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Title: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: Diavel on January 07, 2013, 06:54:51 AM: I couldn't find a thread for these guys so here is one for something new I have just found. Fort anyone who has built any of their 1/72nd scale tracked vehicles, and like me been on the verge of a coronary putting the tracks on. Here is a rubbery light at the end of that tunnel of badly fitting plastic.http://modelsua.com/NONA-BTR-D-type-rubber-tracks-1-72-ACE-ACEr005.html (http://modelsua.com/NONA-BTR-D-type-rubber-tracks-1-72-ACE-ACEr005.html) There are a couple of different versions available, and at that price, worth having a few different sets of in the spares box for future kit bashes etc
Chris.
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: raafif on January 07, 2013, 07:57:36 AM: that's half the solution .... wish someone would do that for 1/35th stuff.

The real solution is -- now that slide-moulding has made it possible -- is to mould two runs of injected plastic - upper & lower with all the proper sag on the top runs.
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: Diavel on January 09, 2013, 12:05:42 AM: I think you can get tracks for their 1/35 stuff Raafif, I am sure I have seen it somewhere, I will have a rummage and see what I can find.
Chris
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: Rickshaw on January 10, 2013, 06:32:58 PM: I remember many years ago when ESCI introduced the first serious hard plastic tracks on their 1/72 AFV kits after years of everybody moaning about soft plastic rubbery tracks on first Airfix, the Matchbox and the various Japanese manufacturers. I see the wheel has turned. ;D
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: Diavel on January 11, 2013, 04:48:54 AM: Quote from: Rickshaw on January 10, 2013, 06:32:58 PM
I remember many years ago when ESCI introduced the first serious hard plastic tracks on their 1/72 AFV kits after years of everybody moaning about soft plastic rubbery tracks on first Airfix, the Matchbox and the various Japanese manufacturers. I see the wheel has turned. ;D
Wheels that turn? hmm not in my life time ;D
Chris.
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: ChernayaAkula on January 11, 2013, 08:19:58 AM: Yay for more aftermarket rubber band tracks! :icon_beer: More aftermarket rubber band tracks mean more individual link/link-and-length tracks made of proper plastic in the kits themselves. :) Meaning I won't have to invest in aftermarket indy link tracks and therefore save a few bob. :P
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 14, 2014, 08:01:36 AM: Whilst not my scale, I do love the look of this 1/72 BTR-ZD Airborne AD Vehicle ‘Skrezhet:

(http://www.myhobbyinfo.com/images/largepic/ACE72127.jpg)
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: Old Wombat on June 14, 2014, 08:41:18 PM: Gotta love Russki ingenuity - tying the gun on with cables is just so "backyard mechanic"! ;D

Now we just need one in 1/35th. ;)
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: elmayerle on June 15, 2014, 01:34:52 AM: Quote from: Old Wombat on June 14, 2014, 08:41:18 PM
Gotta love Russki ingenuity - tying the gun on with cables is just so "backyard mechanic"! ;D

Now we just need one in 1/35th. ;)
To quote from "Murphy's Laws of Combat", "If it's stupid and works, it's not stupid!" It's simple, straight-forward, and cost effective; sounds like a good move to me.
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 15, 2014, 03:02:23 AM: If you go to the ACE Models website (http://www.acemodel.com.ua/en/) you can see photos of the real thing such as this:

(http://www.acemodel.com.ua/pages/models/72127/01.jpg)
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 03, 2018, 04:24:20 AM: Wish this was in 1/35:

(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/28500/29570417_2075817812707367_6827089708956124397_n.jpg)
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 17, 2018, 07:57:08 AM: Coming soon. 1/72 Centauro B1T station wagon.

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/ACE72424.jpg?t=1542377104)

Perfect for taking the kids to soccer.
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: Old Wombat on November 17, 2018, 08:03:28 PM: Or clearing the idiots off the road on the way to work or (more importantly) on the way home from work! ;D ;D
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: LemonJello on August 30, 2023, 10:32:43 PM: Looking for a 1/35 Iltis? Well, ACE models may have you covered. Announced over on Armorama:

https://armorama.com/news/ace-0-5t-light-truck-iltis (https://armorama.com/news/ace-0-5t-light-truck-iltis)

(https://armorama.com/upload/media/entries/2023-08/30/5047-entry-5-1693380414.jpg)
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: Gingie on November 22, 2023, 06:32:51 AM: It's now available:
http://acemodel.com.ua/en/model/812/index.htm?fbclid=IwAR2X5RTGIkmal1eJ4GEFddPxZOlI0UaOwSo_xWlzf-glFf2DsDQkWetQH94 (http://acemodel.com.ua/en/model/812/index.htm?fbclid=IwAR2X5RTGIkmal1eJ4GEFddPxZOlI0UaOwSo_xWlzf-glFf2DsDQkWetQH94)

Eagle eyed viewers will note on the PE sheet there appears to be a Bombardier logo for Canadian-built trucks. A few more mods would be required to make a Canadian spec, but nothing too involved.
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: Gingie on November 24, 2023, 01:28:56 AM: Side box art indicates an Ambulance version and chatting with ICM, they have asked for TOW equipped.

I still cannot believe the Canadian Army deployed to Afghanistan in these (although we left driving Leopard 2A6)
Title: Re: ACE models (Ukraine).
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 27, 2023, 02:05:42 AM: 1/35 VW Type 183 Iltis

(https://armorama.com/upload/media/entries/2023-12/25/5912-entry-0-1703500967.jpg)