“And now for something completely different…..” (3 Viewers)

[Blowtorch]

Hi Joe, I'm not too up on the Barbarossa era, more the Stalingrad era for me. The very last units I'm aware of that had them are the 8th PD & the Romanian 1st PD. The 12th, 19th & 20th probably had them into 1943 too as the AG North/Center units were slowly modernizing in second half '42. The 22nd had just modernized before the Soviet Stalingrad counterattack & was in perfect position to blunt it, but panzers don't work without fuel. It's partner div in that route was the Romanian 1st which got obliterated. The 6th, & 7th iirc were in France & had just finished modernizing. I think the 7th helped take over Vichy.

I am surprised we've never seen a Marder 38t model '42 from any manufacturer in all these years given DAK is so popular. I thought they would have been eaten up.

 

[jager7080]

Hi Joe, I'm not too up on the Barbarossa era, more the Stalingrad era for me. The very last units I'm aware of that had them are the 8th PD & the Romanian 1st PD. The 12th, 19th & 20th probably had them into 1943 too as the AG North/Center units were slowly modernizing in second half '42. The 22nd had just modernized before the Soviet Stalingrad counterattack & was in perfect position to blunt it, but panzers don't work without fuel. It's partner div in that route was the Romanian 1st which got obliterated. The 6th, & 7th iirc were in France & had just finished modernizing. I think the 7th helped take over Vichy.

I am surprised we've never seen a Marder 38t model '42 from any manufacturer in all these years given DAK is so popular. I thought they would have been eaten up.

Blowtorch ,

That's the direction i am hoping K&C goes in...To start making the AFV's that have not gotten any face-time so to say...Andy, showed us his willingness to go where nobody has gone before that is by producing a 38t...Given it's historical significance how can nobody else have ever made one ?!! So , i am thinking the pendelum is swinging the other way now...Meaning to start seeing AFV's we have never had in our collection's...I would like to see K&C do a Pzkpfw III in grey , 35t , another Pzkpfw II &/or I...Like you have mentioned a Marder , & if K&C can produce a Sturmtiger for Mitch , i think that would be a very exciting production run of AFV's to make alot of people happy...For now i am thrilled to be getting a 38t from K&C !!

Joe

 

[Blowtorch]

I'm wondering that with the interior detailing, the Marder concept may be dead on arrival

 

[Mitch]

K&C have done a few open top AFV's the Hummel, Grille spring to mind so, I don't think interior detailing may be an issue. I think perceived popularity may be more important and if they believe they will sell I think they will more than likely be done
Mitch

I'm wondering that with the interior detailing, the Marder concept may be dead on arrival

 

[Blowtorch]

K&C have done a few open top AFV's the Hummel, Grille spring to mind so, I don't think interior detailing may be an issue. I think perceived popularity may be more important and if they believe they will sell I think they will more than likely be done
Mitch

True, but I was thinking of Andy's recent comments concerning the new economy, the 88 for example.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

K&C have done a few open top AFV's the Hummel, Grille spring to mind so, I don't think interior detailing may be an issue. I think perceived popularity may be more important and if they believe they will sell I think they will more than likely be done
Mitch

Those were done a long time ago. But there are very recent open top AFVs that K&C has done. The Sd.Kfz. 251, the Panzerjaeger 1, and the M7 Priest. So I don't think an open interior will put them off.

Terry

 

[Bombon]

Fantastic release. I'm looking forward to getting one.

 

[jager7080]

Fantastic release. I'm looking forward to getting one.

Bombon ,

It is a fantastic looking early grey AFV...I am also anxiously awaiting it's release , Andy mentioned April/May...So i assume we should be able to pre-order it in a few weeks...In three different numbered versions as well...I am going to pick up at least two...Also with these last dispatches , Andy/K&C are releasing different tank commander figures...Which for me will work well for this 38t release...

Joe

 

[Bombon]

Bombon ,

It is a fantastic looking early grey AFV...I am also anxiously awaiting it's release , Andy mentioned April/May...So i assume we should be able to pre-order it in a few weeks...In three different numbered versions as well...I am going to pick up at least two...Also with these last dispatches , Andy/K&C are releasing different tank commander figures...Which for me will work well for this 38t release...

Joe

Yep, it' a great piece. If there are more colour versions I would also like to see one in the original Czechoslovak paint sheme.

