what is a must have in armor in 1/18 scale?
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what is a must have in armor in 1/18 scale?
So much armor to choose from in WW2 here is some that I must have . Please choose from the list if you like any of the above.
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The KT will be the show piece, if we ever see it first hand. Always anything German for me, but i guess a T34 for IJ Russians to ride on would be different. My holy grail has been from the start 7 years ago, a 8t prime mover pulling a 88, like 21st has in 1/32. Half way there when the 88 arrives. My vote is of course the Hetzer.
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>>> Of course , but we need * Russian NOW !ARMY GROUP 1 wrote: Always anything German for me, but i guess a T34 for IJ Russians to ride on would be different. My vote is of course the Hetzer.
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As much as I would love a German tank-hunter, the T-34 got my vote without hesitation. Of course, one of the missing 3 (21st, bbi, or Admiral) would have to do some Russian figures. Or FOV probably will anyway--they seem to be making a serious effort to deliver. But the IJ figures may tide us over for a while, but I don't see them being a long-term solution!
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zu lange vertröstet zu lange belogen
Verraten und verkauft,
Durch den Dreck und über den Tisch gezogen.
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Re: * T-34/76
MG-42 wrote:* What's your vote "Spike Dude" ? *
Beleive it or not I voted the Grant. I have always loved the look of this ugly tank. WHAT THE ? Doen't make since Just one of the things on things to do. At one time I thought about bashing a 21st Shermy to do this but it just went back on the list . Too much stuff on the plate.
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* M551 Sheridan
* Ok ,.. then I choose the M551 Sheridan tank for that Era. *
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* Of course it's just a pic of 21st.'s proto-type. It's really too bad 21st.Century Toys did'nt follow through on this one. *
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* Of course it's just a pic of 21st.'s proto-type. It's really too bad 21st.Century Toys did'nt follow through on this one. *
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Re: * M551 Sheridan
Holy cow Mitch, I have never seen that before. When did they shop that around?MG-42 wrote:* Ok ,.. then I choose the M551 Sheridan tank for that Era. *
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* Of course it's just a pic of 21st.'s proto-type. It's really too bad 21st.Century Toys did'nt follow through on this one. *
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I voted for the T-34, but maybe a Hetzer would be a better pick. Perhaps it could sell for under $70 due to it's small size?
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The M551 is definitely a cool looking little AFV, I built several of these as 1/35 models back in the day... The Sheridan was a concept that was way ahead of it's time in many respects, but unfortunately was a failed system at the time, due to numerous technical problems with the gun/missile system and so on. I think the M551 may still be in limited use as light airborne deployable vehicle (can be air dropped on a skid as I recall) and as a mocked up "T-72" for OPFOR use at the NTC in the California desert. I would definitely buy one if they ever brought out an XD version, but I honestly don't think it has much mass market appeal, most casual collectors/hobbyists have never even heard of it.Holy cow Mitch, I have never seen that before. When did they shop that around?
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Mitch's Sheridan is an awesome idea.
I voted for a T-34 only because, as usual VN or any American armor is given short shift...
A Pershing, a M-19 Twin Forty, a Chaffee, CCKW or best off all, a M5 HST with a 155mm Long Tom or 8in Howitzer... be still thy heart..
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I voted for a T-34 only because, as usual VN or any American armor is given short shift...
A Pershing, a M-19 Twin Forty, a Chaffee, CCKW or best off all, a M5 HST with a 155mm Long Tom or 8in Howitzer... be still thy heart..
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I'm glad theres such an interest in Vietnam Era armour. Kinda raises my hopes that since 21C has made a model for it that it might come out in the future. If thats on the list I'll vote for it
The M551 Sheridan was ahead of its time. It had the ability to fire missiles out of its 152mm cannon. It also had either had an IR laser or laser designator, I forget. It was a little ambitious for its time though, had aluminum armour which made it light enough to be air dropped but not a lot of protection for its crew. It also couldn't fire its huge cannon on any sort of angle or else it would roll over. Not too great for the central highlands of Vietnam. I do think it served with the 82nd Airborne in OP Desert Storm.
The M551 Sheridan was ahead of its time. It had the ability to fire missiles out of its 152mm cannon. It also had either had an IR laser or laser designator, I forget. It was a little ambitious for its time though, had aluminum armour which made it light enough to be air dropped but not a lot of protection for its crew. It also couldn't fire its huge cannon on any sort of angle or else it would roll over. Not too great for the central highlands of Vietnam. I do think it served with the 82nd Airborne in OP Desert Storm.