YHR

Pictures of the New Metal PZIII including torsion bar suspension. I like what I see coming out of Mato. Metal with some nice Mechanical bits as well.





Lets hope there is a stug to follow, and then a M4A3 Sherman, and then Hetzler.........................

Airbrushler

now that i like it looks really cool

Airbrushler

i'll just add the link
http://www.matotoys.com/prodview.php...ry=3&cate=Mato 1/16 complete metal Panzer III tank&pid=226&cid=&search=

fsciorelli

Will a lower metal hull be offered as a stand alone?

Frantz70

Now that is cool.

 I thought they were coming out with an all metal M4 Sherman first?

calvinlo

Beautiful...I am very tempted to get one.

yellowshaker

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Dan, I am curious about this hull in comparisson to the Taigen lower hull for the PZIII. Whta is your opinion on the two side by side?

Panther F

Ever since the movie "The Battle of the Bulge", I've always wanted an all metal, unpainted tank. (besides a Tiger I)

I like it being offered without electronics too! I wonder if the museum will carry these?



Now a life long dream has come true!




















~ Jeff

YHR

I can't really make a comparison as I have not seen the Tiagen one. If it is an insert I prefer the all metal. My All metal Tiger is rock solid. This tank with the Torsion bar suspension should be very nice.

I agree with Panther F. Nice to see it with no electronics and the customer can drop in whatever they want. We have a good choice now.

I envison this with a set of those new gearboxes Bob is stocking. What a great tank that would be.

I am holding out for a stug though.

Dan

yellowshaker

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I agree, those boxes would be a good choice for a tank of that weight. I am just curious about the suspension. It appears to be the same as the Asaitam lower hull I used for the Stug build. If so, I am curious to see how well it holds the extra weight on this beast. I do like the look of it.

Strato50

Oh.. wow... I want one!!

Cannot justify, having my asiatam PIII already... Let's keep the new Mato & Taigen all-metals rolling out!

vonmarshall

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That is a beauty! Any guide on price or when it will be available?

HAL_HUSKER

It is available now already.
Check the price with your area distributor...

MAUS45

Yes, The lower is for sale here for $199.00 US.

http://www.matomart.com/prodview.php?p=1071

MAUS45

I think there will be a StuG because Mato is already carrying an selling metal add on parts for the StuG. They did the same thing for the Panzer III before it came out as a complete metal Tank. Did the same for the Tiger I as well. Here are two of the metal add on parts they have for the StuG right now.......

Front hatches on the lower hull. http://www.matomart.com/prodview.php?p=1128

And Radio antenna armored covers. http://www.matomart.com/prodview.php?p=1124

MG Shield. http://www.matomart.com/prodview.php?p=1125

Side Lift hook. http://www.matomart.com/prodview.php?p=1115

"S" Shackle. http://www.matomart.com/prodview.php?p=1131

It would be cool to have an all metal StuG!!!!!

YHR

Yes I am guessing the stug is just around the corner

Panther F

Gee... I'm thinking even bigger now.


Think I'll hold out for a metal Panther or T-34.





Seems the logical thing to do.

(or a King Tiger)



















~ Jeff

YHR

I hear you. Both of those would be an automatic purchase for me. However I do want to reward Mato's effort, so I will buy the Stug, because I like those too.

B.A.D.A.S.S.Force

Really nice looking tank. What harm could showing the rest of the promotional pics do ...
















~ Craig ~

borealis

Did you notice the lower hull is not the one we are used to see coming from Asiatam?

This one has the correct rollers position.

tisaksen

I don't see the difference, am I blind?

tomhugill

Also it's full metal, not an alu insert

tisaksen

Well yes but I'm thinking about the roller position borealis mentioned.

borealis

Look at the side picture: the mid upper roller is higher than the others, and correctly follows the mudguards (which are not straight).
In both HL's Panzer III and asiatam's lower hulls, the three return rollers are horizontally aligned.

tisaksen

Aaah, I see it now. Thanks!