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Ok , lay it on me , i just picked up a Academy 1/35th M12 . Good/bad ?

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Posted by Shellback on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:54 AM

Indeed , those links will be very much help Rob .Got m' book marked . Much appreciated . Beer

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Posted by Shellback on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:49 AM

Oh ................I took that one bait ,hook n all didnt i !!! LOL Beer

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:12 AM

Shellback

 Rob Gronovius:

It's the best M12 SPG in plastic!

 

Thanks Rob .

 I havent dug into the kit .....................almost dont want to because i know i'll get hooked on it and want to start building ................I have too many other irons in the fire right know though .

It is a tongue in cheek reply, although the kit gets high marks, there aren't many M12 SPGs in plastic. I believe just a Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 scale kit, Esci 1/72 scale kit, and a Bandai 1/48 scale kit round out the competitors with the next newest kit being about 35 yrs old.

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Posted by Shellback on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 9:58 AM

"Cheap " ? !

I represent that !!!Beer

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Posted by Hun Hunter on Thursday, June 23, 2011 5:59 PM

Yep, the White Elephant, pretty sure they have a website and I'm pretty sure it's awful (as in just promo, no ordering). We're kind of lucky, their kit selection has really fleshed out over the last year and like we we saying, dirt cheap.

Perfect kind of store for Eastern Washington, we're notoriously cheap. The kind of place you can buy a model and grab some ammo on the way out. Love it.

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Posted by Shellback on Thursday, June 23, 2011 1:00 PM

Rob Gronovius

It's the best M12 SPG in plastic!

Thanks Rob .

 I havent dug into the kit .....................almost dont want to because i know i'll get hooked on it and want to start building ................I have too many other irons in the fire right know though .

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Posted by Shellback on Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:58 PM

HeavyArty

Does this mean that the AFV Club "M59 Long Tom" is also incorrect?

Yes, the M59 Long Tom also has the short cradle and can be fixed in the same manner.  Here is my M40 build that shows how to fix it.

 

Thats a beauty !

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Posted by Shellback on Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:53 PM

iraqiwildman

What store are you talking about?

I dont know if your familiar with the Spokane , Washington area but the store is called "The White Elephant " surplus stores . There are two locations in Spokane        http://spokane.citysearch.com/profile/10943102/spokane_wa/white_elephant_surplus_stores.html

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Thursday, June 23, 2011 11:25 AM

It's the best M12 SPG in plastic!

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Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, June 23, 2011 10:54 AM

Does this mean that the AFV Club "M59 Long Tom" is also incorrect?

Yes, the M59 Long Tom also has the short cradle and can be fixed in the same manner.  Here is my M40 build that shows how to fix it.

 

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Posted by iraqiwildman on Thursday, June 23, 2011 10:02 AM

What store are you talking about?

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Posted by Jon_a_its on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 6:54 AM
Gino commented in his build, after I built mine  that the barrel isn't long enough, but a Sherman wheel is about right for length & width to extend it. 

Actually, the M12 barrel is correct.  The M40 GMC barrel is too short, by the length of 2 Sherman roadwheels.  The M12 is a very nice kit.   I highly recommend it.

 

Embarrassed My bad....  could you provide a link to your blog to refresh my memory?

Does this mean that the AFV Club "M59 Long Tom" is also incorrect?

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Posted by Shellback on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 7:47 PM

I agree , been shopping there since 1978 . Not just models either . Good prices on sporting gear.

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Posted by Hun Hunter on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 6:56 PM

I thought of that, but it's an awfully niche market for a general store. Oh well, they'll continue to get my business. Good people and good prices, win/win.

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Posted by Shellback on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 4:06 PM

Hun Hunter

I'd love to know what they're getting those kits for wholesale, they can't be marking them up too much. Like I said my buddy picked up the new Revell 1/32 Arado from them for 19.95. Hell, they have the Airfix 1/24 Mosquito for $112!

Maybe they do it to bring in business for the rest of the store ? At least they have a good selection of Dragon and Academy now !

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Posted by Hun Hunter on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 4:00 PM

I'd love to know what they're getting those kits for wholesale, they can't be marking them up too much. Like I said my buddy picked up the new Revell 1/32 Arado from them for 19.95. Hell, they have the Airfix 1/24 Mosquito for $112!

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Posted by Shellback on Sunday, June 19, 2011 11:40 PM

Hun Hunter

Good prices indeed.

Indeed ! And a good place to meet a forum friend !!!!

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Posted by Hun Hunter on Sunday, June 19, 2011 11:11 PM

Good prices indeed.

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Posted by Shellback on Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:43 PM

Thanks for the help guys . I couldnt pass up buying the kit at the price i got it for is why i asked about it after i bought it . This should be a fun build . Now i'm going to check into what  p.e. is available for this kit .

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Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:38 PM

Gino commented in his build, after I built mine  that the barrel isn't long enough, but a Sherman wheel is about right for length & width to extend it. 

Actually, the M12 barrel is correct.  The M40 GMC barrel is too short, by the length of 2 Sherman roadwheels.  The M12 is a very nice kit.   I highly recommend it.

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Posted by Jon_a_its on Sunday, June 19, 2011 4:02 PM

As above, nice kit, builds well,

Gino commented in his build, after I built mine  that the barrel isn't long enough, but a Sherman wheel is about right for length & width to extend it.  

The aftermarket barrel I used (can't remember brand) duplicated the length of the plastic barrel, so wasn't any better.

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, June 19, 2011 2:19 PM

Yes

Overall it is a very good build. The only accuracy complint Ihave is regarding the type of tracks supplied. Photos show they are of a type rarely fitted to the M12. It assembles easily enough for such a complicated looking vehicle. The only weak spot to watch out for in construction is the puleys on the system for the recoil spade. Mine kept breaking so I replaced them with bent brass wire.

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Ok , lay it on me , i just picked up a Academy 1/35th M12 . Good/bad ?
Posted by Shellback on Sunday, June 19, 2011 1:48 PM

The kit is #1394 . Ok i'm ready to hear how this kit stands up for accuracy , ease of assembly and understanding the assembly instructions .

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