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Work In Progress / Re: Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer - NEW Expansion Kit?? 171218

« on: December 20, 2017, 07:59:31 am »

With the many comments about Bergpanzers how many components of them we common to all.
Is the anchor spade on the  Berg Panther the same as the FAMO and the Bergpanzer 38t?
Did the Berg Panzer and Berg Panther use the same Boom pieces?  Would they fit on the Panther G turret?
The Berg Panzer III, the Berg Panzer IV and Berg Panther had a wooden superstructure, could an expansion kit supply the pieces to build one of them.  Don't forget the winch.
Also common between them are timbers, block and tackle, cables, tools and part crates.
The M32/M32B1 Tank Recovery Vehicle could be an upgrade kit for Shermans like the ones done for German halftracks.
Or a BARV  or M31/M31B1/M31B2 .
Just a thought.

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Work In Progress / Re: Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer - Expansion Kit 171218

« on: December 19, 2017, 09:32:44 am »

Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) 2cm KwK 38 - a new expansion project for one of our best kits!

The marriage of two existing kits:
(1) 280030 Jadgpanther 38(t)
(2) 280048 SdKfz 250/251 Expansion Kit - SdKfz 250/9 & 251/23
...with a new Bergepanzerwagen 38 chassis!



Oh, I would like this too.  A lot!
Aufklarung platoon
Enjoy!

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Wish Lists / M12 155mm Gun Motor Carriage

« on: December 18, 2017, 02:49:21 am »

The M12 Gun Motor Carriage bunker buster.  Built on the M3 chassis and was used in a direct fire role to convince German defenders that surrender was the best option.
The M7 would be nice too.
So would the Soviet M1931 B4 203mm Howitzer.

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Wish Lists / Re: More WW2 AT-Guns in 1/56th scale

« on: December 17, 2017, 12:50:36 pm »

I would add the American Pack 75mm howitzer used by American/British Airborne and Marine forces, the German 7.5cm Light Infantry Howitzer and the Soviet 122mm M1938. 
I would prefer these in plastic over metal or resin plus I believe plastic figures for the crews would be more in scale and less chunky than their metal counter parts.

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Work In Progress / Re: SdKfz 173 Jagdpanther - 3D Prototype 170918

« on: December 12, 2017, 01:19:56 pm »

I volunteer to build an early released kit in order to confirm the immense enjoyment someone would have in building this kit.
I would properly rinse the sprues to remove any hint of mold release residue. I would use my sharpest cutting tools to gently remove the components from the sprues.  I expect no mold lines would need to be scrapped given the quality.  I would use the freshest adhesive.  In following the clearly printed instructions I know complete assembly of the kit would proceed at an appropriate pace.
Multiple light coats of primer. Then diligent application of the right colors for the theater of the war I game and then weathering followed by several coats of matte finish.
IT would be my honor to do this this year.

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Work In Progress / Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126

« on: December 12, 2017, 01:08:08 pm »

So...perhaps it should just be sprues of logs and slats. 
FENCE. 
Some assembly required.

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Work In Progress / Re: SdKfz 173 Jagdpanther - 3D Prototype 170918

« on: December 10, 2017, 10:58:26 am »

But I don't want to wait...I want a Jagdpanther now.

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Work In Progress / Re: German AA/AT Guns - FlaK 36/37 initial drawing 171201

« on: December 02, 2017, 06:15:47 am »

YES!
I want both!
Very iconic field artillery anti-aircraft anti-tank piece.
Limbered and unlimbered?
What about the half track to move it about the battlerfield?
Perfect to oppose Operation Goodwood and tow around desert battlefields to engage British tanks.

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General Discussions / Re: Q4 New Releases - Which Models?

« on: October 29, 2017, 10:51:03 pm »

Wait, I change my answer to Panzer Kampfwagen IV.

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Wish Lists / Re: Some suggestions for kits as well as a wish list.

« on: October 27, 2017, 09:54:27 am »

Those PSC instructions are for the 1/100 scale vehicles.

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General Discussions / Re: Q4 New Releases - Which Models?

« on: October 27, 2017, 09:42:06 am »

JAGDPANTHER!

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Showcase & Gallery / Re: M35 6x6 conversion for cold war

« on: October 09, 2017, 08:54:59 am »

The '56 Arab-Israeli, '67 Middle East conflict and Vietnam used many of the same AFVs and soft skin vehicles.

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Work In Progress / Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923

« on: September 25, 2017, 02:53:00 am »

Rubicon look determined to go down this road. Attempts to nudge them to concentrate on the vehicles are unlikely to succeed.

Don't think we can last too long if we are to focus just on 1/56 scale plastic vehicles.  As a company, we do need to diversify and to embrace a broader range of products.  This year being "Year of the Allies" for our 1/56 plastic vehicles, the other undisclosed (until now) company goal is to establish a foothold in other new ranges within 2017.

Cold war and Middle East conflicts offer opportunities for more Armored Fighting Vehicles.  The T-44 was developed near the end of WWII but with a new turret and 100mm gun became the T-54/55.  Korea, the Middle East and Vietnam saw vehicles that were part of WWII such as the T-34/85, M4A3E8 and others soldiering on in Korea and the Middle East.
So existing kits could be re-purposed/updated but new vehicles would be required.

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Work In Progress / Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170907

« on: September 25, 2017, 02:35:28 am »

Ooooo.. will there be a redeploying version too?

This is a heavy crew served weapon. 
Component Part   Weight (in pounds)
Receiver group:   60
Barrel:   Approximately 24
M3 tripod mount:   44
Total weight:   Approximately 128

The gun with barrel is 84 pounds.  Removing the barrel and reinstalling it after movement would require using the head space and timing gauge to ensure the gun would operate correctly after movement.

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Work In Progress / Re: SdKfz 173 Jagdpanther - 3D Prototype 170918

« on: September 19, 2017, 07:10:50 am »

I want 5 kits.
They look to be fun to build.