New Tanks from IMEX/Taigen Coming Soon!
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Hi Jeff Yes always get these mixed up (because some people call the F a Panther II),Panther II lower is in the Paton Museum with a G turret fitted , The F turret it was to have the Brits stole it and put it on a Firing range till someone spotted it and moved it to Bovington Museum.. I Had a Drawing of the Panther II with F turret(gave the drawing to another Tanker) ,the width of the turret should be the same as the Panther Hull also the same angle as lower hull,also the lower only had 7 road wheels ,these are the main differences ,there are a few others Hatches exhausts ect.
regards pete
regards pete
Yes, the Panther F was to have the Schmalturm turret and the Panther II was to have a Versuchsturm (which none were ever manufactured) turret. The Panther F upper hull had thicker "roof" plates/armor and the driver radio hatches were to be lifted, then slid/moved to the side instead of opening like the Ausf.G, otherwise the Panther F and Late G Panther hulls were identical. (almost)
Jeff
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@Dusty: you can make a PzIIIN from a PzIIIL with the PzIVF1 gun. Can't help with the rest of the list.
No Japanese or Italian armor...they're hardly mentioned in the history books for a reason.
I'm looking forward to more details on the Panther G. I had plans to do that one as my next tank. But, then you came out with the Tiger I (Mid) with recoiling BB gun. You hinted at some improvements to the Panther G with metal hull. I hope that means 360 turret and recoiling BB gun. It'd be back on top of the list.
I was hoping for an Easy-8 somewhere in the Sherman lineup. I like the Korean era and hope to someday do a couple of USMC tanks from Korea. Those were M4A3E8(105) or M4A3E8(76) (long gun tube with muzzle break...don't know the rest of the designation). Maybe an E8 in the future lineup somewhere to mix and match stuff.
No Japanese or Italian armor...they're hardly mentioned in the history books for a reason.
I'm looking forward to more details on the Panther G. I had plans to do that one as my next tank. But, then you came out with the Tiger I (Mid) with recoiling BB gun. You hinted at some improvements to the Panther G with metal hull. I hope that means 360 turret and recoiling BB gun. It'd be back on top of the list.
I was hoping for an Easy-8 somewhere in the Sherman lineup. I like the Korean era and hope to someday do a couple of USMC tanks from Korea. Those were M4A3E8(105) or M4A3E8(76) (long gun tube with muzzle break...don't know the rest of the designation). Maybe an E8 in the future lineup somewhere to mix and match stuff.
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Fortunately once we get into the realm of 'what if' models rubber rimmed and steel rimmed applications are perfectly valid.
If the war had dragged on for a year or even 6 months longer I bet dollars to doughnuts we'd have all seen a lot more steel
rimmed everything tank. Hard or not on the tracks the need to field one more tank would have taken priority; the life expectancy of a
new tank was probably a lot less than it's tracks in the last months of the war....
I'm pretty sure I have most of the books everyone else has...
Jerry
If the war had dragged on for a year or even 6 months longer I bet dollars to doughnuts we'd have all seen a lot more steel
rimmed everything tank. Hard or not on the tracks the need to field one more tank would have taken priority; the life expectancy of a
new tank was probably a lot less than it's tracks in the last months of the war....
I'm pretty sure I have most of the books everyone else has...
Jerry
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That is exactly what I'm talking about. Imex can easily produce a new model by simply taking parts from two of their other existing models. As for the other tanks costs can be reduced by building on a chassis that already exists. Imex has an opportunity here to produce new models at a lower cost by simply building upon what they already have. A win for them in cost reduction and a win for the customers with a greater selection to choose from.
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Fortunately once we get into the realm of 'what if' models rubber rimmed and steel rimmed applications are perfectly valid.
If the war had dragged on for a year or even 6 months longer I bet dollars to doughnuts we'd have all seen a lot more steel
rimmed everything tank. Hard or not on the tracks the need to field one more tank would have taken priority; the life expectancy of a
new tank was probably a lot less than it's tracks in the last months of the war....
