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Work In Progress / Re: M113A1 APC Drawings Update #3 210214
« on: March 06, 2021, 06:36:49 am »
As you are doing the V100, I think you have the machine gun turret fitted to Australian M113s.
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Work In Progress / Re: Bell UH-1 "Huey" Drawings Update 210110
« on: January 15, 2021, 06:52:51 am »
Now that is what I was talking about.
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Work In Progress / Re: Project of the Month - Jan 21 - M113A1 APC 3D Drawings 210101
« on: January 10, 2021, 02:26:45 am »
Nice.
Good comment about the trim vane arm. I suspect that it might need to be in at least two pieces.
Good comment about the trim vane arm. I suspect that it might need to be in at least two pieces.
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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A1 & M4A4 Sprues 200529
« on: December 27, 2020, 03:27:42 am »
Interesting text here: http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/manufacturer/m4a1mlw/grizzly.html
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Montreal Locomotive (or its subcontractor) used standard rolled armor appliqué plates made to fit welded hull Shermans. They were then cut to fit the contours of the Grizzly. With 5 sections, the plate on the right front (1) seems rather elaborate, but is what is most commonly seen on surviving examples. Number 59 on display in Poland is the single unit we have encountered with a "record" 7 section plate.
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Work In Progress / Re: Vietnam War - Việt Cộng Male TS1 Sprue 201226
« on: December 27, 2020, 03:15:47 am »
They look good. I will be interested to see how they compare in size with other figures (NorthStar/Osprey have an SF variant of Frostgrave - strangely enough called "Stargrave" - scheduled for the Salute release period with supporting plastics. These might find an additional use there).
I notice you are celebrating "The Goddess Of Victory(TM)" on the descriptions. She can be very jealous (and possibly litigious).
I notice you are celebrating "The Goddess Of Victory(TM)" on the descriptions. She can be very jealous (and possibly litigious).
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General Discussions / Re: A Synopsis on our M4 Sherman Kits 201226
« on: December 27, 2020, 03:03:12 am »
Thanks.
There have been some questions on the differential covers.
I cannot remember which covers are in which kits (I am sure the pointed one is somewhere - my guess is M4A3).
http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/differential/differential_covers.html
There have been some questions on the differential covers.
I cannot remember which covers are in which kits (I am sure the pointed one is somewhere - my guess is M4A3).
http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/differential/differential_covers.html
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General Discussions / Re: Suggestion as to what glues/cements to use for Rubicon Models.
« on: December 27, 2020, 02:59:24 am »The Tamiya extra thin is almost too good on RM plastic, don’t use too much, I learned that the hard way, it really softens and melts the joints together.I have only had a few issues with Tamiya and Rubicon kits (most of the ones I have built are the darker grey plastic), where it has not got a good grip on parts. I have tacked some parts together using thickened Humbrol liquid poly then fed Tamiya thin afterwards.
I have found that sometimes the solvent evaporates away, so it is not as aggressive.
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General Discussions / Re: Missing Forum Images and New Image Sharing Service Provider 200104
« on: December 27, 2020, 02:55:48 am »
I have always posted my images on my blog and then used the img tags (the "Mona Lisa" icon on the Post Reply tools) with the url copied from my blog.
So does the "Add image to post" not work?
So does the "Add image to post" not work?
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General Discussions / Re: Merry Christmas everyone! Rubicon 2021 wish list
« on: December 27, 2020, 02:51:28 am »
Well done on your Christmas haul.
There is the Wish List sub forum, which is probably the best place for ideas (though it has not stopped me getting carried away in the past ^__^).
There is the Wish List sub forum, which is probably the best place for ideas (though it has not stopped me getting carried away in the past ^__^).
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Showcase & Gallery / Re: Tracks' M4 Medium tank thread
« on: December 26, 2020, 03:16:33 am »
I think Rubicon did a mix and match list (what you need to build stuff including stuff not out of one box).
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Work In Progress / Re: Vietnam War - Việt Cộng Sprue Layout 201218
« on: December 23, 2020, 01:11:19 am »PS: On another note, we are also testing other raw material for producing our figures. We will let you know more about it once we had some positive results.On other materials, I can recommend the material used by Anvil Industries, the results are crisp and clear, no or minimal mould lines, the components feel robust and they take superglue with no worries. The only downside is that you cannot use liquid poly to reshape or chemically smooth surfaces and you need to be careful when sanding or cutting.
It is not derived from the same technology used for the Cadbury Wispa Bar or the Great Womble's FineCast.
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Work In Progress / Re: Vietnam War - VC Prototypes Primed 200912
« on: December 20, 2020, 01:37:39 am »Sorry, I missed this. I think it’s a great idea. Would love to see some more ‘true 1/56’ WW2 multipart plastic sets. The three Perry sets are wonderful...There are whole theatres open for plastic figures. Choose a theatre where you have a range of existing vehicle models (and the sales information) and release opposing forces for the popular ones.
... So yes, I think you’ll find there’s plenty of room for plastic WW2 figures produced with realism and quality in mind.
Barbarossa is one (you have a lot of the hardware already available or in the production pipeline).
Blitzkrieg is another (less of the hardware, but always hopeful).
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Work In Progress / Re: British QF 17/25-pdr gun - Plastic Test Assembly 201202
« on: December 06, 2020, 01:18:12 am »
Had another look through in detail.
Especially pleased with the North African theatre crew.
Especially pleased with the North African theatre crew.
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Work In Progress / Re: New Project for the Month of December 2020 - Bell UH-1 "Huey" 201202
« on: December 06, 2020, 01:15:04 am »I would skip the flying stand. If people need it there are plenty of commercial alternatives out there already. Better to keep the costs down.
It does help if the kit designers do include a well designed (long) socket for a flight stand if not the flight stand itself.
Centre of gravity is going to vary depending on how you build the kit - just add the plastic pilot / co pilot , or add half a dozen troops in rear compartment , and then add weapon pods / door gunners.Very true, the socket is going to need to be 1.5mm to 2mm for strength with a key so that the model does not rotate. counter weights are probably going to be needed in the boom if you are adding metal crew and gunners Passengers and weapon pods are most likely to be in the COG area by design.
The cargo hook area looks like a good spot, the rest of the tube is hidden in what I guess is part of the engine/transmission compartment.
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Work In Progress / Re: New Project for the Month of December 2020 - Bell UH-1 "Huey" 201202
« on: December 05, 2020, 06:45:32 am »We currently have no idea how we are going to tackle the flying stand at this point.It might be worth checking if a tube at near the centre of gravity can run up inside the body (with a blanking plate for those who do not need it. You do not need to produce a stand, just a way to mount them.