Russian collectors.... (3 Viewers)

[fmethorst]

Is uralmesh a manufacturer? remember reading something about them and the Sverdlovski factory using a large ford to produce a couple of thousand T-34 turrets for two factories
Mitch

Uralskiy Zavod Tyazhelogo Mashinostroyenya "Uralmasz" UZTM located in Swierdlowsk

 

[Mitch]

Frank..

Cheers I thought I had read something like that even though my spelling was terrible
Mitch

Uralskiy Zavod Tyazhelogo Mashinostroyenya "Uralmasz" UZTM located in Swierdlowsk

 

[fmethorst]

Frank..

Cheers I thought I had read something like that even though my spelling was terrible
Mitch

I think everyone's spelling is terrible when converting Cyrillic (basically phonetic conversion)

 

[Blowtorch]

I wonder if it would be profitable for K&C to produce another turret for their T-34, the early large hatch version to make it interchangeable with the the chassis. Something that could be used for early war

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I wonder if it would be profitable for K&C to produce another turret for their T-34, the early large hatch version to make it interchangeable with the the chassis. Something that could be used for early war

The early models like the 1940 and 1941 models had hull differences like no front hatch which I think appeared on the 1942 model.

Terry

 

[Blowtorch]

The early models like the 1940 and 1941 models had hull differences like no front hatch which I think appeared on the 1942 model.

Terry

phooey

 

[PanzerAce1944]

I don't know if anybody has mentioned this about the new T-34's, but on the tank #25, the figure that comes with it looks to be the same officer from RA010 anti-tank gun set, and the tank #23 the figure looks almost identical to one of the tankers from the RA013 T-34/85.^&confuse

WWII buff, yes there was some mention of the figures.Even though I have the RA013 T-34 with this kneeling figure it won't be a deterent from getting the new release. For those not having a T-34 at all yet it should not be an issue.

 

[GJB22]

Does anyone know if the hatch opens and closes? The 3A tank has an open hatch, while the others are shut. I thought these were all the same model just with different numbers and figures? Also is TF sold out of the 3A, it's not listed?

 

[6th Wisconsin]

Does anyone know if the hatch opens and closes? The 3A tank has an open hatch, while the others are shut. I thought these were all the same model just with different numbers and figures? Also is TF sold out of the 3A, it's not listed?

Generally, if TF does not have it listed, they are out. I ordered one a few hours before it was unlisted, and I hope it was in time. I think it is still in stock at some other places.

 

[BK Trade]

Generally, if TF does not have it listed, they are out. I ordered one a few hours before it was unlisted, and I hope it was in time. I think it is still in stock at some other places.

At this moment, all are still available at King & Country HK if you are a member of their club, Tom

 

[uksubs]

Well it good to see the Russian stuff selling well ,should be more change of some new item in the future

 

[Mitch]

I was told all the hatches open as each are the same model.
Mitch

Does anyone know if the hatch opens and closes? The 3A tank has an open hatch, while the others are shut. I thought these were all the same model just with different numbers and figures? Also is TF sold out of the 3A, it's not listed?

 

[Blowtorch]

Read something interesting tonight. Russian tanks got about 30 miles from Hitler on 2/19/43. Adolf was visiting Manstein in Zaporozhe (on the Dnepr) 2/17-19, and a Russian spearhead (most likely without tank riders Terry ^&grin) broke through to a town just 30 miles away & were shelling an airfield that initially was thought to be the one Adolf's Condor was parked at. Adolf freaked & as soon as it was confirmed that his Condor was still standing, he bolted under the sound of gunfire coming from the east

 

[Mitch]

I have heard this also and read about it. Different reports say different things about the haste he left. some of his advisores and close entourage were very keen to get away but, Manstein reported that the breifing was finished completely before Hitler left.

Probably closer to the front line than many allied leaders actually ever got but, inagine what would have happened if they had broke through and got him???? What a different history we would have had
Mitch

Read something interesting tonight. Russian tanks got about 30 miles from Hitler on 2/19/43. Adolf was visiting Manstein in Zaporozhe (on the Dnepr) 2/17-19, and a Russian spearhead (most likely without tank riders Terry ^&grin) broke through to a town just 30 miles away & were shelling an airfield that initially was thought to be the one Adolf's Condor was parked at. Adolf freaked & as soon as it was confirmed that his Condor was still standing, he bolted under the sound of gunfire coming from the east

 

[Rob]

Read something interesting tonight. Russian tanks got about 30 miles from Hitler on 2/19/43. Adolf was visiting Manstein in Zaporozhe (on the Dnepr) 2/17-19, and a Russian spearhead (most likely without tank riders Terry ^&grin) broke through to a town just 30 miles away & were shelling an airfield that initially was thought to be the one Adolf's Condor was parked at. Adolf freaked & as soon as it was confirmed that his Condor was still standing, he bolted under the sound of gunfire coming from the east

Very interesting incident, I can imagine he may have wanted to get out of there lickety split, history could have been a lot different if one of those shells had found its mark.

Rob

 

[Rob]

I have heard this also and read about it. Different reports say different things about the haste he left. some of his advisores and close entourage were very keen to get away but, Manstein reported that the breifing was finished completely before Hitler left.

Probably closer to the front line than many allied leaders actually ever got but, inagine what would have happened if they had broke through and got him???? What a different history we would have had
Mitch

Mitch, must have taken some nerve to carry on a meeting knowing the Russians were coming!{eek3}

Churchill went one better, or 27 better to be accurate, he was just 3 miles shy of the front when he visited Normandy in June 44, after much arguing over being allowed to go there of course. He visited Monty's forward headquaters and asked him if he thought their lunch would be disrupted by a German counter attack, probably not prime minister was the answer.^&grin Good old Churchill, he had stones and attitude aplenty.

Rob

 

[Blowtorch]

Mitch, must have taken some nerve to carry on a meeting knowing the Russians were coming!{eek3}

Just imagine the looks he was getting from the troops as he was scurrying back to the airport

 

[Patton]

Thank you for the tanks. As a long-time Russian "supporter", I will be "russian out" to order at least one of the tanks and several of the figures.

But why do all of K&C "runners' look sideways when they are running ? Shouldnt they be looking where they are going ?

Looking forward to tank riders please.

thanx heaps.

 

[Mitch]

Patton..

They are supposed to be used with buildings and, are checking each window and door as they run past in case fritzy has der panzerfaust and make barby out of his tank mates!!!
Mitch

Thank you for the tanks. As a long-time Russian "supporter", I will be "russian out" to order at least one of the tanks and several of the figures.

But why do all of K&C "runners' look sideways when they are running ? Shouldnt they be looking where they are going ?

Looking forward to tank riders please.

thanx heaps.

 

[chocolate mousse]

I have been waiting for russians for a long time. Eastern front is my passion. The figures look very poorly made. Improvements in the factory need to be made asap. For the price these should be high quality.K&C has taken major steps backwards. The T-34 treads look really bad. K&C rushed these out of the factory quicker than the real russians rushed their tanks out. The other manufacturers are making better quality for less money now. I'm grateful that K&C made russians but I believe when their competition makes russians more people will realize how bad these figures look. Andy,its time now to raise the bar. Stop the smiling faces on the soldiers,stop the black lines on the seams on their uniforms which I just don't understand,stop the show-room-condition looks of planes and most vehicles. Another company just released a stuka,it looks really good,now before you release yours,make sure it looks better than theirs. QUALITY BEFORE QUANTITY