Rumors of Future Releases

[SoCalBobS]

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

[BonusJoe]

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

[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/

[SoCalBobS]

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

[DavidN]

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

[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.

[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

[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]

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.

[PanzerLoco]

About the Coolbank Crusader tank,..
already ''torturing''' myself on what to do with the sandguards.
Does anybody had answers/explanations on why so many crusader (ww2 era pic) had the front sandguards missing?
is there simply out of the factory conception /or field modification (battle damaged)
cheers!! PZ Loco

[SoCalBobS]

I;m guessing mud access and removal. That's what they did with the Churchills.



You could ask at the RC Tank Warfare forum. A lot of rivet counters there.

[PanzerLoco]

I;m guessing mud access and removal. That's what they did with the Churchills.



You could ask at the RC Tank Warfare forum. A lot of rivet counters there.

if said w/ negative connotation;
It's easier to call someone a name and dismiss him, than it is to address the specific point.
If said w/ positive connotation;
effectively minutia of details help me improve my RC models as a whole piece of history in 1:16 scale
either way ,.. thank you
you improve my vocabulary
Since i am Canadian french speaking dude
i didn't know the meaning/expression ''rivet Counters''.
cheers PZ Loco

[tank_me]

"Rivet counter" = person with an emphasis on complete accuracy. In other words, they want to make sure every detail, screw or rivet is represented on their model.

[Nfafan]

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

finally, a Western Desert classic to go up against the DAK Panzers; 6Lb’r Crusader! Can’t wait!

[BonusJoe]

I heard a Coolbank M8 Scott is on it's way too. Anyone see any info on this?

[SoCalBobS]

He mentioned this recently in a FB thread, can't remember where. A couple of years ago he posted a picture of the then un-released Stuart that also included an M8. Someday!

[Nfafan]

An M8 with a turret crew would be awesome!

[PanzerLoco]

TORRO has keep their promise.(March 2025 date line)
They began shipping the pre-order for their Sd.kfz.251 version
Sadly no info yet on the figures 💔
Cheers!
PZ Loco

[Meter Rat]

I;m guessing mud access and removal. That's what they did with the Churchills.

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The mudguards were removed on Churchills’ as they could prevent the turret from turning, if they were damaged. I am unable to answer why they are missing from the Crusader.

[cleong]

Tamiya has made an interesting release, which while isn't full option or even four channel such that the turret and gun can be operated, does represent a significant rethink (some may say regression) to a single motor setup as with their 1980s/90s tanks:

https://tamiyablog.com/2025/03/full-details-and-photos-of-tamiya-56048-1-16-r-c-m4-sherman-105mm-howitzer-mechanical-steering-system/

But to be fair, it is prototypical that most tanks have only one power source and require a gearbox and brakes to divert power between the two tracks. Let's see where this goes.