Rumors of Future Releases

[PanzerLoco]

Got the same car a couple of weeks ago with the same plan in mind.

Scale looks ok

from FertigungsWerk16 supplier
Roof rack product to enhanced the Volks Beetle
(they got alternate set of tire/rims also) worth looking,..
? did you decide yet wich color camo pattern / or dunkelgrau
enjoy your Beetle project!
cheers! PZ Loco.

[Delta_19]

Found this on the Coolbank Model Store.
Never noticed this product before?



With a painting job + decals w/ maybe some slight modifications
To recreate the Volkswagen Kommandeurswagen Typ87
the four wheel drive version of the Volkswagen Beetle
that was produced from 41' to '44.
Like the Steyr1500A; nice addition to any RC German ww2 tank fleet.
cheers!! PZ Loco

Got the same car a couple of weeks ago with the same plan in mind.

Scale looks ok

[PanzerLoco]

Found this on the Coolbank Model Store.
Never noticed this product before?



With a painting job + decals w/ maybe some slight modifications
To recreate the Volkswagen Kommandeurswagen Typ87
the four wheel drive version of the Volkswagen Beetle
that was produced from 41' to '44.
Like the Steyr1500A; nice addition to any RC German ww2 tank fleet.
cheers!! PZ Loco

[keilau]

Coolbank posted this video on FB. He states it will be available for purchase in April 2025.

Can they make the video WITHOUT that awful music?!!! For now, I just turn the sound off hoping that there is no narration or explanation about what they are showing.

[DavidN]

And if I read correctly, it might only cost $20 more than the M5.

[SoCalBobS]

Coolbank posted this video on FB. He states it will be available for purchase in April 2025.

[cleong]

Tamiya has just announced an update to their venerable Leopard 2A6, but with improvements like metal suspension arms:

https://tamiyablog.com/2025/01/tamiya-56047-german-main-battle-tank-leopard-2-a7v-full-option-kit-at-nuremberg-toy-fair-2025/

[BonusJoe]

I love that! A Coolbank Stuart wired with IR is on my bucket list!

[SoCalBobS]

Y'know, you don't HAVE to use full throttle on the Stuart, but you can!

[Roaming Gnome]

Like their Stuart tank,
The trial video sequence of the Crusader reveal a speedy tank.
On a personal note; since the crusader had a bad reputation in real life.
Was hoping for a Cromwell or Mathilda version from Coolbank.
cheers PZ loco

every tank Coolbank has shown video of is ridiculously fast, I'm guessing they're using a board that doubles for RC cars etc, but the M5 is hoot to drift aRound in the snow ")

[SoCalBobS]

Coolbank posted some info on his FB page regarding a Matilda II. He showed a render of a suspension part and stated the suspension was very complicated but he is working on it. He did a great job on the M5 suspension. I wouldn't expect the Matilda for a year, though. I encourage folks to visit his site to express support for the project. Also, even though some say the real Crusader had a bad reputation, I recommend supporting Coolbank with their wallets when it is released.

[PanzerLoco]

Coolbank Models posts that the Crusader and the M8 HMC will be available in April. We'll see!

Like their Stuart tank,
The trial video sequence of the Crusader reveal a speedy tank.
On a personal note; since the crusader had a bad reputation in real life.
Was hoping for a Cromwell or Mathilda version from Coolbank.
cheers PZ loco

[SoCalBobS]

Coolbank Models posts that the Crusader and the M8 HMC will be available in April. We'll see!

[SoCalBobS]

From TD's FB page. Supposedly to be released in March. There is a demo video clip on FB.

[Roaming Gnome]

TD has an excellent metal drive line son all their Pro tanks. Much superior to HLs. This is where TD really shines.

Very true, my plastic M60 with bearings is impressive as all get out, I can run a ruler down the centerline smooth as silk.

[SoCalBobS]

I wish they would've released the Crusader before the LeClerc as I have the files to print my own LeClerc. Besides, been on a British kick lately. It is nice to see a company expanding the tank line up regardless of the model though.

The LeClerc is aTongde product. The Crusader is under development by Coolbank. They are separate companies now.

[Rubicon99]

mainly I want to know how the drive line is, my HL metal wheels are as sloppy as the plastic

TD has an excellent metal drive line son all their Pro tanks. Much superior to HLs. This is where TD really shines.

[Roaming Gnome]

mainly I want to know how the drive line is, my HL metal wheels are as sloppy as the plastic

[tank_me]

I wish they would've released the Crusader before the LeClerc as I have the files to print my own LeClerc. Besides, been on a British kick lately. It is nice to see a company expanding the tank line up regardless of the model though.

[Rubicon99]

Motion said they hadn;t heard of any new versions of HLs coming in, I wonder when they'll actually be here

Motion would not tell you if they knew. That is just how they do things. Most likely we will see a new or reworked HL shortly after the CNY.

Currently HL has been focusing their efforts on improving their tanks by adding torsion bar suspensions and ditching the old spring suspensions. This is a direct response to trying match TDs suspension offerings. Competition breeds improvement's especially when the competition is in your same price point and targeted market segment.

HL had best step up their game as TD is catching up fast.