T-26 Soviet Light Infantry Tank - T-26 Decal Sheet 180818

[ultravanillasmurf]

No idea what I am going to use one (or more) of them for.

Thoughts are VBCW, alt-war "reverse lend-lease", or mundanely early Barbarossa.

Of course there is the temptation to try a Vickers Six Ton...

[Pinky]

 Making an educated risk, most people will not care... 

I suspect your assessment is correct. Or possibly will assume you've got it right, which is a bit of a worry. Some could be a little disappointed if they find out later. Makes you wonder if it should some how be made clear to the purchaser these 2 variants are a compromise.

I suspect that more people who buy a kit like this will care about an issue like this than would be the case with, say, a Tiger.  But it's obviously very difficult to rectify it now.  I think a note in the instructions would be a good idea.  Mind you, I'm not sure if that particular variant is going to be used much.

[tyroflyer]

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I suspect that more people who buy a kit like this will care about an issue like this than would be the case with, say, a Tiger.  But it's obviously very difficult to rectify it now.  I think a note in the instructions would be a good idea.  Mind you, I'm not sure if that particular variant is going to be used much.

Presently Rubicon's reputation is very good. It would be a shame to tarnish it. We would all be quick to jump on a Tiger kit with the turret in the wrong place. I believe Rubicon would be wise to promote the six variants in its packaging and treat the other two as an incomplete bonus that can be used as is, or for kit bashing perhaps. Less likely to have an unrealistic expectation of the kit that way. I'm interested in buying it nonetheless.

[Rubicon Models]

Thanks all for your feedback, seems like you guys all have high expectations from us.  We will consider all aspects of this project and decide on our next step.  Thanks again!

[Pinky]

We also want to protect your reputation with your other customers.  It's part of supporting your success.  We know how pernicky armour fans can be...

[Rubicon Models]

We also want to protect your reputation with your other customers.  It's part of supporting your success.  We know how pernicky armour fans can be...

Hahaha!  Thanks, Pinky!

[elias.tibbs]

1 rivet. 2 rivets. 3 rivets....

[tyroflyer]

1 rivet. 2 rivets. 3 rivets....

Gotta love those rivet counters. Of course people are entitled to models that look vaguely like a Sherman, Churchill, Tiger and so on. Or better yet a playing card with the tanks name on it. For me this forum is absolutely full of people either pointing out quite small errors or asking for a relatively insignificant vehicle. More power to them. The forum thrives on it.

However, I'm not very keen on rivet/button counters pointing out the mistakes in another modellers paint job (unless in a competition setting). I hope our hosts find the rivet counting of some use and not just a frustration. 

We know how pernicky armour fans can be...

Not just armour. It's everywhere and brings out the best.

[Rubicon Models]

This is the level of sharp details you would be expecting from us at Rubicon Models. A test assembled turret from our new T-26 sprues!



Enjoy!

[tyroflyer]

Nice job.

[ultravanillasmurf]

Nice.

That close it does show dust specks ^__^.

The mould line on the aerial supports should go with a couple of swipes with a scalpel, probably not visible at normal painting distances (let alone viewing distances).

[tyroflyer]

Nice.

That close it does show dust specks ^__^.

Importantly, does it have the right number of rivets?

[ultravanillasmurf]

Nice.

That close it does show dust specks ^__^.

Importantly, does it have the right number of rivets?

How many rivets should there be on dust specks? ^___^

[Jimmy_P]

We love you guys! Keep guessing... still far off!
Happy Boxing Day! 

Ah well, tank commanders / tank riders would be nice. Maybe bits to make the T26 based artillery tractor? That would be neat, or one of the other engineering/support variants?

[ripley]

All that extra space gives Rubicon room to add the correct  flame thrower hull and assorted bits to complete those 2 versions