1/144 KG144 X CGD Wehrmacht '46 WWII German sWS gepanzert mit Flak 88mm

1/144 KG144 X CGD Wehrmacht '46 WWII German sWS gepanzert mit Flak 88mm

This collaborative item between  KG144 and CGD is a  "What If" / Panzer '46  fantasy vehicle manufactured on the request of a customer from KG144 and CGD components ( an advantage resulting from 3D CAD and 3D printing).

You are now able to share in the benefit of this customer request, as it  is now made available to all in limited quantities for a limited duration only.

 Available in Dunkelgelb, Camouflage and unpainted kit.

Limited edition of 30 sets, available for one week ONLY!

CGD Limited Editions Page: http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/eShop.html
CGD e-bay Shop: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-144-KG144-X-CGD-sWS-gepanzert-mit-Flak-88mm-Camo

Don't forget other KG144 items are still available via CGD:
http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/eShop/PriceList144WargameArmourGerman.html
http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/eShop/PriceList144WargameArmour46.html

その他の項目は、日本でも利用可能です   : http://www.dameya.net/

1/144 World Tank Museum Vol.1 (German Blitzkrieg 1940) - F-Toys

1/144 World Tank Museum Vol.1 (German Blitzkrieg 1940) - F-Toys
Well it has been a long time waiting, but finally we get a new WTM series. Interestingly the Sd.Kfz was part of the much delayed WTM series revealed many years back, so there could be some hope of seeing the British and Soviet tanks that were also part of the cancelled set?

Well these items are welcome, in particular the Flak 36 as it can be used for the basis of some interesting conversions....

The other surprise is the coperation of F-Toys and Kaiyodo (owner of WTM Brand), lets hope this means we will start to see many more of these items in the coming months! What this means for F-Toys own Battle Tank Collections series who can say. As long as they are producing armour then the name doesn't really matter.

further images are on Dameya's Page

Three colour options for each of the following (inv DAK), and possibly some bonus figures with one or more of the Panzer I.

Sd.Kfz. 101 Panzerkampfwagen I (PzKpfW I) / Panzer 1 Ausf B
8.8cm Flak36
Sd.Kfz.7

Available: September 2013

1/144 World Tank Museum Kit - Planned Releases

1/144 World Tank Museum Kit - Planned Releases 
The June 2013 edition of Armour Modelling magazine has an interesting feature on upcoming releases (Late 2013?). I think at this stage they will follow the recent format of WTM kits of being issued unpainted but in various colours of plastic, though if this was a return to the prepainted WTM items of old then all the better!?

Images used with permission of Dameya (Source)

It is interesting that the 8t was first spotted way back in 2006 and reported on this blog
http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.co.uk/2006/07/takara-wtm-10-part-2.html, it would be interesting to see some of the items on that post also released one day.

While this 88mm does not have the sophistication and quality of the Strategist 88mm, it will be a more economic and could allow for some interesting customisations.

Also do not forget there are KG144 and CGD figure sets that would complement this release!

1/144 German 12.8cm Flak 40 Zwilling - CGD.

1/144 German 12.8cm Flak 40 Zwilling - CGD.

The  new 1/144 German 12.8cm Flak 40 Zwilling from CGD. This vehicle is fully painted in Panzergrau scheme and weathered. Minor assembling required.

12.8cm Flak 40 Zwilling - This was a twin gun variant of the 12.8cm Flak 40 single gun version which started development in 1936. Production was by Rheinmetall Borsig. The Zwilling version was used primarily for use on the Flak Towers, with some mounted on rail trailers for limited mobility. The single gun version already weighted 26.5 tonnes, so the Zwilling version was impossible to be used as a towed artillery.

The gun used a charge four times as powerful as the 88 Flaks and could fire a 27.9kg warhead to a ceiling of 14800 meters. The warhead reached its target one third the time required by an 88 an was effective against high speed targets.

Designed using Official Archive Drawings

The 12.8cm Flak 40 Zwilling required a crew of 21 to operate excluding the Geschützführer, although 10 of which were to just bringing the ammunition form storage to the gun during firing.

This model features a traversing bracket on a mount to be fixed on a concrete platform. Guns can be elevated in sync with hydraulic pistons.

