Beyond The Sprues
General Category => Market Place => New Model Kit News/Reviews => Topic started by: Jeffry Fontaine on January 22, 2012, 09:09:00 AM
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The following in-box kit reviews of the Bronco Models M24 Chaffee are now available for your viewing pleasure:
PMMS - Bronco Models 1/35 Scale US Light Tank M24 'Chaffee' - Early Production with crew NW Europe 1944-45 - (product number CB-35069) (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/bronco/cb35069.html).
Chris ''toadman'' Hughes blog - Bronco Models 1/35 M24 Chaffee: what's inside the box (http://toadmanstankpictures.blogspot.com/2011/12/bronco-models-135-m24-chaffee-whats.html)
Model Armour.com BRONCO - US LT M24 'Chaffee' w/Crew (http://modelarmour.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2202:bronco-us-lt-m-24-chaffee-wcrew&catid=37:kits&Itemid=60)
(http://www.cn-bronco.com/upload/2012010418475225.jpg) (http://www.bronco-model.com/en/productsd.php?pid=1251)
Bronco Models - 1/35th scale M24 Chaffee (product number CB-35069) (http://www.bronco-model.com/en/productsd.php?pid=1251http://www.bronco-model.com/en/productsd.php?pid=1251)
Click on image or html to view product information page for the M24 Chaffee. Image source: Bronco Models (http://www.bronco-model.com/)
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Nice model of the Chaffee and it appears to have a workable torsion bar suspension.
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Over on the Modeling Madness (http://www.modelingmadness.com/) page, Scott Van Aken has shared a couple of images and a description of the Bronco Models 1/35th scale M114A1 155mm Howitzer (http://www.modelingmadness.com/scott/misc/military/previews/bronco/cb35102.htm) for your enlightenment.
Click on image or html to view this article
(http://www.modelingmadness.com/scott/misc/military/previews/bronco/cb35102bt.jpg) (http://www.modelingmadness.com/scott/misc/military/previews/bronco/cb35102.htm)
(Image source: Modeling Madness/Scott Van Aken (http://www.modelingmadness.com/))
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Prior to Bronco offering this model, the only other model of this artillery piece available in a large scale was from Testor's/Italeri. That model originated with a company called Peerless many years ago. The Peerless model of the 155mm Howitzer has been the subject of much discussion on a number of forums as to what the exact scale is since it is not quite 1/35th scale. I have also read in various discussions that the original Peerless kit had motorization features included which may explain some of the toy-like qualities of this model. Now that Bronco has come up with a new model of the 155mm howitzer known by several designations and more recently as the 155mm Howtizer, Towed, M114 and M114A1 there should be many happy artillery modelers in this hobby.
Reference: Wikipedia - M114 155 mm howitzer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M114_155_mm_howitzer)
***Edit to fix links. Apparently Scott at MM likes to change the URL after the article moves from the main page.*** :(
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AND.... Yet another KV-85! LINK (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/bronco.html) -taken from PMMS (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/index.html).
While I'm not totally surprised, since they also have an SU-152 on the way, I have to wonder why another kit of this somewhat obscure Soviet heavy tank. The old Eastern Express kit recently reappeared under the Ark label and Trumpeter has a KV-85 slated for release in October. Oh well, I guess this is the year for KV-series fans! ;D
EDIT- D'Oh! Thanks for catching that, Greg! I fixed the link to direct to the Bronco preview page at PMMS.
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Probably easier to view using this link (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/bronco.html)
There are certainly some interesting releases there - I am especially interested in the Versuchsflakwagen 8.8cm Flak auf Sonderfahrgestell (Pz.Sfl.IVc).
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I must say, the Hungarian Jerry Cans and drums set is pretty obscure, to say the least!
(http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/images/bronco/ab3557.jpg)
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See here (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/images/bronco/ab3557.jpg) instead
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Bronco Models 1:350thh scale U.S. Navy LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) kit number NB5029 (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9126)
Click on thumbnail or html above to view.
(http://a.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/6/9126-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9126)
The title describes this as a USMC craft which is incorrect. I thought it might be that Bronco is using theTrumpeter/Gallery Models mold for this model but that is not the case. This model is very different from the Trumpeter/Gallery Models sprues and how it is put together. There is also the additional bonus of several ground vehicles and a phote-etch metal fret containing several railing sections for the LCAC.
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The M114A1 is added to my "wants" list. I need that 155 to go with my M198 155mm and the M2A1 105mm in USMC service.
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Thomas Hofmann has uploaded several in-box reviews to Modellversium.de. for the following 1:350th scale aircraft subjects:
Bronco models 1:350th scale SH-60B /SH-60J Sea Hawk Anti-Submarine Helicopter (kit number NB5003) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9127)
(http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/7/9127-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9127)
Bronco Models 1:350th scale USMC AV8B "Harrier II" (kit number NB5030) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9125)
(http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/5/9125-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9125)
Bronco models 1:350th scale USMC CH-46E "Sea Knight" (kit number NB5031) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9124)
(http://a.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/4/9124-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9124)
You should know the routine by now. Click on the html or the image to view. :)
These kits are tiny but still have many features that some 1:144th scale aircraft would be hard pressed to provide. For anyone wanting to take what if to a smaller format this may be your ticket to get there. Along with the other 1:350th scale models that Bronco is making available this is certainly a different approach for offering nice details in such a small scale model. All it would take is five or six of these tiny kits and you would have yourself an entire squadron of line birds plus a couple of maintenance spares :)
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Another installment from Thomas Hofmann that was uploaded to Modellversium.de today.