I'm pretty sure I have most of the books everyone else has...
Jerry
If the war had dragged on for a year or even 6 months longer I bet dollars to doughnuts we'd have all seen a lot more steel
rimmed everything tank. Hard or not on the tracks the need to field one more tank would have taken priority; the life expectancy of a
new tank was probably a lot less than it's tracks in the last months of the war....
I'm pretty sure I have most of the books everyone else has...
Jerry
Oh, you're absolutely correct!
Just like the paint situation of late production German tanks.
Jeff
#32
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That is exactly what I'm talking about. Imex can easily produce a new model by simply taking parts from two of their other existing models. As for the other tanks costs can be reduced by building on a chassis that already exists. Imex has an opportunity here to produce new models at a lower cost by simply building upon what they already have. A win for them in cost reduction and a win for the customers with a greater selection to choose from.
#34
When the taigen M4A3 76 mm is released, you can purchase one, and then buy a tamiya sherman kit and build the chassis and put the upper hull of the taigen on the tamiya hull. Boom EZ8 with taigen electronics. yes very expensive I know, but I kinda assume they will fit as the HL hull fits great on the tamiya chassis. If tou do this then you can part out the left lver tamiya parts on ebay and the taigen sherman hull.
Your other option is to purchase the tamiya hvss bogies and rollers and mount them on the taigen hull, which I think would be much more difficult.
the other option is completely rebuild a tamiya into an E8 with a nick kit and turret. Which was a big project even for an experienced modeler like myself. I just finished mine which took alot of trial and error and such to get it all working in the urethane turret.
Your other option is to purchase the tamiya hvss bogies and rollers and mount them on the taigen hull, which I think would be much more difficult.
the other option is completely rebuild a tamiya into an E8 with a nick kit and turret. Which was a big project even for an experienced modeler like myself. I just finished mine which took alot of trial and error and such to get it all working in the urethane turret.
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So I got the ok to give some ETAs and please remember people that this is an ESTIMATED time. A Sherman will be here around Q2, most likely the 76mm. The 105mm we are aiming for Q3-Q4 if other releases go well. The Panthers and Jagdpanther are looking to be here around Q2 as well.
HOPEFULLY everything goes smooth. There are always bumps in the road but I'll update you as I can. Also we aren't done with the Sherman just quite yet guys, don't worry on the VVSS suspension. I'm sure it will be used in the future
HOPEFULLY everything goes smooth. There are always bumps in the road but I'll update you as I can. Also we aren't done with the Sherman just quite yet guys, don't worry on the VVSS suspension. I'm sure it will be used in the future
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#38
Erik, I like your "F" photo. Looks realistic!!!
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#41
Yes, a cat always looks better in it's natural habitat!!! You should always police those pesky leaves!!!
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#43
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Any ETA on the 1/72nd stuff? And what about the parts from said 1/72nd tanks? I imagine the gearboxes from them in particular would be incredibly useful for turning 1/35th static tanks into RCs.
They did have tanks. And some of the designs were interesting to say the least. I wouldn't object to a 1/16th Japanese Type 5. Japan's Tiger, supposedly able to mount an 88mm naval cannon that would have shredded anything the US fielded during the war. Only one prototype was ever built but it would be an interesting RC tank for sure.
They did have tanks. And some of the designs were interesting to say the least. I wouldn't object to a 1/16th Japanese Type 5. Japan's Tiger, supposedly able to mount an 88mm naval cannon that would have shredded anything the US fielded during the war. Only one prototype was ever built but it would be an interesting RC tank for sure.
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Any ETA on the 1/72nd stuff? And what about the parts from said 1/72nd tanks? I imagine the gearboxes from them in particular would be incredibly useful for turning 1/35th static tanks into RCs.
They did have tanks. And some of the designs were interesting to say the least. I wouldn't object to a 1/16th Japanese Type 5. Japan's Tiger, supposedly able to mount an 88mm naval cannon that would have shredded anything the US fielded during the war. Only one prototype was ever built but it would be an interesting RC tank for sure.
