Soviet/Russian IS-3 Tank Models Tamiya IS-2

[@lunaticloon5638]

I finally broke down and bought a "Grab Iron Bending Gauge" to make metal handles. I hated to spend $50 on one, but I could not find any other easy way to produce straight and consistent metal grab handles. Thanks for the video! 👍 Eric

[@Ricksarmoredmodels8539]

Hey Eric, yeah I have at least 5 bending devices to help me with the grab handles. It's a pain but it's worth the result.

[@lunaticloon5638]

@@Ricksarmoredmodels8539 I agree, can't find anything better. Hated to spend the money but it appears to be money well spent.

[@Ricksarmoredmodels8539]

I looked that at up and will probably pull the trigger on it. Thanks for the recommendation 👍

[@lunaticloon5638]

@@Ricksarmoredmodels8539 I thought you already had one and so decided to buy one too; I must have seen it another channel. Either way, it seems to be a useful and great tool. I haven't used it yet but it's sturdy and seems it will be consistent. I hope you find it useful too! Eric

[@Ricksarmoredmodels8539]

Pulled the trigger Eric, thanks again.

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

I won't support any company from Russia...but 1/35 scale is the biggest money maker and now 1/16scale I love the big scale. Even with aircraft 1/32scale is the best. 1/48 scale Barely keeps a float.

[@Ricksarmoredmodels8539]

Why is 1/72 armor so popular, is it war games. Lots of choices in 1/72

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

@Doomsday Tank Models I don't see it I see the smaller size I forgot what the scale it is I built so many 1/72.scale kits for a few Military Museums and now I am Rebuilding all the 1 72nd scale, kits they want all 1/35 scale to 1/16 scale and aircraft only 1/32 scale. So in my experience the large scale if you want to sell them you can make some money back but try and sell 1/72 scale very difficult. I'm a Retired railroad engineer now I build models full-time for several Clients .I love the hobby

[@filipzietek5146]

I hope you realize how silly it sounds coming from american mouth or rather fingers in this case. The lack of self awarness you people have is just sad and i am saying this as a pole.