Dragon Models keep adding to their already impressive list of German artillery pieces. Here''s News of the Kanone 18 in 1/35th scale.
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Kanone 18 Announced from DMLjimbrae
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Posted: Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 05:01 AM UTC
Gorizont
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Posted: Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 02:51 PM UTC
Thanks for the information!
I also just found this on PMMS.
This one is long awaited since its sister-kit (the 15cm s.Fh18) came out., and also I had plans for another small 10cm gun.
The kit details look very promising.
This one is on my -to buy- list.
greetings...
Soeren
I also just found this on PMMS.
This one is long awaited since its sister-kit (the 15cm s.Fh18) came out., and also I had plans for another small 10cm gun.
The kit details look very promising.
This one is on my -to buy- list.
greetings...
Soeren
GALILEO1
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Posted: Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 04:09 PM UTC
Oh boy, another one to add to the never ending list of excellent artillery kits. This one definitely looks nice. What's really the difference between the Kanone 18 and the sFH18 besides the longer barrel?
Rob
Rob
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Posted: Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 04:33 PM UTC
I agree with Rob. Looking forward to the reviews.
captnenglish
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Posted: Sunday, August 22, 2010 - 06:22 AM UTC
This is excitng news
bill_c
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Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010 - 05:30 AM UTC
I know the 21 cm Mörser 18 was transported in two sections, does anyone have any information on this one? They both used the same innovative recoil-damping carriage.
Gorizont
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 05:56 PM UTC
No, the "10cm Kanone 18" and the "21cm Mörser 18" are very different guns!!!
The first one can be compared with the "15cm s.Fh18" which both were towed by the 8ton Sd.Kfz.7 "truck" and used the same carriage/base.
The "21cm Mörser 18" was a bigger calibre version of the "17cm Kanone 18" - these were transported in 2 parts, for longer distances... due to their very high weight.
For short distances they were towed in one piece by a 18ton Sd.Kfz.9 - but I´m not sure.
greetings...
Soeren
The first one can be compared with the "15cm s.Fh18" which both were towed by the 8ton Sd.Kfz.7 "truck" and used the same carriage/base.
The "21cm Mörser 18" was a bigger calibre version of the "17cm Kanone 18" - these were transported in 2 parts, for longer distances... due to their very high weight.
For short distances they were towed in one piece by a 18ton Sd.Kfz.9 - but I´m not sure.
greetings...
Soeren
jimbrae
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 08:57 PM UTC
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The "21cm Mörser 18" was a bigger calibre version of the "17cm Kanone 18" - these were transported in 2 parts, for longer distances... due to their very high weight.
For short distances they were towed in one piece by a 18ton Sd.Kfz.9 - but I´m not sure.
I have one image of a Mörser 18 getting towed by a captured Voroshilovets Tractor - in one piece. However, as far as i've checked, more commonly, the Voroshilovets would be used with the Kanone 18.
Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 09:17 PM UTC
It would be great if they would release the crew as shown in the box art as well. That would be another very useful set.
I would prefer this model compared to the s.Fh18 ... the longer barrel gives it a more balanced/asthetic appearance.
I would prefer this model compared to the s.Fh18 ... the longer barrel gives it a more balanced/asthetic appearance.
bill_c
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Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 04:38 AM UTC
Consider me in. I love artillery.
milvehfan
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Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 03:34 PM UTC
A very interesting piece of Hardware. I may just pick one up. milvehfan
Special note for Dragon. How about some modern U.S. Artillery, like the M119, 105 howitzer and the M-777 with Crews included.
Special note for Dragon. How about some modern U.S. Artillery, like the M119, 105 howitzer and the M-777 with Crews included.
GALILEO1
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Posted: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 - 02:25 AM UTC
Does anyone have a clue as to when this kit may be released?
And yes, I concur with Milvehfan, some modern arty pieces will be extremely welcomed!
Rob
And yes, I concur with Milvehfan, some modern arty pieces will be extremely welcomed!
Rob
Gorizont
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Posted: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 12:25 AM UTC
Does anyone have a clue as to when this kit may be released?
As I read in one of my german shops, it will be there at the end of september.
greetings...
Soeren
As I read in one of my german shops, it will be there at the end of september.
greetings...
Soeren