They did have tanks. And some of the designs were interesting to say the least. I wouldn't object to a 1/16th Japanese Type 5. Japan's Tiger, supposedly able to mount an 88mm naval cannon that would have shredded anything the US fielded during the war. Only one prototype was ever built but it would be an interesting RC tank for sure.
I still haven't built a permanent set yet, trying to figure out how to make it as small as possible but still a 4x4 or bigger.
#45
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Yea the 72nd scale stuff is looking to be here around early November. I was actually just testing a few the other day Here is one of the battlegrounds below:
I still haven't built a permanent set yet, trying to figure out how to make it as small as possible but still a 4x4 or bigger.
I still haven't built a permanent set yet, trying to figure out how to make it as small as possible but still a 4x4 or bigger.
Also, I went through the Taigen website and found some interesting stuff on there. I'm currently working on RCing a Hobby Boss 1/16th Tiger I model tank and was curious how easy it would be to buy and install a Taigen airsoft turret onto that upper hull, to fire the gun without using the Taigen electronics*, also whether the metal tracks for sale there would fit the HB model's drive sprockets.
As for why I don't want to pass wires into the turret...two reasons.
1: I'm a stickler for 360 degree rotation and I'm not sure if the recoil enabled airsoft turret is compatible with your 360 degree kit.
2: I'm going to be using my Spektrum DX-5e at first, upgrading to a DX-6i when funds allow. I'm doing this because I have a plethora of other models, as noted in my sig, and I'll be able to operate all of them save one(The heli) from the same transmitter. Convenient! And my control scheme may not be standard, I use the right stick for controlling the hull(Elevator --> throttle, Aileron --> steering) and the left stick controls the turret(Ratchet throttle --> gun elevation, rudder --> turret traverse). The extra channel(s on DX6i) will control things like shooting the gun, lights, etc. The interface between the drive motors and the receiver will come courtesy of 35RCTank, they supplied the one I used on my /35th KV-2 RC and they offer one for /16th tanks as well that will work beautifully for what I'm doing. This is a standard control layout I can use on any tank of any scale, not to mention it leaves the ratchet throttle intact for my NexSTAR and spitfire, but I'm not sure if the Taigen turret electronics are compatible with this setup.
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#46
Yea the 72nd scale stuff is looking to be here around early November. I was actually just testing a few the other day Here is one of the battlegrounds below:
I still haven't built a permanent set yet, trying to figure out how to make it as small as possible but still a 4x4 or bigger.
I still haven't built a permanent set yet, trying to figure out how to make it as small as possible but still a 4x4 or bigger.
NOW I would be most interested in this! I have 2 1/72 RC tanks and need a battlefield (one I don't have to build and paint) to run around in! Please, put me on the mailing list for this.
The winter here in Indiana prove to be too much for me & my 1/16 and even the 1/6 tanks so I have the little ones around to amuse me inside. I do need to get more than just the Type 97 and the A3 Sherman because I cannot modify those 1/72 DRAGON diecast models into RC... not just yet.
Maybe one slow winter I'll try to disassemble one and RC a 1/72 styrene kit?
Jeff
#47
They did have tanks. And some of the designs were interesting to say the least. I wouldn't object to a 1/16th Japanese Type 5. Japan's Tiger, supposedly able to mount an 88mm naval cannon that would have shredded anything the US fielded during the war. Only one prototype was ever built but it would be an interesting RC tank for sure.
#48
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Oooh, pretty nice. Any chance of us being able to buy the mechanicals(Gearboxes, turret rotation stuff) to fit to 1/35th scale static model tanks?
Also, I went through the Taigen website and found some interesting stuff on there. I'm currently working on RCing a Hobby Boss 1/16th Tiger I model tank and was curious how easy it would be to buy and install a Taigen airsoft turret onto that upper hull, to fire the gun without using the Taigen electronics*, also whether the metal tracks for sale there would fit the HB model's drive sprockets.
As for why I don't want to pass wires into the turret...two reasons.
