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Hello from Paris

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Hello, Coryphodon here.
As indicated I am postng from Paris France.
I own a HL KV1(1/16 scale) plus two smaller 1/24 tanks (a Tiger I and a Abrams)
I am especially interested in WWII Russian Front tanks since the 1970's when I began to play board wargaming
To name a few, I am fond of games such as the old Panzerblitz, those by Grognard Simulations Inc., and the Tactical Combat Series by MMP the Gamers.
Greetings to all.
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Bienvenue, CP!. You're the second Parisian to join lately. :D We must be doing something well :D Quite a few members are fans of the Eastern Front clashes, so you'll be in good company. :thumbup:
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Hi, Welcome to the Forum :thumbup: :wave: :clap:
I have to admit I have not yet got hold of a Soviet era Tank but it is on the list,
Enjoy the Forum and please ask lots of questions and if you know things about r/c and Armour perhaps you will answer questions :thumbup:
I think I am about to upset someone :haha:
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Very warm welcome to you Sir from the sunny Gold Coast of Australia out of Nouvelle Zealand.
You have a very good collection already, be great see some pictures when you can ;)
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
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A late welcome Coryphodon,

Glad to have you with us! In the early 1980's I played lots of Squad Leader by Avalon Hill Games. Still have it here somewhere. Sure is something nostalgic about board games! :think: At any rate, enjoy yourself here and have fun!

Cheers,
Eric.
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Welcome, Bienvenue, Wilkommen, ?????! Keep us informed as your Russian AFVs mysteriously multiply. Ask questions, show pictures, join the fun.
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Re: Hello from Paris

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Thanks to all for your
warm welcome.
I'll try to expand my
RC tank model collection, even if my
wallet becomes progressively emptier.

8)

Cheers
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Re: Hello from Paris

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Coryphodon wrote:Thanks to all for your
warm welcome.
I'll try to expand my
RC tank model collection, even if my
wallet becomes progressively emptier.

8)

Cheers
IF!!!! I guarantee it will :haha: :haha: :haha:
I think I am about to upset someone :haha:
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Re: Hello from Paris

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well, that is the risk when you succumb to the hobby.
I was mulling about buying a Hooben tank in the 1/10 scale,
but according to the general consensus on this forum, that would not be a good idea.
Maybe a Mato or a Torro model would be better choice

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A word or two about Mato models,
They use a lot of metal but it is very poor quality and whereas Taigen/Torro/Heng Long parts are often interchangeable almost none of those makers parts will fit a Mato Tank,
After saying that the rear plate of the Mato Tiger 1 is metal the Taigen/Torro and Heng Long rear plate is ABS and I have had three ABS rear plate mounting lug failures which I fixed by adapting a Metal Mato rear plate.
Do remember if you make a mistake with an unstressed part of a plastic Tank Body it is easy to fill and fix but a metal Tank body is very hard to fix.
I think I am about to upset someone :haha:
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