For those of us loving the new releases in 1/16 scale over the last couple of years keep your ears and eyes open this weekend.
Das Werk are announcing a brand new release in 1/16 at a Netherlands model show on Saturday. Its all very hush hush but its rumored to be a subject never covered in the scale before. How will it sit beside the plethora of new releases over the last few years?
Panzer 1 and 2 variants from Takom
US Jeep from Takom
Panzer 3 and Stug 3 from Das Werk
German Half Track from Das Werk
Sherman Easy 8, Tiger 1, M10 and M10 Achilles - all from Andy's Hobby HQ
Stug 3 and Jagdpanther - full interior kits from Trumpeter
Will it be a case of 'Meh....' or 'Shut up and take my money!'
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:41 am
by digger303
Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2023 8:00 am
For those of us loving the new releases in 1/16 scale over the last couple of years keep your ears and eyes open this weekend.
Das Werk are announcing a brand new release in 1/16 at a Netherlands model show on Saturday. Its all very hush hush but its rumored to be a subject never covered in the scale before. How will it sit beside the plethora of new releases over the last few years?
Panzer 1 and 2 variants from Takom
US Jeep from Takom
Panzer 3 and Stug 3 from Das Werk
German Half Track from Das Werk
Sherman Easy 8, Tiger 1, M10 and M10 Achilles - all from Andy's Hobby HQ
Stug 3 and Jagdpanther - full interior kits from Trumpeter
Will it be a case of 'Meh....' or 'Shut up and take my money!'
My 2 bob's worth
The Weasel would be a good kit and not that expensive in 1/16, but might not appeal to the masses.
I think a M3 Grant or Lee might be a good choice for them and exciting enough as a choice for modellers.
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 1:03 pm
by RangerNeil
Probably a case of "shut up.and take my money"!!
For myself - I would LOVE to see a Churchill Mk VII flame tank and fuel trailer. Or one of the British Cruiser tanks. Or an T-34 (or any Soviet armour) in any guise. All the 1/16th releases to date are either US or German - The Achilles, although in British makings is still really a US built vehicle.
The Churchill would definitely be a case of "shut up, here's the money"......
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:08 am
by aur0ra145
Oh this is fun.
I predict an A34 Comet.
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 7:53 am
by Stokesy44
aur0ra145 wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:08 am
Oh this is fun.
I predict an A34 Comet.
Good call
Given their recent German Half Track I'm predicting a US half track gun truck, the one with the quad .50 mounted on the back. Wimper........
aur0ra145 wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:08 am
Oh this is fun.
I predict an A34 Comet.
Good call
Given their recent German Half Track I'm predicting a US half track gun truck, the one with the quad .50 mounted on the back. Wimper........
That got me to thinking, has anyone ever done a 1/16 Vietnam Gun Truck?
I haven't even done a 1/35 version yet, but it's on the list for 2025....
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:16 am
by Stokesy44
Just realised, It wont be a half track gun truck because Trumpy already do one and the new Das Werk kit is supposed to be a new subject
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 12:51 pm
by digger303
They stuck with the German theme....It's a 234
Sd. Kfz. 234/2 Puma
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:18 pm
by RangerNeil
digger303 wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 12:51 pm
They stuck with the German theme....It's a 234
Sd. Kfz. 234/2 Puma
I was hopng for a British offering. But at least the German 8 wheeler is different.
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 2:19 pm
by BigWall
I'm not fast enough to catch it's name properly, but according to Andy's Hobby Headquarters, it's a German 8 wheeled armored car. See his video on YouTube.
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:23 pm
by Stokesy44
BigWall wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 2:19 pm
I'm not fast enough to catch it's name properly, but according to Andy's Hobby Headquarters, it's a German 8 wheeled armored car. See his video on YouTube.
Here it is
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:14 pm
by aur0ra145
Cool! Don't see a lot of those at the model shows around here.
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:39 am
by digger303
aur0ra145 wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:14 pm
Cool! Don't see a lot of those at the model shows around here.
It's a cool subject the 8 wheeled armoured cars. So if I was into the 1/16 gear I'd be adding one to the stash.
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:24 am
by Stokesy44
digger303 wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:39 am
It's a cool subject the 8 wheeled armoured cars. So if I was into the 1/16 gear I'd be adding one to the stash.
digger303 wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:39 am
It's a cool subject the 8 wheeled armoured cars. So if I was into the 1/16 gear I'd be adding one to the stash.
I sense you WILL be into 1/16 gear........
No sorry 1/35 is my spot unless I suddenly inherit...
Re: Das Werk new 1/16 kit
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:00 am
by DRUMS01
It looks like something that could be fun. My problem is I already have well over 100 kit's still needing built, including other 1/18, 1/16, and 1/12 kits. If I keep buying this larger scale stuff I'll need a separate building to display them in. I'm not saying I would never buy one, it's more like it will be a selective purchase for future 1/16 scale kits and this one may or may not be one that list.
For those who buy it, I'm sure it will be a nice addition to the 1/16 scale military kits they already have.
I was hopng for a British offering. But at least the German 8 wheeler is different.
