German E-Series Krokodil

[wolivant]

Hello,

Anyone know of a manufacturer that produces a 1:56 German E-Series (Any variant) Crocodile tank please?

Regards

Wolt

[Ballardian]

 I'm not aware of any Krokodil in production at the moment at 1/56 - there are a number of 1/100 printed versions on Shapeways/Thingiverse - their files could be 'blown up' to 1/56, but the detail (or lack of) becomes offputting when enlarged, so unless you're handy with CAD it's scratchbuild or wait for CoyB or JTFM.

[Wyrmalla]

Jeff at Die Waffenkammer's said the E-series are on his books, but he's busy at the moment.

I was going to make one from one of the E-100s on sale by Kings Hobbies and Games, though I wouldn't recommend this for others. The model isn't massively detailed, so you'd be better off either hoping Jeff comes out with something or having a go at resizing a 3D printable model.

I don't know how Heer 46 makes their models, but IIRC they had an E-100 in a smaller scale. If there's is 3D printed than they might be able to sell an upscaled one (I wouldn't hold out on it, I've been asking them for their rocket kit for a month).

[wolivant]

Thought as much. Im was just about to get the Armadillo and T95 so I had relative size tanks to fight the E100 but the UK stockist is low on soooo much of the stock right now.. I have inquired when/if a restock is happening...

I have some Heer46 15mm ones, they are lovely.

Wolt

[Ballardian]

 Did you see the 1/48 T29 in Schriv's thread in The Conflicts That Came In From The Cold, a lovely, extremely well detailed print (pity about the slightly grainy texture), It'd certainly be a good match for the E-100.
 It's on Shapeways at: shapeways.com/shops/wotshop?li=pb though I'd take a deep breath before checking the price.

[Wyrmalla]

I really question those prices on Shapeways. They'd maybe acceptable for the 1/35th guys, but £80 (plus shipping) seems excessive for a 28mm kit. :/

[Westfalia Chris]

I really question those prices on Shapeways. They'd maybe acceptable for the 1/35th guys, but £80 (plus shipping) seems excessive for a 28mm kit. :/

I wouldn't even consider the 1/35th ones to be reasonable. You could do a kitbash from existing plastic kits for less than half the cost and most likely better detail, not to mention the striations.

[rabenga]

Do I feel a group build coming on?

[wolivant]

Cheers for the linkage but im going to wait to see if there will be a restock at trainshop first..

I could get an Armadillo and T29 from Die Waffenkrammer for just over £90.

Wolt