Just waiting for some news on this kit...anyone hear anything?

A VERY good question! The only thing at the moment is some (scant) pre-release details from the U.S. importer and an image of the upper hull... Regarding Trumpeter's policy of updating their website with details of future releases - they seem to have stopped doing it completely which doesn't really make life very easy. The moment I have something concrete, I'll be posting it...Jim

Same here Jon.

I've had mine on pre-order with Spruebrothers for some time now. Some people are saying early September but those, of course, are just rumors. I'll let you know when I know more as well. BTW, if you have not pre-ordered yours yet, maybe you should take a look at Spruebrothers. They're having a Stryker introductory price that I think is pretty low. Go take a look at spruebrothers.com

Just a note, I am in no way associated with this company. I just think they are pretty good.

Take care,

RobC

They had a "handcrafted resin master" at the IPMS Nats. The word there was that it would be available in "late 2006". Here is a link to pics of the master.

http://www.ipmsusa2.org/EventsGallery/2006_Nats/Vendors/New%20Folder/Trumpeter-Armor/page.html

Mike