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Trumpeter's 'Geschutzwägen' Tiger
jimbrae
Joined: April 23, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 05:41 AM UTC
This fall will see the release of one of Trumpeter''s most spectacular AFVs to date in 1/35th scale - 00378 - German ''Geschützwagen'' Tiger with 17cm K72 Gun. Thanks to the company''s U.S. Importers, we are able to bring a very complete photo report on a very spectacular release. The full story can be seen:
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keenan
Joined: October 16, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 05:46 AM UTC
Pretty nice release. Certainly something different...
Thanks for the news.
Shaun
Thanks for the news.
Shaun
thedutchie
Joined: February 01, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 05:48 AM UTC
Damn that thing looks mean. Thanks Jim for the news
H_Ackermans
Joined: July 11, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 05:48 AM UTC
Oh my goodness, it looks even better than I had imagined. This is a certified GTGI kit.
SSGToms
Joined: April 02, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 05:51 AM UTC
WOW! I knew this kit was coming but didn't know it would be so packed with features and detail! That thing is beautiful. AND we have photos of the prototype - at least this one made it off the paper!
This one is going on my Christmas list now.
Any idea on the MSRP?
This one is going on my Christmas list now.
Any idea on the MSRP?
mark197205
Joined: November 10, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 06:11 AM UTC
I am so going to get one of these, it looks absolutely outstanding. 
jimbrae
Joined: April 23, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 06:16 AM UTC
The quoted MSRP I have is $119.95 
SSGToms
Joined: April 02, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 06:21 AM UTC
Oh, man. I know it's a lot of kit, but that's a lot of money! That's close to resin prices! I'm still getting one though.
Does it include indy tracks? Aluminum barrel? PE?
It would be cool to see Trumpeter "out feature" DML!
Does it include indy tracks? Aluminum barrel? PE?
It would be cool to see Trumpeter "out feature" DML!
goldenpony
Joined: July 03, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 06:31 AM UTC
To take a quote from Chris Tucker in Friday, "Dammmmmm!"
Nice looking kit.
Nice looking kit.
wbill76
Joined: May 02, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 06:40 AM UTC
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Oh, man. I know it's a lot of kit, but that's a lot of money! That's close to resin prices! I'm still getting one though.
Does it include indy tracks? Aluminum barrel? PE?
It would be cool to see Trumpeter "out feature" DML!
Unfinished shots show it with a plastic barrel and there's evidence of a little bit of PE in the engine compartment, so looks like it has some extras. Didn't see anything on the tracks though, wonder if they are going the "link-and-length" and vinyl alternative route as with the KVs? Definitely has some massive appeal to it, wonder how many track sets you'd need to complete it given the "stretch" on the chassis?
spongya
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Joined: February 01, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 07:29 AM UTC
What's the reason for the high price? It's as 2X-3X as much than similar other kits go.
Does it actually fire its gun?
Does it actually fire its gun?
blackbug67
Joined: April 25, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 08:03 AM UTC
WOW! That's some gun! Ordered one months ago, should have ordered 2. 
H_Ackermans
Joined: July 11, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 09:29 AM UTC
And to know another variant was planned with an even bigger gun.
However, the Grille 17 could only carry 5 rounds, the one with the heavier gun a mere 3.
So, impressive as it looks, it was let down by a very limited ammo supply on board. It would require a dedicated ammo-carrier.
Oh, and it is only thinly "armoured", no armour like on the actual Tiger-B.
And for those wondering, the roadwheel located at the rear indeed didn't sit on the ground.
However, the Grille 17 could only carry 5 rounds, the one with the heavier gun a mere 3.
So, impressive as it looks, it was let down by a very limited ammo supply on board. It would require a dedicated ammo-carrier.
Oh, and it is only thinly "armoured", no armour like on the actual Tiger-B.
And for those wondering, the roadwheel located at the rear indeed didn't sit on the ground.
MichalTafil
Joined: August 08, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 09:29 AM UTC
Wow Wow Wow extra model i definetly buy this one . I wonder what is hapenning in interiror when this machine* fire 
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SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 06:30 PM UTC
What a great model. It looks very promising. However, I think the price sounds extremely high even though it is a big model.
I will need one of these, but will probably reconsider when I have to hand over the 120 USD
I will need one of these, but will probably reconsider when I have to hand over the 120 USD
H_Ackermans
Joined: July 11, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 08:41 PM UTC
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Wow Wow Wow extra model i definetly buy this one . I wonder what is hapenning in interiror when this machine* fire
Nothing.
The gun was moved out of the vehicle before firing. In essence, this Grille is "just" a carrier"
CaptainA
Joined: May 14, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 12:31 AM UTC
I need one for the Build It Now pile and one for the Will It Fit In My Stash pile. It is a Golden Age for Modelers.
wildbill426
Joined: December 08, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 08:22 AM UTC
Well, its better than a rail gun because it will fit on an actual shelf, and its way way cool to boot. But am I going to buy two sets of Fruilmodel KT tracks and do the whole nine yards?
MLD
Joined: July 21, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 03:26 PM UTC
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The quoted MSRP I have is $119.95
I want one of course, but $119?!?!?!
There does not look to be too much PE in there.. is it the same size as the Hind? 1/32 A-10?
Is it just me or is that a LOT of cash?
Mike
sdkfz151
Joined: November 18, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 07:11 PM UTC
Hi
I have 1 in resin, and paid a lot more then 120, bummer.
It's a mean looking model.
Cheers
I have 1 in resin, and paid a lot more then 120, bummer.
It's a mean looking model.
Cheers
WiedemannKlaus
Joined: August 10, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 07:43 PM UTC
Don' t forget that there is already a resin-kit on the market made by new-connection. Look at new-connection.de
H_Ackermans
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Posted: Friday, August 10, 2007 - 12:13 AM UTC
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Don' t forget that there is already a resin-kit on the market made by new-connection. Look at new-connection.de
And for that price, as far as I've read in reviews, you get nicely warped and uneven compartment sides.
I have not read any positive reviews concerning the buildability of the NC kit.
RobinNilsson
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Joined: November 29, 2006
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Posted: Friday, August 10, 2007 - 02:56 AM UTC
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Oh, man. I know it's a lot of kit, but that's a lot of money! That's close to resin prices! I'm still getting one though.
Does it include indy tracks? Aluminum barrel? PE?
It would be cool to see Trumpeter "out feature" DML!
Ahem! Eh, how should I put this but as a matter of fact the New Connection kit of this beast is listed by N.C. at the princely sum
of 249 Euros which comes out at something like $340 (plus
shipping from Germany of course).
$119 is practically "for free" in comparison even if it is a sh-tload
of money ;-)
/ Robin
tatbaqui
News Writer#040
Joined: May 06, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 01:21 AM UTC
hmmm, finally a release timeline. definitely one for the stash. i wonder when will their e-series be out as well? 
tatbaqui
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Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 02:26 AM UTC
just couldn't resist posting this pic. shows how big the interior was.
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