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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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The New Tamiya 1/35 Brummbar complete build
HOBBYMAN2015
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Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 01:37 AM UTC
This is the youtube link for the complete build of the new Tamiya 1/35 Brummbar
https://youtu.be/trnEsZnKnN0
redcap
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Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 02:37 AM UTC
Doubtless a nice kit but given the excellent Dragon Brummbars (inc those with molded zimm) are fetching absolute peanuts on eBay, I am unsure why Tamiya think this is a kit/AFV in demand?

Also, you never actually see many built up at all.

A strange choice (IMHO) for Tamiya with this one.

Gary
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Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 02:43 AM UTC

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Doubtless a nice kit but given the excellent Dragon Brummbars (inc those with molded zimm) are fetching absolute peanuts on eBay, I am unsure why Tamiya think this is a kit/AFV in demand?

Also, you never actually see many built up at all.

A strange choice (IMHO) for Tamiya with this one.

Gary

Tamiya's kit is the final production version with the simplified upper superstructure and added machine gun mount. Dragon's version of this variant dates from 1994 (1998 with the improved Gunze Sangyo chassis), and was long in need or replacement. Dragon's "Smart Kit" Brummbar models are earlier variants.
AFVFan
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Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 02:50 AM UTC
Totally agree with your assessment Gary. This is probably one of the least wanted tanks of the German WW II period, as far as modelers go.
brekinapez
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Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 02:53 AM UTC
I built that Dragon kit, and old or not I feel it has better detail than Tamiya's new kit.

And as far as why Tamiya decided on this release, Tamiya apparently makes what THEY want to make, and that has always been the case.
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Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 04:16 AM UTC
Enjoyed the video build. Looks like a nice kit, subject matter not withstanding.
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