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Friday, September 15, 2017 - 12:04 PM UTC
Available as pre-order from OKB Grigorov is its injection-molded kit of an early production model of the M24 Chaffee light tank.
Officially designated as Light Tank, M24, the American M24 Chaffee was deployed during the latter part of the Second World War. It also saw action in post-war conflicts such as in Korea, Algeria, Indochina, and Vietnam. The Chaffee mounted a 75mm gun as main armament complemented with .50 and .30cal machine guns. Produced from 1944 to 1945, more than 4,700 were built.

OKB Grigorov offers two options:

US Light Tank M24 Chaffee, Early Production (R72001 PO Stage I)
US Light Tank M24 Chaffee, Early Production, Mammoth Edition (R72002 PO Stage I)

Both are injection-molded kits in 1/72 scale. The Mammoth Edition differs by having photo-etched parts included in the kit.

These kits may be availed at a special price during the pre-order period. For further details do visit http://shop.okbgrigorov.com/

Background information on the vehicle sourced from Wikipedia.

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I know this company has produced acclaimed resin castings, but what is their styrene injection molding like? Is this their first release in plastic? Have they contracted a plastics company to do the production?
SEP 15, 2017 - 08:33 PM
Was just wondering the same thing. Pretty comprehensive-looking PE set.
SEP 16, 2017 - 06:47 AM
I think this is the first injection moulded kit OKBG has done; proof of the pudding will only be in the eating, but this is what he says about it: Recently we “announced” our upcoming release of a 1/72 M24 Chaffee kit by changing our cover photo. We believe a clarification is due: - the kit will be an injection molded in PLASTIC. - we will offer full kit – EVERYTHING you need to build a 1/72 M24 Chaffee will be inside the box (decals included). - the set will feature classic part breakdown – it is not a simplified/wargame model. - produced with steel tooling, NO short/limited run (epoxy or soft metal) molds. Stay tuned for more details! Also note that the etched set will include the side skirts not shown in the news item: Tracks will be link and length, and decals will also be included. Interesting that he is using Facebook to consult on decal ideas / suggestions for this early production Chaffee. Looks good.
SEP 16, 2017 - 03:50 PM
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