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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Helen on May 29, 2008, 02:45:28 AM
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Hi Folks,
I intend to start a new sticky on the above topic featuring 1/56th scale AFVs/Softskin vehicles.
Please feel free to add any new releases covering AFVs and Softskin vehicles to this sticky.
A separate sticky for 28 mm WW 2 figures/artillery/other new releases will be created in due course.
To start our new topic off we have upcoming releases from AGN. A few sample pics are included: To quote from the AGN Yahoo site and my thanks to the guys:
Quote "I have posted a new album in the Group's "Photos" section (on the
second page of albums) showing AGNM's new SU-76 self-propelled gun.
It is priced at US$30 and is supplied with a robust, all-metal gun (as
evident in the photos). It is fully available for sale now although it
hasn't yet been added to our current web page (that will soon be
updated to show all of our new vehicles, guns and crews).
"A wartime expedient, there were few comforts for the crew and it was
known to troops as 'The B*tch'. The first SU-76s appeared in late 1942
and by mid-1943 they were deployed in appreciable numbers. Better
German armour had by this time [reduced its effectiveness] and thus the
vehicle's role was changed from anti-tank to infantry support."
Enjoy!
Andy" Unquote
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/AGNSU761.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/AGNSU76.jpg)
Quote "I have posted another new photo album on the Group's "Photos"
section, on the second page, showing photos of AGNM's new Soviet T-28
medium tank.
I will be making the production mold for it next week and so it
should be fully available for purchase within two weeks, priced at
US$40. (And it will be added to our updated web site along with all
of our other new and classic vehicles, guns and gun crews.)
"Inspired by British and German tank designs, the T-28 medium tank
had a centrally mounted main turret and two auxilliary machine-gun
turrets in front... production models were equipped with the more
powerful 76.2mm low-velocity gun."
Crewed by six and armed with a main gun and three 7.62mm machine
guns, all evident in the photos.
I'll inform everyone when it's fully available for sale, that should
be shortly.
[Quote taken from "Fighting Vehicles of the World".]
Bye,
Andy" Unquote
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/AGNT281.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/AGNT28.jpg)
AGN Website:
http://www.agnminiatures.com/
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(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/AGNT281.jpg)
uuuhhhh tempting :)
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Both rather nice :)
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I can't help it but here's a link to some of our stuff, scroll through as we do an excellent SU-76M as well and a whole lot of soft skins.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24574678@N03/
www.diewaffenkammer.com
Cheers,
Jeff @ JTFM
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Hi Guys,
Dixon has announced on TMP the release of their SAS/Standard jeep:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/22520/
Cast in white metal! 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/DixonMiniatures.jpg)
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www.chieftainmodels.co.uk
More vehicles than you can shake a stick at, with at least another 5 or 6 on the way, including a STuG 3G , Panzer 38t, and more nice softskins too.
Check out the gallery section.
Then go have a look at the T28, the SAS jeeps, the LRDG chevys, in fact, just look at everything, because its all brilliant.
Amazing models, easy to build, with a host of extra bobbins included.
Plus built in bases,so you have the choice, whether to base the model, or not.
Go on buy something, you won't be disappointed :D :D :D :D :D :D
Crouchie just does not promote his stuff enough
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Hi Guys,
BAM have announced the release of their Hetzer in 1/56th scale on TMP. Its actually been out for a couple of weeks - Doh!
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/834704/
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I always wondered what 'hetzer' means. Marder is marten, isn't it?
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"Hetzen" is a word for hunting. Especially meant to run the prey to the ground. Why the Hetzer-tank is actually called that I'm not sure as it would probably be more used in ambush situations.
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I think they usually translate Hetzer as 'Baiter'.
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I always wondered what 'hetzer' means. Marder is marten, isn't it?
A Marder is a mischievous little creature that likes to chew up car cabling. So yes, I assume marten is correct.
The "Hetzer", as Doomhippie said, derived the name from the hunting. In a looser sense, you could translate the verb "hetzen" as "pursue someone relentlessly at a high speed (and, possibly, untiring perseverance)".
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Hetzjagd is a translation of coursing, a foxhound is a Hetzer
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From BAM HQ:
BMW combo and crew
BMW motor bikeand side car now available with crew!
The ubiquitous BMW combo now comes with specific heer crew figures, rider and sidecar passenger with MG34.
