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General Discussions / References

« on: November 16, 2014, 04:13:53 am »

What books would the list recommend? More specifically those on the development of the specific models produced by Rubicon and how to paint them.

Specifically I was aware that the T-34 came in a number of models before the T-34/85 arrived on the scene but not the details so the different versions possible with the box are slightly perplexing. I was surprised to find that I did not own the Osprey book on the T-34/76 but after a few minutes I had the Kindle version which has helped considerably, rubber rims it is, though something more detailed would be nice.

For German tanks I have Chamberlain and Doyle's Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two which is now rather old but is pretty good on the different models.

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Wish Lists / Accessories

« on: November 12, 2014, 09:46:05 pm »

A sprue of useful add-ons might be useful. Things like the all-important stowage and jerry cans. Whether as general pieces you can use with (almost) any AFV or more specific ones such as a tarpaulin covered bundle shaped to fit on the engine deck of an M4. The latter really sounds like something that might be better done in resin and if you told me that some of the aftermarket people already make such things for the Rubicon kits I would not be at all surprised.

I am afraid that the more I think about this the less convinced I am that it would be practical proposition but it still seems worth posting and letting others take a crack at it.