I think the idea of a Canadian build is an idea long overdue and I will be joining as soon as my Ardennes Campaign project is finished.
But..............
I'm noticing the utter lack of Canadian armor that can be built OOB. It seems I can buy a model then have to spend a good chunk of coin on conversion parts. Does anybody have any sites where I can buy the WHOLE model and not need to buy conversion parts?(I'm not talking about PE sets, aluminum barrels,etc.)
PS: I think people like Trackjam and Maple Leaf Models are a credit to Canadian modellers. Thanks for putting Canadian armor on the map guys!!!
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Tapper
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Posted: Monday, January 10, 2005 - 11:00 AM UTC
3442
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Posted: Monday, January 10, 2005 - 11:22 AM UTC
thats something i agree with , stupid conversions, big companys liek tam of dragon dont bother paying any respect to canadian tanks, how hard would it be to do one or 2? canadians went to both world wars and companys cant make canadians decals to go with a canadian tank 
Frank
Frank
ex-royal
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Posted: Monday, January 10, 2005 - 11:59 AM UTC
Well while I would tend to agree with you guys that Canadian Subjects are scarce they are not completely absent. Here is a quick list of kits you can build out of the box for a Canadian subject.
Tamiya
Willys Jeep
M4 Early
Dingo Sout car
Universal Carrier
Quad Gun tractor (has cdn decals)
25 pdr Field Gun
6 pounder anti tank gun
Italeri
Willys Jeep
Willys Ambulance jeep
M4 late
Dukw
105mm Howitzer
Priest 105mm SP
Ford Artillery Tractor (has cdn decals}
15 Cwt Truck (has cdn decals}
6 pounder anti tank car
DML
All 3 of the VC firefly kits
IC firefly (has cdn decals}
M4A4 both Kits
M4a1 Early
This is just off the top of my head guys I know I am missing some. But there are a load of other kits that dont need much alteration to make them a Canadian Vehicle either. There are a bunchy of Figure sets as well. I am sure some one can add to my list.
Hope it helps
Cheers,
Bryan
Tamiya
Willys Jeep
M4 Early
Dingo Sout car
Universal Carrier
Quad Gun tractor (has cdn decals)
25 pdr Field Gun
6 pounder anti tank gun
Italeri
Willys Jeep
Willys Ambulance jeep
M4 late
Dukw
105mm Howitzer
Priest 105mm SP
Ford Artillery Tractor (has cdn decals}
15 Cwt Truck (has cdn decals}
6 pounder anti tank car
DML
All 3 of the VC firefly kits
IC firefly (has cdn decals}
M4A4 both Kits
M4a1 Early
This is just off the top of my head guys I know I am missing some. But there are a load of other kits that dont need much alteration to make them a Canadian Vehicle either. There are a bunchy of Figure sets as well. I am sure some one can add to my list.
Hope it helps
Cheers,
Bryan
peacekeeper
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Posted: Monday, January 10, 2005 - 02:18 PM UTC
Bryan
Don't forget the 113 series (113, command post, fitter), and for figures, go to ultracast..i have 3 and they are excellent.
Don't forget the 113 series (113, command post, fitter), and for figures, go to ultracast..i have 3 and they are excellent.
Trackjam
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Posted: Monday, January 10, 2005 - 03:50 PM UTC
You can also build the Italeri Leopard 1A2 right out of the box including MG. these were the rent a tanks in between the Centurian and the C1's. You would have to add Canadian Markings.
The M548 can be built right out of the box as issued in 1968. No initial mods until the early 70s.
The M548 can be built right out of the box as issued in 1968. No initial mods until the early 70s.
peacekeeper
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Posted: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 03:55 AM UTC
Paul
Is there a 1/35 kit of the M548 somewhere?
Is there a 1/35 kit of the M548 somewhere?
viper29_ca
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Posted: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 04:05 AM UTC
I think AFV makes a kit of it, the M548, but I am not sure if its still in production or not, you may have to puruse Ebay for one!!
Trackjam
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Posted: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 10:12 AM UTC
AFV Club does indeed make one. Her's mine:
I added the HKCW tracks, Grief Headlight lenses and additional turn lights at the front. You can build it out of the box for a pre 1977 version.
I added the HKCW tracks, Grief Headlight lenses and additional turn lights at the front. You can build it out of the box for a pre 1977 version.
cdnkit
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Posted: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 10:36 AM UTC
Off topic here...
Paul did you get my message ??
Paul did you get my message ??
Trackjam
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Posted: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 11:06 AM UTC
Luc,
yes i did. I don't know what the scale is. However, you will note a ruled scale on one of the drawings. You just have to measure the scale and divide to determine what scale the drawing is.
yes i did. I don't know what the scale is. However, you will note a ruled scale on one of the drawings. You just have to measure the scale and divide to determine what scale the drawing is.
DODGE01RT
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Posted: Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 05:39 PM UTC
The AFV M548 is still out there but is getting harder to find.I spent weeks looking for mine.I have yet to find one on Evil Bay (I say that because I've spent way to much on it. 
) but I stopped looking when I finally found one at a store off the beat and path for me.
) but I stopped looking when I finally found one at a store off the beat and path for me.
ex-royal
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Posted: Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 05:45 PM UTC
There is on Ebay right now..
Cheers,
B
Cheers,
B
peacekeeper
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Posted: Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 02:50 AM UTC
Couldn't find it Bryan..besides aftermarket stuff, all I see is one of those ROCO toys I used to play with growing up in Germany.
ex-royal
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Posted: Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 05:14 AM UTC
Here you go ..not a bad price either.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2588&item=5950287771&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2588&item=5950287771&rd=1
Trackjam
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Posted: Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 12:52 PM UTC
I've purchased kits from that supplier in the past. Quite reliable.
rfeehan
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Posted: Monday, January 31, 2005 - 09:21 AM UTC
AFV Club Achilles comes with Canadian Markings in the box. I can't vouch for the accuracy of the kit or anything else (I haven't built mine) but its an oob build for you that is under 35 bucks.
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