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  1. I have the Italeri 1/48 F35B in my stash. Anyone know where I can obtain stencils for the RAM panels, of are they necessary ? Thanks Martin
  2. I eventually received a reply from Mark Willey. He said that I should receive the refund for the issues that are owed to me, tomorrow or Tuesday. Still not convinced with this, being told nothing but lies! Is MA Publications not going into liquidation? When you look on Companies House, it says something about an active strike off, and they have not updated their accounts. Martin
  3. I am owed 3 mag issues, still trying to get a refund for these. Not very good to deal with martin
  4. I was waiting for 3 copies of Military Modelling International. Had enough from this company, with all their excuses. I am now going to receive a refund on what issues that I am owed. My Wife has a magazine subscription and has never had any problems receiving her magazines. Even during the Pandemic, they were all delivered on time. Time to keep well clear of MA Publications. Martin
  5. If you were using VMS anti- slip,you need to use the standard one for a Merkava tank. An Abrams would use the scattered type. You tube video is excellent at showing the technique martin
  6. VMS do three types of anti-slip texture, airbrushed type ,standard type and scattered type. The scattered type ŵould be used on an Abrams,but I would think a Challenger would have the standard type applied. martin
  7. As I said in one of my posts(they were on twice!) I fitted some Bronco workable tracks to a Tamiya Challenger 2, and there were 76 links per track. I have just completed a Ryefield Abrams with the same type of workable tracks and they are great tracks. I make a jig for building them,and roughly measure what length the tracks will be. I never just assemble them to the number as per instructions,as they may then be too long. martin
  8. I have been in touch with Ryefield, and was told that 87 links per track is a mistake in the instructions, and there are in fact 80 links per side. Ryefield are excellent models, but they do tend to make a lot of instruction mistakes. Martin
  9. I have been in contact with Ryefield and was told that 87 links shown in the instructions is a mistake. They have told me that there are 80 links per side, but I built a tamiya challenger 2 last year with aftermarket tracks ,and there were 76 links per side.Either way, there will be enough supplied with the kit. Ive yet to start my build. Martin
  10. I am currently building the Ryefield Models M1A2 Sep Abrams TuskII with full interior. What colour is the best to use for the gas turbine engine. Ryefield give a 50% mix of matt black and polished steel, but seems way too dark for an engine colour. Thanks martin
  11. Ryefield Models have released this kit. I have it on order now. Martin
  12. I completed a Chally 2 earlier this year with the CIP panels of PE. I modified a small pair of pliers to get the bends correct, had no problems with getting the correct bends. Martin
  13. I am just going to make up the links to 91 and see what happens,if they are too long I can take the pins out and shorten them or add links as necessary. It’s not so much cleaning of the links it’s just getting a good fit to enable the pins to be fitted freely. Might end up using wire yet,as the resin pins are really not strong enough. Martin
  14. Thanks, found another post that says there are 91 links with the kit,suppose i could have counted the link and length in the kit. I’ve been using the resin pins,they don’t seem all that strong,as I have snapped a few. I am going to carry on using the resin pins and see what happens. I am finding that there is more cleaning to do on the links than I had first though, to make them a good fit for the pins. Used Fruil tracks in the past,with no problems. Martin
  15. How many links are there per track? Thanks. I’ve started making up the tracks,using the resin pins,just have to make sure the links are clean,and without any flash. I’ve tried the section that I have made up on the sprockets,and there are no problems Martin
  16. Not sure about a recent release. I have not started making the tracks up as yet. Martin
  17. The worn pads were i think a couple of pounds dearer. They look ok. Martin
  18. Hi, I am about to start making up the Masterclub tracks for my 432. I got the ones with the worn pads. Is it best to glue the pads on as you make the tracks up? Thanks. Martin
  19. I will obviously test the tracks on the sprocket first. It was on a review that I read about having to trim a little off the sprocket teeth. Should get the tracks in the post tomorrow. Martin
  20. Hi, Thanks. I did find somewhere else regarding the sprocket teeth having to be trimmed a little for the masterclub tracks. Cannot see that being a problem though. Martin
  21. Hi, I am about to start building the Takom FV432. I have ordered the masterclub tracks for the model rather than use the link and length type, which I don’t particularly like. I have used Fruil tracks in the past on models,but first time using masterclub. Martin
  22. Hi, Received the accurate armour interior kit for the Academy Warrior. I don’t think that it is going to be so heavy that you need to strengthen the suspension arms. The resin parts are quite light. Martin
  23. I have finally ordered the accurate armour interior kit for the Warrior. martin
  24. Hi, Thanks, I don’t have the interior kit as yet,was just wondering about the details of it. I would have thought that when the tracks were in place ,they would sufficiently support the suspension arms. Martin
  25. Hi, How exactly would I pin the suspension arms, to make them stronger? Thanks Martin
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