Hpbby Master To Do A TBD

Epap · Post by **Epap** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 4:35 am

Just saw a post by HM's William on The Diecast Hanger Pub forum to the effect that a TBD is finally in the works. Though no scale was mentioned, I assume it's 1:72nd. William has also posted some pre-pro pictures. Since I'm not sure whether it's OK to post those here, I didn't, but they look very promising.

BTW, William also posted pictures of a 1:72nd scale Priest that HM is adding to its armor line.

zzzippper · Post by **zzzippper** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 4:45 am

A TBD in 1:72? What a tease. Bring on the 1:32 or 1:48!

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:39 am

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:42 am

simply put

Fu*K Diecast.

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worthless site and worthless admins.

snake · Post by **snake** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:09 pm

Panzer_M wrote:simply put

Fu*K Diecast.

You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
worthless site and worthless admins.

What's the problem, Panzer_M.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:24 pm

Since I've did an account there I never been able to access a postable forum under my screenname..contacted the Admin months ago to fix the problem..he reset my password..tried that still no access was given.

I would log in, and get the message No Forums exist on the index page..but i could read only as a unlogged guest fine..but couldn't see pictures and such..so as a guest it's worthless for info.

after I made several emails to the admin and the prob wasn't addressed I figured he just didn't care or bother to fix the issue. And I figured for a "toy" forum..it wasn't worth the hassle to continue.

This why I went to DAC, which i have no problems logging and posting on.
although I admitt it doesn't have the traffic of Diecast Pub.

snake · Post by **snake** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:03 pm

Surprising, as the admins at DHP seem to be very on top of the situation.

Not sure why you are having trouble.

Why not give it another go?

I am sure admins would work with you to resolve any problems.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:25 pm

Just sent an email tonight(when I went to see the TBD and M7) to the admin to just delete my account so I can start over

then I shot another email off to Dave@hobbymaster Collector to see what the heck is up with the North American releases, I got my 234/3 to me on Aug. 7th(with none to yet reach the US vendors), and to get the pics of the new HM toolings.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:56 pm

I might actually buy such an unusual plane as the TBD in 1/72. Anything but 1:48 please, but I would prefer 1:32.

I'm thinking they'll do three schemes, Pre-War, Coral Sea and Midway no?

Epap · Post by **Epap** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:38 pm

OK. As requested, here are the pre-pro pictures of the TBD and Priest as posted by HM's William on The Diecast Hangar Pub yesterday. As with the A-26 pictures on another thread, I will remove these if William has any objections.

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Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:56 pm

love the M7 sculpt, the TBD..while outside of my interest.

Now HobbyMaster needs to do a PzKpfw III F(Blitzkrieg/DAK) and a PzKpfw IV H/J or for something truely different a 6.Panzer Division PzKpfw. 35(t)

snake · Post by **snake** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:00 pm

Again, another great new release for HM.

Personally, not for me, but lots of collectors have been asking for this model.

HM seem to be on a roll lately, with lots of fantastic releases coming.And they are getting quite a bit of my diecast dollars.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:09 pm

1/72 I'm guessing?

Um, where's the corrugated wings? That would be a glaring mistake. Back to the drawing board?

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:40 pm

it still a pre-production.

Email them and tell the error and they might fix it.

the 234s have errors too..well not errors lack of details. front jerry cans, Division/tactical insignias, weathering(like the common rust on mufflers)

Sometimes EasyModel does a better job on their weathering than HM, like with EM's T-34/85 White 36, dirt, rust, has the look of wear and tear, now the 234/2 and 234/3 just fail..epic fail at the lived in/used look IMO.

Dragon armour in 1/72 still beats HM's offering hand down. But then it's easier to do sharp and crisp in plastic vs diecast, and add to that Dragon is make pre-built scale models kits vs toys which is what HM is making when it comes down to it.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:09 pm

Surely HM knows these things. Like you say pre-production.
I dunno, you think they would drop the project if they had to corrugate the wings?

Then again the Corgi Junkers JU-86, the whole dang thing is corrugated or should be right? (I don't have one..yet)

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 12:01 am

it is, I have this one, and the Mine-sweeper, and had to go open the box and peak inside, as I never thought to look.

Epap · Post by **Epap** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 5:50 am

The issue of the corrugated ribbing on the TBD's wings has been brought to HM's attention by members of The Diecast Hangar Pub and we are awaiting an answer. I hope that HM realizes that it can't do a TBD "smoothie" and expect collectors to swallow it.

Epap · Post by **Epap** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:28 am

Good news, guys. The wings do have the ribbing. It doesn't show up well on the photos.