An updated with images posted by Hobby Boss has some details on the soon to be released CV90 IFV.
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Upcoming CV90Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 11:31 AM UTC
Vodnik
Warszawa, Poland
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Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 08:50 PM UTC
Nice, but unfortunately the lower hull is still wrong - without the torsion bar offset... I had hoped that they would retool this part for new CV90 variants, but it was probably too much to expect from HB.
young_sven
Skåne, Sweden
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Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 09:36 PM UTC
This will be a great release, I am glad that HB are taking the opportunity to capitalize on their CV90 kits.
Take note, however, that the Norwegian CV9030 (which this kit depicts) is not the same as the Finnish and Swiss versions, since they have a raised roof area above the rear compartment. The Norwegian vehicle does not.
Hopefully more export versions will follow. A Danish CV9035 would be most welcome as well, and the bgbv90 (recovery vehicle) in 1/35 would be pure bliss! :-)
I can completely understand the frustration around the incorrect torsion bar positions, this was an unnecessary error by HB (and one they managed to make on several models, for example their Merkava kits). However, I doubt that the cost of new tooling will justify them fixing this issue.
Personally, I think I can live with it, unless I had eyes fixed on long rods to allow me to see both sides of the vehicle at the same time, this is barely noticeable (albeit inaccurate).
Take note, however, that the Norwegian CV9030 (which this kit depicts) is not the same as the Finnish and Swiss versions, since they have a raised roof area above the rear compartment. The Norwegian vehicle does not.
Hopefully more export versions will follow. A Danish CV9035 would be most welcome as well, and the bgbv90 (recovery vehicle) in 1/35 would be pure bliss! :-)
I can completely understand the frustration around the incorrect torsion bar positions, this was an unnecessary error by HB (and one they managed to make on several models, for example their Merkava kits). However, I doubt that the cost of new tooling will justify them fixing this issue.
Personally, I think I can live with it, unless I had eyes fixed on long rods to allow me to see both sides of the vehicle at the same time, this is barely noticeable (albeit inaccurate).
BJNifterik
Gelderland, Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 10:11 PM UTC
waiting for a dutch version
aristeidis
Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
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Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 10:37 PM UTC
A welcome release! I hope that the CV9035 shown at the February toy fair is not to far!
bill_c
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Posted: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 03:46 AM UTC
Nice to see these variants on the tried & true coming out. Great for modelers who want other options.
aristeidis
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Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 05:45 AM UTC
Already on preorder at Hobbyeasy for the beginning of March!