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Two New AFVs from Academy
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 09:14 AM UTC
Academy has released two new armoured fighting vehicles to see in the New Year which are a King Tiger and a special edition Hetzer.

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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 11:17 AM UTC
I'm always looking forward to another KT from any manufacturer. Getting that out of the way, here is pre-release lady Nos.1, 2, 3 and 4:

1. As with other "late/last" kits, no friggin' fuel vent lines (four, to be exact) modeled or included.

2. It's impossible to make out from the photos if the pilzen locations were relocated; or, if the rear hatch is the simplified version which were found on later production vehicles.

3. One would think that at least ONE kit manufacturer would do its homework when researching. Other than the engine deck latch and the reverse ribbed front fenders, there's nothing about this kit that makes it stand out as a "last production" vehicle.

4. How about releasing a real "last production" version with the triple single link track hangers (with the proper Kgs 73/800/152 single link tracks) on each corner?

Otherwise, it looks O.K.

Oh, Happy New Year, Darren.
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 12:08 PM UTC
Happy New Year Joseph and I hope you keep taking the tablets to keep the blood pressure down
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 01:18 PM UTC
Based on the Hetzer I reviewed, I would guess these are intended for modelers who are of intermediate skill levels and a tighter budget (like me) or those who want a good base to start with for detailing.
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 04:19 PM UTC

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Based on the Hetzer I reviewed, I would guess these are intended for modelers who are of intermediate skill levels and a tighter budget (like me) or those who want a good base to start with for detailing.



My rant won't preclude me from getting one. Or two.
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 04:27 PM UTC
Does anybody know why the M4A4 Sherman with dozer is not around? and will it be back soon? Thanks Rick
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 10:16 PM UTC
well IŽll get one for sure, this new KT at least has what
looks like the transport tracks, and it will be cheaper than
the Dragon offering.
Paul
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