IBG Models Chevrolet C60S Petrol Tank

[Ilian Filipov]

Hi Larry,
I don't know. Sorry, I'm into 1/72-76 scale. BTW, in 1/72 the so-called CMPs of IBG are really sad sight, not to say directly disgusting. If this will make you little more happy...
Cheers!

[Larry Hayward]

Ilian,

Yes, I agree that the IBG model CMPs in 1/72 are badly let down especially by their wheels and tyres before anything else. I have just seen that The Plastic Model Soldier Company has released CMP 15cwts in 1/72 for war gamers but have not seen any reviews yet or in the box shots.

[Ilian Filipov]

Hi Larry,
The only comment on the PSC CMP kits so far is that in 1/100 (15 mm) the windows are solid and in 1/72 they are open. Still no sprue pics , just 3Ds.
I agree the wheels of the IBG CMPs are awful and this is their most obvious shortcoming. But they aren't such a big problem, the wheels can be replaced. The problem is, on cabs 11 and 13 either, that the kits are simply packed with glaring errors, some of them beyond repair. I wonder what references IBG have used, if any!
Cheers!

[Larry Hayward]

Perhaps Kimmo can give a run down of the corrections needed for the IBG kit in 1/35 scale of the C30a?

Assuming the engine is a Chevy and the axles then the front vents could be scraped off and a round hole could be drilled through and plated from behind to represent the Chev style. What else needs doing?

[Ilian Filipov]

Hi Larry,
The first sprue shots of PCS Quads are available yet. I wish they weren't...
Enjoy this:


No comments.
If you still have a wish to see the rest take a look here:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47210...15/View+Thread
Cheers!

[Larry Hayward]

Well I'm sure we will reach the promised land one day (if the kit manufacturers would get a little help from us!)

[Ilian Filipov]

Hi Larry,
Well, after so many years of waiting I'm not much sure the things will change ever, it seems the manufacturers' attitude is "it sells anyway".
A comment from that thread I've posted above:
"A number of times I have asked the owner of PSC why they don't engage in meaningful proofing, given there is an audience who would freely give advice and help correct obvious errors in the pre-production stage. I like a lot of their products but unfortunately, it seems they just don't want to know !"
Regretfully this is the reality. In desperate wish for a perfect kit sometimes we use to forget the so-called "serious modellers" are less than 5% of the market.
Cheers!