Origin of ArcticDragon (4 Viewers)

[Barkmann]

Love this new stuff, looks excellent, I have bought the Panzer 38T. When and were these new releases avaailable? The Trucks look great.

Great for the hobby to see new companies entering the hobby with, what i think, are great new vehicles.

 

[Michael Wang]

Love this new stuff, looks excellent, I have bought the Panzer 38T. When and were these new releases avaailable? The Trucks look great.

Great for the hobby to see new companies entering the hobby with, what i think, are great new vehicles.

Unfortunately, most of them have already been sold out. Here is the latest physical picture of the 88mm gun set.

 

[Barkmann]

Unfortunately, most of them have already been sold out. Here is the latest physical picture of the 88mm gun set.

Thanks, have you a list of future releases, I bought from Singapore, Galleria, where is the best place on-line to be kept up too date on potential new releases?

 

[Michael Wang]

Thanks, have you a list of future releases, I bought from Singapore, Galleria, where is the best place on-line to be kept up too date on potential new releases?

If there are new products, I will update you. I estimate that next month it will be the 250 communication vehicle. As for how to purchase, please decide based on your own situation.

 

[Mastercom10]

Yes, the Tank Workshop seem to have moved to all metal now. I recall seeing a metal IS2 as well but cant find the photo now.
They make quite a few in metal;

Here’s the IS-2 image you asked for. Its suspension is plastic, not the newer metal type.

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Hi Michael,

Finally, tanks other than German ones !!!.

I'm very interested in this JS II in Berlin; do you know if it's available for sale ?.

 

[Mastercom10]

Yes, the Tank Workshop seem to have moved to all metal now. I recall seeing a metal IS2 as well but cant find the photo now.
They make quite a few in metal;

Finally, a manufacturer that dares to release something other than German !!!.
I'm very interested in all these Russian tanks; I hope I'll be able to order them.

 

[Mastercom10]

Regarding the brand Tank Workshop, there was also that nice Ferdinand in Kursk, but sadly it's been sold out.

It's a shame because I think it's better than the one of First Legion.

 

[dkmiles99]

Love this new stuff, looks excellent, I have bought the Panzer 38T. When and were these new releases avaailable? The Trucks look great.

Great for the hobby to see new companies entering the hobby with, what i think, are great new vehicles.

I bought an Artic Dragon 38T as well. I am really very happy with the model. I think it looks great. Shipping was via FedEx and it safely arrived 3 days after I ordered. I will be watching for new releases.

 

[Michael Wang]

Hi Michael,

Finally, tanks other than German ones !!!.

I'm very interested in this JS II in Berlin; do you know if it's available for sale ?.

Unfortunately, all vehicles from Tank Workshop are on a pre-order basis and are already sold out.

 

[Desertkiwi]

Love this new stuff, looks excellent, I have bought the Panzer 38T. When and were these new releases avaailable? The Trucks look great.

Great for the hobby to see new companies entering the hobby with, what i think, are great new vehicles.

That's true, however all we're seeing are more WW2 Germans, Germans and more Germans......

 

[Barkmann]

That's true, however all we're seeing are more WW2 Germans, Germans and more Germans......

Agree, was going to put in that "We need more Germans", but joking/light sarcasm does not come across on the forum. I would love to see more Allied vehicles/AFVs, but it is what sells, i would like to see an Archer 17 LLB, Sexton, Sherman with its Swimming skirts down and around the Hull, a decent Sherman Flail and Dozer tank, armoured bulldozer, an Unfrocked Priest AFV. I think there is scape for a range of US Trucks build on a 6 X 6. What some SAS jeeps for Europe, Llloyd Carrier, 17Llb gun. But it is stuff with a cross on that sells.

 

[Mastercom10]

Agree, was going to put in that "We need more Germans", but joking/light sarcasm does not come across on the forum. I would love to see more Allied vehicles/AFVs, but it is what sells, i would like to see an Archer 17 LLB, Sexton, Sherman with its Swimming skirts down and around the Hull, a decent Sherman Flail and Dozer tank, armoured bulldozer, an Unfrocked Priest AFV. I think there is scape for a range of US Trucks build on a 6 X 6. What some SAS jeeps for Europe, Llloyd Carrier, 17Llb gun. But it is stuff with a cross on that sells.

Yes, it's sad, but you're absolutely right about the German "dollar-making machine".
Personally, I'd love to see British tanks for El Alamein (Grant, Crusader, Sherman, Valentine, Stuart...) or Italy/ETO (Churchill, Cromwell, Comet...) and, of course, infantry, which is largely neglected by the various manufacturers.
But also US (M5, M7 Priest, M-36 TD, Chaffee, 76mm Sherman...) and Russian tanks (T-34/76, SU-122/85/100, JS II, JSU-122/152...).
One can always dream !!!.

 

[Mastercom10]

Unfortunately, all vehicles from Tank Workshop are on a pre-order basis and are already sold out.

However, it appears that some models are available and can be ordered online, such as these two T-34/76 mle 42.
IMHO, these tanks are far superior to those of other brands.

 

[Mastercom10]

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More pictures of the 88mm gun

I hope they release a version with a 3-tone camo for a 1943-1945 period.

 

[joesgis]

However, it appears that some models are available and can be ordered online, such as these two T-34/76 mle 42.
IMHO, these tanks are far superior to those of other brands.

I saw these too, but when I tried to order one it said "this store can’t accept payments right now". I'll give it another shot this evening. They do look very nice but wouldn't say they are far superior from images alone.

 

[Michael Wang]

However, it appears that some models are available and can be ordered online, such as these two T-34/76 mle 42.
IMHO, these tanks are far superior to those of other brands.

To be honest, early prints from Tank Workshop were quite fragile, and there was a fair amount of damage during shipping within China. Right now, the price on China’s secondhand market is around 1,100–1,200 RMB, which is about 170 USD. My personal advice is to buy new rather than old, since their latest T-34-86 features an all-metal hull.

 

[Michael Wang]

I hope they release a version with a 3-tone camo for a 1943-1945 period.

Here is Tank Workshop’s latest product plan for this year. All of these vehicles will feature metal hulls and suspension systems.Hope this helps.

 

[Mastercom10]

Here is Tank Workshop’s latest product plan for this year. All of these vehicles will feature metal hulls and suspension systems.Hope this helps.View attachment 368813

Michael, thank you very much for this information about upcoming releases.

I am particularly interested by the T-34/85 (finally, an accurate model for the 1944-45 period) and the King Tiger 204 of the Kampfgruppe Peiper.

Regarding this latter, I hope that TankWorkshop has paid attention to the actual camouflage scheme.

 

[Mastercom10]

To be honest, early prints from Tank Workshop were quite fragile, and there was a fair amount of damage during shipping within China. Right now, the price on China’s secondhand market is around 1,100–1,200 RMB, which is about 170 USD. My personal advice is to buy new rather than old, since their latest T-34-86 features an all-metal hull.

Thank you so much Michael for this advice.
I hope I'll be able to order a few models.

 

[Michael Wang]

Michael, thank you very much for this information about upcoming releases.

I am particularly interested by the T-34/85 (finally, an accurate model for the 1944-45 period) and the King Tiger 204 of the Kampfgruppe Peiper.

Regarding this latter, I hope that TankWorkshop has paid attention to the actual camouflage scheme.

I’m not worried about the paint job being poor. In fact, the finish from Tank Workshop is currently recognized by Chinese hobbyists as being comparable to Figarti’s quality. I‘ll keep posting updates.