Bronco Models 1:350th scale USMC MV-22B "Osprey" (kit number NB5032) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9123)
Click on thumbnail or html to view.
(http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/3/9123-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9123)
Unfortunately only two per kit box in this offering but nonetheless quite nice looking and a great way to explore what if ideas without spending a ton of money on a larger and much more expensive kit.
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Another installment from Thomas Hofmann that was uploaded to Modellversium.de today.
Bronco Models 1:350th scale USMC MV-22B "Osprey" (kit number NB5032) ([url]http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9123[/url])
Click on thumbnail or html to view.
([url]http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/3/9123-tumb.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9123[/url])
Unfortunately only two per kit box in this offering but nonetheless quite nice looking and a great way to explore what if ideas without spending a ton of money on a larger and much more expensive kit.
Now that's real attractive. I almost feel like I have to buy at least one box to build up for my desk at work (I work at Bell on the V-22).
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Thomas Hofmann must be on a roll with all of these nice little reviews he is uploading to Modellversium.de.
Today he has shared some images of the Bronco Models 1:350th scale MH53E "Sea Dragon" (kit number NB5033) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9122)
Click on thumbnail or html to view.
(http://a.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/2/9122-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9122)
Apparently the folks at Bronco are not aware of the differences between the Sikorsky CH-53E and the MH-53E helicopters. The CH-53E Sea Stallion is a U.S. Marine Corps asset while the MH-53E Sea Dragon is a U.S. Navy asset. The differences are mainly in the wheel sponsons which are significatnly larger on the MH-53E Sea Dragon. The image on the box for this model kit is an MH-53E Sea Dragon belonging to the U.S. Navy Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron HM-14 "Vanguards" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM-14) which is not a part of the U.S. Marine Corps. A minor detail I know but Bronco has gone to so much trouble to provide us with a very nice little model of the MH-53E Sea Dragon they could at least get the description to up the contents in the box. Other than that, this looks like a very nice little scale model of a very large helicopter. Actually, two helicopters are provided in this kit.
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Thomas Hofmann's other in-box reviews of the Bronco Models 1:350th scale vehicle and aircraft model kits:
Bronco Models 1:350th scale MH-60S "Knighthawk" CSAR Helicopter (kit number NB5034 (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9121)
(http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/1/9121-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9121)
Bronco Models 1:350th scale SH-60B/J Sea Hawk Anti-Submarine Helicopter (kit number NB5003 (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9127)
(http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/7/9127-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9127)
Bronco Models 1:350th scale USMC M1A1 Abrams (kit number NB5035) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9120)
(http://a.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/2/0/9120-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9120)
Bronco Models 1:350th scale USMC M1114 HMMWV Up-Armoured Tactical Vehicle (kit number NB5037) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9118)
(http://a.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/1/8/9118-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9118)
Bronco Models 1:350th scale USMC AAAV7A1 (LVTP7A1) kit number NB5036 (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9119)
(http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/1/1/9/9119-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=9119)
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Here's an interesting one for the 1/35th crowd: modern Chinese small arms, including all the 5.8mm bullpups:
http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AB3537 (http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AB3537)
(http://media.hannants.co.uk/pics/AB3537.jpg)
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Andrew Ting has shared some images of the Bronco 1:35th scale M22 Locust (http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1361259602/Bronco+M22+Locust+-+In+the+Box+Pics+%28Photo+Heavy%29) in the forums at Missing-Lynx.
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Just as a point of interest,I owned one of the original Peerless 155mm gun. It would have been a bear to build. Unlike the later Italarie/Testors issue it had a metal barrel to which were added plastic parts at both ends. It also had real springs that nobody who tried could compress and metal rods to make up the assembly both sides of the barrel. This was plastic in the Testors issue as was the barrel. It was not motorized,however. But the biggest laugh was the "radio" both had. It was so large a man could get inside !!! It was really a field generator and a very nice one at that !!! I had the chance to compare both editions and was glad to see those metal parts go !!!
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First shots of Bronco's Versuchsflakwagon 8.8cm Flak. 41Auf Sonderfahrgestell (Pz.Sf1.IVc):
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k2os3CATBwg/UXXnlvOO0lI/AAAAAAAAgXA/a-k63l-v3ko/s640/DSC00035.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g6DNXdGdgRs/UVTfGG9kPOI/AAAAAAAAen0/37kpqKUz4bU/s640/CB35062a.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M9GmnmOS_z0/UVTdrzJ_-ZI/AAAAAAAAenM/SGThb6rgJ1Q/s640/CB35062.jpg)
More details here (http://www.themodellingnews.com/2013/04/far-from-open-and-shut-case-bronco.html#more)
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New Bronco releases:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xsl0R_5O0SM/UeFxTp_24QI/AAAAAAAAkno/3kqKgcVdwY0/s640/CB35066.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XAKCYmwH2p8/UeFwtOmfdNI/AAAAAAAAkng/fIPQknVvgE4/s640/CB35143a.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pALZ3NcnPs4/UeFvxZSVSlI/AAAAAAAAknA/c6Ev3K1E2Go/s640/CB35169.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhI5aLbDdRo/UeFxpP973xI/AAAAAAAAkn4/BMwqcJOS8LM/s640/CB35167.jpg)
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Hmmm... That 40M Nemrod looks oddly interesting. I wonder if it would be possible to build it as a Finnish-service Landsverk L42.
