Rob
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Are you keeping the old set, or is that a silly question to ask you Rob
LOL! I'll keep the original Oz
Will you be getting the new one?
Rob
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LOL! I'll keep the original Oz
Will you be getting the new one?
Rob
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I've got the old WS 072 and was considering picking up the new version however at that new price it has just fallen WAY down my priority list for now. Maybe someday but not real soon. Disappointing.
wwiibuff
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I guess I'm coming into this a little late... but why did the price go to $209?
jbonzo1
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King & Country
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Hi Guys,
I’ve apologized elsewhere for the mix up on the price of the new Panther. However, I also want to set “jbonzo1’s” mind at ease “Supposedly a mixup by K&C… a BIG mixup!”
You’re dead right my friend… a $70 mixup to be exact. Apologies for any confusion this has caused you and others.
“To err is human… to forgive divine”. All of us make mistakes and none of us is perfect (especially me!)
Best wishes and happy collecting!
Andy C.
I’ve apologized elsewhere for the mix up on the price of the new Panther. However, I also want to set “jbonzo1’s” mind at ease “Supposedly a mixup by K&C… a BIG mixup!”
You’re dead right my friend… a $70 mixup to be exact. Apologies for any confusion this has caused you and others.
“To err is human… to forgive divine”. All of us make mistakes and none of us is perfect (especially me!)
Best wishes and happy collecting!
Andy C.
Mitch
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Can I ask a question of king and country and hopefully, get an answer why is german armour more expensive to make than Allied? I accept costs etc plays a part but, I am always asked this and have no answer to give. Could anyone especially, K&C expouse one
Mitch
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Why does German Armour cost more than Allied?
Hi Guys,
In answer to Mitch’s question… Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t… Tigers, King Tigers and Panthers are, for the most part bigger, heavier and take longer to paint than plain old olive drab Allied vehicles.
It’s as simple as that… more materials used… longer painting time… higher factory costs.
Glad you accept Mitch, that cost plays a part… I would say cost is exactly what it comes down to…
Hope this helps… even if it does not altogether soothe the pain!
Best wishes and happy collecting!
Andy C.
Hi Guys,
In answer to Mitch’s question… Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t… Tigers, King Tigers and Panthers are, for the most part bigger, heavier and take longer to paint than plain old olive drab Allied vehicles.
It’s as simple as that… more materials used… longer painting time… higher factory costs.
Glad you accept Mitch, that cost plays a part… I would say cost is exactly what it comes down to…
Hope this helps… even if it does not altogether soothe the pain!
Best wishes and happy collecting!
Andy C.
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I agree with Brad pretty much. I think these reissued Tiger and Panther are aimed more at the newer collectors and those who missed the versions from a couple of years ago. They look great as usual though and I'm sure there are plenty of people who would like to upgrade.
OzDigger
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If it weren't for the fact that I already have three Panthers, I would be purchasing this one. Same thing with the Tiger, I also have three of them too
Still room for a 1/30 Normandy Tiger, especially if it belonged to Rob's mate Wittman
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Re: Why does German Armour cost more than Allied?
Andy...
Thanks for that. I am also glad that it was taken in the spirit it was intended and not, seen as another price snipe.
Mitch
Andy...
Thanks for that. I am also glad that it was taken in the spirit it was intended and not, seen as another price snipe.
Mitch
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Re: Why does German Armour cost more than Allied?
Andy, thanks for the reply. Sounds like you are making your own case for a "plain old" gray Tiger!
Andy, thanks for the reply. Sounds like you are making your own case for a "plain old" gray Tiger!
OzDigger
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I know what you mean but I'm not a new collector and will be getting it even though I have the Summer Panther.
Go for Broke
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$200+ for a tank is too much for me. I did buy the Tunisian Tiger, the King Tiger and Figarti's Flakvierling, but for standard armour to cost $200 now, I guess my heavy armour days are over. Maybe I'll play catch up and get the Crusader at $149.
6th Wisconsin
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I like the new Panther a lot, but for that kind of money I would prefer to buy a plane. There is just so much stuff in the market right now. If I didn't already have one Panther though, I might be more tempted. I am leaning toward the CS Panzer IV as my next tank. I can't get enough planes these days though.