A Pz. III From First Legion

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A Pz. III From First Legion

Post by Epap » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:12 am

Another of the high priced niche players in the 1:30th scale polystone armor model field is First Legion, which, so far, has specialized in German WW2 stuff. Just out of curiosity, I forked over $300 to find out what this line is all about. In this case, I bought a Pz. III which operated at Stalingrad in 1942. The models is surprisingly light compared to King & Country polystone products, but is very nicely detailed and is a welcome addition to my "biggie" armor collection. Here are a few pictures ( I added some light chipping ):Image
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Re: A PZ IV From First Legion

Post by Epap » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:13 am

Another angle:Image

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Re: A PZ IV From First Legion

Post by Epap » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:14 am

And a side view:Image

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Re: A PZ IV From First Legion

Post by grockwood » Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:02 pm

Very nice looking model. However it is Pz III possibly an J or L model. I remember Nichimo released a series of three plastic PZ III models that were very well made in 1/30 scale. Forgot to add they were released in the mid 70's.
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Re: A PZ IV From First Legion

Post by Epap » Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:05 pm

grockwood wrote:Very nice looking model. However it is Pz III possibly an J or L model. I remember a model compamy , Bandai maybe, released a series of three plastic PZ III models that were very well made.
Quite right about it being a Pz III. I made that correction in my opening post. It's a late version of the Pz.III---an Ausf J.

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Re: A Pz. III From First Legion

Post by snake » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:35 pm

Never heard of First Legion, but I am not an armour guy.

Does look very impressive, Ed, though pricey.

I have heard from another esteemed member here that the polystone models have been under going some quite significant price increases as of late.

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Re: A Pz. III From First Legion

Post by DomiUK » Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:54 am

If it was not for the price First Legion would be what I collect.

£50 a figure : ( but in all honesty they are the best.

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Re: A Pz. III From First Legion

Post by Rowsdower » Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:19 pm

Does anything move on the model like the turret, gun barrel, etc. or is it all fixed? Not that I could afford one anyway. :lol:
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Re: A Pz. III From First Legion

Post by Epap » Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:27 am

Rowsdower wrote:Does anything move on the model like the turret, gun barrel, etc. or is it all fixed? Not that I could afford one anyway. :lol:
The turret can be turned and the canon is flexible, but that's about it.

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Re: A Pz. III From First Legion

Post by graycap » Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:13 pm

First Legion have two Ostfront versions of their PzKw III and two for their Afrika Korps range (one 15 Pz Div, the other 21 Pz Div). They also have produced a StuG III and an SdKfz 222 armoured car. They also do two T-34s.

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