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New Bronco releases:
([url]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhI5aLbDdRo/UeFxpP973xI/AAAAAAAAkn4/BMwqcJOS8LM/s640/CB35167.jpg[/url])
Well... It's nice to see that these guys started a family:
(http://frank.bol.ucla.edu/Images/simca5/simca5i.jpg)
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Airborne Trailer !!!!!!! :icon_sueno:
Because I needed one for a Captured 251 Halftrack build I found a single picture of Guards Armoured Division with captured German Sd. Kfz 251 Type D half track (http://www.flickr.com/photos/orange-tim/3103214233/#)|orange-tim
I bought a set of two from Resicast last year.
Always the the way.
Want a list of stuff I have scratchbuilt/heavily modified only to then come out in injected plastic ?
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Airborne Trailer !!!!!!! :icon_sueno:
Because I needed one for a Captured 251 Halftrack build I found a single picture of Guards Armoured Division with captured German Sd. Kfz 251 Type D half track ([url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/orange-tim/3103214233/#[/url])|orange-tim
I bought a set of two from Resicast last year.
Always the the way.
Want a list of stuff I have scratchbuilt/heavily modified only to then come out in injected plastic ?
Yep, I'm in the same boat! I have a list of subjects I want to build but after some previous fiascos with funky old resin kits and subsequent releases of better and cheaper injection kits, I'm reluctant to put out the money. And it's not just the ONE injection kit of the obscure/experimental/paper project subject that will come out but two or three!
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That Nimrod turret looks modern enough that you could swap it onto something from the 1950s/1960s, and the gun is, of course universal. Walker Bulldog perhaps, as an alternative to the M-42 Duster? Comet or Cromwell as a means of using up obsolete hulls? You could even give it range-only radar like an M-163...
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That Nimrod turret looks modern enough that you could swap it onto something from the 1950s/1960s, and the gun is, of course universal. Walker Bulldog perhaps, as an alternative to the M-42 Duster? Comet or Cromwell as a means of using up obsolete hulls? You could even give it range-only radar like an M-163...
Comet hull would be a good choice for British Army or maybe a Centurion if the turret diameter is a bit large.
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mmm that Nimrod is a kit iv been eagerly awaiting ever since i saw the Toldi kits released :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftv%C3%A4rnskanonvagn_L-62_Anti_II (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftv%C3%A4rnskanonvagn_L-62_Anti_II)
i just wish some manufacturer would make a model of the BMW tourer in 35th (same type as Hasegawa did in 48th !) a number were used as staff runabouts during the war with one even being fitted out for infra red driving trials :)
Bronco's Versuchsflakwagon 8.8cm Flak. 41 Grief is another il have to pick up for my late war building theme :)
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That Nimrod turret looks modern enough that you could swap it onto something from the 1950s/1960s, and the gun is, of course universal. Walker Bulldog perhaps, as an alternative to the M-42 Duster? Comet or Cromwell as a means of using up obsolete hulls? You could even give it range-only radar like an M-163...
Comet hull would be a good choice for British Army or maybe a Centurion if the turret diameter is a bit large.
Mights as well use the equivalent turret to the Crusader III AA:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTE2WDgwMA==/$(KGrHqRHJCYE9!Hb,N,OBPRcC+nQ2g~~60_12.JPG)
Though I suppose you could say that the Nimrod turret design was an alternate contender.
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From The Modelling News (http://www.themodellingnews.com/2013/12/three-of-latest-from-bronco-in-preview.html#more)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y7BRBqzaKHQ/Up2wTE50ozI/AAAAAAAAuQw/nzCE-rLkUhk/s320/CB35142.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OIP_BiT8QwY/Up2xL1hXz6I/AAAAAAAAuQ4/fHs2Y4mIX_w/s1600/Bronco+CB35101+(1).jpg)
I think the boy is being traded for milk. He looks nervous.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eYD3hhEtncI/Up2svPXxr_I/AAAAAAAAuO8/NGB9viD4-w4/s640/Bronco+CB35171+(2)a.jpg)
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Some new ones:
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/zb48004_zpsd563892a.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/CB35065_zpsd6df7c96.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/CB35039_zpsde956e65.jpg)
Note that in an odd turn-around, the first tank is 1/48 and the glider is 1/35. :-\
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I hope that 1/48 SU-152 is out real soon. ;D
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One that some people will welcome...and others will nitpick I am sure:
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/imagejpg2_zps11fd91b2.jpg)
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That fold-up bicycle in the top right corner, I used to have (and ride) a real one when I was young (back in the 60's)
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New release:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qnhGxylqiH4/U7qkP17_FqI/AAAAAAAA8pg/a3DeQXHu1Dw/s1600/bRONCO+hORSA+gLIDER+35TH+SCALE+(2).jpg)
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It's not often I feel the urge to try a dio but this would be a great backdrop for some of their neat para jeep and gun sets .....
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1/35...it's gonna be huuuge!
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hope they or an after-market guy does a sheet of graffitti for it !! all those chalked delivery markings & messages for Hitler !
