New Modern vehicles released!

[Risaldar Singh]

Fast on the heels of our Falklands releases, we've got another batch of vehicles to expand our Modern ranges.  We've now got the IS-3, AMX-13 and Centuion Sho't all available, ticking off some boxes for anyone gaming the Arab-Israeli conflict among others.

MDV18 - AMX-13 with 90mm gun:

The models look really great but I think there is a slight problem with the AMX-13 because the turret looks like it's set too far back (unless that is the photo angle playing tricks on me). The front of the turret ring should be level with the rear of the second front wheel. As it is it looks like the Scimitar's dad.

[John Cook]

Fast on the heels of our Falklands releases, we've got another batch of vehicles to expand our Modern ranges.  We've now got the IS-3, AMX-13 and Centuion Sho't all available, ticking off some boxes for anyone gaming the Arab-Israeli conflict among others.

Modern Vehicles - http://www.pendraken.co.uk/Post-War-Modern-c20/Modern-Vehicles-sc303/
MDV16   IS-3   £3.00
MDV17   AMX-13 with 75mm gun   £2.60
MDV18   AMX-13 with 90mm gun   £2.60
MDV19   Centurion Sho't   £4.50
MDV20   Centurion AVRE   £6.00


And of course some pics!

MDV16 - IS-3:



MDV18 - AMX-13 with 90mm gun:



MDV19 - Centurion Sho't:



Hope you like them!

They'll never replace horses.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

They'll never replace horses.

LUDDITE - oh sorry - dat someone else.

IanS

[Westmarcher]

Interesting comparison Resaider Singh. Well observed. You are correct - the AMX is not quite right, is it? Whilst, I don't think the angles with regard to the turret are condusive to a true comparison, for me, the position of the fan on the engine hood is more conclusive. On the real example, this is above the first and second wheels. On the model, the second and third. A pity 'tis, 'tis true (but I will not go so far as saying, "a foolish figure"). Alas, the world of miniatures is full of distortions and inaccuracies (out of proportion heads and hands, bayonets as long as the miniature's legs [yes, AB and Eureka, I'm talking about you], etc.) but, overall, its not a bad sculpt, is it? I suppose we just have to decide, is it so inaccurate that we don't want to have it or will we buy this because its the nearest representation we can get to an AMX (and if anyone points out the inaccuracies, we can proudly point out that we know)?     :)

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Or you could mention the sculptor is a friend and even though there is a minor mistake he does a marvellous job, even after recovering from a massive tumour...

Hi Mart, love the work!

[fsn]

I was always fascinated by the AMX13 because of it's weird two-part turret.

As to the model being inaccurate. Will it look right on the table? I suspect so. I don't think you'll be laughed out the wargames club for fielding grotesques.



Not like me in Sheffield in 1983 - FSN

[Chad]

Agree fsn. Anyone who was so picky about a 10mm model generally seen from a distance  on the table is a person to avoid.

Chad

[Hertsblue]

Or drive over...

[Westmarcher]

   
OK. That's it. I have a feeling people are having a pop here.

Or you could mention the sculptor is a friend and even though there is a minor mistake he does a marvellous job, even after recovering from a massive tumour...

Hi Mart, love the work!

On reflection, I should have known, considered and then mentioned Mart is a friend of yours and that he has just recovered from a massive tumour.
I'm new to the forum and did not realise how crucial these two facts were to this minor matter ...

I would be happy to have the AMX even though I know it is not quite right. I would have thought that would have come through by my comments. Sheesh! Its a toy tank in a very small scale. If I worried about small inaccuracies, I would have to throw out at least half my collection. As I said ...

Look good to me.  

overall, its not a bad sculpt, is it?

Mart. Didn't know you are the sculptor or about your tumour. I lost my Dad and my only brother to Mesothelioma within a 3 month period and can only imagine what a scary and traumatic experience that would have been for you. Glad to read you have now recovered.

[RS. Feel free to stand up for free speech. You did say, "The models look really great" and "slight problem" although I thought, "As it is, it looks like the Scimitar's Dad" was a bit harsh.]

[fsn]

Friend Singh and erm ... Westmarcher were making an observation.

I think they were done with respect and in good faith, and should not be too castigated for that.

I propose that Pendraken send a free ... no, three free samples of the AMX13 to everyone who has posted on this thread so far.  That way we can all make our own minds up, as there is no substitute for the real thing.

If that works, I have a list of things wrong with the Sho't. A long list. At least a squadron's worth of gripes. - FSN

[Techno]

Dream on, Nobby !   
Cheers - Phil

[Chad]

Comment not intended as a pop at anyone. Given scale of model comment appeared superfluous, particularly as both parties like the model.

Chad

[fsn]

The AMX13 and the Sho't have me reaching for my Arab-Israeli books.

Think we have enough in the vehicle range for a 1973 affaire ... but as has been said in many places, we could do with some modern infantry.

Is anyone close enough to Techno to go do his chainsawing for him, so he could knock up some figures this afternoon?

[Chad]

Without the T62 and Magachs, you will be hard pushed to do Yom Kippur

Chad

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

It wasn't meant as a pop at anyone, sorry. Was not meaning to upset.
Matt is a lovely bloke and when he pops on here is full of top information. When you meet him you will no doubt also become firm friends.


Go well, live in peace and blow up many tanks.