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Hi guys have just signed up to the T72 and having watched the build videos thought might be good to have a go at building my first plastic model in over 40 years (yes old aint i  ). Really fancied a King tiger but at that scale they are very expensive, as in 4 times what i can get the Hobbyboss Tiger 1 for. So my question is: has anyone had any experience with this kit or manufacturer? Are they suitable for a novice? I need the bigger scale as i would be useless with smaller scale parts. Please let me know your thoughts Regards Gray
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I have built a couple of there 1/35 kits and have a couple in my stash  they are very good in my opinion nice detail etc there 1/16 tiger 1 would be an easier option though, .The T-72 is an awesome kit hope you enjoy the build will you be doing a diary? regards Phil  The Tiger 1 = https://www.scalemates.c...-82601-sd-kfz-181-tiger
https://www.amazon.co.uk...-Assembly/dp/B00AH6QGPU
COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Hobby boss kits are very good in terms of quality of components and their fit. Instructions are good too, you should not have any issues building the kit. They normally have a very good level of detail too never done anything of theirs at big scale so will be interested to see the kit when you have it. Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Thanks for the head-up, guys. Have ordered one thru Amazon £51 delivered!!!  Result Not sure about build logs as i get a bit self consious when thing don't go so smooth. As a novice i expect to make mistakes (that is after all how we learn), so will think on that one. Always start with good intentions tho.... Regards Gray
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Here to help you if need any i love building Tiger`s  regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Thanks Phil Might just take you up on that! Having just read what this guy did with the kit it looks amazing (bit lengthy tho lol) /www.scalemodellingnow.com/armour-hobbyboss-pzkpfw6tiger Admittedly he oviously has great skill! regards Gray
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just seen what upgrades you can buy for this kit on Welsh dragon models website! You could spend an absolute fortune. Metal tracks, gun barrels, muzzle brakes etc, you could easily double the price of the kit! I can see how this hobby can get addictive.....and expensive I wonder if you can get anything like this for the T72? Interesting
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Think you're going to enjoy putting the T72 together, it should be a fun build for you.... Regards Alan
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CaptnBirdseye wrote: just seen what upgrades you can buy for this kit on Welsh dragon models website! You could spend an absolute fortune. Metal tracks, gun barrels, muzzle brakes etc, you could easily double the price of the kit! I can see how this hobby can get addictive.....and expensive I wonder if you can get anything like this for the T72? Interesting I'm sure that it wont be long before people start putting out some upgrade parts for the T-72. The build actually comes with metal tracks already
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Hi Dave
i'm suprised they haven't already. Do you know which kit our T72 is based on?
Regards
Gray
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CaptnBirdseye wrote:Hi Dave
i'm suprised they haven't already. Do you know which kit our T72 is based on?
Regards
Gray I'm afraid I don't, as far as I am aware it was a new design rather than based on an existing kit.
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ooh excellent news regards Phil p.s what`s in the box  COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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tigerace wrote:ooh excellent news regards Phil p.s what`s in the box T72 stage 1 Phil.....did you think I meant my Tiger? Unfortunately that doesn't arrive till next week. But I will let you know when it lands
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I did hope you do show what you get would be interesting hope you enjoy pack 1 regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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tigerace wrote:I did hope you do show what you get would be interesting hope you enjoy pack 1 regards Phil Lol my bad should have been more specific. Ok deal will show and tell. Just hope I can do it justice 
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That would be outstanding so you are doing a diary for the Tiger 1 and one for the T-72  looking forward to your progress on both kits regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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