Member since
May 2004
From: Somewhere in Lima, Perú

Posted by Zero Enna on Monday, May 2, 2011 12:52 AM

Thanks for your replies. I have a Pz. IV F2... for some reanon, the main gun is a little loose and it's default position is pointing downwards... I think I'll glue it at 0º elevation. Best regards.

José.

"Vivir venciendo o morir matando"

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MECHTECH

Member since
January 2006
From: Grand Bay, New Brunswick ,Canada

Posted by MECHTECH on Monday, May 2, 2011 9:52 AM

If you are putting your tank in a static position i would glue it at zero elevation, however if it is on the move or prowl, perhaps a slight upwards angle(+ 5 degrees) would be better.