1944 Kurogane

Swanny

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February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 9:56 PM

I agree completely and the metal chassis is totally pointless to me.

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Wirraway

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January 2006
From: Pineapple Country, Queensland, Australia

Posted by Wirraway on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 6:28 PM

Swanny wrote:
I know what you mean, for some of these asking prices I would expect some PE, resin and a kiss. I used to think the resin 1/48 kits were high but the plastic guys are making a good effort to match them.

I mean, $34 for a 1/48 car ?? That equates to about AU$50, which is what we are paying for 1/35 armour over here. I dont give a rats *** about the metal chassis, not needed IMHO. Do you think Mr Tamiya might know he has the only show in town ? These should be US$20, tops.

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Swanny

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February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 6:48 AM

I know what you mean, for some of these asking prices I would expect some PE, resin and a kiss. I used to think the resin 1/48 kits were high but the plastic guys are making a good effort to match them.

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Wirraway

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January 2006
From: Pineapple Country, Queensland, Australia

Posted by Wirraway on Monday, December 1, 2008 9:23 PM

Matt. You really did that kit justice ! Very cool ! Glad that the manufacturers are finally oifferring some ground vehicles in 1/48. Although there is no way in hell I will pay what Tamiya are asking for the US Staff Car.

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Swanny

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February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Monday, December 1, 2008 9:10 PM

Not even close. This is of complete Japanese design inspired in 1935 and was the first practical 4WD vehicle. It used a two cylinder V type 4 stroke engine producing 33 bph.

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brassbow

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January 2008

Posted by brassbow on Monday, December 1, 2008 8:32 PM

Nice job!!! it looks kinda like a vw is the designer the same?

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Swanny

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February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

1944 Kurogane

Posted by Swanny on Sunday, November 30, 2008 6:43 PM

Had to take a small step back from aircraft today and tackled the Tamiya 1/48 Kurogane. This is a pretty neat little kit with good detail. The driver and the guy standing with the sword are part of the kit. The other two guys came from the Eduard Japanese figure kit. Took about ten hours from start to finish. Most of the base colors are four different shades of acrylic Khaki. The mud was made from baking soda and Tamiya Earth acrylic paint.