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hope they or an after-market guy does a sheet of graffitti for it !! all those chalked delivery markings & messages for Hitler !
Might be better off just applying that stuff with a byro in the appropriate colour.
Best not tell FinsRin about this or he will be looking at converting it into a multi-engine jumbo load lifter :)
***addendum: the box art suggests that the kit might include the figures and the equipment stacked near the Horsa, that would indeed be a nice addition to the kit if that is the case. Though the parachute supply containers are not really necessary, some of the other items would certainly fit right in.
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Now we just need a 1/35 Stirling tug. What I'd really like to see would be a 1/35 Hamilcar, to pose a Tetrarch/Locust with...
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Tigger Models does a 1/32 Sterling ---- and a Halifax
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hope they or an after-market guy does a sheet of graffitti for it !! all those chalked delivery markings & messages for Hitler !
Might be better off just applying that stuff with a byro in the appropriate colour.
***addendum: the box art suggests that the kit might include the figures and the equipment stacked near the Horsa, that would indeed be a nice addition to the kit if that is the case. Though the parachute supply containers are not really necessary, some of the other items would certainly fit right in.
Jeff, the Horsa could carry supply containers under the wing centre-section, three each side.
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hope they or an after-market guy does a sheet of graffitti for it !! all those chalked delivery markings & messages for Hitler !
Might be better off just applying that stuff with a byro in the appropriate colour.
***addendum: the box art suggests that the kit might include the figures and the equipment stacked near the Horsa, that would indeed be a nice addition to the kit if that is the case. Though the parachute supply containers are not really necessary, some of the other items would certainly fit right in.
Jeff, the Horsa could carry supply containers under the wing centre-section, three each side.
Thanks Jon, that is nice to know. I do not recall ever having seen an image of the Horsa sporting such things so it is nice to learn something new. :)
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The ability to carry the containers dates from the original idea of using Horsas to drop paratroops. It was seen as a way of increasing the number dropped on a given mission, the glider being towed home and released over the home airfield where it could land and be reused. I can't remember ever reading of that being done nor the containers being carried on operations.
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Some more coming:
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/cb35163_zps64dd4869.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/cb35188_zps415c67df.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/cb35175_zps0efa680f.jpg)
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Very nice trio! :)
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Hanging for the Lloyd Carrier.
Currently building the Airborne Jeep with 6 Pounder AT gun.
The jeep is nice, but very fiddly with the usual parts for the sake of adding to the parts count.. is there really any reason to have six PE latch catches on the bonnet when they could have been moulded on ?
Some clever thinking at the same time, you get 3 options for the front suspension with fixed settings, turn right, turn left and directly forward, which does make it nice and easy to set the suspension.
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Always liked the look of the Lloyd carrier. Might have to think about investing in one.
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More from Bronco:
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/cb35173_zps322eb515.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/cb35205_zps00935270.jpg)
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I like the gun crew's regulation poses. ;D
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I like the gun crew's regulation poses. ;D
Probably due to only having training footage/pics to work from.
Wonder if there are any images of the para's artillery in action at Arnhem? Pretty sure they wouldn't have been in regulation poses.
Still, it's a common fault with artillery crew figures - & figures in general. Model companies should use their imagination a little more for their figures.
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Yes, there are plenty of photos of the Paras using 75mm guns at Arnhem. And yes, they weren't in regulation poses, particularly when the enemy arty was landing. They were dug in there, quite deep, which would have made direct fire impossible. IIRC they dug in and around the Vicarage. I have a book on the battery in the battle somewhere (IIRC I lent it to my thieving brother ;D ).
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A slightly new kit:
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/cb35174_zps4f73f6bf.jpg)
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1/72 Blohm & Voss BV P178 Dive Bomber Jet
(http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/propics/DIR_BOM/l/l_BOMGB7001.jpg)
Available March 2015: http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=BOMGB7001 (http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=BOMGB7001)
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According to "The Modelling News" (LINK! (http://www.themodellingnews.com/2015/05/broncos-new-models-four-wheeled-tracked.html)), Bronco will release more German "Panzer Grey" stuff, as well as this neat set:
British Army ATV Quad Bike & Trailer w/Soldier
1/35th scale
#CB35207
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qKvAkRepWGo/VVx_jqid3XI/AAAAAAABei8/_FJC9SkVMO0/s1600/CB35207.jpg)
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Wonder if I can get a discount for purchasing a case of those ATV 4X4 kits? :)
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It looks very similar to the Airfix 1/48 ATV kit where you do get two vehicles, trailers and riders
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It looks very similar to the Airfix 1/48 ATV kit where you do get two vehicles, trailers and riders
Yes, perty much scaled up from the Airfix 1:48th scale Quad ATV kit and that is why I like it so much more :)
I think I have at least four of the Airfix kits in the stash at the moment. The larger Quad ATV allows me to dispose of several die-cast metal/plastic toy Quad ATV things that I had picked up as a last resort.
Now if someone would only offer up a decent snowmobile and sledge combination in addition to some decent x-country motorcycle subjects in 1:35th scale ... :\
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Now if only they could also release a 1/35 kit of the Long Range Patrol Vehicle (LRPV):
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d99/rookskickz/lrpv_afg9_big.jpg~original)
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Nice touch in that Bronco set: the guy at front right is holding an L129A1 sharpshooter rifle, which was a very recent, low-key purchase (2012) that many people don't even realise we've got.
https://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/23221.aspx (https://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/23221.aspx)
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Now if only they could also release a 1/35 kit of the Long Range Patrol Vehicle (LRPV):
([url]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d99/rookskickz/lrpv_afg9_big.jpg~original[/url])
That would be nice!
