GENERAL DISCUSSION
- PainlessWolf
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Alpha-Matic,
I was looking at those tracks. They look like the tracks on my old Monogram Sherman, Bonnie B-15.. I built that tank 20 years ago and at that time, it was a 'new and great' revision of an older Sherman by the brand. I know you don't like working on the smaller scales any more so I will give you an 'attaboy!' for tackling this poor Sherman. Let us see a pic of your redo when you get the chance.
regards,
Painless
P.S. For Kaiser Here is a newer pic of my old 1/35 Tamiya Tiger 1 with those new tracks I found earlier this year.
I was looking at those tracks. They look like the tracks on my old Monogram Sherman, Bonnie B-15.. I built that tank 20 years ago and at that time, it was a 'new and great' revision of an older Sherman by the brand. I know you don't like working on the smaller scales any more so I will give you an 'attaboy!' for tackling this poor Sherman. Let us see a pic of your redo when you get the chance.
regards,
Painless
P.S. For Kaiser Here is a newer pic of my old 1/35 Tamiya Tiger 1 with those new tracks I found earlier this year.
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- PainlessWolf
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Kiaser,
I believe that these tracks can still be found. They are Dragon's ( much maligned by scale modelers ) flexible tracks for the early Tiger 1. I found a set on Ebay and bought them. I was going to buy a whole Tamiya early Tiger 1 just for the tracks but never brought myself to that point. The Dragon tracks were a great compromise.
regards,
Painless
P.S. Apologies for the slight thread hijack, Alpha.
I believe that these tracks can still be found. They are Dragon's ( much maligned by scale modelers ) flexible tracks for the early Tiger 1. I found a set on Ebay and bought them. I was going to buy a whole Tamiya early Tiger 1 just for the tracks but never brought myself to that point. The Dragon tracks were a great compromise.
regards,
Painless
P.S. Apologies for the slight thread hijack, Alpha.
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Did you look at the photos in the EBAY listing Kiaser....don't know why I did it...but at the time it seemed like an ok dealKiaser wrote:![]()
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ALPHA
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They have buukoo Tiger tracks on EBAY lol....in 1/35th...they have plastic ...and metal...thing is...all are individually links...just like the 1/16th stuff...the big difference is you have to assemble them yourselfKiaser wrote:They look good PainlessWolf I was waiting for the poor thing to blow a track thanks for the tip



Painless feels no pain...enjoys drilling tiny holes and fitting little things together...me I'm abnormally lazy...thinking about doing work on miniature tracks...is almost like slamming my head against a stone wall just for the kicks

ALPHA
Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION
If anything..it's straight lol...after a night of work...I showed it to my nephew who lives with me...he just shrugged...PainlessWolf wrote:Alpha-Matic,
I was looking at those tracks. They look like the tracks on my old Monogram Sherman, Bonnie B-15.. I built that tank 20 years ago and at that time, it was a 'new and great' revision of an older Sherman by the brand. I know you don't like working on the smaller scales any more so I will give you an 'attaboy!' for tackling this poor Sherman. Let us see a pic of your redo when you get the chance.
regards,
Painless
said he couldn't really tell the difference



ALPHA
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Alpha,
*Chuckles* I _did_ think about the tracks like Fruilmetal and Spade Ace for that Tiger but was worried that the metal would blow Tamiya's small gearbox. I went with the Dragon tracks since they had great detail and were made with a newer material than the older Tamiya types. Should stay flexible longer. ;o)
regards,
Painless
*Chuckles* I _did_ think about the tracks like Fruilmetal and Spade Ace for that Tiger but was worried that the metal would blow Tamiya's small gearbox. I went with the Dragon tracks since they had great detail and were made with a newer material than the older Tamiya types. Should stay flexible longer. ;o)
regards,
Painless
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION
So long you Saluted it's all good PainlessPainlessWolf wrote:Kiaser,
P.S. Apologies for the slight thread hijack, Alpha.




ALPHA
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I wouldn't mind finding some inexpensive new tracks for this POJ Firefly...but there is none to be found..closest thing I found was located in PolandPainlessWolf wrote:Alpha,
*Chuckles* I _did_ think about the tracks like Fruilmetal and Spade Ace for that Tiger but was worried that the metal would blow Tamiya's small gearbox. I went with the Dragon tracks since they had great detail and were made with a newer material than the older Tamiya types. Should stay flexible longer. ;o)
regards,
Painless


ALPHA
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MAN...those 1/35th scale tanks aren't cheap anymore...I remember paying tops 25 for a remote Tamiya...went down from there with other brands ...when I was a scrublink...models used to be 50 cents for a 1/72nd scale airplane...and maybe 5.00 for a 1/35th scale american brand model tank...Now it's just crazy...the plastic is lousier tooKiaser wrote:![]()
well that has just made my day
also have you seen the new 1/35 RC range I just about had a heart attack B Hell they are expensive
dropping half a grand makes 1/16 CHEAP
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I was shocked to the Core ALPHA , PainlessWolf how much would it take a kid mowing lawns to earn that.......
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if I am asked
Not in your life time kido jeez .

ALPHA
- PainlessWolf
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Alpha,
Here are some current pics of 'Bonnie' What do you think? Same tracks? ( bear in mind that this model is 20 + years old )
P.S. Bonnie was a Testors model, not Monogram. Still have the box ;o)
Here are some current pics of 'Bonnie' What do you think? Same tracks? ( bear in mind that this model is 20 + years old )
P.S. Bonnie was a Testors model, not Monogram. Still have the box ;o)
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