Spots on the Internet (2021)

[Guest]

It seems that the Leopard 2 is going to be the subject of releases from different manufacturers

Would that explain the accusations Border Models made towards Takom and RFM?

A modern MBT with full interior, though … I don’t think I’ve seen (m)any of those.

[Dave Ward]

On the Trumpeter/HobbyBoss Facebook page --- " surprise "

Now that looks like a hurried announcement ( in response to other makers? )
Dave

[Airborne01]

It seems that the Leopard 2 is going to be the subject of releases from different manufacturers
Trumpeter/HobbyBoss hinted at a Leo2 'rebirth' - now
On the Rye Fields Model Facebook page - two offerings, no further info
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On the Border Models Facebook page a derivative of the Leopard 2 - no further info
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The Rheinmetal Kodiak ARV, just entering service.................
Dave

OOh, I want one! No experience of Border Models though - anybody have a view on them?

[Guest]

German version, by the looks of it. Needs some different smoke grenade launchers and a MAG instead of the MG 3 Oh, and a sled:

[Dave Ward]

On the Takom Facebook page - ' summer releases'


Oh dear oh dear - I can see why Border Models are a bit miffed...................

From Border Models a M-ATV in 1/35, with full interior


Perhaps a simpler version from HobbyBoss....................
Dave

[David Lovell]

On the Takom Facebook page - ' summer releases'
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Oh dear oh dear - I can see why Border Models are a bit miffed...................
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From Border Models a M-ATV in 1/35, with full interior

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Perhaps a simpler version from HobbyBoss....................
Dave

Great stuff Dave the absolutely massive Russian thing is on the modellingnews web page with some good pic and a bit of history depending on price wouldn't mind a bash at this one myself keep threatening a wingy thing certainly diffrent.

[Dave Ward]

Great stuff Dave the absolutely massive Russian thing is on the modellingnews web page with some good pic and a bit of history depending on price wouldn't mind a bash at this one myself keep threatening a wingy thing certainly diffrent.

Takom haven't done any wingy things, so there's nothing to compare, but I guess won't be the cheapest!
Dave

[Dave Ward]

From ICM New Model Coming soon

Those are in 1/32
Dave

[Dave Ward]

On the Takom Facebook page - no further info...................

Takom are really pulling out the stops on unusual models! look at the sizes, 466mm & 510mm - you'll need to think up a really good way of displaying these!
Dave

[Tim Marlow]

Display one of these alongside a contemporary battleship and you would get a real idea of how large they really were….

[Guest]

Just compare to the Sachsen-class frigate Dave mentioned a few messages up: that’s 408 mm long.

[Dave Ward]

On the Trumpeter & HobbyBoss websites, their August releases

HobbyBoss Bf-109E in 1/18 ( odd scale! )

HobbyBoss Romanian TACAM in 1/35


Trumpeter T-80 BVM ( marine )

Trumpeter T-10M in 1/72

Trumpeter Scharnhorst in 1/700
Meagre pickings...........
Dave

[Dave Ward]

For those over a certain age - Revell have had the ex-Matchbox 1/76 AFVs in their catalogue for a long time - they are releasing two as 'A First Diorama Set' - with basic paints, glue & brush - just like a starter kit, in fact!

Puma & Firefly - are they the first of the whole range, or is it Revell testing the water?
Dave

[Tim Marlow]

Looks like they've changed the decals on the Puma, but everything else is exactly as my childhood memory recalls.

[Dave Ward]

From MiniArt - new model coming soon


Dave