What the postman brought today (Armorama)

@Littorio, that Commando Scout looks really cool! almost like something sci fi/Aliens Colonial Marines… :smirk:

@Tank_1812, yeah I know Squadron used to have their actual walk in stores. I’d be surprised if any of the major online stores have one. Not having a retail location definitely saves on business costs that need to be passed on to the consumer.

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I thought they already had a store front at the new new place.
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That M920, I didnt know they made an 8x8 version? I recently built Trumpeters 1/35 version. An 8x6 tractor with a non-driven 2nd axle that lifts for travelling empty or with smaller loads.

I’d be interested to hear about this 8x8 version.

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How much paint for one Project? !

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Wow, ordered in March 2024 and invoiced in December and delivery in January 2025. Was this Lucky Models? I have used the snail mail or slow boat, which is crazy sometimes, but this is nuts.

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Yes although labelled as a 8x8 it is actually a 8x6, the instructions show the lift axle not a driven axle.

I took a chance on these as I couldn’t find any reviews in box or otherwise on line and wanted something different for my 1/72 logistics theme.

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No these came from Trucks N Troops but they had to then order them from Armada Hobby (Armada-Hunor.com) and that’s were the delay came in. Milan at T-n-T is quick to reply to any issues so no complaints there.

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I’m interested to hear your impressions on this one as I’m toying with ordering it. I bought their M923 but wasn’t that happy with it, but I think they’ve switched to 3D more recently, so the quality may have improved.

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What the Postman brought today - just 40 minutes ago.

Wow! Wow! Wow! And then some:

Hopefully, a slightly more rational response later - but this has blown me away! A mere 7 days after ordering, well packaged, and well - I’m almost speechless. Hats off to Trimontium/OKB Grigorov. Wow - again(!)

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That is a rather odd looking contraption!

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Isn’t it just? Fantastic though - literally; boy, do I have plans for this.

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You certainly know how to build up the tension!
:slight_smile:

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Well, that’s not really my intention; it’s a remarkable model in its own right, but of course, the real thing never got beyond a wooden mock-up I understand:

But what if it did - and that’s where I’m coming from, somewhat akin to my T-74/Object 450 project I recently tackled for “The Best Tank That Never Was” campaign.

So, I’m thinking of just a few enhancements as as though, say, a prototype was on trials in West Germany, say, c.1958? We’ll see.

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@BootsDMS Brian that’s an interesting and odd looking thing.

Getting into this Soviet era armour, always liked the KV and IS series anyway then discovered the T-44 some years ago. Love the look of the T-72 (plus been in the gunners seat of an ex East German example when it first arrived at the Duxford museum) the way it slopes down towards the back gives it a sort of sports car look but for some reason never really looked at the T-62 and don’t know why but don’t like the T-64.
Anyway this was just dropped off from the company with a smile.

  • Osprey - Soviet T-62 Main Battle Tank
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I built that kit (back in the day) The only part of it now left is that the water tank has now become part of an oil servicing facility for my Shays on my HO scale logging layout.

That is/was, I thought, a well done model. Also the wagon wheels and frames plus mules make for and excellent heavy duty logging wagon for my back woods operation.

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For some reason that tank reminds me of this

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Ha! That’s only one of four colours needed. I plan to build several vehicles in MERDC, M125, M127, M748 etc.

Tamiya XF65 will be the base of each vehicle. :smirk::canada:

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Gotcha. The manufacturers’ combo of MERDC camo and the armoured cab kit is interesting too. I thought these were decades apart, although Im open to correction by my betters.

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That movie is coming on in five minutes!! :slight_smile:

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Ordered some of @JacquesD 1:16 footloops and 1:35 KV screens.


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