discussion Spots on the Internet (2022)

[Isitme]

Don't know if it has been reported earlier...
RFM released the Leopard 2A6M CAN with bar armour.
(All pics from RFM and for discusion only)



An early version - to get the later version first you add the 'Barracuda' camoflague and then for the later version you add the short bar armour... But still looks a great kit.
As an aside if you are going to build it, construct a short length of track first along with a dry run of the drive sprocket to make sure they actually fit the drive sprocket.
I had to add a 1mm shim between the sprocket on my build to take the MENG Leopard track - a ten minute job.

 

[Dave Ward]

For those of you with very deep pockets, and a large display area:
Facebook & Website of HpH - their Dornier Do-X in 1/48 scale! I have the Revell 1/144 model & that's big enough!

Essentially crowdfunding - waiting for 20 orders before starting production. Multimedia construction, fibreglass etc
Anybody interested????
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

You can download the 2022 IBG Catalogue here http://www.ibgmodels.com/ ( RH side of navigation bar )
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

From MiniArt - 'new kit coming soon'


Dave

 

[Lee W]

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2022/02/preview-three-new-releases-launching-in.html?m=1#more

 

[Dave Ward]

After a long period dormant ( apart from a few eggplanes ): On the Tiger Model Facebook page - no further info

Leclerc in 1/35.
Shmel Class Patrol Boat in 1/35 - quite big! 0.78m X 0.128m......................

On the ICM website - March releases
The original had all PE wheels, I believe this has plastic......................

???

Combined boxing
Dave

 

[AlanG]

The normally well informed and reliable MBK (modellbau-koenig.de) of Germany has informed it's customers in their blog on 02.02.22, that Bronco has paused their production.
MBK is not expecting deliveries from Bronco and don't know, if this will be temporarily or permanent.

 

[Guest]

They’re having a sale on Bronco kits because (the blog says) “Bronco is leaving our inventory” — that sounds like they’re not expecting production to ever start back up, even though the blog says the manufacturer calls it a pause.

 

[AlanG]

Taken from another forum. But i thought it was newsworthy for here. RIP GH.


Gail Halvorsen aged 101 passed away today. He is best known for organizing the dropping of candy packets to impoverished children in war-torn Berlin, where he was nicknamed 'Uncle Wiggly Wings" . RIP sir.

"'Candy Bomber' who dropped sweets during Berlin airlift dies | AP News" https://apnews.com/article/europe-u...in-blockades-fab750bae8de282e8ea2edce8b65b317

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Takom Facebook page - 'new models release soon'






Dave

 

[Guest]

Ah! So that’s what it meant with “Ersatz M7” — I had read the name for a new kit the other day, but not investigated any further. One for @Bobthestug, I think

 

[Nicko]

Ah! So that’s what it meant with “Ersatz M7” — I had read the name for a new kit the other day, but not investigated any further. One for @Bobthestug, I think :smiling3:

But it looks like he'd have to paint it green!

:tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:


Nick

 

[Guest]

The need for olive drab is exactly why I think it’s a good one for him

 

[BattleshipBob]

Now there's a thought Jakko, oilve drab yes, 4BO no!!!!

 

[Guest]

Now there's a thought Jakko, oilve drab yes, 4BO no!!!!

Have plenty if you need any !

 

[Mini Me]

Yeah Bob.....you could paint it up as a captured Rooskie lend lease vehicle! That way you could take J R up on his offer of 4 BO!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Have plenty if you need any !

Why does that not surprise me!

 

[Dave Ward]

From MiniArt - 'new model coming soon'

Not one for you Bob, it's a StuH,not a Stug!
Dave

 

[AlanG]

Jetmads 1/32 F-22A Raptor

 

[AlanG]

From MiniArt - 'new model coming soon'

Given MiniArt is in Ukraine.... maybe not

Ukrainian kit manufacturers:
Miniart
Roden
ICM
Modelsvit
Dora Wings
Wingsy Kits
ClearProp
MikroMir
AMG (Arsenal Model Group)
AModel
AMP
Big Plane Kits (BPK)
Reskit
Live Resin
REXX
Halberd Models

From Russia:
Zvezda
Quinta Studios
Amur Reaver