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Fordboy
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2008 - 11:14 AM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates!

Fine Molds stopped by the news desk and showed us a sneak peek at their latest 1/700 release.

Check it out.

Link to Item

If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!


Sean
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2008 - 12:18 PM UTC
I saw these on an ad somewhere..anyways, what are the advantages/disadvantages of the plastic AMs over resin/PE? I have never done anything but plastic, so Im curious Cheers
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2008 - 01:25 PM UTC
Hi James

Plastic IMHO is easier and less hazourdous to your health to clean up.

Plus plastic is usually manufactured in a bigger run so more readily available.

Cheers

Sean
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 10:32 AM UTC
Thanks Sean, cheers! will look it up for sure
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