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AFV club M40, worth the wait ?
Snowhand
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Posted: Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 01:28 AM UTC
A Taiwanese forum shows these sprue shots :

http://www.thepmw.com/phorum/read.php?f=10&i=3977&t=3977

I'd say yes, it was worth the wait.

No idea about accuracy yet though.. i'd have to see it in person for that.

HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 02:57 AM UTC
Definitely worth the wait. Glad it is more than just a "Future Release" picture on their website. Looks like it will be really nice. Can't wait to actually se it myself.
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Posted: Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 03:33 AM UTC
I agree. One step closer. I've been waiting awhile for it. Maybe I missed read the box wrong but is there supposed to be an interior (driver's compartment) included? Or was the box talking about the rear firing area?
slynch1701
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Posted: Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 03:49 AM UTC
that is an impressive looking vehicle. I may just pick one up when they come out. thanks for posting

Sean
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Posted: Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 04:56 AM UTC
Hooo wheeee! I have one on pre-order with Lionmarc. I can't wait to see that box on my doorstep!!!

To whet people's appetites, here are detail pics I took of an M43 last year:

http://www.toadmanstankpictures.com/m43.htm

The M40s sister in development, mounting the 8" howitzer.
Snowhand
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Posted: Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 04:01 PM UTC

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I agree. One step closer. I've been waiting awhile for it. Maybe I missed read the box wrong but is there supposed to be an interior (driver's compartment) included? Or was the box talking about the rear firing area?


I am not seeing any parts which would be in the driver's compartment either.. but that doesn't mean there aren't any.

On the other hand.. check the sprues.. they say AFV club M40/ M43 ...

So.. is this a clue to things to come ????
Austin0311
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Posted: Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 04:04 AM UTC
It'd be only natural for them to follow up with M43. They already have all the parts nedded molded already.
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Posted: Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:30 AM UTC
WoW! That looks really good. Gotta get me one of those!

Paul
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