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Movable parts for 1/35 tanks

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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Monday, May 2, 2011 1:03 PM

I Always leave the turret operable. There have been instances that I glue the gun in place, so it can't sag.

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    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.

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    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.

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  • 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.

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    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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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    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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