discussion 1/87 Scale USA WWII Tank Destroyer Company

[minitnkr]

3rd platoon WIP assembly line. Getting close to finish line.

 

[scottie3158]

Excellent work mate.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Looking good Paul

 

[Allen Dewire]

Afternoon Paul,

Now I only have 1 question, ok, maybe 2......Just how many 1/87 scale kits do you have total, built and/or unbuilt??? Must be in the thousands huh!!! You never fail to amaze us with your attention to the tiniest detail on these. Must be those dark chocolates I guess..........

Now I can't believe you finally cleaned out the garage and got the Vette going again. Have you gotten it to the other coast yet. Was it the fuel pump that was shot???......... Ok, 3 questions.......Hope all is well in downtown Ohio and the Camaro still runs smooth as silk my friend.....

Prost
Allen (Ret.)

 

[minitnkr]

Tanx gents.
Dude1, Camaro is steadily providing many smiles per mile, thank you. #1 Never counted. #2 Yes. #3 The new (2000s) gasoline is tolal s..t. My fault I guess for not draining it, but it has ruined the fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator & in-line fuel pressure guage. Trying to replace all this with in-stock items has been a challenge as anything that is ordered is delivered "........whenever". Still working fuel leaks, but has started & ran badly due to too much fuel pressure. Sold to nephew & his dad (bro-in-law) is on his way from Washington State to pick it up. The pressure is on.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow, Things are still that bad in the states with getting parts? Sounds like time is running short. Wishing you all the best Paul...Now take off your shoes (and a week) and start counting Sir!!!...........Inquiring minds want to know how many 1/87's there are............

Allen

PS, hope bro-in-law drives real slow too...........

 

[minitnkr]

Dude1, hopefully he's not driving. He's a 'Beemer Freak'. They'll be in Salt Lake City tonight. I'll do a rough count. I work special tools for the Buick dealership I work at & the tools I have ordered are scheduled for early 2022 shipment. They are usually in stock for immediate shipping.

 

[minitnkr]

Rough count of a little less than a thousand not counting figs. for those inquiring minds. The vette is on its' way to Washington State & both SWMBO's GMC & the Camaro are snuggly nestled in the garage.

 

[adt70hk]

Rough count of a little less than a thousand not counting figs. for those inquiring minds.

Not bad!!!! Makes me feel a lot better!!! :smiling5:

Years ago in the Armourfast forum someone reckoned they had about 4000......

 

[minitnkr]

Andrew, more easily done if collected back in the 60s thru 80s as much less expensive back then.

Calling this one done. Med detachment usually at battalion level, but thought more appropriate for this engagement.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andrew, more easily done if collected back in the 60s thru 80s as much less expensive back then.

Calling this one done. Med detachment usually at battalion level, but thought more appropriate for this engagement.

Looks very good Paul outstanding work.

 

[Mini Me]

Andrew, more easily done if collected back in the 60s thru 80s as much less expensive back then.

Calling this one done. Med detachment usually at battalion level, but thought more appropriate for this engagement.
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I'm with you Paul, I remember they ranged from .29 to .59 each with the occasional .69 or .79 on some of the larger pieces.....I was glad when Roco finally got the scale right and started producing some pretty accurate models.......didn't mind paying a little more for better quality. You have me beat....I'm at just over 900 not counting figs. Rick H.