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Work In Progress / Re: British 15cwt CMP Truck - 3D Drawing 160924
« on: September 24, 2016, 01:35:31 pm »
I would say it's 95% finished... awaiting data check & drawing approval before 3D prototyping!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Work In Progress / Re: Opel Blitz - Maultier TS1 Sprue 160922
« on: September 23, 2016, 05:33:09 pm »It looks as though for the Opel Blitz version of the enclosed body you need to remove the section for the wheel arches from the sides of the body. It'd be worth pointing this out, as the unmodified body otherwise sits too close to the rear wheels.
There are two possible variants of the Opel Blitz Box Body assembly - without or with the rear wheel fender. You do need to trim off the oval shape area (not so on the current test kit) as with the real vehicle.
I see the doors can also be cut out from inside. Nice touch.
Yes, the doors can be cut open with extra care if needed.
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Work In Progress / Re: Opel Blitz - Maultier TS1 Sprue 160922
« on: September 23, 2016, 03:01:50 pm »
With this single plastic sprue, you can build yourself a multi-function Fiberboard
Box Body for either our current Opel Blitz or the upcoming Maultier truck!
This is a standard box design used by the Wehrmacht during WW2 on all trucks.
Made of fiberboard, it can be used as radio communication, repair workshop,
ambulance, kitchen, command post... anything you can think of!
Enjoy!
Box Body for either our current Opel Blitz or the upcoming Maultier truck!
This is a standard box design used by the Wehrmacht during WW2 on all trucks.
Made of fiberboard, it can be used as radio communication, repair workshop,
ambulance, kitchen, command post... anything you can think of!
Enjoy!
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General Discussions / Re: Panzer III & IV Revisited
« on: September 23, 2016, 02:05:02 am »Same comments as before. It should be possible to provide the parts for the Ausf D as well as the Ausf E, through to the early Ausf G, if you don't try to include Schurzen.
Even without the Schurzen, you need a new sets of sprocket and road wheels, a new turret with cupola, frontal applique armour, the rear exhaust...
From a design perspective, the two variants are very similar, but the subtle differences are so obvious, you need a lot of small parts to make it work. That will defeat our basic principle of easy-to-assemble as a wargamer kit. Of course, for modelers, that's another story.
There are always ways to make this happen; just need more time to digest all the information before we proceed to do the 3D drawings.
One possible solution is to split the Panzer IV into 3 products with two common sprues and a third specialist sprue; thus:
1) Panzer IV Ausf D & E
2) Panzer IV Ausf F / G / H
3) Panzer IV Ausf J
Any comments?
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General Discussions / Re: Panzer III & IV Revisited
« on: September 23, 2016, 01:22:01 am »
This is a comparison diagram between the Panzer IV Ausf D and Ausf E.
Red circles on the Ausf E marked the differences.
Comments?
Red circles on the Ausf E marked the differences.
Comments?
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Work In Progress / Re: Opel Blitz - Maultier TS1 Sprue 160922
« on: September 22, 2016, 03:30:10 pm »
This is our first test sprue for the Opel Maultier.
There are still minor changes and fixes, but is a big step towards its release.
Basically this new sprue is an expansion to our existing Opel Blitz (280026)
kit. All features are compatible with new ones added to the product!
Enjoy!
There are still minor changes and fixes, but is a big step towards its release.
Basically this new sprue is an expansion to our existing Opel Blitz (280026)
kit. All features are compatible with new ones added to the product!
Enjoy!
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General Discussions / Re: Panzer III & IV Revisited
« on: September 22, 2016, 01:43:18 am »
Before further discussions on our Panzer IV revision project, think we should let you know the references we are using (besides online references).
Most referenced publications are:
PzKpfw IV in action - Squadron/Signal Publications, Armor No 12, by Bruce Culver
Panzerkampfwagen IV and its variants 1935-1945, Book 2 - Schiffer Military History, by Walter Spielberger, Hilary Doyle, Thomas Jentz
plus a few others.
Also ordered Panzer Tracts No 4-3 Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf H and Ausf J, 1943 to 1945 - Hilary Doyle, Lukas Friedli, Thomas Jentz
but not delivered yet.
Most referenced publications are:
PzKpfw IV in action - Squadron/Signal Publications, Armor No 12, by Bruce Culver
Panzerkampfwagen IV and its variants 1935-1945, Book 2 - Schiffer Military History, by Walter Spielberger, Hilary Doyle, Thomas Jentz
plus a few others.
Also ordered Panzer Tracts No 4-3 Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf H and Ausf J, 1943 to 1945 - Hilary Doyle, Lukas Friedli, Thomas Jentz
but not delivered yet.
