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M1083 FMTV Armored Cab
Firecap4
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Posted: Monday, December 05, 2011 - 07:04 AM UTC
Any news from Trumpeter on the M1083, or has this release evaporated?
HermannB
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Posted: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 02:15 AM UTC
Hi there,
the last I heard about the M1083 FMTV series on this years Nuremberg show was: "They are in tooling." It`s obviously more lucrative for Trumpeter to release another Krupp-Ardelt Waffenträger or a Neubaufahrzeug. Or maybe the sales for
the M1078 kit, priced in Germany for 43 Euros, weren`t too convincing.
I really hope that Trumpeter will release their FMTV and MTVR kits real soon.
Hans-Hermann
the last I heard about the M1083 FMTV series on this years Nuremberg show was: "They are in tooling." It`s obviously more lucrative for Trumpeter to release another Krupp-Ardelt Waffenträger or a Neubaufahrzeug. Or maybe the sales for
the M1078 kit, priced in Germany for 43 Euros, weren`t too convincing.
I really hope that Trumpeter will release their FMTV and MTVR kits real soon.
Hans-Hermann
Firecap4
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Posted: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 06:42 AM UTC
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Hi there,
the last I heard about the M1083 FMTV series on this years Nuremberg show was: "They are in tooling." It`s obviously more lucrative for Trumpeter to release another Krupp-Ardelt Waffenträger or a Neubaufahrzeug. Or maybe the sales for
the M1078 kit, priced in Germany for 43 Euros, weren`t too convincing.
I really hope that Trumpeter will release their FMTV and MTVR kits real soon.
Hans-Hermann
Yeah, Hans-Hermann, I hope so too...been working around the real deal this week and it got me wondering whatever happened to the Trumpy rendition...
tanknick22
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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 02:37 AM UTC
about 2 weeks ago i looked in the 2012 trumpeter catolog and as far as i know it will be released in 2012
Frenchy
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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 03:03 AM UTC
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about 2 weeks ago i looked in the 2012 trumpeter catolog and as far as i know it will be released in 2012
M1078 with armored cab :
MTVR :
from http://scalemodels.ru/news/4026-novinki-Trumpeter-2012-2013.html
Frenchy
HermannB
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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 03:15 AM UTC
Hi there,
in Germany we have the proverb "Papier ist geduldig", translates paper is patient.
As long as don`t see a boxart, It`s still an announcement.
Hans-Hermann
in Germany we have the proverb "Papier ist geduldig", translates paper is patient.
As long as don`t see a boxart, It`s still an announcement.
Hans-Hermann
HermannB
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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 03:18 AM UTC
Hi Frenchy,
Have you noticed the "New 2012-2013" sticker. I bet it will be more 2013 than 2012.
Have you noticed the "New 2012-2013" sticker. I bet it will be more 2013 than 2012.
Hisham
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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 03:24 AM UTC
Those same catalog pics are in an old catalog that I have.. they just keep carrying them over from on catalog to the next.... I'm not sure what the problem is with these kits. Even GAOYUE stopped coming on the site and showing us teasers of what was coming... something went wrong somewhere
Hisham
Hisham
Frenchy
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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 03:30 AM UTC
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Hi Frenchy,
Have you noticed the "New 2012-2013" sticker. I bet it will be more 2013 than 2012.
I've noticed it
"Good things come to those who wait"...for a very long time ! Like AFV Club's M42 Duster.Frenchy
seb43
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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 03:45 AM UTC
Hisham
You are right regarding Gaoyue. And same for Jackson Xiao.
Well maybe they realize that WWII was more lucrative than modern vehicle.
They didnot jump onto the MRAP race. They complete all the strykers variant beating Afv, so I don't understand.
You are right regarding Gaoyue. And same for Jackson Xiao.
Well maybe they realize that WWII was more lucrative than modern vehicle.
They didnot jump onto the MRAP race. They complete all the strykers variant beating Afv, so I don't understand.
HermannB
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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 06:04 AM UTC
Salut Sebastian,
I think that Trumpeter made the mistake and selling the M1078 kit too expensive,
around 45€. This might have dropped the sales rates. I also think that the FMTV series of truck are not that attractive to the common modeller because they have less media coverage. Speaking of MRAP`s Trumpeter asked me for pictures of the Caiman two years ago. But I really can`t look inside their minds.
