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I found a fatal error in the bottom of the cab. The tunnel for the engine is closer to 4-5 mm. For this reason, the engine will not fit under the cab. The only possible solution is:
Make new parts number - C7 + C15, C11 and C12 adjust.
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Wouldn't it make more sense to make the engine slightly smaller to fit the kit than to rework the whole cab to fit the engine? I think you would sell more engine sets than you would huge reworked cab sets.

Gino P. Quintiliani

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I understand, but my motor is done and I know that there will be a lot of modelers who say Real model did very little and incorrect engine. Instead of saying: Hobby Boss did wrong tunnel under the cab.
Miloslav

What's the point of making wrong aftermarket sets for wrong original kits?

A modeller that is interested in accuracy would correct the cabin without a problem.

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Given that the kit is already quite a bit of money (I have one preordered) adding expensive conversions/updates to it is going to drive down sales. I'm sure that Real Model rather sell more kits then lose money on them. I'm already balking at a $100 wheel set for the HET..and anything that costs more then say $40 bucks for the kit most likely won't be bought by me.

I just don't see a big market for aftermarket for this kit, given its cost and subject manner. I think they'd be lucky to break 50-100 sales...



Peter Griffin: Any problem caused by a tank can be solved by a tank.

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Gino P. Quintiliani

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If you're going to buy and put the engine in anyway, would you not want it accurate and to scale?? Obviously you would want to display it, so having a puny, underscale engine would look ridiculous. I'd rather spend money on an accurate engine and fix the kit to match - it doesn't look like it would be that big of deal.

Jim

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Peter Griffin: Any problem caused by a tank can be solved by a tank.

As long as the price is reasonable, I'm sure it will be a hit. Good luck on it.

Gino P. Quintiliani

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