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General Discussions / Re: Military Modelling review of recent Rubicon kits

« on: July 10, 2016, 11:29:37 pm »

We feel extremely proud to be able to get reviewed by Military Modelling magazine.
The publication had been one of our favorites and is a dream come true to get
reviews from them.  For those who do have not access to the magazine, here are
the links for the reviews:



A15 Crusader (280025):
http://www.militarymodelling.com/news/article/a15-crusader-tank-in-1-56/23709

Jadgpanzer 38(t) "Hetzer" (280030):
http://www.militarymodelling.com/news/article/jagdpanzer-38-hetzer-in-1-56/23710

Enjoy!

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General Discussions / Re: Any idea of the Q3/16 release? <-- MORE INFO 160707

« on: July 07, 2016, 07:43:48 pm »

Upcoming Releases - first time our box art to be officially posted!






Enjoy!

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 16 - Hull Updated 160706

« on: July 07, 2016, 12:10:47 am »

I did notice the cover over the ventilator between the driver and machine gunner hatches. Earlier models had no cover, if there was space on the sprue, could the cover be a separate piece?

Some of the details are not etched on the mould yet.  This is only TS1 of the plastic sprue.
Several features are missing or should not be there, and needed to be resolve.  We just painted
them up for you all to see! 

Any chance of the hull lift rings being separate pieces?

The rings will be too small for an average gamer to tackle.  A lot of these gamers are already
complaining about Italeri kits are too complicated.  We are trying to keep each model's part
number to be around 50 and a under 60 minute build time.

Seasoned modelers can always make our kits better anytime!

Will you be doing the mud guard extensions that project horizontally from the hull for the wider track variants?

If we give you a definite answer, that will give our Easter Eggs away! 

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 16 - Hull Updated 160706

« on: July 07, 2016, 12:02:09 am »

Well I think it's great that you're taking the time and trouble to improve the M4A3.  It's an important vehicle, and worth the effort - especially if that means has the same high standard of detail and accuracy as your latest kits.  Hopefully the Panzer III will get the same treatment.

Both the Panzer III & IV will wait for their turns... will be "true" multi-variant this time!

The exhaust deflector should not have angled slats on the top row. They were all straight - there is a very clear photo of one on the Shadock site (note that the vertical bits aren't symetrical).  Also, what is that vent-like pattern on the engine wall above the exhausts?  I don't recall seeing that on the M4A3.

This is a mould related issue, plus you won't be able to see the top as it will be hidden from view.
The vent-like pattern are the grille for air intake... won't see that as well.  Both will be hidden from
view by the engine deck.

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 16 - Hull Updated 160706

« on: July 06, 2016, 07:53:44 pm »

Someone had asked us why are we wasting time to update
an existing product and not creating a new variant?

To some manufacturers, it might be the case; but as a studio,
we think it is equally important to take care of old products as
well as developing new ones; otherwise there will be a noticeable
difference in terms of detail quality when you put these releases
side by side on the tabletop.

Using a software developer's phrase, we would say "to make
them upward compatible"! We had done this to our T-34 range,
now doing the M4 range, and eventually will cover all earlier
ranges as well! 








C&C welcome!

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Work In Progress / Re: BMW R75 with Sidecar - DAK Crew Update 160706

« on: July 06, 2016, 12:41:04 am »

An update on our DAK bike crew...  Decided to revise crew with long trousers
instead of shorts to go inline with the Perry's DAK. If you still wanted the crew
in shorts, we might release them at a later date.


Enjoy!

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Work In Progress / Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617

« on: July 05, 2016, 09:47:28 am »

Hi all, apologies if youve already stated this, BUT, when are you planning to release the 251 crews?
Ive just bought 4 of your 251 ausf D this weekend at a show and my mate got 4 from Warlord which have a crew.

Cheers
Tim

Think they are on queue at mould making at the moment.  Not sure if they have started yet!  Need to check...

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 16 - Updated 160704

« on: July 04, 2016, 03:08:25 pm »

July 4th - a good day to post this up!

Mind you this is still NOT a product yet! This is just the beginning of a long-term project
- to create a digital library of various M4 Sherman major components so that we can
create any M4 variants any time we wanted - US and Commonwealth with options!





















Comments?

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Work In Progress / Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/11 TS1 160702

« on: July 02, 2016, 12:58:54 pm »

Yet another expansion sprue!  This time the SdKfz 250/3 & 251/3 - Standard Radio Vehicle...
...General Rommel included!








Enjoy!

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Work In Progress / Re: BMW R75 with Sidecar - Need HELP! 160630

« on: July 01, 2016, 09:58:03 am »

Thanks~ that's basically the same conclusion we had at the studio.
We just wanted to confirm it is for desert use, and not for other theatres!

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Work In Progress / Re: BMW R75 with Sidecar - Need HELP! 160630

« on: June 30, 2016, 09:12:14 pm »

Even though we have goggled everywhere for hints as to what this filter does,
we basically wanted to know which war theatre used it...

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Work In Progress / Re: German AT Guns - A spin-off from our SdKfz 250/251 Project - 160630

« on: June 30, 2016, 09:04:02 pm »

With the PaK 97/38 done, here is the remaining PaK 38 3D drawings...










Enjoy!

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Work In Progress / Re: BMW R75 with Sidecar - Need HELP! 160630

« on: June 30, 2016, 06:52:41 pm »

Anybody?   

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Wish Lists / Re: Jagdpanther

« on: June 30, 2016, 06:52:13 pm »

We do have the same idea, but there are just too many projects outstanding... probably some time next year!

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Work In Progress / Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/11 TS1 160630

« on: June 30, 2016, 12:05:07 pm »

Another expansion set test sprue! This time a SdKfz 250/11 Alte with
sPzB-41 heavy AT rifle and a SdKfz 251/7. Alternatively, you can also
create a dismounted Heavy Rifle Team with 3 crew in Heer uniform.

The SdKfz 251/7 has a new bridge ramp which is different from our
previous 3-in-1 kit (280019) to customise your army even further!








Enjoy!