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MiniArt: T-54 B Tank
CMOT
Editor-in-ChiefEngland - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, May 16, 2016 - 10:49 PM UTC
MiniArt has released the news that their offering of the T-54 B is on the roll. This may be a new step by MiniArt as it has 1030 plastic parts and 138 photo etched parts.
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ColinEdm
Associate Editor Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Monday, May 16, 2016 - 11:37 PM UTC
The voices are back.....excellent....
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Monday, May 16, 2016 - 11:42 PM UTC
The interior sets this kit apart.
Florida, United States
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Posted: Monday, May 16, 2016 - 11:53 PM UTC
Yes,the detailed interior is going to be the huge selling point for me.
California, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 01:09 AM UTC
That was one cool video! If the real thing lives up to that there will be a lot of happy people!
Puerto Rico
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 02:20 AM UTC
the russian t-54b have a twin brother in the "people's-liberation-army" as a t-59.
Minnesota, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 02:55 AM UTC
WIN...WIN.. for all modelers, threw a ringer on this one!
Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 03:04 AM UTC
I just finished some bargain hunting for panzers. Now, I forget why I wouldn't wait for this release. Shut up and take my money!
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New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 06:50 AM UTC
This looks like a really great project to build. Not normally my area of interest but I may have to make an exception in this case
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Philippines
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 12:10 PM UTC
I appreciate that miniart to provide greater detail and accuracy for there kit,trying to match takom or meng. in quality.Thanks
Alabama, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 05:30 PM UTC
Just curious, but how many of the 1030 plastic parts are tracks (I didn't see the video so it probably allows one to approximate an answer - video on this laptop is crap).
Vermont, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 05:56 PM UTC
Wow, that looks like an absolutely beautiful kit! Far beyond my skill/patience level, but I can't wait to see a build review. Video was awesome.
Alabama, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 06:02 PM UTC
Careful its a type 59 according to the experten.
Hawaii, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 11:49 AM UTC
Phantom8747....can you send the link to those who claim this is a Chinese type 59 and why?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 10:59 PM UTC
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Phantom8747....can you send the link to those who claim this is a Chinese type 59 and why?
To put it bluntly, he's still butthurt over his T-59 vs Type 59 designation debacle.
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Rhode Island, United States
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 07:19 AM UTC
Really nice kit. Problem is you are not going to see 95% of the interior.
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 07:57 AM UTC
If the molding, fit, and accuracy are on the money, this will be a great kit.
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RobinNilsson
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 10:37 AM UTC
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Really nice kit. Problem is you are not going to see 95% of the interior.
I had exactly the same thought. Build one with all hatches closed and another with the top of the chassis lifted up on plexiglass rods (or at least removable like the old Tamiya 1:25 Centurion).
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RobinNilsson
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 10:42 AM UTC
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Just curious, but how many of the 1030 plastic parts are tracks (I didn't see the video so it probably allows one to approximate an answer - video on this laptop is crap).
The video jumps past the assembly of the tracks, from assembly of turret parts directly to completed model with finished tracks.
/ Robin
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 06:01 PM UTC
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Just curious, but how many of the 1030 plastic parts are tracks (I didn't see the video so it probably allows one to approximate an answer - video on this laptop is crap).
The video jumps past the assembly of the tracks, from assembly of turret parts directly to completed model with finished tracks.
/ Robin
If Miniart have decided to continue their method they used on their T-44, the tracks should take up 250 or so of the parts.
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Posted: Monday, July 04, 2016 - 10:02 PM UTC
bump - any idea on release date?
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Posted: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 - 12:37 AM UTC
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bump - any idea on release date?
Given their release schedule with other kits, I'd expect it no later than the end of this year...maybe this Fall.
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Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2016 - 07:17 PM UTC
but... but... that so long to wait
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Blackadder: "Normal procedure, Lieutenant, is to jump 200 feet in the air and scatter oneself over a wide area."
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