Sunday, August 14, 2011 - 02:47 AM UTC
Before, presenting News from AFV Club & HobbyFan was a relatively simple process, the company sent us updates and we posted them. Unfortunately, due to personnel changes at the company, it's no longer that simple. This report was compiled with the invaluable work of Darren Baker.
A series of New Releases are being listed on the AFV Club Website. In addition to these listed, there are a series of 1/4 Scale weapons such as the Thomson SMG or the the H & K MP5...

All the releases listed here are 1/35th scale and, again due to the nature of the Website, information is frankly scarce...

AFV Club 1/35th Scale Release List

AG35020 - RIVET FOR BRITISH TANK (VERSION A)
[FOR CHURCHILL)

AF35181 - U.S. 3 inch GUN M5 ON CARRIAGE M6

AF35S64 - U.S. 3 inch GUN M5 ON CARRIAGE M1 (EARLY VERSION)


HobbyFan Releases

HF069 - HMMWV RECON I (CONVERSION KIT) FOR ACADEMY HUMMER

HF070 - HMMWV RECON II (CONVERSION KIT) FOR ACADEMY HUMMER

HF710 - WW II U.S. ARMY GUN CREW (II) 1944 (FRANCE)


As to the rest, the images which were compiled by Darren should (theoretically) tell the rest of the story. Once again my apologies for not being able to bring a complete report and my thanks to Darren for his work in compiling the images.
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Thanks for the report, Darren + Jim. Looks like they have some interesting releases coming soon, especially the Humvee conversions. Its a shame that getting news from them is now more difficult, especially since you guys are the only source for AFV club news since they're website if terrible to use. Anirudh
AUG 14, 2011 - 03:12 AM
Nice looking Valentine Crew, thanks Darren. Al BTW anyone know who supplies their HobbyFan kits in the UK? It's OK White Ensigns do them.
AUG 14, 2011 - 04:18 AM
google is your friend... did a google image search on HF070 - HMMWV RECON II (CONVERSION KIT) FOR ACADEMY HUMMER and it came back with both conversions (069). One is like the Mig and Italeri canvas kits; the other is like the Ranger RSOV with a mk 19 in a frame over the body of the vehicle. Both look attractive (if that is the correct word), and well done conversions. Not for me, maybe for you? Someone with more computer knowledge than myself may post the images here... Kylie
AUG 14, 2011 - 09:00 PM
Just why HF decided to make these conversions for Academy Humvees instead of much superior Tamiya ones?... Size differences between these kits mean that conversions designed for one don't work with the other.
AUG 14, 2011 - 10:44 PM
This may be of interest? (Link Deleted) Cheers Terry
AUG 15, 2011 - 03:38 PM
No, Terry, no interest whatsover. Send the link privately if you wish. If you want to advertise with us, our rates are available on application. I'm sure we could do you a good deal...
AUG 15, 2011 - 09:53 PM
Set 1: Set II:
AUG 15, 2011 - 10:00 PM
Jim It is a shame about their "contact". Hope it improves as AFV has a lot to offer...it is a shame to be in the dark!! Rounds Complete!!
AUG 15, 2011 - 10:44 PM
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