Takom release further news on their recent teaser images, as many modellers guessed they will be producing another Cold War tank.
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Takom: New armour in the way
brian638
Joined: July 24, 2004
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 01:49 AM UTC
Takom release further news on their recent teaser images, as many modellers guessed they will be producing another Cold War tank.
Read the Full News Story
If you have comments or questions please post them here.
Thanks!
knewton
Joined: June 19, 2013
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 01:53 AM UTC
What sort of Panzer IV is that, then?
brian638
Joined: July 24, 2004
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 02:10 AM UTC
I'm puzzled....not sure if it's a Tuesday or a Thursday one....
Removed by original poster on 05/22/15 - 22:02:26 (GMT).
acebatau
Joined: February 10, 2008
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 04:11 AM UTC
What is supposed to be?
iowabrit
Joined: November 06, 2007
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 04:34 AM UTC
sweet.....I trained as a radio op/loader on one of those babies
barkingdigger
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Joined: June 20, 2008
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 05:41 AM UTC
Question is, will they get it from CAD to plastic before I finish upgrading the old Tamiya kit? 
DerGeist
Joined: January 21, 2008
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 07:07 AM UTC
That's nice, but we still really need a Chieftain.
TankSGT
Joined: July 25, 2006
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 07:11 AM UTC
Well it looks like another one for the stash a new tool Chieftain. and by Tacom it may be pricey but worth it. Whats the going rate on selling plasma?
Tom
Tom
laikneth
Joined: September 24, 2013
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 02:16 PM UTC
I think it is a chieftain hull.
RobinNilsson
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Joined: November 29, 2006
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 07:41 PM UTC
In another thread we had it down to a Chieftain based on an image showing only a road wheel and few track links.
Someone in that thread suggested Mk 11
/ Robin
Someone in that thread suggested Mk 11
/ Robin
acemodel
Vendor
Joined: March 12, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 03:19 AM UTC
Looks like a Centurion chassie.
brian638
Joined: July 24, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 03:31 AM UTC
If you read the full story it is a Chieftain as yet we are unsure of what mark or the release date. I am looking forward to seeing this kit out. Although I'd much prefer the AVRE or AVLB, but I'm biased on that one.
ALBOWIE
Joined: February 28, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 03:54 AM UTC
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The centurian does not have a cast glacis - it is rolled plate with a straight edged welded join. This is a late mark Cheiftain with stillbrewLooks like a Centurion chassie.
Keef1648
Joined: January 23, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 05:52 PM UTC
If you can't recognize that as a Chieftain it is no wonder we suffer from so many Blue on Blue/friendly fire losses!
And yes, with the blocks either side of the drivers periscope it has to be a later mark, possibly 9,10, or 11 depending on what they add with the turret..
Keith.
And yes, with the blocks either side of the drivers periscope it has to be a later mark, possibly 9,10, or 11 depending on what they add with the turret..
Keith.
Apollo11
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 12:54 AM UTC
Finally a new tool Chieftain, kinda surprised Takom are doing the honours, thought AFV Club would have stepped up to the mark. Am not complaining though & will buy & build regardless of what prospective rivet counters & slide rule wallahs will say of it. Well done Takom & thank you!
gcdavidson
Joined: August 05, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 01:07 AM UTC
Frankly I'm a little disappointed they have left the provision of a turret up to the aftermarket.
barkingdigger
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Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 01:36 AM UTC
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Frankly I'm a little disappointed they have left the provision of a turret up to the aftermarket.
M4A1Sherman
Joined: May 02, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 11:06 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Takom release further news on their recent teaser images, as many modellers guessed they will be producing another Cold War tank.
Read the Full News Story
If you have comments or questions please post them here.
Thanks!
Is this new armor "ON" the way or is it really "IN" the way??? I've got all kinds of stuff "IN" the way on my workbenches...
Yes, that is plural, as in 4 workbenches... Well, if it's a SATURDAY one, we're IN TROUBLE!!!
M4A1Sherman
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Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 11:10 PM UTC
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If you can't recognize that as a Chieftain it is no wonder we suffer from so many Blue on Blue/friendly fire losses!
And yes, with the blocks either side of the drivers periscope it has to be a later mark, possibly 9,10, or 11 depending on what they add with the turret..
Keith.
WHAT turret?
barkingdigger
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 01:33 AM UTC
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Is this new armor "ON" the way or is it really "IN" the way??? I've got all kinds of stuff "IN" the way on my workbenches...
Well, "in the way" was part of Chieftain folklore, given the legendary reliability of the multifuel engine. The old joke says Chieftain's role in NATO's plan was to break down at strategic road junctions, blocking Soviet access to the west! So one clogging up your workbench is par for the course...
Keef1648
Joined: January 23, 2008
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 04:57 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextIf you can't recognize that as a Chieftain it is no wonder we suffer from so many Blue on Blue/friendly fire losses!
And yes, with the blocks either side of the drivers periscope it has to be a later mark, possibly 9,10, or 11 depending on what they add with the turret..
Keith.
WHAT turret?
I'm sure this was just a teaser and the turret choice by Takom is coming. It would be nice to have the parts for choosing your preference of Mk's 9,10 or 11 but whatever they choose no doubt one of the cottage industries will supply whatever you need to complete yours.
AA for instance has converted some of their conversion kits to fit AFV Club items, or perhaps the now 'silent' Castoff models!
Keith.
shadomobile
Joined: March 28, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 04:14 PM UTC
I know there will be several Mks released. Plenty of research has gone into this kit but Im sure someone will find something wrong. Lots of scope for aftermarket engine bays given how often the old girl broke down.
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