Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
- Justin Wooding
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Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
Ok chaps, this is one of the fondest modeling memories for me. I think as kids, my friend Glen and i nearly wet ourselves when we were given this for our soldier collection. I think i was about 9 or 10 when i first looked in the box. I was 4 when the kit was released
The Tamiya box art has always been, and still is a great thing to look at. I think it is some of the best out there.
So this is what is in the box. Simple, pure and uncomplicated modeling fun and enjoyment...
The Tamiya box art has always been, and still is a great thing to look at. I think it is some of the best out there.
So this is what is in the box. Simple, pure and uncomplicated modeling fun and enjoyment...
Woody...
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Trying hard to do some modeling!
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Re: Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
Its about time you blog something around here.
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Re: Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
Intriguing choice Woody!
I suppose we will see the whole gun from the 70s crew in action?
It's actually really nice of Tamiya to include a gun crew...something that certainly isn't done any-more. Today you'd have to buy a special figure set, if there is any that is...
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I suppose we will see the whole gun from the 70s crew in action?
It's actually really nice of Tamiya to include a gun crew...something that certainly isn't done any-more. Today you'd have to buy a special figure set, if there is any that is...
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- Justin Wooding
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Re: Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
I was thinking the same Raoul, some artillery kits do come with figures, but not all. What i did like is the fact that there are 6 figures with this, which is the actual requirement for manning the gun. The 25pdr was manned by five gun crew and a tractor driver. A lot of arty kits come with minimal figures and definitely not enough to make a full crew.
Hopefully have some progress photos up tonight or tomorrow
Hopefully have some progress photos up tonight or tomorrow
Woody...
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Re: Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
Fully agree on the figures issue. Especially since there is still an enourmous lack of proper figure kits for artillery crews - pretty much all you can get is Germans in 1940-43 summer uniforms.
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Re: Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
Hi chaps,
This is where i am at so far. A couple of tiny parts to add. This kit is quite nice and not as bad as i expected apart from the ejector pin marks to deal with. Overall fit is good considering it's age. I have seen many more modern kits that are way worse than this!
This is where i am at so far. A couple of tiny parts to add. This kit is quite nice and not as bad as i expected apart from the ejector pin marks to deal with. Overall fit is good considering it's age. I have seen many more modern kits that are way worse than this!
Woody...
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Trying hard to do some modeling!
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Re: Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
Leah, my quality control inspector ....
Leah tends to sleep a lot on the job..................... ....
Leah tends to sleep a lot on the job..................... ....
Woody...
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Trying hard to do some modeling!
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Re: Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
Seems to me, he is happy with the quality of the work - and why shouldn't he be?
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Re: Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
Hi Jan!
Thanks mate
But just wait till i have to tell Leah you called her a boy!
Thanks mate
But just wait till i have to tell Leah you called her a boy!
Woody...
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Trying hard to do some modeling!
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Re: Tamiya 25pdr Field Gun 1976
Awwwwwww *melts*
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