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Hi everyone, My first post on this forum. Thought I'd share a couple pics of some WW2 vehicles. Here's the new JTFM M3 White Scout Car with a modified Soviet crew by Battle Honors:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/john_pierson/m3.10.JPG) (http://usera.imagecave.com/john_pierson/m3.9.JPG)
JTFM have a done an amazing job casting this beauty. I believe there is a crew being designed presently - which will be available soon-ish.
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My Soviets needed some transport so I did a bit of research and found that FOA made a Russian GAZ AAA in resin, but sadly they provided no pictures. So I bought one to inspect and thought I'd share it with others. Nice clean model and simple to assemble with about 10 parts. It measures somewhere between 1/56th and 1/60th (95mm L x 38mm W). The infantry rider is by BAM for comparison.
(http://usera.imagecave.com/john_pierson/aaa.1.JPG)(http://usera.imagecave.com/john_pierson/aaa.2.JPG)(http://usera.imagecave.com/john_pierson/aaa.3.JPG)
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http://theminiaturespage.com/news/598484/
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/stugg2.jpg)
The Sturmgeschutz III Ausf G was the final development of the Assault Gun built upon the Panzer III chassis. The early Ausf G saw service in Italy, the Eastern front, and North West Europe. The model has schurzen plating, with metal hangers, the earlier 75mm mantlet, and a selection of stowage, and alternate crew.
Link to Website:
http://www.chieftainmodels.co.uk/
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Another new German vehicle soon to be released by AGNM is this SDKFZ 10 AA kit. Resin vehicle with metal gun, crew and bits.
(http://usera.imagecave.com/john_pierson/sdaa1.JPG) (http://usera.imagecave.com/john_pierson/sdaa2.JPG) (http://usera.imagecave.com/john_pierson/sdaa3.JPG)
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Hi John,
I love you work and its great to see you here! 8)
Thanks again for your contributions to the LAF and to the wargaming industry. 8)
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Great job
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Hi Folks,
Crouchie of Chieftain Models has announced the release of some new WW2 1/56th AFVs.
They are:
R35 Panzerjager 4.7cm ohne turm,
M3 Lee, and
Panzer II Ausf F.
Please see below for the news from his Web-site.
http://www.chieftainmodels.co.uk/
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Lots of great stuff out there!!
Here's a small taste on what's in the pipeline from me.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24574678@N03/
More to follow as this coming week progresses.
Cheers,
Jeff @ JTFM
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Thankyou Jeff, some very nice miniatures and AFVs on show.
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Hi Folks,
In case you missed the following AFV releases:
BAM - Cromwell
Chieftain - PZ 38T
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/BAMCromwell.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/ChieftainPZ38T.jpg)
Chow for now,
Helen
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I have a nice 38t by Tony Ashcroft, but I have been waiting for a Cromwell for ages! Now I can do some Polish 1st AD fellows in 28mm.
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Hi Folks,
I intend to start a new sticky on the above topic featuring 1/56th scale AFVs/Softskin vehicles.
Please feel free to add any new releases covering AFVs and Softskin vehicles to this sticky.
A separate sticky for 28 mm WW 2 figures/artillery/other new releases will be created in due course.
To start our new topic off we have upcoming releases from AGN. A few sample pics are included: To quote from the AGN Yahoo site and my thanks to the guys:
Quote "I have posted a new album in the Group's "Photos" section (on the
second page of albums) showing AGNM's new SU-76 self-propelled gun.
It is priced at US$30 and is supplied with a robust, all-metal gun (as
evident in the photos). It is fully available for sale now although it
hasn't yet been added to our current web page (that will soon be
updated to show all of our new vehicles, guns and crews).
"A wartime expedient, there were few comforts for the crew and it was
known to troops as 'The B*tch'. The first SU-76s appeared in late 1942
and by mid-1943 they were deployed in appreciable numbers. Better
German armour had by this time [reduced its effectiveness] and thus the
vehicle's role was changed from anti-tank to infantry support."
Enjoy!
Andy" Unquote
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/AGNSU761.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/AGNSU76.jpg)
Quote "I have posted another new photo album on the Group's "Photos"
section, on the second page, showing photos of AGNM's new Soviet T-28
medium tank.
I will be making the production mold for it next week and so it
should be fully available for purchase within two weeks, priced at
US$40. (And it will be added to our updated web site along with all
of our other new and classic vehicles, guns and gun crews.)
"Inspired by British and German tank designs, the T-28 medium tank
had a centrally mounted main turret and two auxilliary machine-gun
turrets in front... production models were equipped with the more
powerful 76.2mm low-velocity gun."