I found see quite a seller with a (cheap) Landrover 110 chassis, a 6x6 Perentie and a LRPV...
(http://res1.graysonline.com/handlers/imagehandler.ashx?t=sh&id=2448970&s=o&index=0&ts=634952038408070000)
(http://defencemodels.com.au/projects/img/DSC04354lrg.jpg)
Loads of specialised Perenties as well - Ambulance, Mortar Carrier, AD vehicle, etc.
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New in 1/35:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JOarCsnoLi4/VXpWd-u8Q6I/AAAAAAABgbQ/Cow04P1q6j8/s640/CB35090.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HIpdKHKwE04/VXpWnfsvRcI/AAAAAAABgbc/jV_a_RObOkk/s640/CB35128.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QlNg_pJSaFo/VXpWna7ghiI/AAAAAAABgbg/BMPhequhpNI/s640/CB35137.jpg)
Tempted to get the first one just for the trailer...I suppose I could turn the tank itself into a firefighting one rather than the current flamethrower one. Turn the flamethrowers into water cannons, remove the gun...
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Bronco just announced their 3rd version of the BV P178:
1st: Dive Bomber Jet
(http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/propics/DIR_BOM/l/l_BOMGB7001.jpg)
2nd: Jet Bomber w/BT700 Guided Missile Torpedo
(http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/propics/DIR_BOM/l/l_BOMGB7007.jpg)
3rd:Tank Hunter w/"Fliegerfaust" B Rocket System
(http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/propics/DIR_BOM/l/l_BOMGB7004.jpg)
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And where be my 1/48 version... ::)
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The 1/35th Horsa is finally out. I suspect each box comes with a mortgage application form:
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/CB35195.jpg)
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/CB35195 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/CB35195)
Other nice things:
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AB3571.jpg)
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AB3571 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AB3571)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/CB35090.jpg)
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/CB35090 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/CB35090)
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Is it sad that I would buy the last one just for the trailer?
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Is it sad that I would buy the last one just for the trailer?
Mirage makes something similar - Trailer for Renault UE Transporter:
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/mir035216.htm (http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/mir035216.htm)
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BV P178 version number 5 was released last month:
(http://d13z1xw8270sfc.cloudfront.net/origin/289120/bronco_1_72_blohm__voss_bv_p178_nachtjager_gb7005_sincerehobby.jpg)
The nose is like really ugly.
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More of a prow than a nose, I'd say...which opens some nautical possibilities.
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Is it sad that I would buy the last one just for the trailer?
Mirage makes something similar - Trailer for Renault UE Transporter:
[url]http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/mir035216.htm[/url] ([url]http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/mir035216.htm[/url])
Save your money and do as Frank says, the kit is cheap and you are not stuck with a spare tank. In fact the Mirage kit is cheap enough you could make a road train that Old Wombat would be envious of :)
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BV P178 version number 5 was released last month:
([url]http://d13z1xw8270sfc.cloudfront.net/origin/289120/bronco_1_72_blohm__voss_bv_p178_nachtjager_gb7005_sincerehobby.jpg[/url])
The nose is like really ugly.
Pity it isn't in 1/48...
(http://www.militarymodelling.com/sites/1/images/article_images_month/2015-10/gb7005-cg.jpg)
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New ones:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jN5lt4tuTQs/VgqdVY_oNKI/AAAAAAABnbA/hs77AXKZkX8/s640/CB35210.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mmJ6jBEKIrU/VqItRTWuETI/AAAAAAABuXM/3OMuD8FVGZM/s640/Bronco%2BAB3577German%2BInfrared%2BNight-Vision%2BDevices%2B%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nRXPaR951U4/VqIq4mEV_CI/AAAAAAABuVY/CzA2xXW_g-o/s640/Bronco%2BAB3578%2BWWII%2BGerman%2BRubber%2BRaft%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FljFC8yIIcg/VqIq-ka1Y2I/AAAAAAABuVg/hZF6cU8zYOo/s640/AB3579-1.jpg)
More details here (http://www.themodellingnews.com/2016/01/we-preview-four-new-products-for-feb.html)
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(http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/photos/news/22028/fb4006.jpg)
(http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/photos/news/22028/fb4006-cg.jpg)
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It'll be interesting to see how this stacks up with the imminent Airfix long-nose P-40. Seems like a silly move on Bronco's part, but we shall see.
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Well I wasn't expecting this:
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZXJHwABYlNQ/V0QpkhwbIjI/AAAAAAABz4g/aKLvBrLnDMgh7ASpvNgw6pCgvPBdCjDZgCKgB/s1600/CB35048%2BGerman%2BRheinmetall%2BLong-Range%2BRocket%2B%25E2%2580%2598Rheinbote%25E2%2580%2599%2B%2528Rh.Z.619%2529%2Band%2Blauncher%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
Will be interesting to see how it compares in price and quality to the Custom Scale Resin one.
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I can see that being mounted to a Panzer hull!