1: I'm a stickler for 360 degree rotation and I'm not sure if the recoil enabled airsoft turret is compatible with your 360 degree kit.
2: I'm going to be using my Spektrum DX-5e at first, upgrading to a DX-6i when funds allow. I'm doing this because I have a plethora of other models, as noted in my sig, and I'll be able to operate all of them save one(The heli) from the same transmitter. Convenient! And my control scheme may not be standard, I use the right stick for controlling the hull(Elevator --> throttle, Aileron --> steering) and the left stick controls the turret(Ratchet throttle --> gun elevation, rudder --> turret traverse). The extra channel(s on DX6i) will control things like shooting the gun, lights, etc. The interface between the drive motors and the receiver will come courtesy of 35RCTank, they supplied the one I used on my /35th KV-2 RC and they offer one for /16th tanks as well that will work beautifully for what I'm doing. This is a standard control layout I can use on any tank of any scale, not to mention it leaves the ratchet throttle intact for my NexSTAR and spitfire, but I'm not sure if the Taigen turret electronics are compatible with this setup.
Also, I went through the Taigen website and found some interesting stuff on there. I'm currently working on RCing a Hobby Boss 1/16th Tiger I model tank and was curious how easy it would be to buy and install a Taigen airsoft turret onto that upper hull, to fire the gun without using the Taigen electronics*, also whether the metal tracks for sale there would fit the HB model's drive sprockets.
As for why I don't want to pass wires into the turret...two reasons.
1: I'm a stickler for 360 degree rotation and I'm not sure if the recoil enabled airsoft turret is compatible with your 360 degree kit.
2: I'm going to be using my Spektrum DX-5e at first, upgrading to a DX-6i when funds allow. I'm doing this because I have a plethora of other models, as noted in my sig, and I'll be able to operate all of them save one(The heli) from the same transmitter. Convenient! And my control scheme may not be standard, I use the right stick for controlling the hull(Elevator --> throttle, Aileron --> steering) and the left stick controls the turret(Ratchet throttle --> gun elevation, rudder --> turret traverse). The extra channel(s on DX6i) will control things like shooting the gun, lights, etc. The interface between the drive motors and the receiver will come courtesy of 35RCTank, they supplied the one I used on my /35th KV-2 RC and they offer one for /16th tanks as well that will work beautifully for what I'm doing. This is a standard control layout I can use on any tank of any scale, not to mention it leaves the ratchet throttle intact for my NexSTAR and spitfire, but I'm not sure if the Taigen turret electronics are compatible with this setup.
The recoiling airsoft turret is compatible with the 360 unit btw, our TAG13050 Tiger 1 Mid Version has both installed actually. If you want I can try to get you some measurements soon for the Tiger 1 turret if that would help? Firing without our electronics is pretty easy too, there is a standard 9g servo in there that does the hard part and a little board that runs from the trigger switch on the airsoft unit to the servo. You could trigger the servo manually with a transmitter mix if you wanted to or use an aftermarket motherboard for that.
NOW I would be most interested in this! I have 2 1/72 RC tanks and need a battlefield (one I don't have to build and paint) to run around in! Please, put me on the mailing list for this.
The winter here in Indiana prove to be too much for me & my 1/16 and even the 1/6 tanks so I have the little ones around to amuse me inside. I do need to get more than just the Type 97 and the A3 Sherman because I cannot modify those 1/72 DRAGON diecast models into RC... not just yet.
Maybe one slow winter I'll try to disassemble one and RC a 1/72 styrene kit?
Jeff
The winter here in Indiana prove to be too much for me & my 1/16 and even the 1/6 tanks so I have the little ones around to amuse me inside. I do need to get more than just the Type 97 and the A3 Sherman because I cannot modify those 1/72 DRAGON diecast models into RC... not just yet.
Maybe one slow winter I'll try to disassemble one and RC a 1/72 styrene kit?
Jeff
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Yea the Abrams, Challenger, and T-72 first. ETA on WW2 release is 2016, but I have no confirmed ETA yet for those. I know for sure there will be some WW2 tanks though.