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| Subject: | Re: JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon |  |
| Date: | Feb 19, 2008 |
| From: | Alex Borsboom | |
Hi guys,
I must agree with Gerald and Janusz, the DML kit is dimensional visual off. The T kt is on the spot.
Regarding kit crossing, I've made some measurements on both kits, and it will be a hell of a job, with the DML front upper hull portion being to short by several millimeters, and also the turret race and fender width is smaller.
Which is a pity, for I have all DML IS/ISU kits in my stash, and with Tamiya not that quick with capitalising on their moulds, I too hoped to make some DML 'inspired' variations on the T hull and running gear.
I also think that Tamiya will not be much interested in doing kits with such 'subtle' differences like those between the early and late IS2, cast versus welded bow, or doing a rare vehicle like the IS1.
I guess the most likely second T kit will be an ISU. Especially as swapping just a small gun parts sprue will make three visually very different new kits (ISU152/122/122S) in a instance and at a minimal investment.
The good news is that most of the PE I bought for the DML kits can be used on the Tamiya kit, as can of course the Friull tracks I have. The DML turret front casting and mantlets are also close enough too to be used with the Tamiya turret shell.
Cheers,
Alex |
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 | JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Scott A. Bregi - Feb 18, 2008 |
| . . . Re: JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Danny Egan - Feb 18, 2008 |
| . . . Re: JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Chris Hibbs - Feb 18, 2008 |
| . . . . . . Re: JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Scott A. Bregi - Feb 18, 2008 |
| . . . . . . Hibbs why aren't you out catching bad guys? - Chris "Panzer" Mrosko - Feb 19, 2008 |
| . . . Not at all - Gerald Owens - Feb 18, 2008 |
| . . . Re: JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Janusz Smolinski - Feb 18, 2008 |
| . . . . . . Re: JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Alex Borsboom - Feb 19, 2008 |
| . . . Re: JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Andrey Mikhalenkov - Feb 19, 2008 |
| . . . Re: JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Alan Mckenzie - Feb 19, 2008 |
| . . . . . . Price Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Scott A. Bregi - Feb 19, 2008 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: Price Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Alan Mckenzie - Feb 19, 2008 |
| . . . . . . . . . Dohhh! I meant to say I paid $35.... - Scott A. Bregi - Feb 20, 2008 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: Dohhh! I meant to say I paid $35.... - Alan Mckenzie - Feb 20, 2008 |
| . . . Re: JS-2 Comparison - Tamiya vs Dragon - Gary Cooper - Feb 20, 2008 |
| . . . . . . Same old problematic based Kit? - Bob Layton - Feb 20, 2008 |
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