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Bronco P-40 inbox on Hyperscale:
http://www.hyperscale.com/2016/reviews/kits/broncofb4006reviewbg_1.htm (http://www.hyperscale.com/2016/reviews/kits/broncofb4006reviewbg_1.htm)
Yet another Chinese P-40 kit with a pooched cockpit and other issues. :-\
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I can see that being mounted to a Panzer hull!
See here (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=6372.0)
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New offerings:
(http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/photos/news/22837/96078ef0-2415-4aff-a534-b93b6b21cc28.jpg)
(http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/photos/news/22837/e034e127-a05c-453d-b012-580551c24e4a.jpg)
(http://www.armorama.com/photos/news/22838/cb35049.jpg)
(http://www.armorama.com/photos/news/22838/cb35049-cg.jpg)
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Interesting. The driver has both his hands outside the carro armato and it is still moving... ;)
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Interesting. The driver has both his hands outside the carro armato and it is still moving... ;)
He's using his "joystick"
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Interesting. The driver has both his hands outside the carro armato and it is still moving... ;)
Never driven a truck, tractor or bulldozer with a hand throttle then? Set the speed with the throttle lever
and away ya go.
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Interesting. The driver has both his hands outside the carro armato and it is still moving... ;)
Gets more purchase on the pedals that way
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According to Armorama Bronco have a Rheintochter missile on the way
(http://www.armorama.com/photos/news/23157/cb35050.jpg)
http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=23157 (http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=23157)
so chalk up another one for the Buzzbomb you scratch 'em. They will mold 'em
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/gallery/others/whatif/afv/pz4aa.jpg)
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Yet another?
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Was Rheintochter ever used in combat ?
Even once ?
Even if it missed ?
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None that I am aware of
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Yet another?
Over the years, there have been a few.
Here is another couple
Diana SP gun
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/gallery/others/afv/diana/diana3.jpg)
Sdkfz 263
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/brianth/btgallery/PA/263_final_2.jpg)
sorry thread hijack, nothing really to do with Bronco, other than continually releasing great stuff
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According to Armorama Bronco have a Rheintochter missile on the way
([url]http://www.armorama.com/photos/news/23157/cb35050.jpg[/url])
More details on this kit here (http://www.themodellingnews.com/2016/09/hauling-cargo-or-warheads-broncos-new.html#more)
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(http://www.armorama.com/photos/news/23611/cb35075.jpg)
(http://www.armorama.com/photos/news/23611/cb35075-1a.jpg)
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Was Rheintochter ever used in combat ?
Even once ?
Even if it missed ?
Only once, but it accidentally shot down the only operational Haunebu, so it was all covered up.
:)
Alvis 3.1
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(http://www.armorama.com/photos/news/23621/cb35095-1.jpg)
(http://www.armorama.com/photos/news/23621/cb35095-2.jpg)
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New one:
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/25753/cb35132-1.jpg)
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/25753/cb35132-2.jpg)
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(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_CE9NxwKPdQ/Wa1Acer5bgI/AAAAAAACIJQ/8YXzgZcIeQMvyijp6-2ro-5GaKDVD_3RACLcBGAs/s1600/Bonco%2BCB35123%2B41M%2BTuran%2B%252826%2529.jpg)
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(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/26520/cb35151-1.jpg)
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I look at this boxart and can't help but think this would look good in Maavoimat (Finnish Army) markings:
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PEAY9X26LXI/WcyddmCfzhI/AAAAAAACJLQ/J6SjBA-eGJciHjv6gJKuBjRGDOO-s2HCgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bronco%2BCB35149%2BCruiser%2BA9%2BMk%2B1%2B%25286%2529.jpg)
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Preview: M1224 MaxxPro MRAP 1/35th scale
Photo Etch and Transparent Plastic included
Full Interior kit with opening and closing ports and doors
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pmnRkVmPrp0/WdBZ2PGLG_I/AAAAAAACJas/60cvk6BnwOotb0GG5W89F5oH4VqmE5RvgCLcBGAs/s1600/bronco%2BCB35142%2BMaxx%2BPro%2B%25286%2529.jpg)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mk2z1fDUVb0/WdBb7mt7JxI/AAAAAAACJbk/xJdlIRctpcMj7ohq9ZwEGiXwBN8yNWaZACLcBGAs/s1600/bronco%2BCB35142%2BMaxx%2BPro%2B%25287%2529.jpg)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5ExZJJnF9MU/WdBb8lZNPBI/AAAAAAACJbs/eRLwQq-audMQfW6vAs_CwMd40ovHAHXxwCLcBGAs/s1600/bronco%2BCB35142%2BMaxx%2BPro%2B%25289%2529.jpg)
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Looks like they got Martha from accounting to chuck that together in her arvo smoko! :-\
That build's as shonky as, mate! :o
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(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pmnRkVmPrp0/WdBZ2PGLG_I/AAAAAAACJas/60cvk6BnwOotb0GG5W89F5oH4VqmE5RvgCLcBGAs/s1600/bronco%2BCB35142%2BMaxx%2BPro%2B%25286%2529.jpg)
<...>
Don't know, but for some reason, this pic just screams "HALF-TRACK"! >:D
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Yes - "Half-Track" - good call !
