Jim takes a look at this brand new release from the folks at Meng Model, the AMX-30B MBT which was developed during the Cold War and is still in service today.
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Cracking the Box: Meng's AMX-30B
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2013 - 01:45 PM UTC
IrishGreek
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2013 - 03:05 PM UTC
Jim,
I am not an AMX30 expert either, but that looks like a nice kit. Think I will be getting one!
Thanks for doing these videos!
Regards,
John
I am not an AMX30 expert either, but that looks like a nice kit. Think I will be getting one!
Thanks for doing these videos!
Regards,
John
JimmyRevolver
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2013 - 11:35 PM UTC
So I guess this retires the old Heller kit. Definitely going on my list. Thanks for the unboxing.
sauceman
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 01:03 AM UTC
Very nice, thanks for the video.
Looks like the suspension is workable with those torsion bars?
cheers
Looks like the suspension is workable with those torsion bars?
cheers
Frenchy
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 01:39 AM UTC
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Looks like the suspension is workable with those torsion bars?
I guess so
More pics here
H.P.
sauceman
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 02:13 AM UTC
Nice, thanks Frenchie.
Any pics of these from the first Gulf war?
cheers
Any pics of these from the first Gulf war?
cheers
Frenchy
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 03:01 AM UTC
JimmyRevolver
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 04:05 AM UTC
I think the Heller AMX-30 had a separate kit for the Gulf-War version. What do you guys think, can the Meng kit be built into the Op-Daguet version OOB?
bison126
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 05:56 AM UTC
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I think the Heller AMX-30 had a separate kit for the Gulf-War version. What do you guys think, can the Meng kit be built into the Op-Daguet version OOB?
Definitely no. The rear deck is different, the engine grill is different, the front glacis has some mods and the turret has ogt a number of mods as well + you'll need to scratch build the side skirts.
Olivier
JimmyRevolver
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 07:02 AM UTC
OK, thanks, Olivier.
Lateral-G
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Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 02:35 AM UTC
looks nice...I may have to pick one up.
Plasticat
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Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 03:17 AM UTC
This is a must have for me! If only there was a decent 70's or 80's French crew available from a reputable company.
I already know about the ADV crew. I ordered it from them directly almost a year ago. They took my money but haven't sent the items I ordered and they won't return my emails.
I recommend that youdon't order from them, only buy their stuff if you find it somewhere else.
I already know about the ADV crew. I ordered it from them directly almost a year ago. They took my money but haven't sent the items I ordered and they won't return my emails.
I recommend that youdon't order from them, only buy their stuff if you find it somewhere else.
Shermaniac
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 10:46 AM UTC
I have walk-around pictures from the IPMS Nationals of the Bovington AMX-30B here: http://leicestermodellers.weebly.com/amx-30b.html
ubisuck
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Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 03:13 AM UTC
Anyone knows what the holes under the barrel are for? And to Jim, while doing these vids which we all like, please be aware of the sounds of your recorded voice. At times, it was almost inaudible. Thank you ;-)
bison126
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Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 05:51 AM UTC
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Anyone knows what the holes under the barrel are for?
They are designed to let the moisture evacuate the thermal sleeve.
ubisuck
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Posted: Friday, March 15, 2013 - 12:20 AM UTC
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Quoted TextAnyone knows what the holes under the barrel are for?
They are designed to let the moisture evacuate the thermal sleeve.
Merci beaucoup Olivier.
Marc de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec.
bison126
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Posted: Friday, March 15, 2013 - 02:14 AM UTC
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Merci beaucoup Olivier.
Marc de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec.
Avec plaisir cousin
Olivier
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