Allied Stowage Set 1 - CLOSED!

[ripley]

I too , would like to see more British style packs in this kit . But  since most Allied releases are of US type vehicles at this time  , barring the T-34s and Crusader , it seems logical to have more US style kit . Maybe Rubicon can add British packs to their next  Brit vehicle 

[Pinky]

Given how many US vehicles they do, maybe Rubicon could just do a US stowage set, and deal with the Brits later.  It's basically that already.  It should still have some bedrolls though.

I've also noticed that the jerrycans aren't quite right.  See my comments in the 'Spiel' thread.

[bull-nut]

I don't see the preponderance of US types as an issue in regard of the packs. Both the UK and Russia received huge quantities of US kit through Lend Lease, so non US packs are not exactly going to be rare on US built vehicles.

Also don't forget that I'm sure the Axis forces would have utilised abandoned Allied packs, etc from time to time, I know it went the other way.

[Pinky]

I don't see the preponderance of US types as an issue in regard of the packs. Both the UK and Russia received huge quantities of US kit through Lend Lease, so non US packs are not exactly going to be rare on US built vehicles.

Sure, but the British had their own distinctive types of pack, and you can see the differences in photos.  British tanks were stowed differently to US tanks - for instance, the Brits liked to weld empty ammo boxes (German as well as British types) onto their tanks, and also had a number of different 'standard' stowage boxes.  They were also big on adding brackets to hold stowage.  I think it's fair to say that US tankers tended to be sloppier with their stowage (leading to disapproving remarks about 'gypsy caravans'). 

[ripley]

All the British packs I had , used to collect in my youth , have a distinct , IMO , square look to them . American packs have more slightly rounded corners and loops for attaching stuff . Its really not a deal breaker in this scale but some of us, like kit to look as accurate as possible  , Yes the gas cans do need some TLC to get them looking right , 3 bar handles would be a start . Personally I use Tamiya 48 scale cans , so I'll just pass mine on to others who don't care about the lack of handles

[Pinky]

Here's a 1/6 scale replica of a British backpack (note the distinctive bedroll under the flap).

I'm not worried about the handles on the jerrycans; I think the single handle is an acceptable simplification.  Tamiya's 1/48 scale jerrycans are very nice, but look far too big on 1/56 scale vehicles (even allowing for the upsizing that goes on in this scale).   

[Pinky]

Hey, Rubicon - when is the anticipated release date for this set?

[Rubicon Models]

Hey, Rubicon - when is the anticipated release date for this set?

We are still refining the selection list.  Hopefully Q1/16.

[stevepalffy]

This will all come in handy...especially the spare sherman type tracks !

[Rubicon Models]

Here is a preview of what is to come...



Enjoy!

[Pinky]

That's a very nice tuck stowage piece.  It would be easy to carve off the rope etc to make slightly different pieces.

More please!

[Rubicon Models]

More please!

To all our fanboys out there... Fresh from the factory, our first TS1 plastic.  Will paint them up soon!

















Enjoy!

[ultravanillasmurf]

Very nice, including the funnel.

Lots of smaller items which are easier to fit on tanks.

Question, how many boxes of sprues will be required for the spare track for one Polish Sherman? ^_____^.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lend-Lease_Sherman_tanks#Poland

[Rubicon Models]

Question, how many boxes of sprues will be required for the spare track for one Polish Sherman? ^_____^.

Be patient and you will get what you wanted later this year... 

[Pinky]

Wow - first impression is that is an awesome collection of bits!