 

[jager7080]

Yep, it' a great piece. If there are more colour versions I would also like to see one in the original Czechoslovak paint sheme.

Bombon ,

I would think this situation could be similar to when K&C released the Char B1 heavy tank in limited #'s
They ended up having to create another differently painted version to meet demand...In the case of the 38t , if they sell quickly...I would think it may be beneficial to K&C to maybe do the 38t again , maybe as a Hungarian , Romanian , Slovakian version which along with the 35t was the backbone of these countries armoured forces...Could also be done in a captured Russian version...The reason I am such a proponent of this tank is , as in Andy's write-up on the tank , it played a key role from the start of the war to invasion of Russia...& was used by three of their allies...I already have two 38t's on pre-order...

Joe

 

[jager7080]

Bombon ,

I would think this situation could be similar to when K&C released the Char B1 heavy tank in limited #'s
They ended up having to create another differently painted version to meet demand...In the case of the 38t , if they sell quickly...I would think it may be beneficial to K&C to maybe do the 38t again , maybe as a Hungarian , Romanian , Slovakian version which along with the 35t was the backbone of these countries armoured forces...Could also be done in a captured Russian version...The reason I am such a proponent of this tank is , as in Andy's write-up on the tank , it played a key role from the start of the war to invasion of Russia...& was used by three of their allies...I already have two 38t's on pre-order...

Joe

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I couldn't resist another video !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4w9hP5F1TA

 

[Bombon]

I couldn't resist another video !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4w9hP5F1TA

Hi Joe,
The video is great. It shows how smart and swift the LT38t was (and still is).
It also shows the original paint scheme which I would like to see to be made.
I like the LT38t very much and I think it is tank with a charm.
I have found another video showing the tank if you‘d like to have a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DqP4v2BEnE

Nice picture. I assume that is you in front of the 38t. Cool. Where is it?

 

[ChrisTay]

Hi Joe,


Here is the armor column coming through. Just having fun on my ipad with the available edits that I could use messing around. Unfortunately, there is nothing that I can do to blend the background.



Chris

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Can't wait for these to be released soon,as many are into talking pricing, These are a Very Good Value....................IMO :salute::

 

[WW2]

Can't wait for these to be released soon,as many are into talking pricing, These are a Very Good Value....................IMO :salute::

yes i think so
since i will be getting the tank commander sets; i will go for the tank-only version for the 38T....

 

[jager7080]

Hi Joe,
The video is great. It shows how smart and swift the LT38t was (and still is).
It also shows the original paint scheme which I would like to see to be made.
I like the LT38t very much and I think it is tank with a charm.
I have found another video showing the tank if you‘d like to have a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DqP4v2BEnE

Nice picture. I assume that is you in front of the 38t. Cool. Where is it?

Bombon ,

Yes , that is me in front of the grey 38t , I was at the Panzermuseum in Munster Germany...Always liked this tank , I agree it does have some short of charm to it...Have been waiting for somebody to make one of these for twenty years...Really excited that Andy/K&C finally did...Cannot wait to get the two I have pre-ordered !!

Joe

 

[jager7080]

Hi Joe,


Here is the armor column coming through. Just having fun on my ipad with the available edits that I could use messing around. Unfortunately, there is nothing that I can do to blend the background.



Chris

Chris ,

I think we will be seeing a lot of future pic's of the 38t's advancing in columns soon...Great little AFV !

Joe

 

[jager7080]

Can't wait for these to be released soon,as many are into talking pricing, These are a Very Good Value....................IMO :salute::

PA44 ,

I agree , with all the pricing talk going on...I was quite pleased to 1st get the 38t produced & 2nd to be able to purchase it for such a reasonable price...Got two on pre-order...itching to get them !!

Joe

 

[jager7080]

yes i think so
since i will be getting the tank commander sets; i will go for the tank-only version for the 38T....

WW2 ,

In Gordon's diorama thread , you can see how well the new tank commander set's work with this tank...Great IMO ! Since I am also getting one tank-only version as well , got to purchase tank commander set #2...

Joe

 

[WW2]

WW2 ,

In Gordon's diorama thread , you can see how well the new tank commander set's work with this tank...Great IMO ! Since I am also getting one tank-only version as well , got to purchase tank commander set #2...

Joe

hi joe

indeed. both commander sets will be very good "accessories" to various AFVs