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(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jbqa2GivfM8/WuU7RmI8bbI/AAAAAAACTxE/VN5RXyJGxvg5Ne6AehU8VaxYtKyCF4M_wCLcBGAs/s640/Bronco%2BHungarian%2BMedium%2BTank%2B43.M%2BTur%25C3%25A1n%2BIII%2BCB35126%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uxVJnM9cG5E/WuU7DoEruNI/AAAAAAACTxA/mnm6IiLaRVIjIFnY9xI0iyR4VM6cgQ9wACLcBGAs/s640/Bronco%2BModel%2BCB35138%2BKrupp%2BProtze%2BL2H143%2BKfz.69%2B%2528Late%2Bversion%2529%2Bwith%2B3.7cm%2BPak%2B36%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
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(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/cb35148_zpsi1z4s2rc.jpg)
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(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7-Vxa14lhxI/XC7Vby9p6JI/AAAAAAAChdA/Fyx819RYLTkTWtXCS1-hxw9xLIVktDWigCLcBGAs/s1600/MB32001%2BBronco%2BT-34-85%2B215%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ymMDZaSP5_4/XC7Z4f7axxI/AAAAAAAChd0/8-NmC5t9Tlcp1Y3p3CdyyL__iGsayXHqQCLcBGAs/s1600/MB32001%2BBronco%2BT-34-85%2B215%2B%25288%2529.jpg)
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Interesting when you note the scale.
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I hear its a snap together kit aimed at the younger crowd. Still, I do wonder why 32nd and not 35th?
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They purchased the moulds from someone else?
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Some more details here (http://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/01/broncos-new-t-34-85-but-in-what-scale.html#more)
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According to "The Modelling News" (LINK! ([url]http://www.themodellingnews.com/2015/05/broncos-new-models-four-wheeled-tracked.html[/url])), Bronco will release more German "Panzer Grey" stuff, as well as this neat set:
British Army ATV Quad Bike & Trailer w/Soldier
1/35th scale
#CB35207
([url]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qKvAkRepWGo/VVx_jqid3XI/AAAAAAABei8/_FJC9SkVMO0/s1600/CB35207.jpg[/url])
Well, it only took them four years. "The Modelling News" now reports (LINK! (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/04/preview-britains-got-quad-bronco-models.html?m=1)) the set is due for release in May. Don't know how often I've looked through the Bronco pile in my LHS hoping to spot this very set. Looks like the wait is over. I hope.
Jeff, you still good for a case of these? Or did you get the Live Resin ATV?
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Hi Moritz, - no, I am still waiting on Bronco to get off their A$$eS and produce their kit. No way was I going to purchase that LiveResin ATV kit for the price they are asking.
Plus the Bronco offering comes with Gruntniks, a wagon/trailer and the ATV = Winning! :smiley:
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It looks like a scaled up Airfix kit
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@Robert/Kitnut617 - close, I think the Bronco kit was originally announced around the same time that Airfix produced their little Quad ATV kit. Have a couple of the Airfix Quad ATV kits and they are nice, perfect for stuffing in the back of a V-22 or any helicopter with an aft ramp that can accommodate something that size.
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(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/32182/CB35215-1s.jpg)
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/32182/CB35215-2.jpg)
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RAM Kangaroo. one step closer
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The Ram is LOOONG overdue as an injection molded kit. I’m glad to see it! Heck, there’s some great “whif in a box” potential like a gun tank in combat or post-war use by Swiden*, Notaslavia or Syldavia!
*A country that exists according to Trumpeter/Hobby Boss! ;D
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I have a resin one in the stash already so you can thank me later...
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ABOUT DAMNED TIME!
Finally! An actual in-the-box kit review of the Bronco Models (CB35207) 1:35th scale British Army ATV Quad Bike and Trailer with Soldiers (http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/modern/broncocb35207reviewab_1.html) courtesy of Al Bowie at Missing-Linx Forums.
(http://www.missing-lynx.com/images/broncocb35207reviewab_1.jpg) (http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/modern/broncocb35207reviewab_1.html)
(Image source: Missing-Lynx/Al Bowie (http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/modern/broncocb35207reviewab_1.html))
So now we hurry up and wait for the kit to hit the LSP shelves. Yay!
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For a change it's not Greg. :-\
You may all thank me later, as I (relatively recently) bought 2 x Live Resin & 1 x MMK Quads. :icon_crap:
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Looks really nice. Probably an insta-buy once the LHS gets a couple. :smiley:
I like the decal sheet for the soldier's patches. Nice touch!
For a change it's not Greg. :-\
You may all thank me later, as I (relatively recently) bought 2 x Live Resin & 1 x MMK Quads. :icon_crap:
Okay, thank you... :smiley:....but... what took you so long? >:( Jeff has been waiting for this for years!
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Thank you Old Wombat/Guy for taking one for the team. :smiley:
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For a change it's not Greg. :-\
You may all thank me later, as I (relatively recently) bought 2 x Live Resin & 1 x MMK Quads. :icon_crap:
Okay, thank you... :smiley:....but... what took you so long? >:( Jeff has been waiting for this for years!
I was waiting for Greg to buy one but got impatient. :-\
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Smart arse!
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The LiveResin Quad is nice but it does not have all of the exta bits that the Bronco kit has to offer. Plus that premium price for the resin was painful enough to keep me away.
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Smart arse!
;D
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I bought the Live Resin Quad. You guys are welcome...
