herrmill

I posted earlier on FB but look for FMS' new 1/12 Kubelwagon that debuted today. At 1/12 scale, its a mixed bag for my taste but will look good alongside the 1/10 Hetzer & a 222 I'm just about to build. Hopefully someone will come out with a figure set since it looks awfully dumb without a driver & passengers.

Michal_Kaczorowski

Strange scale, even 1/10 would have more sense.

1/12 Figures are available on ebey and Aliexpress but they are more expensive than 1/6 figures

herrmill

Yes, I am well aware of that. Have a few & even here where I sit, they're too rich for my blood at 30% less than what eBay sellers want. I don't see FMS offering figure sets for this one like Torro routinely does.

Agreed, 1/10 would be nicer but I understand FMS is following HG & plans to focus on 1/12. Would be nice to see them supersize this release to 1/6 but doubt that'll will happen.

herrmill

HEC posted a detailed review with many photos. Its in Chinese but you can translate easily by opening in Chrome.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/T-5NsSddAO9uFeJHJqocxQ

RC_BobM

Wow! I still haven't bought the 1/12 jeep but its a nice one. Maybe they will make a 1/6 version. Their big jeep has sold well.

herrmill

They may release in 1/6 like they did for their new Suzuki Jimny.

After seeing Cross' new offering, I'm not such a doubter anymore regarding this scale. Cross, HG, KKRC all offer high end, excellently engineered 1/12 kits & RTR models so I can understand why FMS is not interested in 1/10. KY Models is supposedly releasing Torro's upgraded Scwimmwagon in this scale so they seem to know the market. Just my opinion but Hooben has effectively fumbled the ball given their low quality & lack of customer interest.

herrmill

I've drilled down through their details over the few previews that I have seen here & am very impressed with this release. The suspension is an exact copy of the original VW & even the starter button on the dash works just like the real Type 82. Am sure some will nitpick the exposed screws underneath among other points but FMS did their homework on this one. If they scale this up to 1/6, it will be a winner.

tch2000

Released date?

Crius

If they do one in 1/6 I'm definitely in.

herrmill

Its available now where I sit. 11/25 was the kick off.

herrmill

Selling for 1688RMB or US$260.

RC_BobM

Must....resist buying.......must hold....out for 1/6 version.......ugh.

Chuck thanks for detail link - that is really nice! I see no reason they won't do a 1/6 version. Their big jeep sold and is still selling like hotcakes. It may be simplified like the Jeep in the bigger scale, which is fine. I love my FMS Jeep even if the undercarriage isn't scale.

Never been a better time to love RC. Plenty of things to spend your $$$ on. Tamiya got us hooked way back when but was incredibly stingy with their releases (took forever to release new models, then discontinue quickly at peak demand). I wish they'd get with it again (Centurion looks promising).
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Tailspin

I wonder why FMS decided to make a 4wd Type 82? Just for crawling performance? Never was a real one.
I do like the features and details though.
Steve

Crius

Actually, there was a four-wheel-drive Kubelwagon, though they were made in very limited numbers in 1944 and 1945 and they were only four wheel drive in first gear. The schwimmwagen was always four wheel drive.

Tailspin

Yes there was a Type 86 that was 4wd. Only a half dozen prototypes were made. This is a Type 82. Rear wheel drive only.

herrmill

Somehow I don't think the crawler market that FMS is focused on will mind. They demand 4WD & that's the intended audience.

Crius

That's the same reason the jeep doesn't have leaf springs. I'm sure they use these suspensions on more than one vehicle. I'm looking forward to a 1/6 version, should they go that route. And what's with FMS? I thought it was ROC Hobby? What did I miss?

Crius

My 1/6 type 82 (currently under construction, there's a thread around here somewhere) is two wheel drive, mainly because it would be a lot harder to make it four wheel. I'm not entirely happy with the set up I have so I'll want to do something different in the DAK kubel. Were there any major differences in the front end of the DAK kubelwagen, as compared to the regular type 82? The rear set-up I came up with for RC is pretty good, and a fairly easy conversion, but still not quite like the real thing. But the motor is in the right place. I got pretty lucky on that part. Obviously we have to make compromises when building RC versions.

RC_BobM

Perhaps they made it 4WD on the model because the real Type 82 was quite capable off road, even being only 2WD. Perhaps to replicate that performance in the model they elected to make it 4WD. Tamiya's 2WD Kubel isn't very capable without some extra work (extra weight, gearing etc). I'd prefer a good driving RC vehicle.
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herrmill

Same company but just another of their brands geared to a different market. FMS is the parent & brand geared towards RC flight. ROC Hobby is crawler related. FMS is based in Dongguan in Guangdong Province about an hour from Hong Kong.

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spinnetti

I just grabbed one off Amazon as an impulse buy - its pretty nice. The turn signals, 2 speed trans and such are nice details. No idea why they made it 4WD - no need for it. Fitting the battery was a PITA though., and the light on the hood dangles by tiny wires that won't last long as you have to take the hood off to charge the battery. They must have been reading my mind, since I'm designing and scratch building AFVs in 1/12 scale and just had first run today of my 12th scale Hetzer. I do need some figurines though.

Tailspin

I bought the Kubelwagen a couple of weeks ago and like it very much. The battery is not hard to change if you are careful. You can switch between 4wd & 2wd by holding down the light button.
I also bought a very nice 1/12 scale figure of Michael Wittmann made by DID on eBay to use for a driver. He comes with a couple of different uniform choices and a lot of accessories to use.
Also got a 1/12 scale Mauser K98 for the rifle rack. Looks great!
Steve

martinfbrown

This is actually selectable from 4wd to 2wd. Just got mine.
Martin

martinfbrown

To go back to 4wd, do you just press the light button again?
martin