Old vs New

zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 7:27 AM

I like the look of older rathre than old tanks, such as the t-55. However, no one can deny the massive size and appeal of modern stuff as well.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 9:48 PM

QUOTE: by diggeraone

I think that the older tanks just look better. So what is your favorite and what do you think,Old vs New?

I choose nostalgia too.

Kitbash 'em anyway! Mischief [:-,]

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, August 1, 2004 10:55 PM

I generally like the OLD ones but I have a place in my heart for NEW ones, too.

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Anthony

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February 2003

Posted by Anthony on Sunday, August 1, 2004 9:31 PM

Looks like I've joined the majority. Despite that modern tanks such as the M1A2, Challenger, Leopord 2A5 etc have a very streamline shape and look very elegant, I STILL love the old tanks, particular WWII and post WW II tank to the 70's. I like that rough cast steel texture on the turret and chassis(e.g. T-55, M-48, Sherman, King Tiger and Chieftain). Also IMHO, they have a meaner and tough looking. Big Smile [:D]

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Sunday, August 1, 2004 6:08 PM

So many variants out there in WWII, most because of an immediate need and whatever was at hand was pressed into service, creating some truly interesting designs. So much variety on all sides, the potential for creating a collection is enormous! Big Smile [:D]

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, August 1, 2004 5:00 PM

Modern armor seems to follow the pattern of the modern automobile. How similiar are some of the cars out there? You get the drift.

Eric

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ABARNE

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February 2003
From: Southern California, USA

Posted by ABARNE on Sunday, August 1, 2004 4:31 PM

I think the WWII stuff is more interesting, if nothing else, for its diversity. At a glance from any angle, you can tell a Sherman from a Tiger from a T-34 from a Panther from a etc. The modern tanks seem to have all converged on the M1 Abrams look. The M1A1 is an amazing piece of machinery, but it seems like evrybody's top of the line tank looks a very similar.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 1, 2004 12:33 PM

It's the brutish looks of old AFVs that appeal to me. They are just plain ugly when compared to modern AFVs, and that's what makes them interesting. It's kind of like having a Bulldog instead of a Afghan. And what could be uglier than this thing?

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, August 1, 2004 10:34 AM

I find them all to be very interesting.
It's also very interesting to see how early armor has progressed, and to see where modern armor came from.

~Brian

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mastercarp

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March 2003
From: USA

Posted by mastercarp on Sunday, August 1, 2004 9:43 AM

I too prefer the older tanks. The recent ones just look so blah.

Scenic Carpenter's Creed: If they can see that, they're not watching the show.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 1, 2004 8:04 AM

For me, there's a depth of character about the WW II tanks that far exceeds anything that comes after. When you look at those old war horses in a museum, you can't help but wonder what stories they could tell. Kind of like an old Chevy pickup.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 1, 2004 7:57 AM

Old is best as far as I am concerned although some of the multi turreted of the 20s and 30s are a little hard to take sometimes ( sorry djmodels1999 just me !!)

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ridleusmc

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July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Sunday, August 1, 2004 6:50 AM

OLD - I just ordered an Emhar Mk IV

NEW - I'm currently working on an M1A1HA

OLD - All my builds on display are from WWII

So I guess the OLDs have it.

Chris

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, August 1, 2004 4:14 AM

WWI oddities and multi-turreted monsters rule, as far as looks go by!

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Rob Gronovius

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December 2002
From: Fort Knox

Posted by Rob Gronovius on Saturday, July 31, 2004 8:48 PM

I really like tanks from the Golden Age of Armor. Tanks from the 1930s and early 40s. They look very primitive and mechanical with all the rivets and flat armor plates.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Saturday, July 31, 2004 8:41 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by buff

Old. WW2 tanks rock! I think they make much more interesting modeling subjects.

Retro rocks, just like 80's music. (Please don't throw rocks) I still find WW II weapons to look cooler than modern. I will say the Abrams is the bomb. Something though about the simplicity of WW II weaponery that just stands out to me.

Eric

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RAF120

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March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Saturday, July 31, 2004 8:28 PM

Old, I think the WWII era stuff is much more interesting

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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Panther 44

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May 2003
From: The Buckeye State

Posted by Panther 44 on Saturday, July 31, 2004 7:49 PM

I think I'm stuck in the Twilight Zone. I think the period between WW2 and now had some good looking vehicles.
M-48, M-60, T-55, T-62, Chieftain, Leopard I series, Type 61 and Type 74.
I must admit that of the two categories the Panther would have to be the best looking.
Regards,
Joe

Just remember, ignorance is no excuse for the law. - Moe

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 31, 2004 7:42 PM

Old for me. I won't touch anything post WWII. I realise I am being narrow-minded, but all modern armour looks the same to me, and it all looks boring. Who knows, I may change my mind one day.

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buff

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December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Saturday, July 31, 2004 5:51 PM

Old. WW2 tanks rock! I think they make much more interesting modeling subjects.

On the bench: 1/32 Spit IXc

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 31, 2004 5:05 PM

Old, but I wouldnt driving an M1A2 either Wink [;)]

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wbill76

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July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Saturday, July 31, 2004 4:51 PM

WWII has always held a great attraction for me, so by default I prefer the older style.

Now if I had to pick one to take into combat, well that's a different story altogether. Big Smile [:D]

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Foster7155

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July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Saturday, July 31, 2004 3:52 PM

Old, by far.

Enjoy your modeling...

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, July 31, 2004 3:22 PM

OLD!!!!! Just looks so cool!

John

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Old vs New

Posted by diggeraone on Saturday, July 31, 2004 3:15 PM

I asked this question on the aircraft were to me the older prop aircraft looks better then the jets.So I pose the same question on tanks.I think that the older tanks just look better.Just look at the King Tiger now that brute just says POWER.I like it for it design and lines of perfection.So what is your favorite and what do you think,Old vs New.Digger

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