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General Discussions / Reply to a FB post re GAZ Quad MG

« Last post by ripley on March 13, 2023, 11:19:47 pm »

Sorry about posting this here but FB and I don't seem to get along , I can read the posts but for some reason FB just refuses to let me respond or comment on anything .
Sorry John that you found the Quad MG kit to such a PIA . For my part , I found it to be well designed , minimal to zero flash and great instructions , a whole lot better than most other companies metal kits . I have to ask , is this your first metal kit ? If so I can understand your frustration , it is not a shake the box kit , you have to test fit and visualize how something that goes on sideways , moves over a couple of things and then turns 180 degrees is going end up looking , But if you take your time it all comes together and looks great

I ended up mounting the gun on a spare GAZ truck bed floor so I can remove it to use the truck as transport if needed . Further research , which I always seem to do after the kit is built

I've found pictures of these guns on building roofs in Russian cities , so I'll have to get another one to mount on one of my 4ground Stalingrad apartments

Work In Progress / Re: T17E1 Staghound - Mk II added 210417

« Last post by Jaeger on February 19, 2023, 12:24:05 pm »

With all variants available I look forward to this release.
I've been looking since it was announced...years ago.
Surely it's ready for this Spring release!

General Discussions / Re: BTR-60PA and BTR-60PB

« Last post by Stuart on February 01, 2023, 05:07:06 am »

That's why I come here - to learn. Thanks.

General Discussions / Re: BTR-60PA and BTR-60PB

« Last post by Tracks on January 28, 2023, 11:28:54 am »

The problem with rubber tires is that, well, they are rubber and so you have to deal with rubber rot and cracking over time.
Click on the picture below to see an example:

I have some old models with rubber tires/tracks and some old models with plastic tires/tracks. Most of the ones with the rubber tires/tracks show rubber rot and cracking like what you see in the picture above. Those with plastic tires/tracks look just fine.

The rubber tires/tracks also deteriorate over time in an unopened model kit. Even if stored correctly, rubber just deteriorates. I have an old model kit with rubber tires, but after opening the kit, I discovered the rubber has deteriorated to the point were the parts can't be used.

In the short run, does this make a difference? No. It does take a few years for the rubber to begin to show signs of it deteriorating.

General Discussions / Re: BTR-60PA and BTR-60PB

« Last post by Rubicon Models on January 18, 2023, 12:44:52 pm »

The "Cold War" (or Nam) stuff is basically a new range where we can "explore" new ideas in our design and production. While we are happy with our rubber tyre, it requires much more attention during manufacturing. The tyres are made from synthetic material but have inherited disadvantages with durability. If not appropriately kept, it might turn brittle, particularly in low temperatures. We are already using higher-grade material and had tested it under different conditions but there is no guarantee.

General Discussions / BTR-60PA and BTR-60PB

« Last post by Stuart on January 18, 2023, 10:28:13 am »

I received mine today, and it is a splendid kit, a great companion to the T-54 I purchased a couple of weeks ago. I have long been impressed with Rubicon kits, having built about 25 or so, but that is not why I am posting. I believe I am starting to have a budding love affair with rubber tires. They are great, and add so much realism to the model. My only hope is that all the forthcoming wheeled vehicles have these rubber tires. If I could have any wish, it would be that Rubicon goes back and produces the appropriate parts and tires to allow converting older models to this new standard.

General Discussions / Re: Regarding a couple topics

« Last post by ripley on January 14, 2023, 10:48:33 pm »

I would like to second birbia's inquiry as to when the 50 cal will be available again . As well I can't seem to find those seated British riding in the rear of the Bedford in either web stores . An update on them , the Staghound , Lee / Grant and your other WIPs would be appreciated . Thank you
Your Russian truck riders shown on FB look great ,

General Discussions / Regarding a couple topics

« Last post by birbia on January 13, 2023, 09:23:26 pm »

So I can't find much information on these so I thought I'd put them here, apologies if this is the wrong area.

1. When is it likely the US M2Browning .50 Cal (https://rubiconmodels.co.uk/collections/infantry-usa/products/2840?variant=10764732727340) to come back into stock?

2. Is there anywhere with updates on what happened with the M3 GMC truck and/or the M24 Chaffee projects that were discussed a couple years ago?