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                        I gots me a 1/16 T-34/85

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        I gots me a 1/16 T-34/85
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 6:48 PM
                        The Trumpter kit was sitting on my porch when I got home. THIS THING IS OFF THE WALL! Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]
                        Sorry, couldn't help myself. Evil [}:)]
                        Interior, indy links, engine, PE, rubber tires, etc... for $150 USD!
                        Hey Tamiya! That sound you just heard was Trumpter passing you like you're standing still. [:0]
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                        buff
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Montreal
                        Posted by buff on Monday, August 9, 2004 7:13 PM
                        It was waiting for you? Wow!! [wow]Wow!! [wow] Congrats. I've seen that kit in my LHS, but it is too rich for my blood. The buzz on this kit is incredible. Enjoy and keep us up to date on your progress.

                        On the bench: 1/32 Spit IXc

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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, August 9, 2004 7:25 PM
                        It looks good in the box. haven't heard of anyone building theirs yet. Yah, Tamiya is asleep at the wheel. Dragon and Trumpeter are driving right past them.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 8:52 PM
                        Here's hoping this is just the first one in a series that will eventually include a Panther and a Sherman! Maybe someone will even come out with a line of 1/16 accessories, things like brick walls and the like.
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                        JWest21
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: PA
                        Posted by JWest21 on Monday, August 9, 2004 8:55 PM
                        Oh, I second that!!
                        Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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                        Moses
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Long Island
                        Posted by Moses on Monday, August 9, 2004 9:48 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

                        It looks good in the box. haven't heard of anyone building theirs yet. Yah, Tamiya is asleep at the wheel. Dragon and Trumpeter are driving right past them.


                        Blashemy!!!!! Evil [}:)]
                        "ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, August 9, 2004 10:19 PM
                        Wow that's really cool. I saw one progress pic of that kit and it looks really great.

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                        wbill76
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Texas
                        Posted by wbill76 on Monday, August 9, 2004 10:20 PM
                        I have the 1/16 T34/76 '42 version and couldn't wait to open the box when it arrived either. As soon as I saw the sub-boxes on the inside I knew this kit was going to be something else. Haven't started it yet but boy is it tempting. Picked mine up at militaryhobbies.com for $129 USD and free shipping.

                        The T34/85 means they now have all 3 in 1/16...can only imagine building them all and having them sit side by side...if Trumpeter does the same with German armor, my wallet may be in for a pounding.

                        As for price vs. Tamiya, there's no question that Trump has the advantage out of the gate. Big Smile [:D]

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 11:02 PM
                        Great! I've seen it haunting me in my LHS, but it would clean out my wallet for that. Keep us updated with progress pics and good luck!
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 8:03 AM
                        Seems like quite a few of us here at FSM have picked up one version or another of this baby...I have the 76 '42.
                        It is indeed supersweet!
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 8:23 AM
                        I swear, the more I look at this thing, the more impressed I am with it. So far the only thing I can knock it for is some heavy ejector pin marks on the inside of the turret. Dry fitting a few parts together showed how well it is engineered. The upper and lower hull fits like a hand in a glove. Ditto on the turret halves. I think I'm going to have to clean off the workbench this weekend. Cool [8D]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 11:39 AM
                        Well now I'm thinking of getting myself one. Great stuff. Thanks a lot guys now I'm hungry!!!!Tongue [:P]
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                        okieboy
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by okieboy on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:49 PM
                        A buddy of mine recently got one and is busily converting it to R/C Full Option. He says that the detail is awesome but complains that the plastic is somewhat brittle and thin. You should see what he's done to it though!

                        Okieboy
                        "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm." George Orwell
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 4:50 PM
                        Oh man. now I am tempted...will wait to hear how it goes together though, I have enough going on right now:)
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 11:21 PM


                        Sounds like some people want more teasers ( posted these once before )









                        It is a great kit - don't know when I'm going to get to it ?

                        Someone has the link for a guy doing an awesome job with one right now





                        Jim [IMG]
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 11:26 PM
                        Is that real rubber for the tires? That's a nice touch for sure. That is a large kit. Nice comparison in sizes.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 11:50 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

                        .............Is that real rubber for the tires? That's a nice touch for sure..................



                        Yes it is, TM


                        The indy links snap together like legos! It is nice



                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:51 AM
                        Lucky you! I want this kit but not right now! One I don't have the cash and two I don't want the temptation.... Congrats and keep us informed as you build
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:35 AM
                        I've had this thing sitting in my closet since May 15...and many times I have considered handing in my resignation at work just so I could get started on it!

                        Yes, it is just that good....
                        ~Brian
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                        wbill76
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Texas
                        Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 11:39 AM
                        It just calls to you, ever so gently, "build me..." Big Smile [:D]

                        Very hard to resist especially knowing that once I start on it, it will consume my every spare minute until completed.

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