Administrators James H Posted September 21, 2013 Administrators Posted September 21, 2013 Time to shift to the Dark Side, and build some armour. I'm opening this momentous occasion by cutting some sprues for this new, initial release from new company, Takom. That's my tent pitched. Keep tuned folks! 2
Administrators James H Posted September 21, 2013 Author Administrators Posted September 21, 2013 It is these days, and it is enough. The review for this kit comes on Monday, when hopefully, there will be plenty of thumbs and hopefully not too much laughter.
Dave J Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Looking forward to what you think of this Jim!
Administrators James H Posted September 22, 2013 Author Administrators Posted September 22, 2013 The Renault FT is slightly longer than a 38t, This kit is around 12 inches long.
Administrators James H Posted September 22, 2013 Author Administrators Posted September 22, 2013 I've done a little test fitting today, and some clean up of the larger components. Generally, everything seems to fit beautifully. the side walls need to be pulled in a little so they mate to the hull floor all the way along, but it's no issue. The side walls also have tongues which key into the cabin floor. I have tried the lid on the hull too, and can report it fits beautifully. For a first release, Takom seem to have hit the ground running. I've also assembled a couple of track links to see how easy they are to use, and they look to be a cinch. No issues so far folks.... 1
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted September 22, 2013 Administrators Posted September 22, 2013 James... same thing i always say to Cees. We need a shot with a beer can. Otherwise we don't know how big it is. Other than that... nice start! Lots of potential for extra detail too.
Administrators James H Posted September 22, 2013 Author Administrators Posted September 22, 2013 No reason this couldn't be done in Jap colours for a Pacific War build. The Typ 79 Ko-Gata http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=162780
daz greenwood Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Looks great and the red colour is about right for the red oxide primer.
Dave J Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Go Japanese Jim! Or maybe German? A PanzerKampfwagen 730...
Grant Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 How's this for a tight squeeze: This might help too?:
lawman56 Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 Maybe it's just me, but the look on the drivers face, coupled with the doors all being open, leads me to believe the gunner may have gas. 1
Nieuport Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Hello, I will follow your post as I plan to build one. All the very best, Eric
Nieuport Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Hello, I just received my kit, great !!! Eric 2
Administrators James H Posted October 23, 2013 Author Administrators Posted October 23, 2013 It is a seriously nice kit. I'll resurrect this one as soon as my current project is finished. I hope you'll share your build here?
Nieuport Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 It is a seriously nice kit. I'll resurrect this one as soon as my current project is finished. I hope you'll share your build here? Hi James, I can do that, yes. I am looking for information about the colours of the engine at the moment. An other question, does any decal manufacturer did or will do some other marking ? Eric
bigtank Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Hello .... A few photos of the engine FT.. Andy http://bigtank120.blogspot.com/ 2
Nieuport Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Hello Andy, Great pictures !!! Thank you very much, Eric
Administrators James H Posted November 3, 2013 Author Administrators Posted November 3, 2013 Oh WOW!! I was struggling for engine reference....thank you VERY much!
Grant Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Those are amazing pictures Andy, great reference material.
bigtank Posted November 16, 2013 Posted November 16, 2013 Hello Here are two cool drawings Puteaux 37 mm cannon - page 5 and 9 Regards - Andy http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k65523592/f1.image.r=Service%20historique%20de%20la%20defense.langEN 1
Administrators James H Posted November 17, 2013 Author Administrators Posted November 17, 2013 Hello Here are two cool drawings Puteaux 37 mm cannon - page 5 and 9 Regards - Andy http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k65523592/f1.image.r=Service%20historique%20de%20la%20defense.langEN I wish this could be downloaded properly. It's a great resource.
Captain Slower Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 Only items missing are a couple of standing crew. It would give a sense of scale to it.
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