New York, United States
Joined: May 02, 2013
KitMaker: 4,403 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 04:59 PM UTC
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It seems Academy is about to release a 1/35 scale kit of M1A2 SEP TUSK1/2, V2.
Here are the sprue shots and info for anyone able to read Korean: link
Mario
I knew it!
We are now engaged in the 1/35 M1A2 SEP TUSK II WARS, a la WWII German Tiger Is!!!
Next, we'll see M1A2 SEP TUSK IIs from AFV CLUB, REVELL, TRUMPETER, HOBBY BOSS, X-ACT, ZVEZDA, (possibly MINIART), BRONCO, PANDA, AMT, LINDBERG, ITALERI, ICM, ALANGER, TAKOM, FUJIMI, OKAY! STOP, ALREADY!!!
Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Joined: February 04, 2006
KitMaker: 97 posts
Armorama: 97 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 06:04 PM UTC
The kit seems very nice indeed.
Looks like Academy has finally entered the 21st Century
Hobby Easy has it on pre-order at just under 35 USD / 31 €
current release date : 30 April 2016.
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/1uigrjkskfcty4o7ufhv.htmlIf it's as good as it looks it will be great value for the money.
England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: March 13, 2015
KitMaker: 418 posts
Armorama: 235 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 08:28 PM UTC
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It seems Academy is about to release a 1/35 scale kit of M1A2 SEP TUSK1/2, V2.
Here are the sprue shots and info for anyone able to read Korean: link
Mario
I knew it!
We are now engaged in the 1/35 M1A2 SEP TUSK II WARS, a la WWII German Tiger Is!!!
Next, we'll see M1A2 SEP TUSK IIs from AFV CLUB, REVELL, TRUMPETER, HOBBY BOSS, X-ACT, ZVEZDA, (possibly MINIART), BRONCO, PANDA, AMT, LINDBERG, ITALERI, ICM, ALANGER, TAKOM, FUJIMI, OKAY! STOP, ALREADY!!!
At least if this becomes true, there would be more options to choose from, possibly each with their own little different additions and things.
Wyoming, United States
Joined: April 07, 2006
KitMaker: 64 posts
Armorama: 62 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 08:41 PM UTC
I'm hoping it will show up sooner or later in my local Hobby Lobby and I can nab one with a %40 coupon. Our local store frequently carries Academy kits.
My current workbench:
1/48 CJS Aviation Saturn V
1/350 AMT Klingon Bird of Prey
1/35 Dragon M1A2 SEP
Colorado, United States
Joined: February 06, 2002
KitMaker: 1,526 posts
Armorama: 1,294 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 08:09 AM UTC
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I knew it!
We are now engaged in the 1/35 M1A2 SEP TUSK II WARS, a la WWII German Tiger Is!!!
Next, we'll see M1A2 SEP TUSK IIs from AFV CLUB, REVELL, TRUMPETER, HOBBY BOSS, X-ACT, ZVEZDA, (possibly MINIART), BRONCO, PANDA, AMT, LINDBERG, ITALERI, ICM, ALANGER, TAKOM, FUJIMI, OKAY! STOP, ALREADY!!!
Well, it is happening regardless of what we say, and it is to consumers (our) benefit. This is nothing new - deja vu almost when DML, Academy, Trumpeter, Revell, Italeri, and Tamiya engaged M1A1 Abrams competition in the late 90's to early 2000's. They all came out with Abrams kit around the same time. Dragon eventually won the competition with the AIM kit. I anticipate the same thing this year - we shall see who wins.
I know that it was a joke but aren't X-ACT, AMT, LINDBERG, and ALANGER out of business btw? I don't anticipate Fujimi getting into 1/35 armor business.
Happy modeling!
Warning: possible addiction may occur.