Crewed by six and armed with a main gun and three 7.62mm machine
guns, all evident in the photos.
I'll inform everyone when it's fully available for sale, that should
be shortly.
[Quote taken from "Fighting Vehicles of the World".]
Bye,
Andy" Unquote
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/AGNT281.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/AGNT28.jpg)
AGN Website:
http://www.agnminiatures.com/
Any link?
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how about 1" over your question? lol
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Hi Gang,
Chieftain Models has released another two interesting softskin vehicles:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BlitzBuggy.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/C11ADF.jpg)
More information can be found here:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/622931/
Chow,
Helen
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Hi Folks,
Ian has announced two new AFVs:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Jagdpantherearlyversion.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Hetzer.jpg)
More info here:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/709820/
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Hi Folks,
Bruce Meyer of Company B sent me a lovely photo of the Sumida AC which is now available through Company B or Brigade Games. The crew in these photos are Battle Honours.
Bruce indicated to me that maybe by January we may see some crew. I'll keep you posted.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/CompanyBSumidaAC.jpg)
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Warlord Games has announced the released of their upgunned version M4A3.
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/933920/
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Jeff has announced the release of three varaints for April on the T34 and the Deuce an a half.
Quote: "Russians galore! All mastered John Pierson. The T-34/76 Model 1943 with two different turret choices. The hex turret with raised commander's cupola and the Uralmash variant and for added punch the T-34/85."
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/712775/
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Bruce Meyer of Company B has announced the release of Italian armour and softskins:
http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/companyB_models_Italy.htm
Helen
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Viktor Grabner's armoured car from BAM:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BAMViktorGrabnerAC.jpg)
He was only awarded the Knight's Cross in the morning prior to his death at Arnhem that very day.
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From Company B:
New from Company B
USMC M3 halftrack with 75mm and crew.
Chaffee M24 light tank.
Models now in production from our purchase from Ian Crouch's Chieftain miniatures.
Brit Blitz Buggy
Brit C11 ADF staff car
Brit/US M3 Lee/Grant
Brit M3 Light Tank Stuart Honey
Brit M3 Stuart type IV Light Tank
Brit Marmon Herrington AC Mk.2
Brit/Aussie Matilda A12 gun and flame version
Brit Vickers light tank
Brit Crossley AC
French P16 Schneider
German Stoewer R180
German Panzer III
German Panzer IV
Italian AB41 Autoblinda
Italian AS37 Sahara Truck
Italain CV35
Italian CV35 Flame Version
Italian Fiat L6/40
Italian Lancia 3RO
Italian Lancia 90/53
Italian Semovente 47/32
Italian Spa-Viberti AS42
Italian Fiat 508
Ruskie T-26
Ruskie T-28
Ruskie BT-5
Much more in the pipeline so please stay tuned.
Helen
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I am very tempted by Company B's Matilda Flame. I have to see a picture first before making a large investment. I noticed Bruce now has Australian divisional decals as well. Spoilt we are.
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Pictures up on the Company B site:
Ian Crouches' Matilda, both Flame and 2 pounder
New M-24 Chaffee
Russian T-28 (formerly from Ian as well)
I'll have pictures of the Matilda and New M3 75mm GMC halftrack this week as they get painted/photographed.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/M24Chaffee.jpg)
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That Chaffee looks gorgeous though the wheels could do with some detail.
Daft as that may sound given the fact that they get covered in loads of mud etc, but it finishes a model off to havea few bolts showing:O)
Turret shape looks very good.
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There actually are bolts... but in the metal casting process they are not as pronounced. If I did some more highlights and a shadow wash, they'll probably come out better... I'll see if I can get those to be more visible..
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Just released today, and available at Fall-In is our U.S. Marine 75mm SPM M3 Halftrack. Comes with three Marines, to drive, aim and fire! Halftrack and Marines sculpted by the talented Mr. Mike Broadbent.
Yes, this can also be used by US army gamers for North Africa. A U.S. infantry crew for that period is casting right now... So you can pair this up with a couple of M3 Lee tanks and take on the Desert Fox! Or have the "Rat Patrol" do it all by themselves...
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/USMC%20SPM%201.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/USMC%20SPM%203.jpg)
Stay tuned tomorrow, as there is more to come. Especially for fans of WW2 railway gaming ;)
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Die waffenkammer has got a iosef stalin tank now :-*
German Land Wasser Schlepper & German Neubaufahrzeug too, but i don't think that's equally important lol
http://www.diewaffenkammer.com/