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MiniArt: Modern US Tank Crew
CMOT
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 06:48 PM UTC
Something that many modellers have been asking for is finally announced by MiniArt. They have announced the first kit in their Military Miniatures Series in the form of a Modern US Tank Crew.
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 07:04 PM UTC
Nice, these are most welcomed. Hope they come along soon.
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 07:37 PM UTC
Yes it is welcome, mini art says first in a series of new figures, all modern usa or a mix of different figures? It should be interesting
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 07:55 PM UTC
Hope next time will be a WWI model/figures !!!
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 08:12 PM UTC
Awesome!!! Seriously great stuff!
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Maki
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 08:14 PM UTC
The best part of the news is the fact this is first in line of MiniArt's “Post WWII“ series, which will include modern tanks, cars, trucks, AFV’s and figures.
Cool!
Mario
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 08:19 PM UTC
Thanks Darren! Will be looking for this one
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 08:26 PM UTC
Something like modern British, German or Japanese tankers would have better. All figures for those nationalities are resin whilst American have already been done a number if times in plastic. They are truly becoming the new WW2 German.
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 08:28 PM UTC
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by Maki
The best part of the news is the fact this is first in line of MiniArt's “Post WWII“ series, which will include modern tanks, cars, trucks, AFV’s and figures.
Cool!
Mario
Very cool!
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CMOT
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 08:42 PM UTC
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Something like modern British, German or Japanese tankers would have better. All figures for those nationalities are resin whilst American have already been done a number if times in plastic. They are truly becoming the new WW2 German.
Tim: You have to remember the size of the US Military and the number of vehicles available. I do agree that British and German crews are needed, but I am not so sure about the Japanese. However Canadian and other European nations are in despearte need of covering.
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 09:09 PM UTC
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Something like modern British, German or Japanese tankers would have better. All figures for those nationalities are resin whilst American have already been done a number if times in plastic. They are truly becoming the new WW2 German.
While I agree we need more modern figures from many nations I wouldn't say modern US is prolific in styrene? Dragon's US Tank Crew are from IIRC 1993...hardly modern. Master Box have two sets; one with four figures with different body armour (older uniforms maybe?) and one with two figures similar to these. Not sure two figures means Miniart should steer clear of the subject?
I welcome them and hope to see more.
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 11:15 PM UTC
Very nice. I don't know the quality of Miniart figures but I hope they are will be better than the ones from Trumpeter.
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 11:17 PM UTC
Looks like a great set.I like their poses.Thanks for the heads up Darren.
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 11:54 PM UTC
I too don't know the quality of Miniart figures, but this is a welcome addition. The fact that one gets five figures instead of the usual four is also a nice bonus.
I look forward to more modern U.S. figures from Miniart. The modern figure market just hasn't been the same since DML stopped their "Elite Force" series back in 2003. Now with all these new 1/35 modern armor kits, I sure hope new 1/35 modern (plastic) figures make a comeback.
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 03:08 AM UTC
Mini Art figures are pretty nice. A little more slender than Masterbox. Nicely sculpted and molded .
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 07:37 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 03:12 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Something that many modellers have been asking for is finally announced by MiniArt. They have announced the first kit in their Military Miniatures Series in the form of a Modern US Tank Crew.
Read the Full News Story
If you have comments or questions please post them here.
Thanks!
Hold onto your hats, guys- This morning, I was browsing on various Hobby Sites. Over on CYBERMODELER's "What's New", I ran across MINIART's announcement of these US MODERN TANK CREW. While this new set is most welcome, the AD goes on to say that:
(paraphrased) "MINIART will be releasing many new Modern Subjects from the Post-War period on up to today's subject matter", which is indeed even MORE GOOD NEWS!
Given MINIART's fine reputation for quality plastic kits, we can expect more good stuff coming from this progressive manufacturer. Let's see what they'll come up with for us!
MINIART is one of these companies that we should pay close attention to- With all of the great stuff that they've been coming out with in the last few years, they're definitely a part of the "New Wave" of plastic kit manufacturers...
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 03:16 PM UTC
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I too don't know the quality of Miniart figures, but this is a welcome addition. The fact that one gets five figures instead of the usual four is also a nice bonus.
I look forward to more modern U.S. figures from Miniart. The modern figure market just hasn't been the same since DML stopped their "Elite Force" series back in 2003. Now with all these new 1/35 modern armor kits, I sure hope new 1/35 modern (plastic) figures make a comeback.
MINIART's figure kits are pretty darned good, for PLASTIC; better, in SOME cases, than a few of the resin goons that are out there. Purists will probably replace some of MINIART's figures' heads with HORNET heads...
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 05:58 PM UTC
ohh I need these esp for the new Meng Abrams
bill_c
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 07:42 PM UTC
Modern as in "right now" or "DS" or "OIF"???
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 07:53 PM UTC
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Modern as in "right now" or "DS" or "OIF"???
They are good for US Army Soldiers from about '07 to present. This is based on the IOTV body armor. The USMC uses a different style body armor, as do other countries. The guy in the fleece jacket could be used a little more universally, but still the same time frame since he is wearing ACUs which were first issued in about '06.
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016 - 11:43 PM UTC
Thanks for your precise answer Gino.
bill_c
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Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 02:46 AM UTC
Ditto. Hard to get Marine guys.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 05:42 AM UTC
Must have. Can't wait. Do want.
I like crew, soldiers, and marines in non combat poses.
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Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 12:18 AM UTC
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Ditto. Hard to get Marine guys.
I'll SECOND THAT! We need MORE US MARINES in ALL scales, especially in 1/35, and encompassing ALL ERAs, as well. The US MARINES have played a PROUD part in US AND World History for over TWO HUNDRED and FORTY YEARS!!!