Currently on the bench: Maquette T-34/76
Sofiya, Bulgaria
Joined: November 08, 2011
KitMaker: 414 posts
Armorama: 287 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 01:57 PM UTC
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Next, we'll see M1A2 SEP TUSK IIs from AFV CLUB, REVELL, TRUMPETER, HOBBY BOSS, X-ACT, ZVEZDA, (possibly MINIART), BRONCO, PANDA, AMT, LINDBERG, ITALERI, ICM, ALANGER, TAKOM, FUJIMI, OKAY! STOP, ALREADY!!!
Well... Given it's a great source of laughter, but in all seriousness, I don't think I'll happen. Trumpeter are pushing their russian agenda, Zezda is on the same path.
Bronco looks like a good candidate, but they seem to be one foot off the buisness and we still wait for their MRAP. Plus, Meng has the idea to cover all versions of the tank, so the others don't have too much time (but they've also promised complete T-72 line...).
My modeling and news space:
https://redlinemodels.wordpress.com/
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: November 24, 2008
KitMaker: 364 posts
Armorama: 363 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 02:02 PM UTC
It looks almost as though some parts of the kit (the gun barrel, the wheels) are designed for snap-fit or push-fit assembly, though I can't think the whole kit could be built that way. Probably just to make build easier.
I'll definitely get one - it looks excellent, and the price is right.
New York, United States
Joined: May 02, 2013
KitMaker: 4,403 posts
Armorama: 4,078 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 03:20 PM UTC
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I knew it!
We are now engaged in the 1/35 M1A2 SEP TUSK II WARS, a la WWII German Tiger Is!!!
Next, we'll see M1A2 SEP TUSK IIs from AFV CLUB, REVELL, TRUMPETER, HOBBY BOSS, X-ACT, ZVEZDA, (possibly MINIART), BRONCO, PANDA, AMT, LINDBERG, ITALERI, ICM, ALANGER, TAKOM, FUJIMI, OKAY! STOP, ALREADY!!!
Well, it is happening regardless of what we say, and it is to consumers (our) benefit. This is nothing new - deja vu almost when DML, Academy, Trumpeter, Revell, Italeri, and Tamiya engaged M1A1 Abrams competition in the late 90's to early 2000's. They all came out with Abrams kit around the same time. Dragon eventually won the competition with the AIM kit. I anticipate the same thing this year - we shall see who wins.
I know that it was a joke but aren't X-ACT, AMT, LINDBERG, and ALANGER out of business btw? I don't anticipate Fujimi getting into 1/35 armor business.
Yeah, FUJIMI's going to do a 1/700 SEP TUSK II- Get your magnifiers out!!! AMT and LINDBERG are still in business, making 1/25 cars and a few other diversified subjects.
Not too sure about X-ACT or ALANGER having gone out of business, but JUST to come out with ANOTHER SEP w/TUSK II, it's a good bet that they're going to resurrect themselves-
"Wait for I-I-I-T..." ZOMBIE TUSK IIs!!!
No seriously, I'd MUCH rather see an XM1, an initial M1, and a few other of the earlier 105mm-gunned types. Add to that a comprehensive USMC M1A1(Common) and a USMC M1A1HA...
Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 6,856 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 03:41 PM UTC
Has anyone actually heard anything definite about them going out of business?
Hisham
Maki
Senior EditorCroatia Hrvatska
Joined: February 13, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 04:10 PM UTC
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Has anyone actually heard anything definite about them going out of business?
No. What I've heard is that Xact is a small company of enthusiasts taking their time to release a perfect model kit. I have their GAZ Tiger and I can say they came pretty close with that one.
Mario
Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 6,856 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 05:06 PM UTC
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No. What I've heard is that Xact is a small company of enthusiasts taking their time to release a perfect model kit.
That's exactly what I was told about them.. It ain't over till... what's her name sings
Hisham
New York, United States
Joined: May 02, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 03:50 PM UTC
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No. What I've heard is that Xact is a small company of enthusiasts taking their time to release a perfect model kit.
That's exactly what I was told about them.. It ain't over till... what's her name sings
Hisham
That's "The Fat Lady", isn't it?
