S Tank, Tank or Sports car?

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

S Tank, Tank or Sports car?

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 7:26 AM

Just finished up this little jem of a kit. I usually build large scale figures but couldn't pass up this sports car of a tank as it has allways been a favorite of mine. Kit goes together very smoothly with no fit problems anywhere. I'd like to build another one but does anyone know of a replacement resin or white metal track to replace the rubber band ones from the kit? Has any manifacture produced any add ons for this kit? ( Not that it really needs any.)

Thanks for looking.
Dan

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 8:12 AM

I think there is a P/E kit out for the S-tank

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:46 AM

Is that the Trumpeter kit??? I bought the C variant and can't wait to get started! Your model is simply superb. More pics, please!

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:50 AM

Very nice! Sharp looking base, too.
If that's the 1/35 Trumpeter kit, I do believe there are some link tracks available. Armour...Armour something or other...when I remember, I'll let ya know! Wink [;)]

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:55 AM

Great looking model! That's what I call taking low-profile to a whole new level! Leave it to the Swedes to make a weapon that stylish.

demono69

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kaleu

Member since
February 2003
From: Racing capital of the world- Indy

Posted by kaleu on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 11:07 AM

Eduard has a p/e set out for the S tank and FineMolds has a barrel out for the b/c variants. I haven't seen anything out to replace the tracks. I built the "B" and was only disappointed in the quality of the tracks.

Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 11:36 AM

scanmandan:
that's one sweet S-Tank ! i think they do look a lot like sports cars... maybe a prime canditate for NASTANK, or since it's swedish, maybe a World Rally Tank series...
thx for sharing ur pix of one of my favorites !
frosty Smile [:)]

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 12:45 PM

Excellent build Dan !!!!

The subtle weathering on this one really works well. Nicely displayed too.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 3:17 PM

looks very nice well done
when i went to Bovinton they had one there and on the top of the tank info sheet there was a photo of a S-tank painted in the Swedish flag, blue with yellow cross
i like the idea of the NASTANK and S_Tank Turbo rally tank

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 4:23 PM

Very well done.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 5:12 PM

Impressive build and striking layout. Cool [8D]

One of the guys from my club built this kit, but did it on a snow scene base. The result was very nice, but the stark white took a little away from the vehicle, whereas your simple black/grey base and title feature really compliments the vehicle; The black makes the weathering job on the tank really stand out.

Are you going to scratchbuild one in a later model with camo? That could be a challenge Tongue [:P]

Peter B

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 5:17 PM

Is that the new Volvo? What's the MSRP?
Makes me want to try making one! Great job!!

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 5:52 PM

Very nice work. It does look a little sporty for a tank.

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 7:19 PM

AHhhhh, I couldn't see it at work. Nice job on that S-tank Scanman. That's what I need for driving in Atlanta traffic Big Smile [:D]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:18 PM

Looks great. Erush you are right, that would be great on GA 400.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 11:26 PM

Thanks to eveyone for the encouraging comments. I'd like to post more photos but I'm having trouble with my web site softwear.
The Trumpeter kit is a real beauty and I'll build another B type soon, maybe this time with the dozer blade down.. Always thought that the S Tank looked a bit like a 'Mad Max' version of a Lamborghini Countach. Not bad for a 70's MBT with auto loader and active suspension which can be driven almost as fast in reverse. Sort of the ultimate Hetzer!

Thanks again for your kind words.
Dan

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 11, 2003 1:44 PM

Nice job building, but sports car :^) ? The first time I saw an S
tank, I couldn't believe how BIG the thing was! It was nose down
for mounting up and you reallly had to climb to get to the back end. Big, cool, tanks!!!

Ron.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 11, 2003 4:03 PM

Wow... very nice tank, and great workmanship

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 11, 2003 8:47 PM

I was told that the NIMIX kit of the M-50 Ontos had very similar tracks and they are in resin. Beautiful, but can it fight?

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