New finds: 3 New Modern Chinese Armored Vehicles!!

[C130IM]

Here are some new finds of modern Chinese armor pieces. I say they're about 1/18 to 1/20ish scale. Does fit 1/18 scale figures.

First vehicle up: AFT-9 Anti Tank Vehicle:







Second Vehicle: DJT3 Armor Vehicle (amphibious)

















Third Vehicle: DJT2 Armored Vehicle (amphibious)













Group shot:

[muhoms1]

where did you find these price tag?

[NightVyper]

Yeah those are cool I would like to get a couple of each, where can i find them?

[popeye357]

Dont keep the info to yerself Brother!!

[aferguson]

they're probably quite expensive....most of these diecast military items from china are. As i recall, the first APC is closer to 1/24 scale. To my eye the other two look closer to 1/18 but i'm not familiar with their true sizes so that's just a guess. All are pretty neat for sure, i particularily like the third one...and anyone wanting to set up WWIII dios will want to get them...heh.

[C130IM]

Thanks guys. These are diecast vehicles. Actually feel like pressed metal because they are heavy (10 lbs). They're sold only in the China domestic market. Their supposedly gifts for their military and other government officials (can't imagine an officer or government official with shelves full of these vehicles every year?).

I purchased these from a source in China. They've been helpful with finding these vehicles for me but they're expensive and shipping is high because of the weight! These run $200.00 a piece.

I am hoping to get a couple more of these and one of their armor riot police vehicles. Price is high but figured it's worth it. Nicely built, good detail, heavy metal build, Independent suspension, and opening hatches.

One thing I learned from one of the manufactures; many of are not consistent or accurate with scales. Even the APC which is considered 1/24 but can fit 1/18 figure (aferg, this is the one we thought was closer to 1/20 or 1/18). The dimensions don't appear consistent with other vehicles 1/24 scale diecast vehicles. The AFT-9 is not a very large vehicle and impression I got was it seated 3 man crew; not sure about how many soldiers it could carry.

[C130IM]

Due to the price I have to spread the purchases of these out over a month. I used to know another person who had contacts at the factory that produces these domestically. He could get them for $140.00 a piece. I think he left the company he was with so got in touch with another source. Problem is have to pay retail.

After much research; found the factory that manufactures these vehicles for the domestic chinese market. I tried contacting them but found out they only deal internally. Never could get a response even though they had an English section for their site. If I can get a response from them hopefully can get a better price. But not likely since they're producing in limited qtys for their domestic market.

Not sure how true the statement is regarding selling just to the Chinese military/govt officials. Only explanation was due to production overruns by the manufacturer and Chinese retainers can purchase them for sell domestically.