No offense to anyone out there, I was just elaborating on the comment...
Re: X-ACT- I'm still waiting for their Ukrainian T-84 "Oplot"; I wonder if it'll ever happen..?
Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
Joined: July 23, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 05:06 PM UTC
Didn't want to offend any large size people... whom I am one of
Hisham
Colorado, United States
Joined: February 06, 2002
KitMaker: 1,526 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2016 - 01:38 AM UTC
Is Armorama going to post a news announcement about this new Abrams kit?
Happy modeling!
Warning: possible addiction may occur.
Currently on the bench: Maquette T-34/76
United States
Joined: December 12, 2007
KitMaker: 170 posts
Armorama: 138 posts
Posted: Friday, March 25, 2016 - 01:52 AM UTC
This looks really nice!! I like what Academy has been up to lately and this is a definite must have!! Hopefully it's as nice when its actually in hand being built!!
New South Wales, Australia
Joined: May 20, 2014
KitMaker: 197 posts
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Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2016 - 11:41 AM UTC
Looks pretty good and the pricing doesn't seem to bad either.
Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Joined: October 04, 2015
KitMaker: 5 posts
Armorama: 4 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2016 - 12:33 PM UTC
Now wating for a USMC M1A1 with scws and all marines modifications.
Korea / 대한민국
Joined: October 30, 2014
KitMaker: 9 posts
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Posted: Friday, April 01, 2016 - 09:35 PM UTC
Assembled kit's photos were uploaded on
a blog. Looks good for the pricing.
Alabama, United States
Joined: March 09, 2015
KitMaker: 281 posts
Armorama: 273 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 07:07 PM UTC
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Assembled kit's photos were uploaded on a blog. Looks good for the pricing.
Looks good to me also.Tracks can be replaced.There are plenty of aftermarket sets.Looks like the lightening holes are missing from sprockets.Darn.
Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Joined: February 04, 2006
KitMaker: 97 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 07:29 PM UTC
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Assembled kit's photos were uploaded on a blog. Looks good for the pricing.
Looks good to me also.Tracks can be replaced.There are plenty of aftermarket sets.Looks like the lightening holes are missing from sprockets.Darn.
No they're not
they can be seen in the last photo very clearly
European Union
Joined: January 28, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 07:45 PM UTC
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Assembled kit's photos were uploaded on a blog. Looks good for the pricing.
Looks good to me also.Tracks can be replaced.There are plenty of aftermarket sets.Looks like the lightening holes are missing from sprockets.Darn.
The photos
clearly show 4 lightening holes on each sprocket
Never gonna' give EU up, never gonna' let EU down.
Colorado, United States
Joined: February 06, 2002
KitMaker: 1,526 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 08:12 PM UTC
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Assembled kit's photos were uploaded on a blog. Looks good for the pricing.
Thank you for posting Jay. It looks AWESOME!
Happy modeling!
Warning: possible addiction may occur.
Currently on the bench: Maquette T-34/76
Warszawa, Poland
Joined: March 26, 2003
KitMaker: 4,342 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 08:38 PM UTC
Sprues pics show that two options are included for sprockets: each sprocket half in one piece, but without holes; or in two parts (split across the holes) that have to be glued together, but with holes. So a bit of extra work is required to get clean sprocket with holes (some putty may be required depending on the fit of those parts).
Pawel "Vodnik" Krupowicz
Professional Certified Rivet Counter.
Alabama, United States
Joined: March 09, 2015
KitMaker: 281 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 02:20 AM UTC
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Sprues pics show that two options are included for sprockets: each sprocket half in one piece, but without holes; or in two parts (split across the holes) that have to be glued together, but with holes. So a bit of extra work is required to get clean sprocket with holes (some putty may be required depending on the fit of those parts).
Yeah.Yay I did not see the 2nd set of sprockets with holes
Korea / 대한민국
Joined: October 30, 2014
KitMaker: 9 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 04:27 AM UTC
No problem, James. I found some more photos on
another blog.
