First Pics - New Minichamps Panther (Berlin '45)

Mr. Football · Post by **Mr. Football** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 11:11 pm

Just posted on the Minichamps website, to be released next week. The PANZERKAMPFWAGEN V AUSF. G 'BERLIN' 1945 (350019004)

Jagdplastic · Post by **Jagdplastic** » Sun Feb 13, 2005 7:14 am

Somewhat related is the tantalizing pic of the GMC 353 1942 truck (their description) on the cover of their newest catalogue. This truck has been listed on their website, www.minichamps.de, for at least a year without a picture.

lightning2000 · Post by **lightning2000** » Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:56 am

Lets not forget that they're also coming out with a new 1:18 scale Kubelwagen - this one based upon the vehicle used to transport Luftwaffe desert ace Hans-Joachim Marseille. Its an interesting looking tropical pattern with the word "Otto" stenciled along the sides.

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Sgt. Stryker · Post by **Sgt. Stryker** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 1:17 pm

Wait a second...
This paint scheme for the "Berlin" Panther looks just like the scheme for the 43' Tiger I.
I thought you guys told me that field grey was not used by the Germans after "Dunkelgelb" (yellow drab) was introduced in early 43?
Stryker

easy8 · Post by **easy8** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 2:34 pm

Good point Sgt. Stryker, there are a lot of guys on this board that know a heck of a lot more than me about German armor, but I think toward the end of the war the Germans were using just about any paint they had left for tanks, and maybe Minichamps figured they broke out the old cans of field grey? I would think it would have a red brown or dark green base coat. Again, someone else will know more, but just thought I would add my observation.

easy8

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First Pics - New Minichamps Panther (Berlin '45)

First Pics - New Minichamps Panther (Berlin '45)

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