Decision time..

Anonymous

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November 2005

Decision time..

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 1:52 AM

Well, since I have finished up almost 4 models in the last two weeks or so, it is time to break cellophane on a new one. Should I start my small AFV group build right away, or one of the following?

Tamiya T-55
Dragon Panzer IV, J
Tamiya IV H with Tiger Models resin backdate
Dragon Panther G with Eduard PE
Tamiya M26 (looks like a lot of parts to start during the school semester)
Tamiya Tiger I Early

So, wich one will it be guys?

So many kits, so little time… Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:00 AM

Gee, I would go with the small AFV, but with nlimited time and limited patience I'd go the Dragon Panther. You can't lose with that selection though!

Matt

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lizardqing

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July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:04 AM

I have to say the M26. Might have alot of parts but it goes together oh so sweet and no cleaning up really.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:16 AM

My heart leans toward the Tiger, of course, but I would like to hear about the Dragon Panther.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:21 AM

I'll have the chicken...

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:27 AM

Oh edog,

Do I really have to say which one I'm leaning towards Mischief [:-,]

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wildwilliam

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December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:13 AM

edog,
well i thought you had seen enough of the Panther family for a while!
:-)

let's do this scientifically . . .
which one has the fewest roadwheels ?

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ILuv3ggs

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December 2002
From: Brisbane, Australia

Posted by ILuv3ggs on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:35 AM

The T55 is a great model, fits together perfectly, and looks great too !

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zokissima

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July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:47 AM

Either the Tamiya m26, but considering a time factor, I'd go with the T-55. Plus, I just LOVE that tank.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:55 AM

Thanks for the advice guys. Never thought about the scientific approach to choosing a kit, LOL. The small AFV definitely has the fewest wheels.

Ed, I feel like I messed up the paint job on my Panther, so I am eager to build another one. Evil [}:)]

I will point out the mess-ups when I get some pics posted. Trust me, they are on the way.

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wipw

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January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 12:53 PM

Hmmm, I'd say the Dragon IV J with the backdate, but that's because I just got that kit and I'd love to know the good, bad, and the ugly (Wow, they should make a movie by that name!!) of the Tiger Models conversions! Besides, you've done enough Tigers and Panthers for a while!! lol

Bill ==========================================================

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 12:55 PM

yeah go with the Panzer IV

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 1:05 PM

Tamiya Tiger 1 early, for sure! Big Smile [:D]

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mark956

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February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 5:54 PM

Build the M26 model.
mark956

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:00 PM

you will build the t55

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:06 PM

I built the T-55 and Tiger Early over Christmas and their both great kits...you cant go wrong with Tamiya.

If I had to pick it would be the T-55

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:20 PM

Lots of roadwheels etc. Go for another Panther. Perhaps the Pershing.

Eric

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:24 PM

The T-55 would be my choice.

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Build22

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May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:59 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by edog

Tamiya T-55
Dragon Panzer IV, J
Tamiya IV H with Tiger Models resin backdate
Dragon Panther G with Eduard PE
Tamiya M26 (looks like a lot of parts to start during the school semester)
Tamiya Tiger I Early

W/Eduard PE
Eduard aluminum barrel
Complete interior
and engine

Now that would be a project !

Jim [IMG]

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bilbirk

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August 2003
From: Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan

Posted by bilbirk on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:40 AM

Go with the M26! Very little cleanup Awesome build! I built two already

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 12:31 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. I think it would be wisest to stick with the small AFV group first. When I get sick of that, it looks like I will be breaking open the T-55. Big Smile [:D]