Any seen these Testors built w display case 50th Annv tanks?

Cabe · Post by **Cabe** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:58 pm

I have...click click

uksubs · Post by **uksubs** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:31 pm

Where can you get them ?

uksubs · Post by **uksubs** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:33 pm

double post

Cabe · Post by **Cabe** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:44 pm

belive it or not, they were in a short 4 sided display stand right in the aisle by the art/trains/models section of Hobby Lobby
Now you get yourself a nice 40% off any item coupon like the one on their website RIGHT NOW and your getting a sweet deal

I am wondering if the 4 i saw is all they are making....seems like an odd selection of tanks...esp the sturmtiger...then they pick a plain Sherman to add to the lineup? i sense a tiger or panther out there, maybe a pershing or M10 as well

hmmm

uksubs · Post by **uksubs** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:50 pm

Cabe wrote:belive it or not, they were in a short 4 sided display stand right in the aisle by the art/trains/models section of Hobby Lobby
Now you get yourself a nice 40% off any item coupon like the one on their website RIGHT NOW and your getting a sweet deal

I am wondering if the 4 i saw is all they are making....seems like an odd selection of tanks...esp the sturmtiger...then they pick a plain Sherman to add to the lineup? i sense a tiger or panther out there, maybe a pershing or M10 as well

hmmm

Thanks for the update Cabe

Are they model kits , or already made kits link Dragon 1/35 armour

Cabe · Post by **Cabe** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:50 pm

holy crap,
i just read an ebay listing says interior is modeled as well as.............crew
Item number: 220436275699

Kit has highly detailed exterior and suspension with link-and-length track, fighting compartment interior, basic upper engine detail, detailed mortar with breech, 4 rounds of 38cm ammunition and separately molded crew/engines hatches.

Cabe · Post by **Cabe** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:51 pm

built and painted with a plastic display case/base

Cabe · Post by **Cabe** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:52 pm

appears from my searching that these are only 4 tanks being made in this series for 80th anniversary of Testors

uksubs · Post by **uksubs** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:59 pm

Cabe wrote:belive it or not, they were in a short 4 sided display stand right in the aisle by the art/trains/models section of Hobby Lobby
Now you get yourself a nice 40% off any item coupon like the one on their website RIGHT NOW and your getting a sweet deal

I am wondering if the 4 i saw is all they are making....seems like an odd selection of tanks...esp the sturmtiger...then they pick a plain Sherman to add to the lineup? i sense a tiger or panther out there, maybe a pershing or M10 as well

hmmm

Could you post a direct link for them on Hobby Lobby please ,as I can't find them

Cabe · Post by **Cabe** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:13 am

I have not seen them on the actual website just the store. If you search Testors 80th anniversary or testors Js2 or sturmtiger you will see some online stores and 1 ebay listing

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:31 am

These look very nice, are you sure they are pre-built? It says "model kit" on the box..

7rounds · Post by **7rounds** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:32 am

I think these are Italeri model kits. Testors re-boxed a lot of Italeri stuff in the past. I saw them at Hobby People. I don't think they are pre-built and painted.

NHoggard12 · Post by **NHoggard12** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:39 am

Website says these need assembly.
Cabe, any news on the Panther?

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:59 am

Wow these are cool! Haven't seen these yet but I did just pick up a Testors 1/32 diecast metal Willy's at Hobby Lobby. It is a kit of sorts, just have to attach the axles and wheels, it's also motorized with a cheezy friction type motor. Good detail though and is prepainted although have to paint the small detail parts like the shovel and stuff like that. Great find Cabe, time to hit the HL stores.

skypirate · Post by **skypirate** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:54 pm

They're traditional models, made in Italy. Complete assembly and painting required.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:37 pm

saw them for $$$ at Hobby Town USA here in Melbourne, didn't even look at them close.

ketelone · Post by **ketelone** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:24 pm

What scale?

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:23 pm

ketelone wrote:What scale?

1/35..

ketelone · Post by **ketelone** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:33 pm

How much at HobbyLobby?

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:01 pm

ketelone wrote:How much at HobbyLobby?

They are $49.99, but Hobby Lobby is having their 30% off sale right now, or, you could probably use the 40% off coupon from the website.

Cabe · Post by **Cabe** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:03 pm

are you sure they need assembly? can I have a link to that info?
don't doubt ya but he box is very misleading. But I was with my mom and couldn't get a good look at the text on back, just a few cell phone snaps

Cabe · Post by **Cabe** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:12 pm

cannot use that coupon on sale items, you have to time it when the kits are not on sale or just take the 30% off and run with it
they like to do that with airbrush stuff and models right as they release those 40% off coupons

skypirate · Post by **skypirate** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:55 am

Cabe wrote:are you sure they need assembly? can I have a link to that info?
don't doubt ya but he box is very misleading. But I was with my mom and couldn't get a good look at the text on back, just a few cell phone snaps

I'm absolutely certain, I went and bought one, but am going to take it back. Life's too short to build it.

Yeah, there are lot of things that hint at it being a complete model. I wouldn't expect a kit to come with some certificate of authenticity.

Cabe · Post by **Cabe** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:27 am

well fudge!

skypirate · Post by **skypirate** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:12 am

Yeah, sorry for all of us. At least it made for an interesting day. I drove over there at lunch, hunted around and couldn't find them. Didn't bother to ask (should have). Weighed getting one online vs. locally and the 40% coupon won.

Called HL to see if they had them or might be expecting them. A very helpful lady said they were up front (I had missed them by an aisle). It was cute hearing her try to pronounce the models, "J. Staylin-2."

Drove back over after work. Peaked inside, still bought one, but realized I know my model construction history too well. Which is, I would start off with lofty goals, then lose interest.

Anyway, the models are neatly packaged, display on the bottom two thirds and the model on the top, with a small sheet of paper that says, "1/35 scale, made in Italy." The model color is the yellow/sand color. Lots of pieces and detail.