Taigen's 76mm Sherman! Pictures inside!
#52
Update on 76MM Production is finished. and should ship to us middle of August . Arrive Time will be mid September.. Waiting on a few restock items to fill the container. I have been in asia since June 23rd China and Korea visiting with our factories.. To make sure everything is running smoothly. Happy Tanking BOSSMAN
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#56
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Going to be a late version G. Has the chin mantlet and flash suppressors for the exhausts too.
Not as of now, the demand for unpainted models is slim atm.
Yea I second you on the space problems.... I'll keep everyone updated and let you know when the first batch is almost here. That way you guys get first dibs of course as usual.
Not as of now, the demand for unpainted models is slim atm.
Yea I second you on the space problems.... I'll keep everyone updated and let you know when the first batch is almost here. That way you guys get first dibs of course as usual.
#58
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I have half the prices but not for the IR yet. Our VP and bossman are out of town at the Hobbytown Show in NE atm. However, RCU members will always have a better discount than our site if you go through me of course. I can say they will be cheaper than the T34 and Sherman though
#60
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Well as long as US Customs doesn't think we are importing weapons again (darn airsoft) then all the Panther stuff should be well around the 3rd week of Aug. Every once and a while they freak out over all the plastic airsoft bullets but lately we have been lucky. I'll be mad if there is an inspection.... I'm waiting as well for a few parts. We should have some Sherman 76mm parts on the Panther container too....
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#61
I'd like unpainted tanks. But, I know that your biggest market is the RTR market and unpainted isn't ready-to-run.
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#62
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You should make some accessories for the Panther G that include the early, "chin-less" mantlet, all three exhaust styles (single bent pipe, flame suppressors, oversized curved pipe), both armored covers (cast and welded); and a removable vent/crew heater. Then, we could mix and match. Most of the rest of it are details that can be readily built.
I'd like unpainted tanks. But, I know that you're biggest market is the RTR market and unpainted isn't ready-to-run.
I'd like unpainted tanks. But, I know that you're biggest market is the RTR market and unpainted isn't ready-to-run.
#63
I will mention this If the Panthers turn out to be very popular (I'm guessing so) then this might be an option. I can already source the exhausts though btw. The single we should be able to modify from the KT if not a direct fit, and the triple exhaust you can pull from a Panther A backplate (as well as the single if you wanted to have a plastic version) as long as you got two plates. That leaves the flame suppressors on the stock G and F. Let me know what you are looking for and I'll see what I can do ok?
#64
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Hmmm, the single and triple can be found on the Panther A here:
The straight oversized can be found on the Panther G/F:
The curved oversized can be found on the Jagdpanther:
Is there a reason to use the triple exhausts and chop it or is it just so you dont have to purchase two sets? I believe this should cover the exhausts, but the more the merrier right?
The straight oversized can be found on the Panther G/F:
The curved oversized can be found on the Jagdpanther:
Is there a reason to use the triple exhausts and chop it or is it just so you dont have to purchase two sets? I believe this should cover the exhausts, but the more the merrier right?
#65
forgot you had the curved oversized...very nice!
If I wanted it accurate for the early G, I would have to buy the triple exhausts and chop it. Or, as you indicated, buy two sets of the Panther A and just use the single stacks from both sets. (gives me an idea...offer the Panther A exhausts in two formats: as a set with the single and triple stacks (like shown) and just the single pipes as individual pieces). BTW...are the Panther A exhausts functional, meaning the smoke goes in the bottom from the inside and comes out the top of the pipes?
At the end of the day, though, you have covered the exhaust options if all three types shown can be purchased as separate sets.
If I wanted it accurate for the early G, I would have to buy the triple exhausts and chop it. Or, as you indicated, buy two sets of the Panther A and just use the single stacks from both sets. (gives me an idea...offer the Panther A exhausts in two formats: as a set with the single and triple stacks (like shown) and just the single pipes as individual pieces). BTW...are the Panther A exhausts functional, meaning the smoke goes in the bottom from the inside and comes out the top of the pipes?
At the end of the day, though, you have covered the exhaust options if all three types shown can be purchased as separate sets.
