CMOT
Editor-in-ChiefEngland - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: May 14, 2006
KitMaker: 10,954 posts
Armorama: 8,571 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 02:15 AM UTC
ICM has sent Armorama news of three new products that are now available and another that is in the works. The ZiL-131, V3000S/SS M Maultier and Kadett K38 Saloon Staff Car with German Road Police have been sent out to the retailors.
Read the Full News StoryIf you have comments or questions please post them here.
Thanks!
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Joined: November 27, 2005
KitMaker: 182 posts
Armorama: 180 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 02:26 AM UTC
The "Lastkraftwagen 3,5t AHN" is nothing else than a Renault AHN. I presume the manufacturer was not mentioned to avoid copyright issues or something like that. It was developed for the french army before the war and production continued after the fall of France with about 4000 cars being delivered to the Wehrmacht. I personally am happy with this yet I am still waiting for a Citroen U23. Perhaps still to come??
Best Regards Dennis
Rhone, France
Joined: December 02, 2002
KitMaker: 12,719 posts
Armorama: 12,507 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 02:26 AM UTC
The AHN1 (ICM kit) was built by French manufacturer Renault for the German Army from May 1941 to July 1944. The AHN2 was built from November 1944 to January 1947 mostly for the civilian market.
Here's a dedicated website :
http://www.pietvanhees.nl/ahn/index.htmH.P.
"Find the Bastards, then Pile On"
Col. George W.Patton III 's standing order for the troopers of the 11th Armoured Cavalry Regiment
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 14,499 posts
Armorama: 11,675 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 02:38 AM UTC
Thanks Frenchy, the French truck looks like a very interesting release, thanks for the link.
Hats off to ICM for this new product.
Al
'Action this Day'
Winston Spencer Churchill
bill_c
Campaigns Administrator New Jersey, United States
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 10,553 posts
Armorama: 8,109 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 03:25 AM UTC
Glad to see more softskins, especially the _Beute_ variety.
New York, United States
Joined: May 02, 2013
KitMaker: 4,403 posts
Armorama: 4,078 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 05:52 AM UTC
THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!! This new French AHN will look very nice in anyone's collection, especially those who like WWII French AFVs. Just saw the new HOBBY BOSS #83806 FRENCH R35 Light Infantry Tank (with interior details) over on the CYBERMODELER website. Photos of sprues, etc. MSRP will be $54.99...
United States
Joined: March 13, 2014
KitMaker: 24 posts
Armorama: 24 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 09:18 PM UTC
Look at that Dragon. This is how NEW models have to look like... They have to bring in something NEW!!!
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: December 13, 2004
KitMaker: 2,192 posts
Armorama: 1,615 posts
Posted: Friday, July 04, 2014 - 06:36 AM UTC
I'll definitely be looking to get the AHN - it features pretty strongly in the "After the Battle - Ruckmarsch" the German retreat from France. Most motorised units which served or were formed in the West seemed to use this vehicle. Also the Maultier - ICM are becoming my favourite manufacturer!
"Lord Raglan wishes the cavalry to advance rapidly to the front, follow the enemy, and try to prevent the enemy carrying away the guns. Troops of Horse Artillery may accompany. French cavalry is on your left. Immediate. Airey."
Queensland, Australia
Joined: February 10, 2012
KitMaker: 665 posts
Armorama: 652 posts
Posted: Friday, July 04, 2014 - 11:20 PM UTC
Is this AHN the version used by Grabner's SS recce unit and destroyed on Arnhem bridge...?
