Monday, July 18, 2011 - 03:57 AM UTC
Italeri have some new armour related items hitting the market soon. First we have the M3 Stuart Light Tank in 1/35th scale, which performed reconnaissance duties in North Africa, and did a sterling job against the Japanese in the Pacific theatre.
Next we have a 1/24th scale Land Rover LWB (long wheel base) 109, the Land Rover served the British Armed Forces for a number of years and a number of guises which I am sure will make this a popular kit.
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The two from Mirage appear to be in 1/72d scale.
JUL 18, 2011 - 08:42 AM
I am very happy to see this kit re-released by Italeri, this was originally produced by Esci - around 1982. I remember an article in Scale Modeller detailing all three releases. IIRC the front swivel hubs were a touch iffy. I will be picking up at least one as I plan to convert one to a Pinkie. Esci originally released three Land Rovers, Pick-up, Station Wagon and this the Para version. I am guessing that the Comms gear is a Larkspur set-up and not Clansman. Best wishes Brian
JUL 18, 2011 - 08:52 AM
My thoughts exactly Hisham.What a shme. Tom
JUL 19, 2011 - 05:14 AM
Check out the price at Luckymodel..... This, of course, has to be a mistake... or... http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=IT%206353 Hisham
JUL 19, 2011 - 06:05 AM
Well for a change it appears to be cheaper here in the UK: £26.99 + shipping at Netmerchants, they do have a good service (UK). http://www.netmerchants.co.uk/product.php/17524/land_rover_lwb_109_ffr_1_24_scale I hope this helps Brian
JUL 19, 2011 - 06:11 AM
I, as well, would love to see the M3....
JUL 20, 2011 - 03:27 AM
Waiting on their Vosper MTB in 1/35 scale . Al
JUL 20, 2011 - 04:34 AM
Another release (or rerelease in this case) in 1/24 scale. Note how everything is going according to my plan (cue maniacal laughter). Seriously though, what accessories would you need to bring this old dog back to more modern standards? What would make this a cool model to build? Just curious as to what this model's potential would be. But the price? If you plan to market rereleased kits at least make them attractive price wise. Jim Large Scale Armory
JUL 27, 2011 - 04:38 PM
Being the LWB version I believe there are a lot of options as regards what you could do, the difficulty would be keeping the price affordable with amount a nd some of the work you would have to do.
JUL 27, 2011 - 05:10 PM
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