IMEX/Taigen announces their October surprise!!
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I thought the VK5402 response was a good guess based on the location and sloping shape of the turret . But I think that was a "paper only" tank so how about the Vk4501? One of those Porsche Tiger competitors that was not converted to a Ferdinand tank destroyer did see combat with with the 653 heavy tank hunter battalion. And it technically is a tank not a fixed gun tank killer.
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This is the most pointless and frustrating 6 pages I have ever read on this forum. I'm all for creating buzz and anticipation but I'm not sure this is the best way to go about it.
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I am quite prepared to sit back and wait until there is a proper announcement, I am not in any hurry.
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The announcement should have been made by the end of the first day. I can see guys getting mad and deciding not to buy whatever tank it is, just on principle, and that would be a major backfire in the marketing strategy. I can only speak for me personally, but I know there are companies I won't deal with because they've angered or offended me. Like Matomart. I don't care if they're selling gold bars for a nickel each I still won't ever buy anything from them again. I don't see that happening here, but it was still way too drawn out. If you have info, pick a time and date and release it. I may be playing with toys but I'm still a grown man and it irks me to have people play games with me. Well, most of the time. With Erik we give up quite a bit of slack, just cuz he's our guy.
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I hope everyone is pleased with the announcement but you know there will be some nay sayers too.
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Hopefully you are taking notes Erik.
We like you and are cutting you all kinds of slack on this one. If this was Heng Long , Mato., Hooben , the knifes would have been out by page 3.
Hopefully today you will post some pictures.
We like you and are cutting you all kinds of slack on this one. If this was Heng Long , Mato., Hooben , the knifes would have been out by page 3.
Hopefully today you will post some pictures.
#140
How about a Kelly's Heroes' T-34 Tiger?
#142
But the iconic one for me is the KH. Big forward turret almost over hanging the hull, Viking shields stuck on the road wheels. It'd make a great model with Oddball in the cupola and Captain Stubing in the loader's hatch.
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WAY too many. 250+ not counting forums or FB messages.
WW2
I am always listening/reading. I may not respond, but I do listen. I convey most everything I see of importance directly to my boss and our factory. I do a lot here at IMEX/Taigen (today I started as the snake catcher)
Man I want a Hetzer badly, trust me. I am trying to get one in the works but the demand is kinda low atm for it. Doesn't deter me at all....
You got me, it was just so popular we decided to revamp it.... No, sorry lol. Surprisingly this tank still sells very well.
If this was a Delorean I would be tickled pink. However, this platform might make for a new "swat tank" if I need a new platform and do not go with the T34 (I really enjoy the russian tanks). I am not sure about 88mph but I am near 40mph now with 4 cell lipo
A day or two tease never hurt anyone, plus it is a great opportunity to gather information about what people want to see next in a tank. If you do not give them a defined shape they will most likely guess what they want to see. It helps me to gather info and make lists and such. You would be surprised what you can gain from 1000 or so respones
Also, I had a much more evil way I wanted to introduce it, be glad we did it bossman's way.
I always do
Yes notes are always taken for things like this. Also, as stated above I wanted to do a much more evil reveal.... I was just going to release a drawing of it and say it was being "worked on" and available on the website but out of stock lol. How mean is that right? I will get more pictures in today, I will also start on the video for it as well. I will make a video like the T34 where I go through every aspect of the product in question that way you guys can get a better feel for it. Just think about that 2mm thick chasiss That includes the rear plate and side fenders too, it is quite strong. This one should be much easier to waterproof too.
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It doesn't appear to have any suspension. SO that would lead me to believe that there may be torsion bar low in the hull, with an electronic mounting plate above that
Maybe Herman can tell us. That would be par for the course. After sending time and money on a unique vehicle, it gets mass produced just about the time you get it finished,
A Hetzer.
Scratch that Erik says it has a turret.
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Maybe Herman can tell us. That would be par for the course. After sending time and money on a unique vehicle, it gets mass produced just about the time you get it finished,
A Hetzer.
Scratch that Erik says it has a turret.
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You got me, it was just so popular we decided to revamp it.... No, sorry lol. Surprisingly this tank still sells very well.
It's Obviously a Delorean...
But really:
Heavier Armor than the T34
Front Gearboxes
Tank Fighter not Tank Killer
Production
Saw Combat
Turreted
Not a Tiger, Hetzer, Cromwell, lee, Grant, Sherman...
Suspension???
Come On, build the list... There are a bunch of Hints and No's on this thread so far...
What have I missed, hint-wise?
-gus
But really:
Heavier Armor than the T34
Front Gearboxes
Tank Fighter not Tank Killer
Production
Saw Combat
Turreted
Not a Tiger, Hetzer, Cromwell, lee, Grant, Sherman...
Suspension???
Come On, build the list... There are a bunch of Hints and No's on this thread so far...
What have I missed, hint-wise?
-gus
Also, I had a much more evil way I wanted to introduce it, be glad we did it bossman's way.
Yes notes are always taken for things like this. Also, as stated above I wanted to do a much more evil reveal.... I was just going to release a drawing of it and say it was being "worked on" and available on the website but out of stock lol. How mean is that right? I will get more pictures in today, I will also start on the video for it as well. I will make a video like the T34 where I go through every aspect of the product in question that way you guys can get a better feel for it. Just think about that 2mm thick chasiss That includes the rear plate and side fenders too, it is quite strong. This one should be much easier to waterproof too.
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Running out of actual tanks that fought. I'd suggest looking at the size a Panzer II variant like the J, but Erik said its heavier than a T34. I guess at a push it could be a T-54, although Hooben do a T55 which is mostly the same tank.
I'm really curious because pretty much any tank that a) fought and b) people want has already been mentioned.
I'm really curious because pretty much any tank that a) fought and b) people want has already been mentioned.