#66
Man i cant wait. But, and this is important, the ONLY time the US used that black on olive camo was during operation cobra. Other than that they did not paint then Shermans like that. I am pretty sure Jeff can back me up on this one. now, i do really like it but not historically 100% accurate to have them all painted like that. But I guarantee this will be my next and last WWII era tank purchase, and not to be politically insensitive but i'm pretty much not very happy with the current antics of a certain country.
#67
14th Armoured had black camo in 1945 as did the 3rd, but for the most part plain olive drab was the norm.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208...ings+Need+Help
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208...ings+Need+Help
#68
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Update!
The 76mm version will be arriving with the Panther G and Panther F tanks on the first week of September The parts for the 76mm Sherman will also be arriving at the same time. Please contact me if you wish to be put on the preorder list and I will add you and contact you when they arrive here at the warehouse. You can PM me and have me add you there or email me at [email protected] and request there as well. Make sure to leave me a phone number so we can give you a call! You can request any of the three tanks for preorder. Have a great weekend tankers!
The 76mm version will be arriving with the Panther G and Panther F tanks on the first week of September The parts for the 76mm Sherman will also be arriving at the same time. Please contact me if you wish to be put on the preorder list and I will add you and contact you when they arrive here at the warehouse. You can PM me and have me add you there or email me at [email protected] and request there as well. Make sure to leave me a phone number so we can give you a call! You can request any of the three tanks for preorder. Have a great weekend tankers!
#69
14th Armoured had black camo in 1945 as did the 3rd, but for the most part plain olive drab was the norm.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208...ings+Need+Help
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208...ings+Need+Help
Pershings even sported this camo... ask Ethan. I was going to paint my Tamiya M26 this way but then I decided to make an A1 with it.
Jeff
#70
My Feedback: (1)
Super Pershing was 3rd AD in March 1945 and that was Black and green. Many units added the black stripes during depot level maintenance and that was not evenly done so I have seen unit pics with a mixed bag of stripes and OD only. I just striped my Super.
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#71
Hi everyone,
I saw the M36 Jackon on the weekend and was wondering if it is available as parts, like the Sherman or Panther.
Being in Australia, it may be easier (cheaper) to add the turret to my existing Sherman hull.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers
AK
I saw the M36 Jackon on the weekend and was wondering if it is available as parts, like the Sherman or Panther.
Being in Australia, it may be easier (cheaper) to add the turret to my existing Sherman hull.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers
AK
#72
The m36 is produced by mato, not taigen.
i dont care for the mato hulls and gear boxes. The turret should fit onto a taigen or henglong hull without too much effort if you did want to go that route.
i dont care for the mato hulls and gear boxes. The turret should fit onto a taigen or henglong hull without too much effort if you did want to go that route.
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Love it! I would head for the FireFly before an E8 next.
I think the UK market and the US market would buy more since there is an E8 option out there. Lets face it, the Taigen Sherman is on the same price tier as the Tamyia Sherman.
A Comet or Chieftain would be a sell out.
I think the UK market and the US market would buy more since there is an E8 option out there. Lets face it, the Taigen Sherman is on the same price tier as the Tamyia Sherman.
A Comet or Chieftain would be a sell out.
#74
Yes, and I think the taigen is more sturdy than the tamiya sherman, though we are comparing vvss to hvss.
i now use only taigen lowers for my older vvss sherman builds. The upper halfs do lack a refinement to the detail in scale compared to the tamiya and the aftermarket modlers urethank kits but for the 99% who buy them taigens they are perfect.
i myself like to build tanks nobody has... So my stock tamiya sherman which is a loaner is the closest thing I have to common tank model.
i now use only taigen lowers for my older vvss sherman builds. The upper halfs do lack a refinement to the detail in scale compared to the tamiya and the aftermarket modlers urethank kits but for the 99% who buy them taigens they are perfect.
i myself like to build tanks nobody has... So my stock tamiya sherman which is a loaner is the closest thing I have to common tank model.
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Cheers to that!!!! I was just sitting here thinking that old HL KT in the attic and this spare "F" turret might just need to make an E50.
Aww man I got this old thead up and couldn't figure out why I did this. Then I look at my email and the forum sent me the "NEW" link. I'm gettin old!
Aww man I got this old thead up and couldn't figure out why I did this. Then I look at my email and the forum sent me the "NEW" link. I'm gettin old!
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