Heller,s patriot launcher at 1/48[yes its the same as Arll,s]

[jetboy]

hi heres a few pics of this nice subject,crap kit,but unusual,it turned out to be exactly the same as ARLLS kit,apart from a few differences with a few added decals with the Heller kit....still it was a subject,theres not many kits of?.....have a look...


arlls box



the one i built

i think Heller,s box art wins though?



































it took me ages to find a pipe cleaner?





as these kits,come with steel axles,just be careful,if you over push them into the wheels,too far,the wheels will shatter...i know?
any way hope you like it cheers Don

[father ennis]

Might be a crappy kit,but you have done an outstanding job !!!  A little tip on your trouble with the metal axles, if you discover a too tight fit ,remember,it's NOT a woman,so don't force it !!!  Drill out the hole to accept the metal axle ,glue if necessary. I've had that problem myself and this is the easiest solution.

[jetboy]

Hi Ennis,sorry i should re phrase that really,not a crappy kit,i was just a bit dissapointed that the tractor unit was not a real vehicle,though similar,but i understand that,its a great kit,if your the imaginative type,as a lot could be done,if this is used as a basis,and it could benefit from a bit of scratch,but as i wanted it for the missile launcher,im quite happy with that?though i might do the other one in a more drab colour,to see the details a bit better,thanks for looking,i suppose i better show the other vehicles in the set now?....cheers Don

[raafif]

nicely done, jetboy.

I think those Arii kits were originally 1960's clock-work toys.  Yes, the truck is crap & almost totally useless for anything really - but the trailers are quite useable with new wheels & some gizmos.  I would have bought the Patriot & the Scud if it weren't for the $50 price-tags in my country

[Brian da Basher]

Most excellent, Don!

Brian da Basher