1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
11-14-2012, 12:33 PM
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Even better!!!!
11-16-2012, 08:32 AM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
ORIGINAL: TheBennyB
It is a re-hash, I'm sure it'll be a IS-2 upper hull and turret on the KV-1/2 lower hull. That means wrong road wheels, sprocket, and track amoung lower hull dimension inaccuracies. Guessing Frank should expect lots of orders on his IS-2 wheels. Still glad to see Tamiya coming out with new products, but I'm with F, like to see something british or maybe a Samoua.
It is a re-hash, I'm sure it'll be a IS-2 upper hull and turret on the KV-1/2 lower hull. That means wrong road wheels, sprocket, and track amoung lower hull dimension inaccuracies. Guessing Frank should expect lots of orders on his IS-2 wheels. Still glad to see Tamiya coming out with new products, but I'm with F, like to see something british or maybe a Samoua.
11-16-2012, 02:21 PM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
ORIGINAL: kclank
It would also not be the correct dimensions. the IS-2 hull is lower, longer and thinner then the KV-1 I think Tamiya will do a lot better then that.
ORIGINAL: TheBennyB
It is a re-hash, I'm sure it'll be a IS-2 upper hull and turret on the KV-1/2 lower hull. That means wrong road wheels, sprocket, and track amoung lower hull dimension inaccuracies. Guessing Frank should expect lots of orderson his IS-2 wheels. Still glad to see Tamiya coming out with new products, but I'm with F, like to see something british or maybe a Samoua.
It is a re-hash, I'm sure it'll be a IS-2 upper hull and turret on the KV-1/2 lower hull. That means wrong road wheels, sprocket, and track amoung lower hull dimension inaccuracies. Guessing Frank should expect lots of orderson his IS-2 wheels. Still glad to see Tamiya coming out with new products, but I'm with F, like to see something british or maybe a Samoua.
Anybody produce IS-3 upper hull or turret kit in 1/16 scale?
11-16-2012, 03:34 PM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
Honestly you think Tamiya will spend 100K plus to build new molds when old molds are close enough except for the rivet counters? hmm at 100k how many tanks need to be sold before they see their investment back? me thinks it will be a rehash
ORIGINAL: kclank
It would also not be the correct dimensions. the IS-2 hull is lower, longer and thinner then the KV-1 I think Tamiya will do a lot better then that.
ORIGINAL: TheBennyB
It is a re-hash, I'm sure it'll be a IS-2 upper hull and turret on the KV-1/2 lower hull. That means wrong road wheels, sprocket, and track amoung lower hull dimension inaccuracies. Guessing Frank should expect lots of orderson his IS-2 wheels. Still glad to see Tamiya coming out with new products, but I'm with F, like to see something british or maybe a Samoua.
It is a re-hash, I'm sure it'll be a IS-2 upper hull and turret on the KV-1/2 lower hull. That means wrong road wheels, sprocket, and track amoung lower hull dimension inaccuracies. Guessing Frank should expect lots of orderson his IS-2 wheels. Still glad to see Tamiya coming out with new products, but I'm with F, like to see something british or maybe a Samoua.
11-17-2012, 02:58 AM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
http://tamiyablog.com/2012/11/photos...iya-fair-2012/
3rd minute of the first video, then jump to 48:00.
3rd minute of the first video, then jump to 48:00.
11-17-2012, 03:08 AM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
Yeah that about does it for me. That and this image
and the presence of the big muzzle brake will make you forget all about the lower hull.
~ Jeff
and the presence of the big muzzle brake will make you forget all about the lower hull.
~ Jeff
11-17-2012, 03:22 AM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
What's the consensus on the lower hull? I'm no expert but I'm even more excited about this now!!!
11-17-2012, 03:35 AM
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Many thanks for the link !!
Here are the captures I made from the video.
Looks like a nice model, doesnt it ?
Here are the captures I made from the video.
Looks like a nice model, doesnt it ?
11-17-2012, 03:55 AM
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The surface of the Tamiya turret kit is much smoother than my JUWA kits is. [
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I've never seen the tank number on the front glacis like that.
~ Jeff
]I've never seen the tank number on the front glacis like that.
~ Jeff
11-17-2012, 07:02 AM
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I want one.
Have a look at this too.
Looks like a new Sherman with three piece transmission cover
Have a look at this too.
