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Sunday, July 02, 2017 - 06:23 AM UTC
Up next from Hobby Boss are a couple of modern soft-skin kits.
Hobby Boss' Product Update for August lists down the following:

  • German MAN-5 (85507)
  • Russian KrAZ-260B Tractor with 5P85TE TEL S-300PMU (85511)
Watch this space for updates!
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Is it the old MAN mould from Revell they use?
JUL 02, 2017 - 08:53 PM
I don't think so. Check out the details on the Hobby Boss kit (like the spare wheel holder, or the rims...) : https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2oPNedZeLY/WRV8Au8CdeI/AAAAAAACDA8/H1ETgKFAES4MhgX4hePutt1-mZT4W3_IACLcB/s1600/Hobbyboss%2B%25285%2529.jpg to those on the 6x6 variant of the Revell kit : https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/186848&page=1 H.P.
JUL 02, 2017 - 10:42 PM
I am interested in the Kraz tractor w/ the missile launcher.
JUL 03, 2017 - 12:38 AM
Nice to see more softskins on the market, always in need.
JUL 03, 2017 - 02:07 AM
The UK version is different in almost every detail, so don't hold your breath. And we have 2 different chassis/suspension types, HX and SX. A normal control bonneted MAN or one of the civilian-cab types would be more useful as they have been sold much more widely around the world. It's kinda sad that HB have chosen to follow a path already trodden and not find their own.
JUL 03, 2017 - 06:39 AM
I don't think so. Check out the details on the Hobby Boss kit (like the spare wheel holder, or the rims...) : https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2oPNedZeLY/WRV8Au8CdeI/AAAAAAACDA8/H1ETgKFAES4MhgX4hePutt1-mZT4W3_IACLcB/s1600/Hobbyboss%2B%25285%2529.jpg to those on the 6x6 variant of the Revell kit : https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/186848&page=1 H.P.[/quote] thanks! Than hopefully they have a correct cabin interior as well! And maybe it opens the way to correct 8x8 with the right crane.
JUL 03, 2017 - 01:52 PM
The KrAZ looks sweeeeet!!!
JUL 03, 2017 - 04:42 PM
The seating on the cargobed is non-German, maybe from Croatia? I wonder if they include the canvas ccver or just the frame? TR/HB is notorious for NOT including cargoi cover. Another concern is the price. I would say it`s 50 USD plus. Considersing the the re-release of the RoG kit (which isn`t that bad at all) retails here for 22 to 25 Euros. I aslo noticed that the m.g. ring mount is missing. I have to take an extensive wialkaround on the MAN family next weekend. BTW The exact designation of the truck is: Lkw 5t mil gl.
JUL 03, 2017 - 08:30 PM
KRAZ is an UKRAINIAN and NOT Russian truck.
JUL 05, 2017 - 04:06 AM
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