Hans-Hermann
I think that Trumpeter made the mistake and selling the M1078 kit too expensive,
around 45€. This might have dropped the sales rates. I also think that the FMTV series of truck are not that attractive to the common modeller because they have less media coverage. Speaking of MRAP`s Trumpeter asked me for pictures of the Caiman two years ago. But I really can`t look inside their minds.
Hans-Hermann
seb43
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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 08:25 AM UTC
Hans
You are right. If I gonna list the ref pics that I send to them. The master of kit that I have been reviewed. I am missing a lot here.
You are right. If I gonna list the ref pics that I send to them. The master of kit that I have been reviewed. I am missing a lot here.
tanknick22
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Posted: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 - 01:17 PM UTC
in the usa the trumpeter m1078 was going for $79
SEDimmick
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 01:04 PM UTC
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in the usa the trumpeter m1078 was going for $79
Excactly....and the kit wasn't that great either. I managed to score one off Amazon for $35-39 with free shipping. Going to be mated up with the Pro Art Stuff to make it into a SF Warpig...thats gonna cost a pretty penny!
windysean
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 01:50 PM UTC
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Quoted Textin the usa the trumpeter m1078 was going for $79
Excactly....and the kit wasn't that great either. I managed to score one off Amazon for $35-39 with free shipping. Going to be mated up with the Pro Art Stuff to make it into a SF Warpig...thats gonna cost a pretty penny!
Yeah, that price stopped me cold too.
I look forward to seeing your special forces truck, Scott! Awesome.
-Sean H.
Firecap4
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 01:54 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Textin the usa the trumpeter m1078 was going for $79
Excactly....and the kit wasn't that great either. I managed to score one off Amazon for $35-39 with free shipping. Going to be mated up with the Pro Art Stuff to make it into a SF Warpig...thats gonna cost a pretty penny!
I had a 50% off coupon for Hobby Lobby, and that's the only reason I have one, LOL
amoz02t
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 05:15 PM UTC
We were on the road and passed this Oshkosh truck being transported. Any idea what type of 6X6 FMTV this is with shelter on the backhttp://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php/cat/27544? Thanks 
HeavyArty
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:10 PM UTC
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We were on the road and passed this Oshkosh truck being transported. Any idea what type of 6X6 FMTV this is with shelter on the backhttp://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php/cat/27544? Thanks
M1087 Expando Van usually used as a Tactical Operations Center (TOC) at HQ units.
amoz02t
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:41 PM UTC
Thanks Gino! Guess the armored cab is standard IED protection for TOC as well. Interesting
fhvn4d
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:42 PM UTC
could be a shop truck too??? or mobile control tower for aviation unit?
HeavyArty
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 02:34 AM UTC
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could be a shop truck too??? or mobile control tower for aviation unit?
RGR, that is why I said, "usually used as a Tactical Operations Center (TOC) at HQ units."
There are many uses for them, but an Ops Center or HQ TOC is the most common.
The Armored Cab is becoming standard across the board. The resoning is why by a truck without it then not be able to deploy it to a combat zone. You would have to buy two fleets of trucks; one armored and one unarmored. Its not cost effective.
armouredcharmer
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 02:57 AM UTC
I`m glad i`m not the only one who thought i want one of those - then got stopped cold by the price !.
It seems my fears were realised now that it`s been slated by fellow modellers,i`d have been really hacked off if i`d bought it to find out how bad it is !!
It seems my fears were realised now that it`s been slated by fellow modellers,i`d have been really hacked off if i`d bought it to find out how bad it is !!
skyshark
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 04:52 AM UTC
It would great if someone made a conver set for a Tool truck(bat mobile, or a act for aviation units)
HeavyArty
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 04:59 AM UTC
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I`m glad i`m not the only one who thought i want one of those - then got stopped cold by the price !.
It seems my fears were realised now that it`s been slated by fellow modellers,i`d have been really hacked off if i`d bought it to find out how bad it is !!
The M1078 is not bad at all. It has a few minor issues, but overall is very nice.
It is not that expensive if you get it from overseas (Asian) suppliers either, around $45 plus shipping. The price is about right if you ask me.
russamotto
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 06:00 AM UTC
I got lucky and snagged the 1078 for $20.00 on clearance at Hobby Lobby. I'd really like the 1083. I drove along side one on a flatbed most of the way home from work last week. I will also look overseas for a purchase based on proposed price and the loss of all local hobby stores.
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