Something surprising coming from Hobby Boss, and I think this German conversion of a French tank should be a real hit.
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Hobby Boss French-Czech HybridPosted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:51 AM UTC
panzerbob01
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Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 11:58 AM UTC
Oh, WOW!
IF HB does this up even sort of well, I'll have to get one or even 2! I can't speak for others, but I would be willing to strongly bet that many of us Axis and SPG and "converted captured stuff" fans will be jumping up and down to see this come out in a respectable styrene kit!
I KNOW I am! This little oddity of WWII panzer warfare was not the world's best AT machine, but it sure is a cool-looking type and has not yet received the styrene attention some (me, for sure) think it should have long ago.
Folks looking for another conversion vehicle for a "Normandy period" dio or build could get quite the boost from this. Of course, we'll keep our fingers crossed that HB will do a good job of it. And if this, than we should soon see a Renault R-35 from them!
Weeee!
Bob
IF HB does this up even sort of well, I'll have to get one or even 2! I can't speak for others, but I would be willing to strongly bet that many of us Axis and SPG and "converted captured stuff" fans will be jumping up and down to see this come out in a respectable styrene kit!
I KNOW I am! This little oddity of WWII panzer warfare was not the world's best AT machine, but it sure is a cool-looking type and has not yet received the styrene attention some (me, for sure) think it should have long ago.
Folks looking for another conversion vehicle for a "Normandy period" dio or build could get quite the boost from this. Of course, we'll keep our fingers crossed that HB will do a good job of it. And if this, than we should soon see a Renault R-35 from them!
Weeee!
Bob
Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 01:05 PM UTC
I know I will be getting one, this is a cool looking SPG, I can't wait.
From my understanding, they are working on a line of R-35 and variants.
From my understanding, they are working on a line of R-35 and variants.
warreni
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 01:06 PM UTC
I see no complaining from the 'Sherman or German' crowd so far...
Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 08:48 PM UTC
Cool -- I'm in for this as well! Thanks for sharing
Biggles2
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Posted: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 02:21 AM UTC
Now this is really interesting. Normandy hedgerows!!
MajorPete
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Posted: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 04:50 PM UTC
Awesome
Modelltreff
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Posted: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 08:44 PM UTC
Great news