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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PxHM21rH5No/XVDgH-rpbqI/AAAAAAACuD4/iJCzKAbHhuwZG6Xu_iQXJ3FI5mZZ0LS5QCLcBGAs/s1600/CB35216-1.jpg)
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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G5DgNjLTURA/XYSOrRhTzbI/AAAAAAACv6E/tPVM5AO1ddgidbYRJ7BY4FNUt02V-OevQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/GB7011%2BDong%2BFeng-1%2B%2528DF-1%2529%252C%2Bor%2BProject%2B1059%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jGyzPyHbjgI/XYScvXZ6_1I/AAAAAAACv6w/PO1SUlUXQAIRFvt6HdeEeixkFNYBzan9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DF-1_01.jpg)
Dong Feng-1 (DF-1), or Project 1059
China’s first ballistic missile system, a licensed copy of the Soviet R-2 (SS-2 ‘Sibling’) short-range ballistic missile, which itself was derived from the German V-2 but with doubled range. The missile was 17.7 m in length and 1.65 m in diameter, with four trapezoidal-shape stabilising fins attached to the bottom. The missile had a launch weight of 20.5 t, and a take-off thrust of 37 t. The maximum flight range was 590 km. The missile was transported on a truck-towed trailer, which also served as the launcher platform.
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Saw that a few days ago but the Modelling News’s headline left me disturbed: "It's rainin' Dongs!" (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/09/its-rainin-dongs-bronco-models-new-72nd.html)
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Saw that a few days ago but the Modelling News’s headline left me disturbed: "It's rainin' Dongs!" (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/09/its-rainin-dongs-bronco-models-new-72nd.html)
thought that was a song by The Village People
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Saw that a few days ago but the Modelling News’s headline left me disturbed: "It's rainin' Dongs!" (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/09/its-rainin-dongs-bronco-models-new-72nd.html)
That's very Austin Powers.
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One that I am sure would upset a few:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mL_mP435ut0/Xdu6cTYScgI/AAAAAAACzxI/GAsH2J27QpwWPxDU7jd8GulZ73h_Mo8gACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Bronco%2BPLA%2BP-51D%2BK%2BMustang%2B%25281949%2BParade%2529%2BFB4010%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tfDQNnYcyg0/XfixzW_V2AI/AAAAAAAC05U/g-73W54pOgQhU5MzYq9j2mih54qYOB8pACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/CB35220%2BGerman%2BKrupp%2BProtze%2BKfz.19%2BRadio%2Bcommand%2BCar%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8VNbQbd_3y4/XfizOKK9e6I/AAAAAAAC054/A4UXOEEF3Uk9eiv_dFFN71PVzMKFk8jiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/CB35220%2BGerman%2BKrupp%2BProtze%2BKfz.19%2BRadio%2Bcommand%2BCar%2B%25286%2529.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Jn4fQ9K6io/XfizQHDh2GI/AAAAAAAC06I/BC1yoOQ1VQ8YxZeY_bILwnYISlw-ztb8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/CB35220%2BGerman%2BKrupp%2BProtze%2BKfz.19%2BRadio%2Bcommand%2BCar%2B%25289%2529.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZXGTjwsQvtE/XfizQQnVDcI/AAAAAAAC06M/p_wwxQkkrvUYDT3dLjdViqmh3Xgo4QGagCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/CB35220%2BGerman%2BKrupp%2BProtze%2BKfz.19%2BRadio%2Bcommand%2BCar%2B%25284%2529.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wtkgVIWm7dc/Xfix4WmtI1I/AAAAAAAC05Y/VnD4fViuDMk0J-F2p2qY6Q1PKDQ24f3FgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Krupp_L2H143_Kasten_Funk-_Hoppe.jpg)
Source: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/12/broncos-funky-new-telephone-truck.html (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/12/broncos-funky-new-telephone-truck.html)
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That Krupp Protze Kfz.19 would make a neat little post-war/civilianized vehicle. May have to add one to the stash.
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I have question on why the wooden doors. Was it to minimize the vehicle metal content so as to not interfere with the antenna or material shortages?
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"Push der Button, Max!" :icon_twisted:
(https://storage.googleapis.com/hippostcard/p/024da0541354d7009c780862aa1626dc.jpg)
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That Krupp Protze Kfz.19 would make a neat little post-war/civilianized vehicle.
I'm thinking the same thing.
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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K_E2q_yLyog/XmuMtDW9OlI/AAAAAAAC5rQ/k2pvl0eh398_B1KxkBd33-ChMHt29_cUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/CB35218%2BBRITISH%2BRECCE%2BAND%2BSIGNALS%2BLIGHT%2BTRUCK%25EF%25BC%25882%2BKITS%25EF%25BC%2589with%2BCREWS%25EF%25BC%25885%2Bfigures%25EF%25BC%2589%2BBronco%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
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More resin stuff gets consigned to the box of doom, I knew buying the Resicast Airborne trailer kit a few years back was a bad move
Had gathered some stuff up for a signals jeep as well.
Oh well.... Kaching !!!
At least Bronco are getting good mileage out of the Airborne jeep kit
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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9btewx0i4S0/X75VzX9nd_I/AAAAAAADGU8/NQF59pVPJ-4Bk6Am9ANAslsJd3TPm0m1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/FB4013%2BBronco%2BMig-15%2BFagot%2BBIS%2B%252824%2529.jpg)