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Tiger-Model VBL - Sprue pics
Hisham
Joined: July 23, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 11:10 PM UTC
Some pics of built up models..
Hisham
Hisham
rogerjo1
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2015 - 12:11 AM UTC
They dont look so bad, but i think i wait for the hobby boss version before i decide... 
2805662
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2015 - 07:09 AM UTC
Wish they had he turret at 12 o'clock on the AMX-10.
terminators
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2015 - 09:28 PM UTC
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Some pics of built up models..
Hisham
Very nice. Can't wait for both kits !
A little mistake for this painted model. ECR bags are black not green.
grunt136mike
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Posted: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 - 11:34 PM UTC
Hi Everyone;
While Surfing the net, I found the VBL and AMX out of Hong Kong, the VBL is 50.00 and the AMX is 60.00 including shipping. I think I will wait about A Year and see if there price goes down A Bit; I had to Bite My Lip while looking at the AMX-10.
CHEERS; MIKE.
While Surfing the net, I found the VBL and AMX out of Hong Kong, the VBL is 50.00 and the AMX is 60.00 including shipping. I think I will wait about A Year and see if there price goes down A Bit; I had to Bite My Lip while looking at the AMX-10.
CHEERS; MIKE.
Hisham
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Posted: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 - 11:54 PM UTC
I have both kits on pre-order.. VBL - $30 and AMX - $40 plus $25 shipping for a total of $95.. I don't think that's too bad
Hisham
Hisham
jwest21
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 12:35 AM UTC
The AMX-10 is showing on eBay now, so Hobbyeasy should have them in soon.
blacksad
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 06:20 AM UTC
I'm just so happy someone decided to produce these kits in 1/35 plastic.. Remember the petition I put up 1 year ago ? I got a few signatures and not that much feedback from the big companies. It's just really awesome to finally see an amx-10 rcr !! I'm fully optimistic that these kits will be fine enough oob or with the aftermarket parts that should logically released soon after by companies like voyager or blast models.. Plus the current trend is to do a chain release of the same vehicle from 2-3 different companies so maybe trump, takom or meng are hinding something up their sleeve ?
warhog
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 08:16 AM UTC
Hisham
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 12:53 PM UTC
These e-bay sellers are saying that estimated delivery is around July 13.. so the same as both regular stores in HK (HobbyEasy and Sincere Hobby).. but they are asking for very high shipping
Hisham
Hisham
35th-scale
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 01:07 PM UTC
Not wishing to offend anyone but the AMX-10 just looks ugly! I'd expect the French to have more flair and panache in their designs 
But the VBL is nice....
But the VBL is nice....
Frenchy
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 01:35 PM UTC
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Not wishing to offend anyone but the AMX-10 just looks ugly!
Maybe it's because the pictured model turret is facing the rear
H.P.
Hisham
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 07:41 PM UTC
With the gun facing forward
Hisham
Hisham
grunt136mike
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 11:50 PM UTC
Hi Everyone;
IMHO I think both kits look Tops, the AMX is the one that I am most looking forward to, as for AM sets the only thing that mite make the AMX better is A turned Alum, barrel and Resin Wheels as I am not A fan of the Rubber Type. 
And these Two together just make Modeling French Armor more Appealing, and sitting next to the Tamiya Leclerc and the Meng AMX-30B2,--Now that makes to A Great Collection. 
CHEERS; MIKE.
IMHO I think both kits look Tops,
the AMX is the one that I am most looking forward to, as for AM sets the only thing that mite make the AMX better is A turned Alum, barrel and Resin Wheels as I am not A fan of the Rubber Type. And these Two together just make Modeling French Armor more Appealing, and sitting next to the Tamiya Leclerc and the Meng AMX-30B2,--Now that makes to A Great Collection. CHEERS; MIKE.
2805662
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 02:11 AM UTC
Thanks Hisham!
Can this version be used for Afghanistan OOB?
Can this version be used for Afghanistan OOB?
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 02:31 AM UTC
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Thanks Hisham!
Can this version be used for Afghanistan OOB?
I think it might need some additional add-ons such as the Counter IED box/equipment.
It also looks like some of the AMX-10 RCRs in Afghanistan have the additional SEPAR armour.
It might work for OOB for the Mali mission.
I suspect we'll see a detail set from Blast Models before too long.
Frenchy
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 05:58 PM UTC
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It also looks like some of the AMX-10 RCRs in Afghanistan have the additional SEPAR armour.
from this earlier thread :
http://armorama.com/forums/194729&page=1
H.P.
Hisham
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 05:59 PM UTC
HobbyEasy got them in and is starting to ship orders, if anyone is interested
I believe Sincere Hobby also got them in
Finally!! And I hope that a VAB will be coming in the future
Hisham
I believe Sincere Hobby also got them in
Finally!! And I hope that a VAB will be coming in the future
Hisham
young_sven
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 06:24 PM UTC
Hi Hisham,
Are you sure? Hobbyeasy still lists them as pre-order items from what I can see.
I share your excitement, can't wait for these to hit my doorstep :-)
A VAB would be a perfect next release. Loooong overdue.
Are you sure? Hobbyeasy still lists them as pre-order items from what I can see.
I share your excitement, can't wait for these to hit my doorstep :-)
A VAB would be a perfect next release. Loooong overdue.
Hisham
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 06:31 PM UTC
Well, they deducted the amount from my credit card and my order is listed as "Confirmed and ready to ship", and they only do that when the kits are actually there and ready to be shipped.. Also, Sincere Hobby announced on their FB page that they are now in-stock
Hisham
Hisham
young_sven
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 07:56 PM UTC
Thanks Hisham,
They must have run out immediately, since they are listed as "preorder" again. I guess there are a lot of us who placed preorders :-)
They must have run out immediately, since they are listed as "preorder" again. I guess there are a lot of us who placed preorders :-)
Hisham
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 08:01 PM UTC
Actually, Daniel just contacted me.. he said that the kits are with the delivery company (I think that's what he meant) and that they will be delivered to him tomorrow
Hisham
Hisham
terminators
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 09:19 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextThanks Hisham!
Can this version be used for Afghanistan OOB?
I think it might need some additional add-ons such as the Counter IED box/equipment.
It also looks like some of the AMX-10 RCRs in Afghanistan have the additional SEPAR armour.
It might work for OOB for the Mali mission.
I suspect we'll see a detail set from Blast Models before too long.
No counter IED systems on vehicles in the first years of the war.
For late period you can also add a wire cutter.
Frenchy
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Posted: Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 11:15 PM UTC
Service life of the VBL in the French Army will be extended to 2030, thanks to an upgrade program (engine, brakes, suspension and gearbox) :
http://forcesoperations.com/le-vbl-rempile-pour-15-ans/
So maybe will see more variants in 1/35th scale in the future...
Here's what the upgraded VBL looks like :
H.P.
http://forcesoperations.com/le-vbl-rempile-pour-15-ans/
So maybe will see more variants in 1/35th scale in the future...
Here's what the upgraded VBL looks like :
H.P.
rogerjo1
Joined: November 12, 2010
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2015 - 12:19 AM UTC
Maybe that would be something for Blast models to do with all his VAB updates maybe that would not be impossible...
I would be happy if someone release the last version they had in Afghanistan
with all his VAB updates maybe that would not be impossible...I would be happy if someone release the last version they had in Afghanistan
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