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Closer Look: Nano Dread 1/700

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About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...


Comments

Utterly amazing, how can something that small be cast ? - I have seen larger flash on other kits...
APR 17, 2013 - 04:33 AM
First thing that comes to my mind is why they are not making add-ons for the Trumpie 1/200th scale models? They would look better than the "flat" PE sets and I would guess they would be easier to handle and fix too. In any case this verges on sheer magic creating such detail in 1/700th scale. Bet the price is equally impressive Cheers, Julian
APR 17, 2013 - 05:24 AM
HLJ has them for about $10 + shipping. LINK And DragonUSA's store has them for about $13 + shipping LINK So not very much considering. There are quite a few other sets available as well. They do have some 1/350 Nano Dread sets also. Cheers, Jim
APR 17, 2013 - 05:34 AM
That is nearly a give away price Jim! Excellent, Julian
APR 17, 2013 - 06:06 AM
They are truly outstanding sets! They are also coming out with a US set in the very near future containing 20mm and 1.1's .
APR 17, 2013 - 03:44 PM
Beautiful models! I want a set just because they are so impressive!
APR 19, 2013 - 06:15 AM
How many of each gun etc do we get in the sets?
JUN 02, 2013 - 06:32 AM
In the MG set you get (8) 13mm type 93 quads, (8) 13mm type 93 twin mounts, and (8) 13mm type 93 single mounts. Cheers, Jim
JUN 03, 2013 - 03:32 AM
Sounds like it should be enough. And they're nice and cheap on HLJ at the moment. I might have to pick a set or two up for a couple of projects. Thanks
JUN 03, 2013 - 09:29 AM
Holly [auto-censored] how to cut of that fine machine gun handles?¨
AUG 19, 2013 - 06:08 AM