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New FOV 1/16 Extreme Metal news just posted at the Motorpool....
Unimax Exclaims, "Achtung Panzer!"
Details have slowly been surfacing concerning Unimax' top-secret Extreme Metal Panzer IV (UNI85060). Tentatively slated for an April release, their first ever 1:16 scale rendition of the Panzerkampfwagen IV is based upon an H variant, which will come complete with removable schurzen side armor skirts, a turret girdle, figures and other accessories. Pricing has yet to be determined so we haven't set a retail price for it as yet, however, we are placing a strong buy recommendation on it, given its pedigree in the Extreme Metal lineage, its scheme, features and dearth of over-sized machines of war in recent months. We anticipate strong demand for this item and will make a general announcement once this item has been cleared for pre-order acceptance. Stay tuned...

YOXFORD:

Thanks for the update. I would have expected/preferred a Panther.

I'll buy two and keep one. I'll wait five years and sell the second one on ebay for $1,200.

It seems strange to me for Unimax to support two scales so close in size, 1/16 and 1/18. In the past most companies used their resources for one or the other ie 1/76 or 1/72, 1/35 or 1/32,1/25 or 1/24.

GROCKWOOD:

When FOV's 1/18 armored vehicles first appeared at Target, another poster who had contacts with FOV said an FOV employee regarded the 1/18 models as "toys". The 1/16 armored vehicles are for the serious (big bucks) collectors.
Until recently, I think FOV's 1/16 and 1/18 armored vehicles weren't sold by the same dealers.
Obviously, there's a big difference between FOV's 1/18 Tiger I and their 1/16 Tiger I, so FOV can market their 1/16 and 1/18 to their respective collectors.
Then their 1/32 models are marketed to every type of collector with good detail and good prices at lots of dealers.

grockwood wrote:It seems strange to me for Unimax to support two scales so close in size, 1/16 and 1/18. In the past most companies used their resources for one or the other ie 1/76 or 1/72, 1/35 or 1/32,1/25 or 1/24.

the 1:18 line is really just a line of "toys"

their 1:16 line is a different beast and blows away anything that anyone makes in 1:18

The one thing that's great about FOV's 18th line is the price! Ya want to call it a toy.....I don't give a ........... The custom mods that can be made from these and 21st's 18th line are almost limitless.

I like FOV's 1:16th line, the detail on the figures and tanks are incredible. For those who don't do custom work this is the perfect option.

Oh forgot to ask...whats the price on this new Panzer IV H. Great looking 1:16th tank!

NORMANDY:

I haven't seen a price yet on the Panzer.

normandy wrote:The one thing that's great about FOV's 18th line is the price! Ya want to call it a toy.....I don't give a ........... The custom mods that can be made from these and 21st's 18th line are almost limitless.

I like FOV's 1:16th line, the detail on the figures and tanks are incredible. For those who don't do custom work this is the perfect option.

But those customizers will have a hard time replicating the interior and engine/drivetrain to me those are the selling points

price ought to be around $350 considerin gthe past releases have been

These FOV 1/16 are really fantastic pieces of diecast.

But very expensive.Even on their release.Tiger I was $450 IIRC,on its release.

I have seen and held one,so impressed with the quality,and weight.

Good to see another one of these great diecast being produced.

Would have preferred a Panther,though.

But I am not buying one anyway.

bananapirate wrote:

normandy wrote:The one thing that's great about FOV's 18th line is the price! Ya want to call it a toy.....I don't give a ........... The custom mods that can be made from these and 21st's 18th line are almost limitless.

I like FOV's 1:16th line, the detail on the figures and tanks are incredible. For those who don't do custom work this is the perfect option.

But those customizers will have a hard time replicating the interior and engine/drivetrain to me those are the selling points

price ought to be around $350 considerin gthe past releases have been

Well not so. This can be done but nobody will be willing to ante up.

I have both of the Tiger's I and II b. But was not willing to fork out that kind of dough for the Sherman.

Now I CAN'T ARFFORD THIS , THE MK IV.

Damn economy damn oil spill.

Update from TheMotorpool:

"Details have slowly been surfacing concerning Unimax' top-secret Extreme Metal Panzer IV (UNI85060). Tentatively slated for an April 2011 release, their first ever 1:16 scale rendition of the Panzerkampfwagen IV is based upon an H variant, which will come complete with removable schurzen side armor skirts, a turret girdle, figures and other accessories. Pricing has yet to be determined so we haven't set a retail price for it as yet, however, we are placing a strong buy recommendation on it, given its pedigree in the Extreme Metal lineage, its scheme, features and dearth of over-sized machines of war in recent months. We anticipate strong demand for this item and will make a general announcement once this item has been cleared for pre-order acceptance. Stay tuned..."