1/144 Can.Do Series 18 -
Tiger 1 Prototypes and Early Production.
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OUT: 05/2007
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Some thought it was a joke, but it is true!
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the next Can.do series are Tiger 1 early models.
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I know some will howl and wail, but I like them!
.There is even a "proper special" - the special is a prototype version of the Tiger 1 previously only seen in a Rare Resing Kits in Japane (oh and wartime germany!)
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There are also one or two other early workings and varients of the Tiger, these are demonstrated by The Side panel, as well as the front and rear sections, plus Turret Deviations!
There are also one or two other early workings and varients of the Tiger, these are demonstrated by The Side panel, as well as the front and rear sections, plus Turret Deviations!
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I know I will put an order in!!!!
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Also I hope there will be a set of Dragon PanzerKorp Kits .
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picture with thanks to OBAKE Blog!
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5 comments:
Hey Blue,
Thanks for posting.
When browsing the web a few years ago I came across the first series of Cando Tiger 1 pre built and painted mini-models. It was an instant love affair. Soon I discovered their Stukas, then Bandai models . . . and so collecting minis began for me.
The most recent Cando Series with their separate tracks allowed greater clarity of moulding for the road wheels. If Cando can correct the apparent overtight problems distorting the rear idler wheel on this forthcoming second Tiger 1 series, it will be a welcome addition.
A pity that it is again more Tigers instead of other thus-far neglected types (Shermans, T-34s, Cromwells, Pattons, Centurions, T-62s, etc.). However, they may be welcome for their new tooling and hopefully higher accuracy if Dragon / Doyusha can only correct their unsightly tracks: they are too tight on the idler, and lack the pronounced sag that is so much of a hallmark in the real thing (which was correctly reproduced by the simpler old tooling!).
i appreciate the concerns of others, especiaaly dragon have a more diverse range of products in other scales!
still apart from the dodgey wheels and two duplicates, there are still some interesting items.
i quite like the special
I believe this validates the notion of what japanese buyers want and the manufactuer is simply listening to demand. I think because cando series are based on similar frame with variations it is harder to take a risk than wtm which mixes old favourites and new versions in a larger set.
cheers Jsy
JSY some good points,
i think however some people would have liked the 141 & 142 do be bit more diverse..
yet, there are probably people ut there that thnk its cool having tanks from the same platoon availble ? - however other producers especially in the aircraft colelctions get around this by supluy a range of decals so you can build up your platoon or flight wing?
although personalyy i think i would have liked 2 different paint schemes.
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