Looks like a new Sherman with three piece transmission cover
11-17-2012, 07:15 AM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
ORIGINAL: Panther F
The surface of the Tamiya turret kit is much smoother than my JUWA kits is. []
I've never seen the tank number on the front glacis like that.
The surface of the Tamiya turret kit is much smoother than my JUWA kits is. [
]I've never seen the tank number on the front glacis like that.
11-17-2012, 07:16 AM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
ORIGINAL: Panther F
The surface of the Tamiya turret kit is much smoother than my JUWA kits is. []
I've never seen the tank number on the front glacis like that.
~ Jeff
The surface of the Tamiya turret kit is much smoother than my JUWA kits is. [
]I've never seen the tank number on the front glacis like that.
~ Jeff
Easily remedied with some spot putty. Finally a tank I want, and then the hint of an Early M4, WOW. Tamiya resurrection.
11-17-2012, 07:18 AM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
ORIGINAL: YHR
I want one.
Have a look at this too.
Looks like a new Sherman with three piece transmission cover
I want one.
Have a look at this too.
Looks like a new Sherman with three piece transmission cover
11-17-2012, 07:32 AM
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ORIGINAL: YHR
Easily remedied with some spot putty. Finally a tank I want, and then the hint of an Early M4, WOW. Tamiya resurrection.
ORIGINAL: Panther F
The surface of the Tamiya turret kit is much smoother than my JUWA kits is. []
I've never seen the tank number on the front glacis like that.
~ Jeff
The surface of the Tamiya turret kit is much smoother than my JUWA kits is. [
]I've never seen the tank number on the front glacis like that.
~ Jeff
Easily remedied with some spot putty. Finally a tank I want, and then the hint of an Early M4, WOW. Tamiya resurrection.
I'm not so sure either is correct after looking at a few JS workarounds.
Those Shermans are 1/35th. Sorry.
~ Jeff
11-17-2012, 08:16 AM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
the JS 2 looks awesome, i want one too !!!
Guy's you don't listen ... if tamiya brings out a very scaled tank you probely couldn't pay it anyway !!!
Consider aeromate a up to scale Tiger I and Full Metal one , wich of you had bought one ? Right not many so stop complaining ... and be thankfull for what they bring out ... it cost millions to make the molds ... in 1/16 scale i say tamiya is as close to yhe scale for the price as it can be
If you want to change it be free , let us enjoy your scratchtalents if you can do better ... its just a bunch of kits here, i want this ... i want that ... its an economical crisis around he globe be thankfull they take risks with no real outcomes on the salesnumbers ... its a huge risk for them too
sorry for my boltness i think most of you agree with me though also ... please stop complaining ... its suppose to fun rc tanking
Guy's you don't listen ... if tamiya brings out a very scaled tank you probely couldn't pay it anyway !!!
Consider aeromate a up to scale Tiger I and Full Metal one , wich of you had bought one ? Right not many so stop complaining ... and be thankfull for what they bring out ... it cost millions to make the molds ... in 1/16 scale i say tamiya is as close to yhe scale for the price as it can be
If you want to change it be free , let us enjoy your scratchtalents if you can do better ... its just a bunch of kits here, i want this ... i want that ... its an economical crisis around he globe be thankfull they take risks with no real outcomes on the salesnumbers ... its a huge risk for them too
sorry for my boltness i think most of you agree with me though also ... please stop complaining ... its suppose to fun rc tanking
11-17-2012, 08:48 AM
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RE: 1/16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Full-Option Kit
ORIGINAL: Panther F
I'm not so sure either is correct after looking at a few JS workarounds.
Those Shermans are 1/35th. Sorry.
~ Jeff
I'm not so sure either is correct after looking at a few JS workarounds.
Those Shermans are 1/35th. Sorry.
~ Jeff
I have to admit I know little about the JS2 right now, but by the time I get finished building one I will know what is and isn't right. It won't be enough to stop me from buying it, and I am guessing there are a lot of guys like me. It looks like a nicely rendered kit. I hope people who know what the inaccuracies are aren't shy about posting them, to help guys build a more accurate version.
Re Shermans
They look bigger then 1/35 scale, but because there is no fanfare you could be right.
Karel47
I think pointing out an inaccuracy is not complaining. I like to know these things as it helps me when I go to build one. So once this gets released I am hoping guys point out what might be wrong with it.