Proud Kraut Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share #176 Posted April 26, 2018 Watch out, cold war era modelers! Some interesting new releases in 1/35 scale by DRAGON: M84 AVLB http://www.dragon-models.com/d-m-item.asp?pid=DRA3606 M48 A5 105mm gun http://www.dragon-models.com/d-m-item.asp?pid=DRA3611 M727 Tracked Guided Missile Carrier http://www.dragon-models.com/d-m-item.asp?pid=DRA3583 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted April 27, 2018 Share #177 Posted April 27, 2018 The one kit I could not get my hands on when I was a kid was Revell's version of the AVLB. As far as the M727 Tracked Guided Missile Carrier, I never knew that even existed. The vehicle may have been made for rough terrain, but I wonder how well the missiles would have fared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted April 27, 2018 Share #178 Posted April 27, 2018 Wow! The M727 would make an easy to convert M548 supply/mess cook vehicle. I look forward to this one! Thanks for sharing. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share #179 Posted April 29, 2018 The one kit I could not get my hands on when I was a kid was Revell's version of the AVLB. Gil, there seems to be a remake of this kit available again: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Kunststoffbaukasten-M-48-Scissors-Bridge-1-40-Limited-Edition-Revell-00017/182970602112?epid=1723557394&hash=item2a99e5d280:g:xpgAAOSw5VtaN-iR Unfortunately in 1/40 scale which doesn't fit in my model collection. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share #180 Posted April 29, 2018 Wow! The M727 would make an easy to convert M548 supply/mess cook vehicle. I look forward to this one! Thanks for sharing. Mike Mike, the M548 is already available by AFV-Club https://www.ebay.de/itm/1-35-AFV-Club-AF35003-M548A1-Tracked-Cargo-Carrier/323208027746?epid=1256683612&hash=item4b40b31e62:g:euoAAOSwiUpa0dKX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted April 29, 2018 Share #181 Posted April 29, 2018 Thank you Lars, You just saved me from a whole lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share #182 Posted May 26, 2018 Saw these ones life firing at Todendorf firing range once - very impressive! M163 Vulcan Air Defense System in 1/35 scale by Academy. https://www.academy.co.kr/eng/1p/1p_plaview.asp?pView=PLA0000003&pCode=1776&pScale=SCALE00001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 27, 2018 Share #183 Posted May 27, 2018 Saw these ones life firing at Todendorf firing range once - very impressive! M163 Vulcan Air Defense System in 1/35 scale by Academy. https://www.academy.co.kr/eng/1p/1p_plaview.asp?pView=PLA0000003&pCode=1776&pScale=SCALE00001 I am told that during Desert Storm, after it was clear that Saddam's air force was not a threat, some of the Vulcan armed units were employed as scouts. Imagine the impact of a Vulcan on a bunker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share #184 Posted June 8, 2018 Takom is releasing another 1/35 M3 variant. I wasn't even aware of the existence of a Lee M3A1 "Canal Defence Light" tank. You'll find a good description of these tanks and their history here: http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/canal-defence-light-cdl-tanks/ I'll definitely will get me one. Think off all these possibilities with LED etc. My first "night-dio", lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted June 8, 2018 Share #185 Posted June 8, 2018 Takom is releasing another 1/35 M3 variant. I wasn't even aware of the existence of a Lee M3A1 "Canal Defence Light" tank. You'll find a good description of these tanks and their history here: http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/canal-defence-light-cdl-tanks/ I'll definitely will get me one. Think off all these possibilities with LED etc. My first "night-dio", lol. TAKOM+JULY+RELEASES.jpg This is proof that there were was no end of madness associated with WWII and the search for strange and unusual weaponry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share #186 Posted June 9, 2018 This is proof that there were was no end of madness associated with WWII and the search for strange and unusual weaponry. I agree,.... finally good for us modelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share #187 Posted June 22, 2018 One more U.S. combat vehicle I wasn't aware of: M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carrier by Bronco in 1/35 scale. It served in WW II and Korea before it was replaced by the M42 Duster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted June 22, 2018 Share #188 Posted June 22, 2018 I like the .50 cal mounted right in front of what is probably a crew hatch. Awesome, but also a very exposed position for the gunner with very little protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share #189 Posted June 23, 2018 I like the .50 cal mounted right in front of what is probably a crew hatch. Awesome, but also a very exposed position for the gunner with very little protection. I thought the same. Probably it was mounted to increase AA firepower when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share #190 Posted October 1, 2018 More from the cold war modeler's front. This one screams for a dio as well...so many kits, so little time... http://www.dragon-models.com/d-m-item.asp?pid=DRA3606 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share #191 Posted March 9, 2019 I found this new MASTERBOX 1/35 scale figure set online today. A nice addition to the old existing Airborne figure set (boxart picture from "TheModelingNews") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share #192 Posted October 9, 2019 I wasn't aware of the existence of a "Flamethrower Jeep". Obviously a British invention but based on an U.S. Jeep so it fits here. The kit is in 1/35 scale. More informations and a picture can be found here: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/05/a-jeep-with-flamethrower-mengs-35th.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted October 10, 2019 Share #193 Posted October 10, 2019 I thought the same. Probably it was mounted to increase AA firepower when needed. Hey Lars. I do have to tell you that the maximum EFFECTIVE range of a .50 cal. is 2,500 meters (approximately 3,000 yds or 30 football fields). The approximate max range of the .50 cal is 4 1/2 to 5 miles. So unless the enemy is close I wouldn't want to use that .50 cal. MG, but I know I'd be able to take out jeeps, trucks and other light vehicles at long ranges and still supply air defense with that baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share #194 Posted October 11, 2019 Thanks very much for these infos, Manny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share #195 Posted March 3, 2020 A really interesting Viet Nam war vehicle will be released by AFV-Club in 1/35 scale: "KING COBRA" gun truck. The truck was dicussed here at the forum as well. Picture from Track-Link.com https://www.track-link.com/forums/news_industry/39931 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted March 4, 2020 Share #196 Posted March 4, 2020 That is unbelievably cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share #197 Posted April 14, 2020 A good addition to your 1/32 scale USAAF kits: 3 WW II US WASP figures by ICM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted April 14, 2020 Share #198 Posted April 14, 2020 Very nice ICM. A well deserved kit and small token of appreciation for the women who did so much during WWII. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted May 7, 2020 Share #199 Posted May 7, 2020 Dès announces a 1/16 scale Renault R35 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the battle of France. No date or price specified yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share #200 Posted January 16, 2021 I have seen a couple of British figure and vehicle kits from GECKO MODELS, here´s an interesting U.S. Airborne related one I found today on scalemates.com: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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