Tamiya next !/35th kit is

Modeling Subjects Armor
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just another Leopard 2 A6 Main Battle Tank
its the same as the earlier release but with a longer barrel and some new front armour

and Dragon are bringing out a 1/72nd Porche kingtiger

2

Well, that’s good news. Now, how about a LeClerc or an improved T-62, Tamiya-san?

3

Cool…! I’d like a new Leclerc too…!

4

You teaser you Jon. I want something they never have done before. Crusader? Valentine? Etc.

5

Jon, Have you purchased the models yet? The Leopard 2 you have pictured looks great.
mark956

6

I’ll probably set aside my Italeri Leopard 2 A5 for that…

7

Mark ive just found it on the Tamiya site
it looks the same as the other leapard
i want a Comet or WW2 Challenger

8

Everything that has been suggested would be good for the Big T to bring out next.

Here’s my wish list for Tamiya (in no particular order):

  1. An updated 88. Prefer the Pak 43 on the cruciform base w/bogies.
  2. A truly retooled Sherman (Especially the running gear, lets get a true mid-VVSS and an E8)!! Please, please do it right this time Tamiya!
  3. A truly retooled Lee/Grant
  4. An early Panzer IV (like a retooled D)
  5. Panzer IV E, F1, F2, and G (this could easily be one kit with optional parts)
  6. A truly retooled M5/M8
  7. A Russian 203mm (you know the one with the tracked carriage. And while your at it throw in the prime mover too!)
  8. Any of the French WWII tanks (take your pick, the field is wide open)
  9. An Italian Sahariana
  10. An Italian AB40
  11. A Bussig Nag (with the crane too!)

This is kind of my “short” list.

Oh well, there’s always hope. And if not hope, there’s resin!

9

latch,
If you are thinking of the 2s7 (number 7 on your list), Panzershop is supposed to release one this year in resin. However, beware of the price tag! [:O]

10

I hear you. It will definitely be expensive. Cool, but expensive.

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I don’t ask for much … just a Sexton please … a lonely little Sexton.

12

Robert, Has any model makers ever made the sexton?
mark956

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Mark - not in plastic … I have one in resin from S-Models that I haven’t built yet.
I think a little fear may be involved. It don’t look pretty !!!

Oh, and Resicast used to make one too … not sure if they do anymore or not.

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Robert,

I still see the Resicast Sexton on a website I know.

Do you want me to make a few phone calls and see if it is still available?

Or, I could just send you the link. Whichever you prefer.

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Speaking of the Sexton, I wish they would make a Priest. I think that old Testors kits is the only one out there isnt it? And its long gone.

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monsterarmor, I just checked www.greatmodels.com They have the Italeri M-7 priest listed for $24.00 USD. You could find it cheaper on E-bay maybe. I have seen them go for as little as $15.00 USD.
mark956

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oh yeah, I do think that the Italeri is just the reissue of the old Testors kit though. I wish Tamiya or Dragon would put one out.

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My list would consist of
1.Italian Ariete MBT
2. I think South Africa has their own MBT
3. M551 Sheridan
4. German Jadgpanzer Kanone
5. Older Swiss and Austrian Tanks like the swiss type 61 and the austrian Kuerassier

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[#ditto] to the Capt’n and Sherm, or maybe an Archer or Valantine (They could use the same chassis mould, he, he). Lets see something different for a change, instead of the rehashed stuff.

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ohh, I forgot some

maybe some bridgelayers and pioneer tanks like the M88, the german Leopard based ones

Joe