That is 1 hell of a Monster tank, but as previously stated let's actually see it produced and let's see if it is up to the standard of their German Stuff
Also I would say MSRP to be about $89.99 here in the US

Hi Jeff,

Where's the real one now? Not that I'm planning a pilgrimage at the moment, but best to be informed just in case Fortune puts me near enough to strike...

Tom

Fort. Benning.


http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=144592


(Google is mans best friend)









~ Jeff

Did it go to Fort Benning? Is the Patton Museum now closed on Knox?

It's a nice kit and long overdue in plastic, but it looks like they have an error on the suspension.

The real T28's HVSS suspension was not the same as the shermans. The T28 HVSS bogie didn't have the top shock absorber like the sherman. Instead the suspension swing arms connected to large columns that were bolted in between the bogies. These columns were on both sides of the tank (they emerged from the Hull and from the side skirts) Besides aiding in the suspension These columns would interlock and would give structural support for the side hull / skirts.













I have the accurate armour kit, and this detail was done by them. Also when I was working on my 1/6th scale model I found lots of resources about the modified HVSS suspension.

Hopefully this CAD image is just a quick sneak peek and the actual kit release will have this fixed. Either way I will get one, Maybe they will do the Troyanov next??

Their FaceBook page confirms it will be released. I don't even like American vehicles, but may consider getting the T-28.
Thanks
Euan

Good eye there John as you have researched enough to know.



I wish there were better images of it to show DML other than this drawing:



Lifted from here: http://alliedtanksofworldwarii.devhub.com/blog/655977-t28-super-heavy-tank-in-transport-mode/

Oh well, there's time to correct it or WE will have to.








~ Jeff

I'm flagging that to DML right now.

David

You da man, David!

Seriously, thanks for sending the correct info to DML. Here's hoping they're able and willing to do something.

Cheers!

It's on Dragon USA for preorder for $69.95. Good price!

Great news! I remember one of these was scratch-built and featured in Military Modeler back in the 1970s. I still have nightmares...

Armorguy; Byrden; et al, you guys are great for putting in the effort to make this model as accurate and authentic as possible. Thank you!

I know T-28 wasn't meant to as a TD but don't you just hear the commander calling, Heeeerrr kitty kitty kitty!

I didn't know the T-28 war real! Always thought it was another spoof from Toy Soldiers: Cold War. Hopefully they can be bothered to add crew compartments!

According to Pat Stansell over at Missing Lynx, the tracks for the T-28 were also specific to the tank, 20 inches wide as opposed to 23 inches for the T80 tracks. I don't know if the track face was different.

If you want it in the travel mode, you will have some "fixin'" to do. I suspect they did their measurements on the vehicle as we see it and did no further research on it.

At least it comes with an aluminum barrel and DS tracks! I can't imagine putting all those links together.



Looks like I have some room on my card so here I go!








~ Jeff

DML have just put out a new poster with changes to the suspension. Go to give them credit for listening.

Well? Where is it?

Don't just tell us... SHOW US!!!









~ Jeff

It's confirmed and posted on their website



My compliments to DML, Placing my pre order now

Just a few more period pics on Flickr :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/us_army_rolling_along/with/3280324816/#photo_3280324816

Frenchy

Ugh! It's just not my day for finding things!

I've ordered from DRAGON USA before, so where do I find the Pre-Order link for this?

Thanks!








~ Jeff

Does this help? http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA6750

It looks like the order is for Dealers. Don't know if mere mortals can do so...

John

Yeah... that's what I was coming up with too? What the heck, I used to be able to order from there?










~ Jeff

http://www.dragonusaonline.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=DRA6750

They're the site where non-vendors can preorder these days.

Matt

oh wow...if this is true...i want one

some short while i was in Fort Knox...

"Jeff Stringer" I didn't know that subject was even made in to a kit. I hope to get one for my shelf. "Jeff Stringer" How long has it been on the market?

An "John" your work is awesome thanks for shearing your work.

This is all well and good but when are we 1/35th guys (and gals!) gonna get a model of the staff car in the background.
It`s been done in 1/48 but i`d kill to have one to stand next to my Shermans,GMC`s etc. !