NEW RELEASE: Wirbelwind! (1 Viewer)

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NEW RELEASE: WIRBELWIND!​

In late 42 the Germans were already feeling the air cover pinch, especially on the eastern front. So mobile anti-aircraft capability was a tactical necessity. Actually one really could trace the impending impotence of the Luftwaffe to Herr Goering’s inept handling of the Battle of Britian. Hence mobile flak units inevitably grew out of the loss of air superiority enjoyed early on.

The Wirbelwind was a typical German solution to the problem. A gaggle of four quad 20’s hoisted into an open turret. And what better platform than the reliable Pzkfw IV chassis? Our newest release is just that great AFV. Built with metal parts on a polystone chassis it also includes our thrown track option. There are three crew operating the gun as well as an optional horizontal ground target kit. The end goal is to incorporate as much flexibility in the model as possible. Available in Winter and a Normandy paint scheme the quantities are extremely limited.

This release and loads more of TS fun are due out next month. Keep those eyes peeled for more killer announcements ^&grin

Cheers!
Brian

 

[villagehorse]

Brilliant Brian, a much overlooked piece of equipment in the TS world. Order in. Robin.

 

[wayne556517]

Agree Robin absolutely over looked and a huge well done to Brian and TCS looks great.

 

[villagehorse]

Agree Robin absolutely over looked and a huge well done to Brian and TCS looks great.

Winter for you, Normandy for me.^&grin, Robin.

 

[wayne556517]

Na Normandy for me as well maybe even 2.

 

[villagehorse]

Na Normandy for me as well maybe even 2.

Already decided on 2 as well, snap. Has Winter lost it's appeal? The thrown track is still a seller for me, hope TCS continues with this option. Robin.

 

[wayne556517]

Already decided on 2 as well, snap. Has Winter lost it's appeal? The thrown track is still a seller for me, hope TCS continues with this option. Robin.

Not a fan of the paint jobs mate.

 

[Mirof]

Not bad at all

My own version made in the 70ies

 

[Poppo]

Great release! Something different from the usual tanks{bravo}}

 

[BHogan]

Great release! Good to see this important vehicle be reproduced in 1/30. Just out of curiosity, was the turret/gun platform traversable or was it fixed?
Cheers,
Brendan

 

[villagehorse]

This is the reason I like the optional damaged track, to copy scenes like this. Robin.

 

[joesgis]

Not bad at all

My own version made in the 70ies
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Mirof,
That looks fantastic!
Wonderful work, thanks for sharing the pics

Joe

 

[Mirof]

Mirof,
That looks fantastic!
Wonderful work, thanks for sharing the pics

Joe

All Humbrol except where stated ( oil ) and wait for drying between each step
Well, it was in the 70ies, and I followed the tips given by F Verlinden in a shop here in Belgium
Spray all final colour
Spray same colour added with some white, in cloud
Spray a varnish
Drybrush base colour + white, again more white, lighter dry brush, again...
Mix black ( oil with turbentine ) let it flow in recesses
Dry brush, dry brush, dry brush lighter and lighter colour smaller and smaller touch
Again a wash in black with more turbentine
Dry brush , dry brush
Mix oil burn umber wih turbentine, let it flow from up to down
Again
Back to some light dry brush
Camouflage net, made with medical bandage put in a mix of water and white glue
Put it in form on the model
Paint dark green, dry brush lighter here and there, again, again ...
Metal part metal, dry brush metal + a point of silver, drybrush almost silver very lightly
Enjoy

Best

 

[Cyber Field Marshall]

Glad to see a manufacturer took the plunge and is going to produce this important historical piece. The quad barrel guns can be done! {sm2}

 

[kilted vampire]

Ze Führer vill be most pleased. He may even let you live...............

 

[wayne556517]

Good price as well.



CS00829 - PzKfW IV Wirbelwind Normandy

Full diorama package. Box contains : Optional thrown track, Three crew, Horizontal trajectory kit. Empty crew seat option and more.
Price: $219.90

 

[Vezzolf]

Great release! Good to see this important vehicle be reproduced in 1/30. Just out of curiosity, was the turret/gun platform traversable or was it fixed?
Cheers,
Brendan

It's going to be 1:28th scale not 1:30th....CS AFV's measure out to 1:28th scale.

 

[Beaufighter]

Agree Robin absolutely over looked and a huge well done to Brian and TCS looks great.

Wild Wayne,

I hope to see this set live maybe at the Westcoaster Show? If so, I will photograph her for you! I have wanted one of these for years!!!

 

[wayne556517]

Cheers Marc look forward to this and any other pics you take mate thanks.

 

[kilted vampire]

I saw this in the shop. There are three crew in it.:salute::