We've got a bit of a selection through this month, with masters for the WWII Russians and Italians and also a piece of post war Russian kit as well...
T-40 amphibious tank:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2854/11164059606_456b72451d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pendraken/11164059606/)
Russian BA-10 & Italian L6/40 Light tank:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/11164032395_d2dbae441f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pendraken/11164032395/)
This next one is from a new designer, who will be doing a few bits and bobs for a little project/range Dave's wanting to do:
BTR-152 (armoured top):
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5537/11164030125_96b0e599a3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pendraken/11164030125/)
BTR-152 (open top):
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/11164062616_54a45ebe22.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pendraken/11164062616/)
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Little project for Dave? Wonder what that will be? ;)
All looking good.
Santa Claus vs The Martians probably
They all look great. Nice to see another modern vehicle.
Lovely stuff.
Makes the Arab-Israeli a bit more do-able.
Love the ba-10!!!
The BA-10 is a lovely model, and I'll buy some regardless but... the wheels still look wonky... :-\
Quote from: petercooman on 02 December 2013, 02:57:29 PM
Love the ba-10!!!
Yeah, ditto. I was one of those agitating for one. The T40 and the L6/40 are pretty little models too, but the BTR152s are brilliant. The fact that they already appear to be moulded in plastic makes me wonder what the production models will be cast in. After all, those big, modern vehicles will weigh a ton if you have decent sized units. :-\
Quote from: Hertsblue on 02 December 2013, 05:00:27 PM
The fact that they already appear to be moulded in plastic makes me wonder what the production models will be cast in. After all, those big, modern vehicles will weigh a ton if you have decent sized units. :-\
The masters have been made in plasticard as it's easier to work with, but the production runs will be in metal. We may grind out the underside of the model a little to save on metal, but other than that it should be fine.
The BTR 152s look really sharp - the plasticard seems to make very nice models.
Unfortunately the T-40 looks a bit rounded, and soft around the edges - not very tank like?
Quote from: fred 12df on 02 December 2013, 08:54:43 PM
Unfortunately the T-40 looks a bit rounded, and soft around the edges - not very tank like?
Could be the angle of the photo, but I'll check on that. It wouldn't be too hard to have a whip round it with the file once it's been master moulded, and sharpen up the edges.
I really like the BA-10 too. Nice model!
Quote from: fsn on 02 December 2013, 02:08:55 PM
Lovely stuff.
Makes the Arab-Israeli a bit more do-able.
I have the JS3, AMX13 and btr50 in the pipeline FSN, how does this float your boat, this will link to fifties Russian to go with the Brits.
Dave
That's my kind of language.
Dave, you had him at JS3...
I agree the T-40 looks a bit 'soft', but the BTR 152 is cracking!
Cheers,
Kev
Nice additions, especially the BTR 152
I can see what they mean about the crispness of the T40, but IO expect Leaons suggestion is correct, and its in plastic and I find different materials can distort realiity. I am sure it will look great when painted and on the table top
Another thing to add to my must buy list
Merkava IV :D
Wow some very nice models!
BTR 152 looks impressive. Once this comes out I don't think I'll be able to resist starting on modern vehicles! :D