Tamiya announces a new M18 Hellcat

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Tamiya announces a new M18 Hellcat
this looks to be an interesting development, will it be out in time for Xmas?
YES! M-18’s rule! I hope it’s dimensionally accurate. I have the Academy and AFV Club releases and have been pondering which to build until this morning. This is a nice surprise! Way to go Big T! Following on from their M-10 but nobody could have accurately predicted this. This kit looks beautiful and I already see opportunity for the 3D printers and PE companies to have their business too.
Hobbyeasy has it release on 1/30/22
I wonder if Tamiya will include the fenders and the manlet sans the canvas.
Not what I was expecting, but happy with that. Now can they get on with a few more modern ones?
Hopefully, the M39 Personel Carrier will follow.
Nice to see the big T cranking out new kits! The M2 on this one is looking pretty good as well. Now let’s have some Canadian stuff!
Anybody want to buy an Academy M18?
Definitely putting this on the wishlist; need to build up my stash of WW2 US armor if they are taking requests for other new kits how about a 1/35 Nebelwerfer? Anyhoo, looks like a nice kit; will be looking to get one.
Well played, Tamiya!
Pity they aren’t bringing out a tiger or panther.
Hah! Brilliant!
A tank crush’s a vehicle when it backs over it, a tank destroyer eats or births it.
I keep hoping for a set of pointing German figures. Let’s see, maybe one of a: Heers; Afrika Korps; Fallschirmjager; winter clothing; SS; panzertruppen; early uniform; late uniform.
Mr T is not particularly known for maximising their molds a la Miniart, and indeed others. Fingers crossed they’ll see the value/market.
Yes Fred I too have had on my wish list pointing soldiers- of any army mind you - to round out my stash !
Nicely modelled and textured canvass cover. I assume the gun will not be able to elevate because of that - no big deal! Still, disappointed by the lack of a gun crew!