First Legion VEH001 and VEH002 Stug Pre-Order (1 Viewer)

[FirstLegion]

Well, after long months and a lot of work, the pre-order has finally begun for our new Stug Tanks. This will be the first of many WWII vehicles to roll out of the factory (literally) and we will be adding new vehicles to the range at a pretty good pace from here on out. These will be shipping to customers sometime around mid-November.

VEH001 Stug III Ausf F/8 - $299.95
Stug Abteilung 245 Stalingrad 1942. This version of the stug comes with two full bodied crew figures that can be displayed inside or outside of the tank and has a removeable stowage box with air recognition flag and extra track. The gun barrel can be displayed down for firing or up for travel mode. It has also been fitted with a tropical air filter which was used in dusty climates such as the desert and southern Russia. Finally, the tow cables while attached at their hooks, are not glued down to the hull. Thus, they can be lifted up, straightened, and used as part of a diorama of one stug towing another Stug (or other vehicle). Used in conjunction with our tank riders, it makes for a very nice display if we do say so ourselves.

VEH002 Stug III Ausf F with Ostketten - $299.95
Stug Abteilung 244 Stalingrad 1942. This version of the stug comes with two full bodied crew figures that can be displayed inside or outside of the tank and the gun barrel can be displayed down for firing or up for travel mode. Further, it has been equipped with Ostketten and to my knowledge is the only 1/30th scale vehicle ever produced with Ostketten. The tow cables while attached at their hooks, are not glued down to the hull. Thus, they can be lifted up, straightened, and used as part of a diorama of one stug towing another Stug (or other vehicle). Again, the tank riders compliment the stug very well....

Enjoy!

Regards,

Matt
First Legion Ltd

 

[nasirkasmani]

looks like stunning work matt!
can the commander's and loader's hatch be closed easily?

 

[ExRanger]

WOW These are 2 truly amazing looking vehicles. Love the 2 different color schemes also. Now Jerry has some great support for the battle of Stalingrad.

 

[lenswerks]

Very nice!
The wide track on VEH002 looks great!

 

[fmethorst]

Oh Yeah! (think the Swiss band Yello).

All my TS purchasing discipline was worth it. I can't wait to incorporate these into future dio pictures. Stay tuned.

Great job Matt.

 

[IXEC]

IS this to good to be true or what...

I though of getting just one, but I always wanted a snow tread version. Good thing the tank riders can go with both.

 

[Njja]

Very nice! Love all the detail!

 

[Spitfrnd]

Oh Yeah! (think the Swiss band Yello).

All my TS purchasing discipline was worth it. I can't wait to incorporate these into future dio pictures. Stay tuned.

Great job Matt.

I certainly look forward to those; if the factory pictures are a guide, it should be a very fitting use of these excellent looking AFVs.

 

[marco55]

Great time for WWII Eastern front collectors.
Mark

 

[fmethorst]

I've placed my order for VEH001 and the tank riders.

I have a question that I hope someone here can clarify for me. Is there a difference between Winterketten and Ostketten or are the words interchangeable?

One explanation I came across on the web explains it like this:

Winterketten

Winterketten were developed in 1942 for use in winter conditions on the Eastern Front. These were basically a normal track with track extensions that protruded from the ends of the tracks. These are recognizable by the long triangular extensions. These were usually found on the PzKpfw III, PzKpfw IV and StuG III but could also be seen on Hummel, Hornisse and other vehicles.

Ostketten

Ostketten were developed in 1944 for use in the muddy conditions in the Spring and Autumn on the Eastern Front, the Rasputitsa. These were basically a wider track than the usual track which was fitted. There were no triangular extensions, just a wider track. These were for use usually on the PzKpfw IV and StuG III but could also be found on other vehicles. When seen on the PzKpfw IV it looks like a PzKpfw V Panther track on a PzKpfw IV.

Here are a number of pictures showing various "wide tracks". There is clearly a difference between them. Some are simply regular tracks with bolt on extensions while others are a completely wider replacement track.

 

[Njja]

Great photos!

