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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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German light infantry gun (7.5 cm Le IG 18)
GreenBooRay
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Posted: Monday, January 13, 2014 - 07:56 AM UTC
Does anyone know if one of the major kit makers plans to offer the German light infantry gun (7.5 cm Le IG 18) in 1/35 anytime soon?

I'm aware that Tamiya offered an all metal kit at one time and, have built the old ERTL / ESCI kit.

This infantry support gun was a mainstay of the Wehrmacht in the early years of WWII and, I've seen some photos of them used in Normandy in '44.

Steve
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Posted: Monday, January 13, 2014 - 08:10 AM UTC
Good Question.......I have wondered this myself recently. I agree its really a need to have art. piece!
Biggles2
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Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 03:56 AM UTC
I have a resin and PE one, I think from an Italian company, from about 25 - 30 yrs ago. Very well done. Puts the other two to shame. I agree it should be redone in styrene and PE. It's sort of an "unsung hero" of WWll, seeing action from the opening days of the war through to the end, on all fronts and in all weather.
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