Spanish Civil War (1 Viewer)

[Mitch]

Just seen this pic of the Panzer I and think this is awesome. What a great range to address and hope for some nice sets from this theatre. great detail on the Panzer and really like the welding seams great weathering
Mitch

 

[Combat]

If John is limiting himself to the Condor Legion, it's interesting to note that most of those forces were Luftwaffe. According to Osprey, other than the Pz I there are very few German tanks or vehicles. There were four Befehlswagen I command tanks, one PzI converted into a flame thrower, and a few PZ I's up armed with Breda M35 20mm cannon.

 

[nmrocks]

Haven't heard any talk of figures???

 

[Mitch]

Figures apparantly come later. There also was quite a few armoured cars taken to spain so, its a great range to choose from and keep the series interesting but collectable.

Not had anything to do with this makers stock before but, the first AFV is very very good and look forward to the building of the series.
Mitch

 

[jazzeum]

I received the two Condor Legion tanks today and they are excellent but it may not be what people are expecting. They are quite light and look like they're probably made from resin, not metal, not polystone. In this regard, they're probably close to the kind of models made by First Legion. John seems like he's looking for modeler quality and although I'm not a modeler that's what they seem to be. I will try to post photos as time permits but I'm sure I couldn't improve on the photos made by John that were posted by Sierra back in the September thread.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I received the two Condor Legion tanks today and they are excellent but it may not be what people are expecting. They are quite light and look like they're probably made from resin, not metal, not polystone. In this regard, they're probably close to the kind of models made by First Legion. John seems like he's looking for modeler quality and although I'm not a modeler that's what they seem to be. I will try to post photos as time permits but I'm sure I couldn't improve on the photos made by John that were posted by Sierra back in the September thread.

So must the Sopwith Camel be a resin. I find it hard to believe that those wings are made of polystone.

Terry

 

[lancer]

So must the Sopwith Camel be a resin. I find it hard to believe that those wings are made of polystone.

Terry

Good point. I didn't think of that but if JJD did the Mk.I's in resin then the plane would be a logical subject for the same treatment. I don't know how much more a Mk.I would weigh in polystone, anyway. I had the KC Mk.I and it didn't weigh a lot either. I would still worry about wing warpage with resin, though. Maybe the struts and bracing wire will serve an actual purpose. -- Al

 

[jazzeum]

My guess is that the Camel will be resin also. We will find out in less than two weeks time.

With respect to this tank, I believe John has decided to follow First Legion and make a tank of modelers quality. It's an interesting development. Also based on the amount of room in the turret, I'm guessing that the figure will be full body as well.

 

[Harvey]

I received the two Condor Legion tanks today and they are excellent but it may not be what people are expecting. They are quite light and look like they're probably made from resin, not metal, not polystone. In this regard, they're probably close to the kind of models made by First Legion. John seems like he's looking for modeler quality and although I'm not a modeler that's what they seem to be. I will try to post photos as time permits but I'm sure I couldn't improve on the photos made by John that were posted by Sierra back in the September thread.

I guess you are referring to K&C fans but there is also collectors who don't necessarily likes that manufacturer and its polystone stuff. For one, I love FL vehicles and I'm more than happy that JJD follows the paths of FL.

Harvey.

 

[jazzeum]

One more thing and I don't know if this means anything but the outside of the box says "The Twentieth Century Collection.".

This may indicate the breadth of the path John intends to pursue, not confining himself to one or two conflicts but many conflicts.

 

[lancer]

One more thing and I don't know if this means anything but the outside of the box says "The Twentieth Century Collection.".

This may indicate the breadth of the path John intends to pursue, not confining himself to one or two conflicts but many conflicts.

There sure would be a lot to choose from. Maybe a counterattack by the 1st REP at Dien Bien Phu, supported by some Chaffee tanks? -- Al

 

[Combat]

One more thing and I don't know if this means anything but the outside of the box says "The Twentieth Century Collection.".

This may indicate the breadth of the path John intends to pursue, not confining himself to one or two conflicts but many conflicts.

I wouldn't draw too much from that. John characterizes all his lines by century. And we are already have WWI planes and SCW. I would be surprised if he goes beyond that in the near future. The scope and number of existing lines almost precludes it. But I've been wrong before.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I wouldn't draw too much from that. John characterizes all his lines by century. And we are already have WWI planes and SCW. I would be surprised if he goes beyond that in the near future. The scope and number of existing lines almost precludes it. But I've been wrong before.

I agree. He still has existing 18th & 19th century lines to keep producing for to keep those collectors happy. But there is one more new line still to come either this year or early next year.

Terry

 

[daruss]

I received the two Condor Legion tanks today and they are excellent but it may not be what people are expecting. They are quite light and look like they're probably made from resin, not metal, not polystone. In this regard, they're probably close to the kind of models made by First Legion. John seems like he's looking for modeler quality and although I'm not a modeler that's what they seem to be. I will try to post photos as time permits but I'm sure I couldn't improve on the photos made by John that were posted by Sierra back in the September thread.

?? Im confused, (two) condor legion tanks?? I thought the second is set for release next year??

 

[jazzeum]

It is but Minuteman received the 424 and a couple of the 424.