 

[Panzer]

It was a hard choice on deciding between VEH001 and VEH002 so I bit the bullet and ordered them both. Also added the tank riders, the German Lieutenant and one of the proned Russians. Looking forward to getting this package.

I am really excited about this Stalingrad line!

Semper Fi!
Rick

PS: I thought the new Nap Horse riders were Russian Figures when I looked at them on the Show Report section. I didn't realize until I want back for a second look that they were First Legion! Absolutely superb work!

 

[nasirkasmani]

haha.. just get them both, simple solution indeed.
can't wait to get my first FL armor

 

[FirstLegion]

I've placed my order for VEH001 and the tank riders.

I have a question that I hope someone here can clarify for me. Is there a difference between Winterketten and Ostketten or are the words interchangeable?

One explanation I came across on the web explains it like this:

Winterketten

Winterketten were developed in 1942 for use in winter conditions on the Eastern Front. These were basically a normal track with track extensions that protruded from the ends of the tracks. These are recognizable by the long triangular extensions. These were usually found on the PzKpfw III, PzKpfw IV and StuG III but could also be seen on Hummel, Hornisse and other vehicles.

Ostketten

Ostketten were developed in 1944 for use in the muddy conditions in the Spring and Autumn on the Eastern Front, the Rasputitsa. These were basically a wider track than the usual track which was fitted. There were no triangular extensions, just a wider track. These were for use usually on the PzKpfw IV and StuG III but could also be found on other vehicles. When seen on the PzKpfw IV it looks like a PzKpfw V Panther track on a PzKpfw IV.

Here are a number of pictures showing various "wide tracks". There is clearly a difference between them. Some are simply regular tracks with bolt on extensions while others are a completely wider replacement track.

Hi, Frank,

Technically, there is a difference and technically speaking our version is Winterketten, not Ostketten. However, I've seen them used interchangeably quite a bit as the biggest difference is not so much the name as the production method and period in use.

These images show it most easily I think.

Winterketten - Track extensions in use from 1942

Ostketten - Manufactured as a wider track beginning in 1944 I think.

To me it seems like the natural progression of things. First they produced something that could be used to adapt existing field equipment to deal with the mud and snow of Russia which was probably worse than they ever expected. This is of course expensive and difficult to use. So the next step was to manufacture something new with these properties to begin with. Hence the progression from the extentions ("Winterketten") to wider tracks manufactured that way ("Ostketten"). Both versions were created to deal with the snow and mud of Russia and hence both are often simply termed "Ostketten."

Bear in mind, I'm drafting this from memory of research I did nearly a year ago, so if I've made any mistakes feel free to correct me.

Best,

Matt

 

[Cyber Field Marshall]

Wonderful renditions. The finest Stug's ever put out on the market. Congrats to the FL team.

 

[Vezzolf]

Matt, Simply Incredible detail and weathering.....Looking forward to their release.......

 

[SteveDavid]

I will get a quite nice (understatement !!) order soon - it parted yesterday - and I look forward to it like a child for a christmas present.

It contains the 2 Stugs, the tank riders, Colbert, Uxbridge, GERSTAL11-18, RUSSTAL6-8...pouhhh! If only the post was quicker ;-).

The FL figures and now also the vehicles are truly amazing - looking at kogu's pictures of Uxbridge just takes your breath away.

Matt, thanks again for all of what your are bringing out and for all what you will come up with in the future.

 

[nasirkasmani]

I will get a quite nice (understatement !!) order soon - it parted yesterday - and I look forward to it like a child for a christmas present.

It contains the 2 Stugs, the tank riders, Colbert, Uxbridge, GERSTAL11-18, RUSSTAL6-8...pouhhh! If only the post was quicker ;-).

The FL figures and now also the vehicles are truly amazing - looking at kogu's pictures of Uxbridge just takes your breath away.

Matt, thanks again for all of what your are bringing out and for all what you will come up with in the future.

quite a package there.

it'll be a nervous few days for you.

 

[Vezzolf]

Matt, What is the composition of the tank tracks are they flexible rubber or are they like 1:35 scale magic tracks which are glued together?

 

[daruss]

Anybody have one for sale?