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Title: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: Lluís of Minairons on May 06, 2013, 07:34:47 PM: (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--HSnvBdgLQY/UYfspTquP1I/AAAAAAAAE8w/d-TtvrH1LIM/s640/mc36_1_00.jpg)

I'm happy to show you the master prototype of our first SCW model in 1:56^th scale: the stylish (and somewhat pulp-ish) Hispano Suiza MC-36 armoured truck, a huge beast measuring some 13cm long at this scale!

Thanks to the picture above, you can see what it looks like with its MG-armed standard turret... and below, its really dreadful look when improved with the turret of a cannibalized T-26!

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-d21rAkTIdac/UYfspRyBB-I/AAAAAAAAE88/TPL7GBDkXCU/s640/mc36_1_01.jpg)

The whole kit will consist of 17 parts, T-26 turret and hatchet included.

This prototype will be delivered tomorrow to the resin caster, for starting the master moulds making. I wouldn't look as too optimistic at forecasting, but it seems quite probable for us to be able to release the ultimate resin model within this month --or June at most.

Our most sincere thanks to all those who have been supporting us so far. You won't be deceived.

If curious about this model, a few more pictures on Minairons News blog: http://minairons-news.blogspot.com/2013/05/our-first-156-scw-model.html (http://minairons-news.blogspot.com/2013/05/our-first-156-scw-model.html)
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Post by: Mainly28s on May 06, 2013, 10:25:53 PM: Lluís,

it is gorgeous- very pulp-era.
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Post by: Arlequín on May 06, 2013, 11:01:46 PM: Yes, very impressive! :o
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Post by: Stu on May 07, 2013, 03:18:27 AM: A limo with teeth!
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Post by: grant on May 07, 2013, 03:36:54 AM: Sexy, and shooty! A winning combo!
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Post by: CorvetteK225 on May 07, 2013, 04:17:10 AM: :o Wow! Simply, wow! :o
:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* (5 out of 5)
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: Westfalia Chris on May 07, 2013, 06:02:44 AM: Outstanding. The hand starter crank is wonderful, and I agree that it looks better with the MG turret. I'd like to see it in a Picasso-inspired abstract camouflage pattern. ;-)
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Post by: pocoloco on May 07, 2013, 07:58:32 AM: Truly a beast! :o Loving it! :-*
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Post by: JollyBob on May 07, 2013, 11:34:36 AM: Oooh, that's nice! :-*

Any idea on what the final version will cost?
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Post by: Blackwolf on May 07, 2013, 11:39:40 AM: Magnificent!
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Post by: Arlequín on May 07, 2013, 12:18:07 PM: Quote from: JollyBob on May 07, 2013, 11:34:36 AM
Any idea on what the final version will cost?

My God Man! If one has to ask, then one shouldn't be buying it! It's an Hispano-Suiza not a Morris! :o

Seriously though... How much? ;)
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: Lluís of Minairons on May 07, 2013, 04:18:43 PM: Between EUR 18.00 and EUR 20.00. By no means higher.

That is, a price the closest possible to those of Empress --once converted into GBP, I mean.
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: flags_of_war on May 07, 2013, 04:41:03 PM: I want it :)
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Post by: Rob_bresnen on May 07, 2013, 04:43:53 PM: I think I can see that in my VBCW army.
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: Dave C on May 07, 2013, 06:42:03 PM: That's it! I'm now going to do the SCW. Thank you Minairon you made my mind up for me.
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: Hussar072 on May 07, 2013, 11:16:39 PM: That is so cool! I would stay with the MG instead of the t-26 IMHO. A must buy.
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: flags_of_war on May 08, 2013, 08:58:40 AM: I like both of the them. The T-26 gives it the "put together" feel that we expect of some of the armoured vehicles of the war.

(http://theminiaturespage.com/news/pics/2013/feb/1331229223c.jpg)
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: Lluís of Minairons on May 08, 2013, 11:18:55 PM: Someone suggested this beast might be used in a VBCW layout.

If so, which side would likely use it? --If I knew in advance, I might insert some appropriate markings in the decals set...

Useful data for deciding: built by the Hispano Suiza Madrid division (firm's HQ were at Barcelona, but their military stuff was built in a factory close to Madrid --such was the will of the Army Ministry).

According to some sources, it was designed for competing with Bilbao armoured car for giving the Guardia de Asalto an anti-riot vehicle. Other sources state it didn't, but was offered to the Catalan Generality, or Government.

Whatever the case, at the outbreak of the military rebellion all the existing models (between 5 and 15, depending on sources) were in hands of the Republic. They were seemingly used mostly in the South. Not less than two were captured by the Nationalists and put "under new management". At least one of them was improved with a T-26 turret; the one known was used as a high-command vehicle.

With such a story, in whose VBCW hands might it have fallen?
(OK, anyone's I guess. But asking for some brainstorming anyway)
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: The Gray Ghost on May 09, 2013, 12:57:01 AM: BUF with a siren mounted on the front fender.
paint it black with a red stripe running down the middle.
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: H.M.Stanley on May 09, 2013, 10:19:02 PM: They say that fact is often stranger than fiction. If i hadn't seen that photo i wouldn't have believed it [not having done the research]

I'm a "less is more" kind of guy so i couldn't use one. But lovely work all the same

Now, if you'd only knock up something for 192?/BoB :)
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Post by: Doomsdave on May 10, 2013, 09:51:00 AM: This is awesome. I will use this as a 1920's Batman Tumbler (armored car batmobile).
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Post by: area23 on May 12, 2013, 09:33:44 AM: Fantastic piece of kit!
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Post by: Rob_bresnen on May 12, 2013, 10:18:01 AM: Quote from: Doomsdave on May 10, 2013, 09:51:00 AM
This is awesome. I will use this as a 1920's Batman Tumbler (armored car batmobile).

Now that is a good idea!
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: pocoloco on May 12, 2013, 11:13:12 AM: The Beast could be used by any side of the VBCW, depending on which side traded/sold it to a VBCW faction. Nationalists could sell theirs to BUF or Royalists and Republicans could sell theirs to Communists or "Freedom fighters".
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Post by: pagumb on May 12, 2013, 04:31:59 PM: What a great looking model. Tons of potential use for various game systems.
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Post by: Vern on May 15, 2013, 09:57:00 AM: 8) That looks fantastic! Any idea when it might be available?
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Post by: smirnoff on May 15, 2013, 04:08:40 PM: Want one
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Post by: Axebreaker on May 16, 2013, 06:10:15 PM: That looks seriously cool! 8) :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: H.M.Stanley on May 16, 2013, 07:30:24 PM: As i'm on a Pulp kick i may have to revise my original position. :D Black Beauty for the Green Hornet?
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: Duke Donald on May 17, 2013, 12:12:08 AM: That is so amazing! I need one (or two) now!
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Post by: Lluís of Minairons on May 20, 2013, 10:13:05 PM: Quote from: Vern on May 15, 2013, 09:57:00 AM
8) Any idea when it might be available?

Next month. First previews late in this month :)
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: flags_of_war on May 21, 2013, 08:50:00 AM: Quote from: Lluís of Minairons on May 20, 2013, 10:13:05 PM
Next month. First previews late in this month :)

Does it need any flags :P
Title: Re: Minairons' first 1/56 Spanish Civil War AFV
Post by: Vern on May 22, 2013, 12:25:34 PM: Quote from: Lluís of Minairons on May 20, 2013, 10:13:05 PM
Next month. First previews late in this month :)

Excellent :D