As of this writing, the M24 Chaffee tracks are in a minor state of limbo. They’ve been designed. They’ve been fit-tested to the available Chaffee sprockets. But I’m not ready to call them final until I can verify that they fit the sprockets of the upcoming Tamiya kit (and the Gecko kit for the 1/16…
Tag: 1/35
New Release: Jeep Wheel Sets for Meng
Five new Jeep wheel sets designed to fit Meng’s 1/35 kits. Choose between combat and civilian wheels, and fresh and worn tread. All sets feature weighted wheels, a spare, and separate spare mount.
Making Connections
Doogs Studios is rolling out a new connection system for the printed versions of our 1/35 Sherman track sets. Read all about it!
Fix(ed) That Shit
The 1/35 T54E1 tracks (and T49s) have been redesigned from the ground up to be more accurate, more resilient, and even easier to assemble. Here’s what’s changed.
Fix That Shit
In which some dimensional discrepancies are discovered in the 1/35 T54E1 tracks, and how they are being addressed.
New Release: 1/35 T49 Tracks
T49 workable tracks now available from Doogs Studios! Read on for information and links.
Design Notes – 1/35 Sherman T54E1 Tracks
Get the details on what went into reengineering the 1/16 Sherman tracks down to 1/35 scale. Which, yes, involved quite a bit more than just scaling everything and calling it a day!
6 reasons 1/16 scale is just the worst
For years, I’ve lamented that we’re pretty much stuck with 1/35 scale when it comes to armor. No, not because of cross-display issues with 1/32 or anything like that. Rather, because 1/35 is kinda small. Even modern MBTs like the Abrams lack a strong sense of presence. In many ways, 1/35 is kinda like 1/48…
1/35 Takom Type 69-II – Part 1 – The Build Up
My taste in armor subjects has evolved substantially since I got back into the hobby – away from World War II and toward the tail end of the Cold War. Judging by the kits that have been arriving on the scene over the last few years, I’m not alone in that shift, either. Newcomers Meng,…