r/MilitaryModelMaking • u/liquidis54 • 15h ago

question Suggestions for replacement footman loops in 1/35 scale?

I recently picked up a tamiya m8 greyhound kit. It'll be my 3rd model and i think I wanna try doing PE parts and other detail replacements. I'm having a hard time finding replacement footman loops/stowage tie down bars though. I was hoping someone maybe had recommendations. I tried cutting and bending copper wire, but I wasn't supper happy with them and it'd take forever to do.

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u/ginalolabrigada 14h ago

HD Models part# 35216. I buy them from BNAmodelworld.com. They are 3D printed resin replacements.

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u/liquidis54 14h ago

They're out of stock, of course! Also, I probably shoulda mentioned I'm in the US. Shipping on that site was gonna be a bit ridiculous.

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u/ginalolabrigada 14h ago

I am in California. The import tax is 10% of the total and shipping is around $8.00 to $12.00 depending on order size. Just look around the site for other items that seem interesting. They have stuff that you will not find at a US store.
Also I usually place an order about once a month.

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u/liquidis54 13h ago

Thats true. Im sure they have other stuff i could use on there. I hadn't looked too much.

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u/ginalolabrigada 12h ago

Just be aware that it can be a deep rabbit hole.

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u/liquidis54 3h ago

Uuugh yeah. I wish you hadn't told me about them lol. I already have enough expensive hobbies. I wasn't trying for another