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What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Now 180721
« on: April 25, 2018, 09:46:26 pm »
So... what is coming for Q2/18?



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Re: What's coming for Q2/18?
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2018, 02:04:14 am »
Nice!

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Re: What's coming for Q2/18?
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2018, 09:53:30 am »
Yes, the Soviet decals look particularly good.

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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2018, 04:59:41 pm »
Our Q2/18 New Releases... available soon!
Still a large batch of pewter blisters for this quarter, a total of 21 blister packs, but expect plastic kits to lead the way for Q3!!


















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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2018, 01:11:18 am »
The 260/261 upgrade pack says it is a pewter blister pack (top left), cut and paste?

I cannot wait for the 222.

I am trying to work out what the middle running British infantryman has in his hands.
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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2018, 08:16:28 am »
Sign me up for some 222's!

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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2018, 01:25:48 pm »
Looks like the right hand is holding the rifle at the top and the left hand is clenched in a fist as he runs.
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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2018, 02:23:18 pm »
We have updated the German blister releases with THREE more plastic items...





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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2018, 03:57:56 pm »
I'll definitely give the German tank crew a try!

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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2018, 05:55:51 pm »
I just had a look at the indantry. Do they come in blisters of 3 miniatures?
For us that are wargamers it would be nice to be able to do full squads.
For the Germans there are now 6 miniatures that are suitable for a squad.
I cant see any machine guns for squad use. Neither for squad leaders.

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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2018, 06:18:18 pm »
Q2/18
I have been looking forward to this kit!


I'm going to take a guess here and say that the 20mm turret will be the same as the 20mm that comes with the sdkfz 250 conversion kit?



In regards to the infantry. Will there be other figures? I noticed that there is no squad MG for the Germans, all the Soviets are carrying PPSh, no BARs for the Americans, no SMGs for the Americans or British, and so on.
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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2018, 09:54:48 pm »
In regards to the infantry. Will there be other figures? I noticed that there is no squad MG for the Germans, all the Soviets are carrying PPSh, no BARs for the Americans, no SMGs for the Americans or British, and so on.

This is basically our first batch of combat-style figures for all nations. Additional poses and weapons will be added as we move forward, so please don't worry.

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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2018, 12:08:11 am »

... no SMGs for the Americans or British, and so on.
There is a Sten gunner in the British patrolling set.

On a similar note, a Bren gun crew would be useful in the next batch.

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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2018, 12:16:41 am »


Is that the components of the 284041 Panzer crew? Please can we have a similar view of the bits for the 284042 half track gunner set? I am hoping to mix them for my Waffentrager.


By the way, what period are the uniforms?

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Re: What's coming for Q2/18? - Available Soon 180614
« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2018, 02:05:45 pm »
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By the way, what period are the uniforms?

My two cents: the German infantry are in early war uniforms. Probably suitable for 1939-1941 ish.  They look like they are wearing the M36/M40 Tunic (only difference was fabric colors for collars and shoulder straps) or the M41 tunic (which went from 5 buttons to 6).  But those pockets appear to be pleated, and that was phased out in the M42 tunic. 

Yes, those appear to be Jackboots, which were issued to combat troops through 1941. They were slowly replaced with ankle boots and gaiters starting in 1941 for new units. But existing units kept their old boots until they wore out. And production didn't completely stop until 1943. So the boots alone are not enough of an indicator for the period of the uniforms. 

I will be interested to hear what Rubicon have to say!