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Countless people have asked me to bring by my tank kits since I stopped selling
them. Unfortunately the level of detail I included in most of my old models
meant a $200-300 price tag and well beyond most peoples’ budgets. While
contemplating my new generation of kits I have made a conscious decision to keep
as historically accurate as possible, yet sacrifice some details in order to
keep the price down. This brand new Panzer IV is not only be my first new custom
tank model in almost six years but also the first to be priced under $100.
Panzer IV (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panzer_IV) was the workhorse of the
German tank fleet in World War Two and this Ausf. G model is equipped with the
deadly long-barrel 75mm high velocity gun. The tan color perfectly reflects
later war standard production and would be typical of the fearsome Ausf. G
models that smashed the American line at Kasserine Pass.
My kit contains 670 pieces and features revolving turret, poseable main gun,
stowaway antenna, three opening hatches, and a tank commander minifig. The
hull-mounted machine gun is a special MG42 prototype provided by
http://www.brickarms.com (yes, I know the real thing has an MG34 but no such
gun is currently available). While I am not including decals to keep costs down,
Archer Fine Transfers (http://www.archertransfers.com/) offers an entire host
of 1:35 dry transfers to for an additional level of detail.
I plan to create a supplementary set of instructions for a more advanced version
of this model as part of my Instructions Club. The advanced instructions will
include interior details, engine compartment, working suspension, and other
details left out of the kit version. If there is enough demand I may even create
a parts pack to help with the conversion process.
For more pictures and ordering information is at http://www.brickmania.com
NOTE: I have ordered all the parts necessary for the first 20 models and will be
shipping as soon as all the parts arrive. My last kit sold 19 of 20 copies
before the first kit was shipped and this one will probably sell out even
faster. Don’t delay ordering if you want to get one of the first batch!
As is customary, kit #1 of Batch #1 is being auctioned on eBay this week:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180343101680
Thanks for your continued support!
Dan
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