Build review - S-Model 1/72 15cm s.IG.33 Infantry Gun

This is the latest release from S-Model - a 1/72 15cm s.IG.33 Infantry Gun (kit number PS720190). The box contains kits to build two guns. No photo etched parts and decal included.

The building process is a bit challenging because of the tiny parts. But overall it is a very pleasant experience. Fit is perfect for almost every parts.

I left the two forks (parts S22 and S23) and the gun sight (S19) to the last step when the gun shield is installed. This is because in Step 1 it is not easy to determine the right angle of the folks and the gun sight.

The last step - installing the shield looks like a daunting operation. But it turned out to be very smooth as the fit of the forks, the shield and the two front arms of the carriage body is perfect.

This gun model is rich in details, as many other S-Models' products do. Highly recommended for scale modellers as well as war game players.

This kit is available in our eBay store http://stores.ebay.com/miniworldshop

New Release - 1/56 28mm French Renault R35 Light Tank

This 1/56 kit can build one Renault R35 light tank, with two turrets and two guns – to build an early type and a late type R35.

A late type turret can also be fitted with a short-barrel SA18 gun.

R35 light tank was used by many countries, including France, Poland, Romania, Germany and Italy before and during WWII.

The kit is available from our webshop http://neucraftmodels.com and our eBay store http://stores.ebay.com/miniworldshop

New release – Canadian Otter Recce Car 1/56 resin kit

Today the Canadian Otter Recce Car 1/56 resin kit is released. The kit contains PU resin parts to build two versions of the armoured car –

Canadian version with storage box or British version with antenna and sand channels.

The hull and the chassis are pre-assembled as a one-piece part.

This kit is available in our webshop neucraftmodels.com and our eBay store – stores.ebay.com/miniworldshop

1/56 28mm Ford GPA Amphibian Truck Prints

Here is a freshly printed Ford GPA 4x4 amphibian truck. It is in the scale of 1/56 (28mm). After some more work being done on this prototype we will use it to cast resin parts.

A metal US driver from Warlord Game is put into the driver’s seat to provide a size comparison. Note that the left arm of the driver is not fitted. We also tried a Russian woman driver again from WLG and she fits the seat quite nicely. You need to find some resin or metal figures with left arms not extruding too much to fit the figures properly into the cab.

The surf shield is detachable. It can be positioned forward or backward. The wind screen is foldable. We are considering changing the design of the windscreen – to leave just the frame of the windscreen and let players fit clear films to simulate the glass (or Plexiglas) windows. 

In addition, it has the propeller and the rudder as separate parts.

3D-printed Canadian Otter Light Reconnaissance Car

This is a 3D-printed Canadian Otter light reconnaissance car. The scale is 1/56 - 28mm. The vehicle was used by Canadian force, British and Polish troops during WWII.

There are about 20 parts to make this model. This is a test prototype for verifying design, shape and details of the 3D model. We will modify the 3D design with the help of this test model and then make a master for resin casting.

Two versions of the vehicle will be available in a single kit - a British version with sand channels and antenna and a Canadian version with a large storage box.

In the turret I put a metal British tank crew from Warlord Games, as you can see the figure fits the turret very well.

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We are releasing three model kits for wargaming.

Here are three new 1/56 (28mm) model kits for French troops players. A Lorriane 37L tractor (No. 5001), a SA mle 1937 47mm anti-tank gun (No.5002) and a vehicle-mounted version of the SA mle 1937 47mm gun.

These three easy-to-assemble kits are cast in high quality resin and will soon be available in our shop.

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First look of PU parts of Lorraine 37L, SA37 gun and SA37 vehicle-mounted gun

Just received the PU parts of Lorraine 37L, SA37 gun and SA37 vehicle-mounted gun from the workshop.

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