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dukw
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Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 05:55 PM UTC
Hello,
A month ago or so, i sent some reviews. They are still not posted. Any idea why?

greetings
Harald
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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 03:46 AM UTC
Harald,
If you click the "MY PROFILE" button under your post above you should see several (4) of your reviews that were published. Are these them? If not you will probably need to be more specific as I don't see any other reviews listed in the Support Center under your username.

Thanks,
Jim
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 11:09 PM UTC
Hello Jim,
it should be three new ones about AK-74, Maxim MG and DShK HMG and this is what i wrote:

Soviet AK-74, Assault rifle
OA1206
3$
http://www.thetankmaster.com/english/oa/oa.asp
OA-MODELS
http://public.fotki.com/pby5a/ak-74/


Introduction:
This kit shows the version of the AK-47 series which was introduced in 1974 after major changes to the weapon.

What you get:
The are two parts packed in a seeled plastic bag togehter with a b/w drawing of the rifle.

Molding:
The parts are done fine with nice details. The molding is very good with a minimum of seams.

Conclusion:
Recommended. Nice add on for 120mm figures and vehicles. While the US-troops use these weapons too in Afghanistan or so, this peace will fitt perfect to a special ops or ranger figur from verlinden. OA-Models offeres also the AK-47, AK-74M and AKS-74 with same quality.


12.7mm Dual mount for AA DSHK machine gun (with accessories for ZIS-5V)
OA3521
14$
http://www.thetankmaster.com/english/oa/oa.asp
OA-MODELS
http://public.fotki.com/pby5a/dushka/


Introduction:
This kit is designed to fit on a cargo area of a ZIS-5 truck.

What you get:
The parts are packed in two seeled plastic bags togehter with a one page instruction sheet.
There are 27 white metal parts to build a twin AA-HMG including a pedestal mount. The mount was used for excample on the ZIS-5V truck.

Molding:
The parts are done fine with nice details. Look for the star at the ammo box! You have to clean molding seams as it is usual for white metal kits. Only to clean the visor will be a challenge i guess.

Fit:
First dry fit looked good.

Conclusion:
This kit gives you a interesting update for Alan's good ZIS-5 truck or two guns for other purpose.

Reference:
http://www.thetankmaster.com/ENGLISH/AFV/dshk_1mr.asp


Russian MAXIM machine gun with optical sight, Model 1910
OA3501
9$
http://www.thetankmaster.com/english/oa/oa.asp
OA-MODELS
http://public.fotki.com/pby5a/maxim/


Introduction:
This kit shows the version with wheeled carryage, as it was used by the russian infantry during WWII.

What you get:
The parts are packed in one seeled plastic bag togehter with a one page instruction sheet.
There are 10 white metal parts in the bag.

Molding:
After comparing it with the real thing i can say the kit is well done. Minor cleanup is needed. Be careful not to cut off the small details like the little pin a the rear visor. It belongs to the visor. You can find some ref-pics at this link:
http://www.thetankmaster.com/english/afv/maxim_1910.asp

Conclusion:
Recommended.

Reference:
http://www.thetankmaster.com/ENGLISH/AFV/dshk_1mr.asp

Greetings
Harald


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Posted: Friday, May 13, 2005 - 02:37 AM UTC
Harald:
The AK review was posted in figures more than a month a ago.

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/817

Don't know about the others.
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Posted: Friday, May 13, 2005 - 03:38 AM UTC
Harald,
I remember (now) about posting something in the staff forum because when I saw these I was concerned they would not be published due to the length (number of words). I remember you had nice images for them though and I thought I asked the editing team to publish them anyways.

Do you remember if you submitted these to the Support Center or via the online review form?

Thanks,
Jim
dukw
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Posted: Monday, May 16, 2005 - 06:35 PM UTC
Hello,
@ staff_Jim: i submitted all via the online form.
@PorkChop: the review you refer to is about the AKM. The review i am missing is about the AK-74.

greetings
Harald
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Posted: Monday, May 16, 2005 - 07:16 PM UTC

Quoted Text

The review i am missing is about the AK-74.


hi Harald,
I am not sure about the details but Tankmaster AK-74 was reviewed by Costas Rodopoulos before and maybe thats why your review on the same subject is not added to reviews.
Best regards
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 07:40 AM UTC
Never saw the AK-47 review. Just for future reference, I have no problems running duplicate reviews of the same item as it gives diverse opinions from different viewpoints. :-)
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Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 08:21 AM UTC
Unfortunately the staff members that may have dealt with these online review submissions are no longer with us, so the best thing to do we be to re-submit them and indicate where the images are located for the reviews.

Thanks,
Jim
dukw
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 12:03 AM UTC
Hello Jim,
i will post them again.

thank you
Harald
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Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 08:03 PM UTC
I posted the reviews again. Looks like it worked this time, because i got a answer:


Quoted Text

Hi Harald,
I received your reviews on the maxim mg's. Im afraid they were not quite what we are looking for at the moment. Perhaps if you decide to take some good pictures and write up a build review we could use them. We are trying to focus on good detailed reviews with lots of pictures and good detailed written explanations. Thanks alot for your interest though and I look forward to seeing more from you in the future.
Cheers,
Bryan
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Posted: Monday, May 23, 2005 - 01:34 AM UTC
HI Harald,
I was un aware of this thread earlier but I do hope that you re-write the reviews and take some pics. I look forward to seeing them in the not to distant future.
Cheers,
Bryan
dukw
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Posted: Monday, May 23, 2005 - 02:27 AM UTC
Hi Bryan,
in the past i got the advise to use the additional Image url box for image access. The editor took the hosted images from there. Try it please.

Cheers
Harald
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