There are numerous online communities where enthusiasts like you can share, present their creations, and exchange tips and building instructions. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the best online communities for military building block fans.
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I have already built the little brothers. In addition to the existing 1:28 and 1:35 sets, there is now also a 1:12 model that at least matches the 8000-piece Tiger 131 in terms of size.
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When we think of building blocks, Lego often comes to mind first. However, many alternative manufacturers have emerged over the decades, each carving out their own niche and introducing innovations to the market. This article explores the history of some of these alternative manufacturers and their development compared to Lego.
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In most cases, copies are not welcome. In this case, however, it is an excellent idea and also superbly implemented. 1275 parts have to compete with 8000 parts.
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As part of the 80th D-Day anniversary, COBI quickly brought this set onto the market, among others. Of course, a swimming test is a must here.
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The Executive Edition contains all the parts needed to build each of the 4 IOWA-CLASS battleships. Compared to its predecessor, a little of the interior has even been integrated.
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After the last, really successful and very detailed Tiger I, Quan Guan is again bringing a rather simple version onto the market that doesn’t really stand out from the new COBI models.
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So far, no other manufacturer has launched a Himars model. It is one of the best-known rocket artillery systems in the world.
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With this Spitfire Quan Guan has brought the second model of an aircraft in 1:32 scale onto the market. Wherever possible, we tried to avoid molded parts and rely on home-made products.
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This submarine is the first model I ever built from Keepplay. The excellent quality of the stones and the many functions ensure lots of building fun.
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The new Jeeps for the 80th anniversary of D-Day have a scale of 1:35 and 1:12 respectively. All previous models were 1:28 scale. You can see how the smaller scale compares in this video.
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It was my first time building a set from this manufacturer and I was immediately surprised by the good quality. It certainly won’t be the last.
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