1:56 E-50M New Toys

[CompanyB]

Ah, the Lowe.

That is our joint project with JTFM.  We mastered the E-10 and E-25 for him and this was part of that package. I think he did some additional detailing work as well.  That was a few years ago, and the print was medium resolution (and still cost $$$) 3D printing has improved and gotten much cheaper since then as the E50 was half the price at high resolution for two full sets of parts!

I can pester him if the Lowe is ready, or about to be ready.

And for those wondering...  The E50 will ship this month.  What other tans should we put out next?  I see the Ratte is being tackled (I have CAD of this at 1/285)  Too big for my taste.  I was thinking the Panzer 38D and variants.

[Ballardian]

And for those wondering...  The E50 will ship this month.

Please tell me this means I can expect an invoice in my email inbox soon!
 As to 38t variants - the Waffentrager versions are all pretty interesting & there is the insane looking 280mm mortar carrier (I've used a pic of the Amusing Hobby kit - I've got an actual photo of one somewhere, buggered if I can find it - will post when I do - with the mortar in the stowed position it looks like a rocket propelled Katchen).
 

[Wyrmalla]

I think Jeff at JTFM said he was considering the 38(t) and 38(d) (or well at least the former, then I pondered on how simple it'd be to leap onto extending the tracks a bit).

38 (d), Panzer II ausf J, Panther Waffentrager, Panzer Ferry... Addon kits for existing models like flak turrets, bulldozer blades, engineer vehicles. Spare barrels, tracks and the like are useful too, but maybe a bit too niche. Ah, and to bring it back around to the topic, conversions for the E-50/75 - like a Jagd variant or alternative turrets (but I suppose those maybe a bit iffy as they're the realms of fiction).

I suppose other whifs may be out of the question, as again, too small a market? There's a lot of cool stuff on this page:

http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/goodies/Tanks-Prototypes.php

I assume most people are buying this stuff for 28mm wargaming. There's probably a fair few vehicles from the Bolt Action army books which don't have models out there (at least judging by the German and Japanese books).

Heh, and aye, I await the email. I wouldn't mind some extra tracks (or hell if it comes to it another E-75 if those aren't available) myself.

[Ballardian]

 Have you recieved the E-50 castings yet (& how are they looking)? Really have a yen to get to work on this one, hopefully soon?

[CompanyB]

The production run on 40+ full kits (both sets of tracks and turrets) is complete and being shipped to me, so I hope to have updates, final invoices and photos in a week or so.

FYI, this may actually be part of the Company B lineup sooner rather than later.  So you should be able to add anything to the order via the CompanyB website to help on shipping.

I'm also already looking at making the Flak Turret, Radar turret, and Jagdpanther Type variant on the tracks  .

-BDietrich

[Ballardian]

Cheers for the update, it's much appreciated, I look forward to seeing the turret variants.

[JamesValentine]

*piddles with excitement* hurry uuuuup

[CompanyB]

Picture of the final kit!  Resin and metal parts.  I should have these in stock by the end of the week.

[Ballardian]

Looking great, can I (& the others who pre paid a deposit) expect an invoice in my inbox soon?

[Wyrmalla]

Ooh, keep us posted on those variants. I'd like to see some of that weird stuff the guys in 1/35th scale have access to (i.e. Panzer 46's range).

[JamesValentine]

that looks awesome. I'd love one

[CompanyB]

Ok..the shipment of the kits should be with me in a few days.  I will be processing payments through Company B and sending out invoices next week.

Now, everyone that wants additional items from Company B, you can add your request to your order, and we will send out an invoice with the totals, minus the reserve fees for those that pre-ordered. Respond once you have your invoice notice, and we will add items to your order on request.  Only about 20 pre-orders...so this will go pretty smoothly.

This is for the full kit!  So you get both sets of tracks, and both turrets.  But you only have the parts to make one compete model in the kit.

For everyone that wants to refinish their spare turret with a full set of parts - (I assume everyone)  I will have those available in a few weeks.  So after this first LAF announced shipment this is what will happen this summer:

Company B will offer the E50M as two separate kits.  With the Standard turret as kit one, and with the rerouted drive and F turret as kit two.  It will be about the same price $45 as this one time only combo kit.

Those that want to finish off their spare turret, let me know and I will order the metal parts to finish it.  It may delay your shipment by a week but for those overseas from Seattle, WA it's better to get those in the same box and not worry about additional shipping.  The price for additional turret metals is $6

If you have not ordered one, and want one or want to get the metals for the spare turret, feel free to PM me here and I will note that on your order/pre-order

Thanks!
Brent
Company B

[Ballardian]

Excellent news!

[CompanyB]

Look what was waiting for me when I got home!



Invoices going out today via the web shop.  remember, shipping overseas is a beast.  So it's better if you want to add items from the shop if you've been eyeing them for awhile to help reduce overall shipping costs.  Just respond to the invoice with items to add and we will amend it for you.

Regards!
Brent Dietrich

[Ballardian]

Fantastic! I don't think I've ever looked forward to receiving a bill before!