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General Discussions / Re: Panzer III & IV Revisited
« on: September 22, 2016, 12:41:47 am »Are you going to post your plans for your revised Panzer III??
We have decided to first drawn out a criteria for Panzer IV first as it seems to be less complicated than the Panzer III.
Panzer III will come later...
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Official Assembly Instructions / 280037 US 2½ ton 6x6 Truck CCKW-353 (GMC)
« on: September 21, 2016, 12:05:43 pm »
Assembly Instruction for CCKW-353 (GMC)
Last Update: 160921
Last Update: 160921
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Official Assembly Instructions / 280036 BM-13 "Katyusha" Multiple Rocket Launcher
« on: September 21, 2016, 12:02:38 pm »
Assembly Instruction for BM-13 "Katyusha" MRL
Last Update: 160921
Last Update: 160921
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Official Assembly Instructions / 280035 Allies 2½ ton 6x6 Truck US6 U3/U4 (Studebaker)
« on: September 21, 2016, 11:59:55 am »
Assembly Instruction for US6 U3/U4 (Studebaker)
Last Update: 160921
Add windshield and windows template. To save, right-click your mouse on the image and select "Save image as"...
Updated: 180403
Last Update: 160921
Add windshield and windows template. To save, right-click your mouse on the image and select "Save image as"...
Updated: 180403
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General Discussions / Re: Panzer III & IV Revisited
« on: September 20, 2016, 05:21:11 pm »
RE: Panzer IV... just some thoughts
1. Will start with Panzer IV Ausf E as the differences between the E and F (and thereafter) are minor.
2. The Asuf E will take care of early war into Poland and Norway (206 produced / Oct 40 to Apr 41).
3. Differences with Ausf D is just too many to be included (248 produced / Oct 39 to Oct 40).
4. Ausf F1 (471 produced / Apr 41 to Mar 42).
5. Ausf F2 - temporary designation with 7.5cm KwK40 L/43 main gun, later renamed as Ausf G.
6. Ausf G with 7.5cm KwK40 L/48 gun (1,927 produced / Mar 42 to June 43).
7. Ausf H (2,324 produced / Jun 43 to Feb 44).
8. Should be able to do a single kit to include Ausf E / F1 / G / H.
9. Will include improved Schürzen design.
10. Will probably include crew.
11. Will include single piece track design with front track details (no rear track detail due to mould limitation).
12. Ausf J, probably a separate kit because of major design differences (3,160 produced / Feb 44 to Apr 45).
Any comments?
1. Will start with Panzer IV Ausf E as the differences between the E and F (and thereafter) are minor.
2. The Asuf E will take care of early war into Poland and Norway (206 produced / Oct 40 to Apr 41).
3. Differences with Ausf D is just too many to be included (248 produced / Oct 39 to Oct 40).
4. Ausf F1 (471 produced / Apr 41 to Mar 42).
5. Ausf F2 - temporary designation with 7.5cm KwK40 L/43 main gun, later renamed as Ausf G.
6. Ausf G with 7.5cm KwK40 L/48 gun (1,927 produced / Mar 42 to June 43).
7. Ausf H (2,324 produced / Jun 43 to Feb 44).
8. Should be able to do a single kit to include Ausf E / F1 / G / H.
9. Will include improved Schürzen design.
10. Will probably include crew.
11. Will include single piece track design with front track details (no rear track detail due to mould limitation).
12. Ausf J, probably a separate kit because of major design differences (3,160 produced / Feb 44 to Apr 45).
Any comments?
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Work In Progress / Re: Opel Blitz - Maultier TS1 Sprue 160919
« on: September 19, 2016, 05:27:41 pm »
Monday always gives surprises - sometimes good news, sometimes bad.
This one definitely get us excited at the studio...
Not having any update on this project for almost two months!
Enjoy!
This one definitely get us excited at the studio...
Not having any update on this project for almost two months!
Enjoy!
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Wish Lists / Re: Bedford (British) Trucks
« on: September 17, 2016, 11:24:45 am »
We heard you guys, let us finished the CMP 15cwt first... one at a time please!
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General Discussions / Re: Panzer III & IV Revisited
« on: September 16, 2016, 10:50:49 am »While the Rubicon way of molding wheels and tracks might be great for molding the kit and ease of building, it causes a problem with lack of track detail and the need to have numerous wheel and track pieces for every design variation.
With most upcoming new kits, we will be moulding details onto the front end of the tracks which is most visible to the eyes. Hope this will resolve the issues!