James Tainton

This one was on the pile for years and earlier in 2010 I started it but got stalled, (over getting 4 replacement rivets in place!) but I have recently picked on it again and am almost completed it - and it's turned out alright. (Be nice to see a better new generation edition) Here's a few pics for ya. (Also the whole process can be seen at my website Armour Workshop. http://www.armourworkshop.ca/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=385 Thanks for looking.

I've got that old Tamiya kit in the pile to do, but I have been working on the newer DML item http://www.armourworkshop.ca/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=229 You have done a pretty good job on this ancient kit.

I actually am getting on with this one and hopefully will get it buttoned up soon http://panzerfaust.ca/ArmourWorkshop/viewt...?f=19&t=395 I'm staring up the Hobby Boss one as well. http://www.armourworkshop.ca/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=501

Here's my take, (so far) on this kit Neubau

Some pics of the almost completed model from Roden. More can be seen here http://www.armourworkshop.ca/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=393

more info, related to why some of the newer stuff is silver not brass in colour.

Thanks guys the kit is pretty good but the interior is not accurate for the type og MG that they give you- the storage is for box ammo not drum, as the MG has. But the kit fits together well. I recommend it.

This one is coming to a close in the foreseeable future BTW the white balls will be addressed with a raw umber wash you can see more at SdKfz 221 at armour workshop Surprising how tiny this armoured car is, here beside a KFZ.13

Just received this email from Aber this morning, in response to a question I sent them as I was curious if mireson was right with this statement, It seems that his information is incorrect on what Aber makes their PE with. Only posting this for clarity for others, not to embarrass anyone.

Looks massive! Some nice canvas to do some dirty work.

Andy from my experience it is not accurate and clumsy in how the pieces are expected to improve on the kit parts. To demonstrate this I would need to draw visual examples and I am sort of busy having fun putting on finishing touches to some projects and don't want to use my precious Christmas break on this today, but I will try to get in the mood for a thorough examination in the future, perhaps in the next few days or so...(in a separate thread) I just don't want to get into a big kerfuffle over it- I did not mean to start a fight or anything, or create any animosity, just wanted to express my honestly felt opinion on Eduard stuff to help an fellow modeller save money and disappointment. Some of my best days are however, the ones where I keep my opinions to myself.

Okay I can see that this may be a waste of time as the opinions are firmly entrenched. And that's okay, cause it's not my money! so buy what ever you like. I know from my rather extensive use and exposure to the different manufactures products Eduard is way down on my list! Right now I'm pretty busy building stuff. Perhaps I will revisit this some time in the future. mireson- to say Aber stuff is aluminum - where do you get this information! My comments refer only to Eduard, hay ho -it's your money. Verlinden stuff is rated down with Eduard- I would not buy it as a general rule. The older engine compartment sets are not accurate. Their figures are over sized as well. However having said that there is a good, more recent set that is good for the Tiger I Item number 2300 http://store.spruebrothers.com/135-verlind...300-p1621.aspxv

I can't get into right now, the girl friend is over and you know I'll get in trouble if I'm on the computer talking about models, but I will lay out an argument that will show that there is a difference to the quality and therefore use/accuracy of the different PE manufactures. I would rate them as follows Orange Hobby Aber Griffon Voyager Lionroar Eduard

Fiddly verses accuracy- I guess that is a choice each has to make for themselves. In my mind fiddly is not really an issue, and even if that is true, why is fiddly a negative? The issue is, will the replacement part from whatever PE set going to be more accurate (and therefore better) than the kit part, and if not, why bother? I have to strongly disagree with this statement or perhaps we use different points of reference? I think we can take these one at a time if you like but I will need the parts number of the sets to make sure I reference the exact ones you refer to. Also just to keep in mind the set for the ancient Tamiya Panzer II/F is very very old and is not in the same era as the items you have used. As for the 2-dimensional issues you had with the Voyager set, can you be more specific as to which parts. Personally I totally believe that because of the limitations of the PE process often the kit parts are better.

Eduard for armour is so basic and inaccurate it is sad. The thickness of the etching is so lame that it renders everything flat. Can you tell me which sets for armour you have used before. I need to have a specific set to draw examples. Eduard maybe good for planes but for armour- it is way behind the curve.

I don't know offhand if there is any other stuff for that specific old kit from Tamiya but try Aber or Voyager- maybe there is something there? I have used the Voyager sets for the more recent DML Panzer II/F http://panzerfaust.ca/ArmourWorkshop/viewt...?f=11&t=262 It may fit?

Don't waste your money on Eduard PE for armour- it is s***e. (I get depressed whenever I come across some in the stash, bought before I knew the difference.)

I've got those Hobbyboss 222 and 223 coming my way so it's good to see someones blog about them. I am working my way through the Tristar one right now and it too is a major improvement, (but not perfect) over the older Tamiya offering. I will also be building those I think once the Voyager and Lionroar Pe sets make it to my mailbox. You can see the Tristar one here. http://panzerfaust.ca/ArmourWorkshop/viewt...?f=19&t=395