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AndresKWords can't begin to describe how frustrating this kit is.
For a modern tool, the quality just simply isn't there. What's more is the way the sprues are designed. Most of the stuff is somewhat organized, but there are just so many sprues, with some steps using parts from 5 different sprues plus photo etch. That alone wouldn't be so bad if half of the pieces wouldn't have some bizarre gate connections. Instead of opting to connect to the somewhat sacrificial connective part of the detail, they have gates directly on details. And not just that, for details with grooves the gate just goes over those. There is no way of making the details look any good without manually re-scribing them. And this is the case for a good third of the parts. They have gates connecting to the smallest of handles - ON THE HANDLE PART. And there doesn't seem to be any spares either, which would be a nice move if you set up the pieces to pretty much 50:50 self destruct on cutting.
The kit has amazing interior detail that will not be relevant for at least 90% of people, it just seems to be there for marketing and for rising the price, because 80% of the kit is interior. And the interior isn't even that well done, there are gate marks on tons of flat surfaces including areas that are almost impossible to fill if you choose to do so. There doesn't seem to be an exterior only variant available.
If you simply want to have an MT-LB model, I wouldn't suggest this kit unless you want to frustrate yourself, but sadly there doesn't seem to be a better choice available. And when you do opt for this, I suggest your go through the instructions and then decide on if you really need to build every single interior detail or not, because it's really not fun with the poor part quality, uneven fit and somewhat confusing instructions. Best case you could have a bare engine as set dressing somewhere down the line when you feel like dealing with this mess again. Worst case you can throw together the MT-LB shell with minimal pain and toss the rest in the garbage where it belongs.
1 30 September, 19:54
Snake PlisskenThat seems to be the model manufacturer trend; more and more parts to make the modelers happy. The more parts there are, the happier the modeler and they are ten times happier if the parts are microscopic. 😄 My vote is for you to persevere and finish it 😉. When you write "gate marks" do you mean ejector pin marks?
1 October, 01:39
AndresKSorry for the interior parts I meant the round ejector pin marks, yes. On some details (like hatches) they seem to have avoided them, so it's even more bizarre that on some parts they are again so pronounced.
For the runner gates it seems they have two types of gates they apply on every piece no matter what instead of modelling them to be flush with the pieces and not covering any actual details.
1 October, 05:17
servalpepridal nový fotoalbum.
16 14 September, 10:03
servalpeThanks guys for your interest and comments. This project will be finished next year. I am getting all stuff for the project. The first pictures are "dry-fitting" with base model (HB kit).
16 September, 14:34
Hans Gustav Solbergchce túto položku
Metal or paintable plastic nameplate for:
Fokker Dr.I TriplaneModel Monkey 1:28
np-Fokker Dr.I-2 2017 Nový nástroj 1 October, 05:09
Hans Gustav Solbergchce túto položku
"Spandau" LMG 08/15 Machineguns, Model 1917 for Fokker Dr.I, Fokker D.VII, etc.
Model Monkey 1:28
28-Spandau 1917 2020 Nový nástroj Viac tém (3)1 October, 05:08
Hans Gustav Solbergchce túto položku
German Aircraft Guns - 3 Spandau & 2 Parabellum
Tom's Modelworks 1:28
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Hans Gustav Solbergchce túto položku
German Aircraft Cockpit Interior Detail Set
Tom's Modelworks 1:28
402 1 October, 05:08
Hans Gustav Solbergchce túto položku
FOKKER DR.I Triplane PE Detail Set
Copper State Models (CSM) 1:28
U28-121 1 October, 05:07
Giacomopridal nový projekt.
3 28 September, 10:25
John KristoffersenHi! Wonderful project - good luck and hope to see pictures of your build here. If you don`t plan on using the RNoAF Tiger decals, I am interested in buying them.
Cheers,
John
30 September, 07:33
GiacomoThanx for your appreciation, sure we can arrange some trade after the build, keep in touch
Giacomo
30 September, 17:59
Patrick HagelsteinJoining in as I plan to build this one in 1/72 scale in the future.
30 September, 19:09
Bill Bpridal nový fotoalbum.
5 15 January 2022, 15:21
Hans Gustav SolbergInteresting. From what kit did you pick the engine, transmission and the frame parts?
10 March, 20:34
chris pattenchce túto položku
Republic XP-47H Conversion Set for Trumpeter P-47 Razorback 
Halberd Models 1:32NONE 2023 Nový nástroj
Halberd Models 1:321 October, 04:56
Przemyslaw Sroczynskipridal nový fotoalbum.
3 15 September, 19:49
Michael KohlFollowing. Still struggling with my Revell/Modeltrans/OKB Grigorov Merk. Also bought the EMP3D ball and chain armour but see that you used the balls only. Anxious to hear why. Where did you find the super fine chain? I didn't.
1 October, 04:48
Tom Beighleypridal nový fotoalbum.
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In Progress
1:35
Did a layer of hairspray then JA Green. Chipped the paint with brush and wooden dowl. Good to see the kit in green finally.
projekt: T-62 ERA
13 10 December 2023, 05:12
Kesa Tihopridal nový fotoalbum.
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Gotta enjoy the little things in life
1:100
So i got the tank and ground for it done but i think im not gonna super glue this tank to the plate since i actually pre...
projekt: 1:100 zvezda king tiger
Scratchbuilt
3 30 September, 15:01
Albertopridal nový fotoalbum.
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Tamiya A6M5c Zero (old tool)
1:48
Blending coat with 75% XF-11 and 25% XF-2. It will probably go darker with the gloss varnish later.
projekt: Tamiya A6M5c Zero
15 20 July, 11:49
JohnGreat start and cockpit. I am a big fan of the Tamiya kits from this era. A very fun "canvas" to play with for detailing and painting. They still hold up compared to modern tooling if done right.
20 July, 12:45
AlbertoThanks John and Mark. The cockpit is excellent just OOB, considering the year this tool was released. And the kit is still pretty inexpensive these days.
21 July, 05:51
Mark SherwoodMine did, when I applied the VMS Gloss on the Shiden, prior to decalling. Did lose a bit of subtly, but not much. Looking good so far Alberto.
1 October, 04:28
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