Hi gang,

I know this will be an endless thread, but I plan to make some suggestions to various manufacturers on next years Nuremberg Toy Fair. On my list is the M777 howitzer, the PZSH IV, some FMTV versions and the M142 HIMARS. I will meet with Trumpeter and Revell. And please make only suggestions for modern vehicles.

Hans-Hermann

There are many vehicles I wish for, but without much thinking the following are the first that come to my mind and that I would really like to see in 1/35 scale..

The German Fennek

The French VAB (4X4 - 6X6) - I know we have the Heller kits, but as I understand it, they are really bad.

The Maz W/ Scud B - again, I know Dragon makes one.. but it's not up to today's standards at all.

Well, these three are the ones that come to my mind. I'm sure if I give it more thought I'll come up with many more

Hisham

Being Canadian I would like to see a Husky, a Leopard C1, M114 Lynx.

Hi
Since a few IDF kits (MK2D...) are due to appear soon, here a list of what i'm dreaming.
1-T80U
2-M54 nam version
3-Accurate T90
4-VBL (i heard one is planned)
5-Toyota Tacoma 4x4
6-Cougar MRAP 4x4
7- any vehicle used in Astan from any country.

Caimen MRAP
Cougar MRAP
updated M2 Bradley
M46 Patton
Dingo and Fennek
Patria AMV and Sissu
T-80
T-72 series
Ratel

Leopard C2 Mexas
Accurate Chieftain
Accurate T80 and variants
K2 Black Panther (maybe Academy doing this right now)
Patria AMV
Cobra 4x4
CV90 Armadillo

CC

- AMPV (Revell should have no problem with this, due to the past coorperation with Rheinmetall and KMW)
- MRAP's in general
- civilian vehicles (trucks, ordinary cars and 4wd)
- FFG's G5
- CV90 Armadillo
- The new US Army mine clearing vehicle (AMCS)

@ Hisham

I will definitly talk with Revell about the Fennek.

@ Jason

Trumpeter asked me some years ago for certain details shots of the CAIMAN MRAP. With the M1083 out no I hope they work on the CAIMAN right now.

@ all
I would appreciate it if anyone can point out online photo resources for the desired models. It`s always helpful to have something to show at the Trumpeter booth.

@ Per
Isn´t the AMPV still under development? I hardly believe that Revell will put money into a an experimetal vehicle (except is is the Puma);-)) :-))

Would LOVE to see a US Desert Storm version of the M911 and trailer in plastic. Since HB just did the m1070 and Trumpy has done several other Tank Transports I do not see this as a stretch.
Along those lines a Proper IDF Volvo Tanks Transport and trailer as well as the old Mack version as well. Cheers.

@ Damon
Maybe some should give HobbyFans M911 and trailer to HobbyBoss.
It would speed up the developing progress.

He he. If we are doing that can someone please give them the AA Scammell Commander too? And I am sure the AEF trailer could be used as well.


and if you need M911 referenece photos, I have a TON. I think I even have one with an M-1 on its back. . .

K2 Black Panther

Patria AMV

Cobra 4x4

CV90 Armadillo

CC

I thought orders were already placed by Bundeswehr.

But in that case... Eagle IV would be nice to see

Post Korean US Armor, and SPGs.

@ Damon
The M911 sounds interesting. I will definitly give this idea to Trumpeter/HobbyBoss. Then maybe you can provide the pics yourself.

@ Per
Eagle IV is definitly something for Revell. I will put it forward.

@Jason
I think a friend of mine already provided Trumpeter with Dingo 2 images

T-80 series is a no-brainer, I've got to believe that Trumpeter has that in their plans.

I have a soft spot for 40's heavy tanks, so a KV-3, Black Prince (please Meng!), ARL 44 (yeah, right!), US T29 series, and IS-7 would be wonderful but seem to have probably somewhat limited appeal.

Honestly, I build tanks and the last decade has been good, there's little left that I want that hasn't been made.

Matt

I know this thread was tagged for Modern Armor, but I'd really (REALLY!) love to see some major manufacturer take on WWI and the Inter-War period.

There are no quality, up-to-date injection molded kits of any subjects from this time period - The birth of the AFV and armored warfare has been left alone by all of the major players.

The fist one of the major kit makers to take this on will have the field and market all to themselves.

Perhaps Trumpeter's indigenous, domestic market isn't interested in these subjects, but I think that overall a great interest and a large untapped market exists right now for them.

Hans-Hermann,

I shared some links but I have lots of reference photos too of the subjects that I mentioned above. I believe Trumpeter or some of the other Far-East companies may interested (or already working) with them.

CC

I totally have to agree with people here about russian (main battle) tanks. After Gerät kits of BMPs and T-64 these are definitely nescessary. Those are actually the only wishes i have beside the Black Panther.

Japan Type 10:



I'd like to see a true Chieftain Mk.5 as well. Best regards.

José.

In my opinion, Tamiya will "definitely" build a Type 10 in 2-3 years.

CC

Would love to see the Mercedes Benz Unimog U1700 version (the slightly bigger one than the U1300 which Revell did). An M119 105mm howitzer for it to tow would be great too.

Along with that, a pinzgauer 6x6 (like the accurate armour 4x4) and the m1089 recovery version of the M1083!!

And an L5 105mm Pack howitzer from Oto Melara!

That is all...........

BTR-94, Patria AMV, KMW Grizzly, MTVR, Cougar MRAP, BAE Caiman, Cobra, Mowag Eagle, Fennek, Iveco LMV, VBL, RG-31, RG-32, RG-33

Canadian Leopard C2 MEXAS in plastic!

If you need references there are about half a dozen on this site to help you out.



cheers

my opinion just a husky mine clearing
henk