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CMOT
Editor-in-ChiefEngland - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: May 14, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 05:56 PM UTC
Another new company entering the fray is Gecko Models with four 1/35th scale announcements. Gecko Models are coming in with a bang by offering two armoured vehicles and two figure sets that I am particularly interested in.
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Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: December 16, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 07:08 PM UTC
Look great. Can't get enough WW2 British troops.
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 07:12 PM UTC
Same box cover artist as Mini Art. Any association between the companies? Figure poses look good but would like to see the product. Nice if Gecko also included optional Mk lll helmets.
barkingdigger
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 07:53 PM UTC
Happy times indeed! (Well, maybe not for that poor marching Vickers gunner...
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Can't wait to see the A10 in all its plastic glory.
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Dublin, Ireland
Joined: November 27, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 09:20 PM UTC
The two British infantry sets look good.
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bill_c
Campaigns Administrator New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 10:30 PM UTC
Nice offerings, but I want to see what the level of molding quality is before getting too excited. May need some Hornet heads and hands.
European Union
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 11:15 PM UTC
The box art looks more like Bronco, so I have to wonder if there's associated in some way [would make sense since they already have a Valentine lower hull tooled]
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Massachusetts, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 - 03:10 AM UTC
Looking forward to seeing the actual sprues of the A10!
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 - 03:52 AM UTC
Quoted Text
The box art looks more like Bronco, so I have to wonder if there's associated in some way [would make sense since they already have a Valentine lower hull tooled]
A. Kapawyk does cover art for MiniArt, Bronco, and now, Gecko.
Saitama-ken, Japan / 日本
Joined: February 12, 2016
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 - 07:34 AM UTC
The C.S. tank and the figures are very interesting for me; though the Beutepanzer less so. I also would've preferred a mix of some guys with jerkins and some without. I agree with bill though, need to see the real thing before I consider buying.
"I've..seen things..you people wouldn't believe."
Spain / Espaņa
Joined: February 29, 2016
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 - 05:40 PM UTC
So the hint about the A10 back in september was right. Very happy to see this one in plastic at last!
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Manitoba, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2016
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Posted: Saturday, April 15, 2017 - 07:45 AM UTC
I really like the two British MG offerings, very useful. Particularly the team on patrol. Going to have to see what the kits are like in person.
California, United States
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Posted: Monday, April 17, 2017 - 01:19 AM UTC
New South Wales, Australia
Joined: February 28, 2006
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Posted: Monday, April 17, 2017 - 07:05 AM UTC
Very welcome releases indeed, I have been eagerly awaitng the A10's and the figures are just Icing on the cake
Al
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Monday, April 17, 2017 - 07:40 PM UTC
Why is the prone figure using a range finder? For the .30 cal?? Never seen an MG crew use an optical rangefinder.
Hawaii, United States
Joined: July 14, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 06:00 PM UTC
The Brits were fond of using the Vickers for indirect fire in both World Wars, working up a complicated but well-coordinated drill. The rangefinder was a pretty essential component of that operation.
Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
Joined: January 12, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 09:58 PM UTC
MG crew use an optical rangefinder picture
Alabama, United States
Joined: August 23, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 12:19 AM UTC
"Raining" MG fire on trenches was a favorite English tactic from both world wars. They were very good at it. Says Grandpa Schmidt, not much else, but that yes
France
Joined: February 06, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 01:27 AM UTC
Very interesting picture !
Thanks for sharing
