Irwan Himself
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Nascar Diecat Buying Guide
- By Irwan Himself
- Published 07/18/2008
- Nascar Diecast
- Unrated
NASCAR is one of the most popular sports in the U.S. The high speeds, strong personalities, and spectacular wins make it a thrilling sport to watch. Whether you're buying a toy for a special child or are a super-fan building your own collection, eBay has a huge variety of NASCAR diecast cars to help you stay in the action and move into the winner's circle.
Schuco Tpz-1 Fuchs Germany - 1/43 Diecast Armor
- By Irwan Himself
- Published 07/8/2008
- Schuco
- Unrated
This Schuco Tpz-1 Fuchs Germany 1/43 Diecast Armor is very detail diecast armor. Similar product for 1/43 scale Tpz-1 Fuchs was also produced by Doyusha (Japan) and Edison Giocattoli (Italy). They got the license from DeAgostini (Italy). So, don't be confused by the brand. They were almost similar product (with different price of course) <g>
Dragon Armor M1A1HA Abrams - 1/72 Diecast Tank
- By Irwan Himself
- Published 07/8/2008
- Dragon Armor
- Unrated
Dragon Armor M1A1HA Abrams 1:72 scale model is depicted in the authentic markings for Iraq during 2003. Dragon Armor carefully researches models to ensure that every detail is historically accurate from the tooling to the realistic weathered camouflage scheme to the markings. The Dragon Armor 1:72 scale series is a great scale to collect and the attention to detail is superb offering exceptional quality at a great price. Models are packaged in an acrylic display case. Length measurement is 100mm (excludes the gun barrel) and height is 30mm.
Taking Picture of Your Diecast Tank
- By Irwan Himself
- Published 07/7/2008
- Tips and Tricks
- Unrated
You don’t have to be an expert in cameras for taking picture of your diecast tanks. All that’s required is a reasonable camera plus several halogen
lamps. None of these need cost a fortune. A good eye for composition is
an immediate advantage. There a collector, modellers or
wargamer among us who doesn’t organise his forces to display them to
maximum advantage? So, you’re already half way there.
Dragon Armor Bradley M2A2 - 1/72 Diecast Tank (DDR60033)
- By Irwan Himself
- Published 07/7/2008
- Dragon Armor
- Unrated
| Dragon Armor M2A3 Bradley, Baghdad 2003, 1:72 models are static pre-assembled, pre-painted models made of both diecast and plastic. True to scale; authentically detailed and historically accurate; each with its own protective display case, which is dust resistant and stackable. |
Force of Valor T-72 Iraqi Army - 1/72 Diecast Tank (95015)
- By Irwan Himself
- Published 07/7/2008
- Forces of Valor
- Unrated
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The Soviet T-72 tank went into production in 1971 and was designed as a mass production tank to complement in service much more complicated and advance T-64 tank (which was never exported) in service with Soviet Army and for export. |
Diecast Scale Explanation
- By Irwan Himself
- Published 07/7/2008
- Beginner's Guide
- Unrated
What Scale Is It?
I often questioned about the scale of items. I have tried to answer as many questions as possible regarding these scales and their relationships to, mm conversions, fractions, train gauge and scale foot. Here's some beginner guide about what diecast scale is it.
Forces of Valor U.S. M4A1 Sherman - 1/72 Diecast Tank (85024)
- By Irwan Himself
- Published 07/7/2008
- Forces of Valor
- Unrated
| The U.S. M4A1 Sherman was the most produced battle tank in WWII. Many variants were designed and manufactured to increase their effectiveness against German Panzer divisions. The M4A1 was quick, highly maneuverable, simple to maintain and was equipped with a 75MM gun. |
Welcome to Military Diecast Zone
- By Irwan Himself
- Published 07/7/2008
- Diecast Tank
- Unrated
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Welcome to my blogs. This blog is all about diecast military collecting hobbies and experience. I'll try to share my stories about collecting diecast tanks and diecast armour in 1:72 and 1:43 scale. There's also my personal collection of assorted tanks and armour. Most of my collection is diecast, plastic and resin. |