Friday, December 02, 2011 - 05:24 AM UTC
Tamiya have released a number of their older kits with ABER photo etched frets and turned metal barrels. With the popularity that Tamiya AFV kits still hold with the modelling community this new approach makes a lot of sense to me, it will allow those who prefer Tamiya products due to their ease of construction to build a much more realistic model from the box and does away with the annoying seams on the two part plastic barrels normally included. Take a look inside to see what these models are and what Tamiya has said about them.
Here is a quick breakdown of the models that are in the works for release followed by the information that Tamiya has released with them.
25142 - German Tiger I Early Prod - $102.00
25143 - German Sturmgeschutz III AusfB - $81.00
25144 - German King Tiger Ardennes - $114.00
We also share with you some later pictures of the Tamiya Israeli Tank M51
35323 - Israeli Tank M51 - $65.00
German Tiger I Early Prod. - w/ABER PE Parts/Gun Barrel
This item is the same as Item 35216 1/35 German Tiger I Early Production assembly kit. It is coupled with a metal Gun Barrel and Photo-Etched Parts made by the Polish hobby product company ABER. These included detail parts enable advanced modellers to easily enhance the detail of their model.
Specs and Features
• Item 35216 1/35 German Tiger I Early Production x 1pc.
• Photo-Etched Parts made by ABER x 1 set
• Metal Gun Barrel made by ABER x 1 set
MSRP: $102.00
German Sturmgeschutz III AusfB - w/ABER PE Parts
This product is the same as Item 35281 1/35 German Sturmgesch�tz III Ausf. B assembly kit. It is coupled with precision-made Photo-Etched Parts made by the Polish hobby product company ABER, enabling an even higher level of realism to advanced model builders.
Specs and Features
• Item 35281 1/35 German Sturmgesch�tz III Ausf. B x 1pc.
• Photo-Etched Parts made by ABER x 1 set
MSRP: $81.00
German King Tiger Ardennes - w/ABER PE Parts/Gun Barrel
This model product is the same as Item 35252 1/35 German King Tiger (Ardennes Front) assembly kit. It is coupled with a metal Gun Barrel and Photo-Etched Parts made by the Polish hobby product company ABER, enabling advanced modelers to easily enhance the detail of the model.
Specs and Features
• Item 35252 1/35 German King Tiger (Ardennes Front) x 1pc.
• Photo-Etched Parts made by ABER x 1 set
• Metal Gun Barrel made by ABER x 1 set
MSRP: $114.00
Israeli Tank M51
During the 1960's, the Israeli Ordnance Corps upgraded their M4A1 Sherman tanks by equipping them with the powerful French 105mm CN-105-F1 tank gun and they were redesignated as M51s. The larger gun meant a muzzle brake was installed to minimize the greater recoil effect and a counterweight was fitted to the rear of the turret. The 460hp diesel engine and the combination of the Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) and wider T80 tracks gave the M51 improved mobility. During the Six-Day War in 1967, the M51s were used against newer T-54/55 tanks as well as JS-3 tanks from Egyptian, Iraqi, and Syrian armies. The M51's 105mm gun could take on these adversaries by using HEAT ammunition. After the war, these M51s continued to serve with distinction until they were finally retired in the early 1980s.
Specs and Features
• 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit. (All New Tooling)
• Length: 257mm, Width: 86mm.
• The Sherman's turret and hull details as well as distinctive features, including the 105mm gun, bustle counterweight, and muzzle brake, have been accurately reproduced.
• Turret and upper hull feature realistic cast metal surface texture.
• The lower hull details and the HVSS suspension are precisely rendered.
• Belt-type tracks realistically reproduce the T80 tracks.
• Accessories such as tools and jerry cans provide heightened scale presence.
• 1 commander and 1 loader torso figures and 3 types of markings included
MSRP: $65.00
25142 - German Tiger I Early Prod - $102.00
25143 - German Sturmgeschutz III AusfB - $81.00
25144 - German King Tiger Ardennes - $114.00
We also share with you some later pictures of the Tamiya Israeli Tank M51
35323 - Israeli Tank M51 - $65.00
German Tiger I Early Prod. - w/ABER PE Parts/Gun Barrel
This item is the same as Item 35216 1/35 German Tiger I Early Production assembly kit. It is coupled with a metal Gun Barrel and Photo-Etched Parts made by the Polish hobby product company ABER. These included detail parts enable advanced modellers to easily enhance the detail of their model.
Specs and Features
• Item 35216 1/35 German Tiger I Early Production x 1pc.
• Photo-Etched Parts made by ABER x 1 set
• Metal Gun Barrel made by ABER x 1 set
MSRP: $102.00
German Sturmgeschutz III AusfB - w/ABER PE Parts
This product is the same as Item 35281 1/35 German Sturmgesch�tz III Ausf. B assembly kit. It is coupled with precision-made Photo-Etched Parts made by the Polish hobby product company ABER, enabling an even higher level of realism to advanced model builders.
Specs and Features
• Item 35281 1/35 German Sturmgesch�tz III Ausf. B x 1pc.
• Photo-Etched Parts made by ABER x 1 set
MSRP: $81.00
German King Tiger Ardennes - w/ABER PE Parts/Gun Barrel
This model product is the same as Item 35252 1/35 German King Tiger (Ardennes Front) assembly kit. It is coupled with a metal Gun Barrel and Photo-Etched Parts made by the Polish hobby product company ABER, enabling advanced modelers to easily enhance the detail of the model.
Specs and Features
• Item 35252 1/35 German King Tiger (Ardennes Front) x 1pc.
• Photo-Etched Parts made by ABER x 1 set
• Metal Gun Barrel made by ABER x 1 set
MSRP: $114.00
Israeli Tank M51
During the 1960's, the Israeli Ordnance Corps upgraded their M4A1 Sherman tanks by equipping them with the powerful French 105mm CN-105-F1 tank gun and they were redesignated as M51s. The larger gun meant a muzzle brake was installed to minimize the greater recoil effect and a counterweight was fitted to the rear of the turret. The 460hp diesel engine and the combination of the Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) and wider T80 tracks gave the M51 improved mobility. During the Six-Day War in 1967, the M51s were used against newer T-54/55 tanks as well as JS-3 tanks from Egyptian, Iraqi, and Syrian armies. The M51's 105mm gun could take on these adversaries by using HEAT ammunition. After the war, these M51s continued to serve with distinction until they were finally retired in the early 1980s.
Specs and Features
• 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit. (All New Tooling)
• Length: 257mm, Width: 86mm.
• The Sherman's turret and hull details as well as distinctive features, including the 105mm gun, bustle counterweight, and muzzle brake, have been accurately reproduced.
• Turret and upper hull feature realistic cast metal surface texture.
• The lower hull details and the HVSS suspension are precisely rendered.
• Belt-type tracks realistically reproduce the T80 tracks.
• Accessories such as tools and jerry cans provide heightened scale presence.
• 1 commander and 1 loader torso figures and 3 types of markings included
MSRP: $65.00
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