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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Predatorpt on October 10, 2014, 04:59:07 PM

Title: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: Predatorpt on October 10, 2014, 04:59:07 PM
Just saw these guys on my FB feed:

http://www.rubiconmodels.com/

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-po0cCFqq8/VDSx23Ah83I/AAAAAAAAATc/A6-W4Qhlq64/s1600/Colorproof%2BBox%2Bv1b.jpg)
They are looking really good, now we just need to know prices...

Here's a couple of reviews:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wSuqJ8A1EOo/VDS2quJvTvI/AAAAAAAAAUs/wD9NIYyq_3g/s1600/IMG_20141008_155759.jpg)

http://www.boltaction.net/2014/10/rubicon-models-m4a3-sherman-review.html

(http://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/pw/site/assets/files/5403/blog_rubicon_f.387x0.jpg)
http://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/pw/wss/blog/first-look-rubicon-panzer-iii/

And they are planning on lauching with 6 tanks already!  :o
Title: Re: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 10, 2014, 05:26:40 PM
Nice looking models, thank you for the link.

Tony
Title: Re: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: Wilkins on October 10, 2014, 06:35:39 PM
If you look down the left hand side of the "Products" page of their website (http://www.rubiconmodels.com/products.php (http://www.rubiconmodels.com/products.php)) it seems to suggest they're going to be doing a lot of these kits and for a variety of nations. Could be interesting!
Title: Re: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: Londoncopper on October 10, 2014, 07:10:56 PM
As you say, price is essential, I have seen the Warlord Sherman for £14 online.

I game with NWE Brits and I do not think they used the M4A3, I suppose I could buy some Yanks though?
Title: Re: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: tomek917 on October 10, 2014, 09:45:38 PM
They look good, hopefully they'll produce some more obscure vehicles!
Title: Re: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: geoffb on October 10, 2014, 09:54:38 PM
http://www.rubiconmodels.com/news.php?i=5

From £18 by the looks of it
Title: Re: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: Predatorpt on October 11, 2014, 01:10:42 AM
Quote from: geoffb on October 10, 2014, 09:54:38 PM
http://www.rubiconmodels.com/news.php?i=5

From £18 by the looks of it

And in their forum they say £20 - that's the usual range of Warlord prices  :? Let's wait and see, they are planning to release the models later this month  :D
Title: Re: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: Predatorpt on October 17, 2014, 04:59:34 PM
Plastic Soldier Company just posted this:

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http://We are delighted to announce that Plastic Soldier Company will be distibuting the excellent new range of Rubicon Models 28mm plastic WW2 tanks. The first seven releases: Panzer IV (F2,G,H), Panzer III (J,M,N), Sherman M4A3 (75mm, 76mm, 105mm gun options), T34/76 (Model 1940,41 or 42), Panther D/A, Panther G and Tiger IE (early, mid and late). Our first shipment is due to arrive mid November but they are available to preorder.

The prices vary: PzIII and IV £18, Panther/Sherman/T34 £20 and the Tiger I £23
Title: Re: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: moiterei_1984 on October 17, 2014, 05:26:41 PM
As you get a hell more of options out of these tanks and they also look better than the WG ones by the looks of it 20,- quid seems fair to me.
Title: Re: Rubicon Models - new producer of 1/56 WW2 vehicles
Post by: Phil_Gray on October 22, 2014, 06:43:42 PM
Very interesting range indeed, looking forward to what's next :-)