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Image Report - Trumpeter's Sd.Kfz 7
jimbrae
Joined: April 23, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 04:42 AM UTC
Trumpeter's U.S. Importers have just sent us images of the company''s future release: 1514 - German Sdkfz.7 8-Ton Halftrack, (Early Version) in 1/35th scale. The full, image-report can be seen:
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cach7
Joined: October 13, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 05:10 AM UTC
Jim, I have to admit when i first seen this it looked a little on the expensive side. With these new pics i think it may be worth it. 
jimbrae
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 05:19 AM UTC
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With these new pics i think it may be worth it.
I tend to agree - this looks like a real technical breakthrough from Trumpeter. Also, bearing in mind these are NOT production images, it bodes very well for the kit when it hits the shelves...
neil22
Joined: August 12, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 05:27 AM UTC
that looks brilliant, if the kit ends up anything like that it will be a winner, any idea on release date/month??
neil
neil
GALILEO1
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 05:38 AM UTC
Concur 100%
When I heard of the news about this kist recently I was a bit skeptical about the actual quality of the product. I was also going to pass on this one mainly because I was able to finally get all of the aftermarkets goddies for my Tamiya kit. But now, afther these pics (although I know there are jus ttest shots) my views have surely changed. As Jim stated, it seem to be indeed a technical breakthrough there for Trump. I commend them for getting this kit out (well, at least almost) as there are lots out there looking to get a decent overall version of it. I am sure to get at least two to go with my FLAK and LeFH-18.
Thanks for the pics,
Rob
When I heard of the news about this kist recently I was a bit skeptical about the actual quality of the product. I was also going to pass on this one mainly because I was able to finally get all of the aftermarkets goddies for my Tamiya kit. But now, afther these pics (although I know there are jus ttest shots) my views have surely changed. As Jim stated, it seem to be indeed a technical breakthrough there for Trump. I commend them for getting this kit out (well, at least almost) as there are lots out there looking to get a decent overall version of it. I am sure to get at least two to go with my FLAK and LeFH-18.
Thanks for the pics,
Rob
goldenpony
Joined: July 03, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 05:59 AM UTC
Very nice indeed.
JimMrr
Joined: January 03, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 11:54 AM UTC
Im going to pick one up to pull my Verlinden gun for sure!
Iv been waiting a long time for this kit and it looks like Trumpeter has made a stunner!!!!
WAY TO GO YOU GUYS!!!!!
Iv been waiting a long time for this kit and it looks like Trumpeter has made a stunner!!!!
WAY TO GO YOU GUYS!!!!!
milvehfan
Joined: June 26, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 12:07 PM UTC
This is very cool. Cant wait to get one or two .....
whittman181
Joined: December 30, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 02:38 PM UTC
I'll need at least two myself 
It looks exciting
It looks exciting
zeke_
Joined: August 14, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 07:39 PM UTC
another one to save for. i just wish Trumpeter would put interior details on all their kits
04090
Joined: September 13, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 09:31 AM UTC
04090
Hi Jim
when will the kit be on sale in England i think it will
be released in the States first looking forward to getting one ,
yours cyril.
Hi Jim
when will the kit be on sale in England i think it will
be released in the States first looking forward to getting one ,
yours cyril.
wbill76
Joined: May 02, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 12:35 PM UTC
Also looks like there's only a few sink marks in places that will need to be dealt with on visible areas. Will be interesting to see on the final as that's often something that sets Trumpeter back a bit due to their choice of molding technology.
wildbill426
Joined: December 08, 2006
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Posted: Friday, March 28, 2008 - 12:46 AM UTC
This looks orgasmic. Did you see the jackstand in one of the cabinets? Wow, my SdKfz 18 has a wonderful companion in the works, to go along with the high speed tractor my Long Tom waited so long for. Glad I built both in transport mode!!!!!!!!!
canuck63
Joined: December 23, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 11:49 AM UTC
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Also looks like there's only a few sink marks in places that will need to be dealt with on visible areas. Will be interesting to see on the final as that's often something that sets Trumpeter back a bit due to their choice of molding technology.
I agree...looks like some sort of Curate's egg out of China...good in place(certainly a step ahead of the old Tamiya kit) but not so good in others; many sink and ejector pin marks ,very noticeable on the track links for instance,the inner faces of the roadwheels aren't defined and the dashboard is sorta devoid of any "serious" detail.Me..I'm not THAT enthused and I won't buy the Trump offering....would rather wait for its Dragon counterpart that will follow no doubt but hey...it's me
! jimbrae
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 07:10 PM UTC
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agree...looks like some sort of Curate's egg out of China...good in place(certainly a step ahead of the old Tamiya kit)
How many times did I actually point out that it's a series of Test-Shots?
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would rather wait for its Dragon counterpart that will follow
Oh yeah! It was worth waiting for the DML Stryker as well
Some raving, moronic blogger going against Trumpeter on the DML 'Fan-Site' DOESN'T mean that DML will ever do the 8-Tonner. So, you may have a long wait....
nikoaspo
Joined: August 16, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 07:56 PM UTC
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Quoted Textagree...looks like some sort of Curate's egg out of China...good in place(certainly a step ahead of the old Tamiya kit)
How many times did I actually point out that it's a series of Test-Shots?
Quoted Textwould rather wait for its Dragon counterpart that will follow
Oh yeah! It was worth waiting for the DML Stryker as well
Hi, I agree on that! I fell for hyping on Bruckenlegger or what ever that is
Still waiting for DML version...Trump looks excellent but maybe DML will offer some extras like shoelaces for driver figure or clean pair of socks to go with their forth..forthcoming 8-tonner. Duh, I'm already writing like DML is going to release it!
Niko
jimbrae
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 08:30 PM UTC
As I said before, in another thread, it'd be great if DML did the LATE version of the Sd.Kfz 7 - it wouldn't take away from Trump's release at all - rather the two would complement each other. I'm just glad that that the photos we've published have created such a furore... 
nikoaspo
Joined: August 16, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 11:58 PM UTC
Yes, agree on that 100%. Wouldn't it be wise policy in general do a different version? At least, it certainly would benefit modellers
Niko
Niko
Bodeen
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Posted: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 05:53 AM UTC
Even though DML have announced a new SdKfz 7 I just preordered my Trumpeter kit from HLJ. They say it should be available by May. I am also curious to see which version DML produces. Jeff
ViperAtl
Joined: August 22, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 06:35 AM UTC
Well this is a big surprise from Trumpeter to say the least. If this set of test shots develops into a kit then this one will rival DML. And look, they even did individual track links instead of rubberbands. Seems like they are listening to the customer now unlike DML with their DS rubberbands. Maybe I won't wait for the DML kit now though a late model armored cab would be nice addition to this kit. Oh wait, Trumpeter already has a good start on that already.
And remember, real modelers fill sinkmarks.
And remember, real modelers fill sinkmarks.
SGTJKJ
#041
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Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 12:30 AM UTC
Looks really promising. Could be a very nice entry for the upcoming Half track campaign.
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