Available from: 
CGD eBay Store
CGD eStore

1/144 German Armoured Draisine Kits - Brengun.cz

1/144 German Armoured Draisine Kits - Brengun.cz
Although I have focused on on or two of these Draisines from Brengun in the past, I thought it opportune to review the series to-date. Curiously the series has been joined by a 'Kugelblitz' varient Draisine of the "What If" variery, the other t3x items represent historical vehicles.


BRS144016 SCHWERE PANZER DRAISINE KUGELBLITZ
BRS144015 SCHWERE PANZER DRAISINE KANONENWAGEN
BRS144011 SCHWERE PANZER DRAISINEE FUNKWAGEN
(can be configured as a Schwere Panzer Draisine INFANTERIEWAGEN)
BRS144006 STEYER K2670 DRAISINEE

Available: Now
Price: 13.08 Eruo (each item)
e-Shop Hauler.cz [ here ]

other Kugleblitz

1/144 Pz.Kpfw IV & 38D Flak Series - CGD

 

1/144 Pz.Kpfw IV & 38D Flak Series - Comat Group Dynamix
This month CGD has gone flak crazy and has issued a range of production and concept flak panzers and conversions kits for your pleasure!


Production Panzer Full Kit Options:
Flakpanzer IV "Kugelblitz" 30mm Zwillingsflak
This model features 360° traverse turret and gun elevates form 0° to 60° . The turret has a fully working ball housing as the real thing.
Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind" (3.7cm Flak 43
Flakpanzer IV "Wirbelwind" (2cm Flak 38 Vierling)

Turret only Options: 
All three Kugelblitz, Ostwind and Wirbelwind turrets are available as conversion kits, painted and unpainted. They will fit both the WTM, Can.do and CGD chassis

Concept Wehrmacht '46  Panzer Full Kit Options:
"Wirbelwind" Turret on Aufklaerer 38D Chassis
"Ostwind" Turret on 38D Chassis

Available: now
CGD eShop: here
CGD eBay: Kugelblitz , Ostwind, Wirbelwind, other turrets & conversions

1/144 GAZ-AA & AAA & Sd.Kfz.7 Flak

1/144 GAZ-AA & AAA & Sd.Kfz.7 Flak  -  Panzer Depot
Just sneaking in for a February release the next batch of products from Panzer Depot:

Sd.Kfz. 7/2, an Sd.Kfz. 7 armed with a 3.7 cm FlaK 37 L/98 gun. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sd.Kfz._7 and http://www.achtungpanzer.com/37cm-flak-363743-auf-selbstfahrlafette-sdkfz72.htm

• SdKfz 7/2 37mm flak 36 (desert) $17.80
• SdKfz 7/2 37mm flak 36 (3 colour camo) $18.80

The GAZ series vehicles are interesting as being the iconic troop and cargo carrying vehicle of the Soviet forces, yet they were a much older design licensed from the Ford Company of America!

• GAZ-AA (green) $14.80
• GAZ-AA (winter) $14.80
• GAZ-AAA (green) $14.80
• GAZ-AAA (winter) $14.80

Available: Feburary 2012
Website: www.panzerdepot.com
Online shop: www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog/ 
Ebay shop: http://stores.ebay.com/Panzer-Depot

1/144 Flakpanzer IV Ostwind Turret for Conversion

1/144 Flakpanzer IV Ostwind Turret for Conversion
"Ostwind" - (East Wind) was developed as a successor to the "Wirbelwind" in an attempt to provide increased firepower against aircraft attacks for armour columns. A rapid firing 3.7cm Flak 43 was mounted in an open topped six sided turret nicked name "Keksdose" (Cookie Tin). The open topped design was adopted because of the heavy smoke generated by the gun during firing. The vehicle used the chassis of the "Work Horse" of the Wehrmacht, the Panzer IV. Because of the delay in production caused by Allies bombing facilities, only about 40+ vehicles were built. 


Available in painted Panzergrau, Dunkelgelb and Unpainted. Turret Only!!


This set contains one turret. Panzer IV chassis NOT included. Gun can be elevated. The turret pivot is 2.5mm in diameter and come with a ring adapter to enlarge the pivot to 5.7mm diameter. Should fit tanks from other manufacturers too.


Depending on which Panzer IV chassis you used, the turret pivot and the adapter might need to be cut short for fitting. Compatible with WTM, Dragon or 21st CC Pz.IVs


Available direct form CGD e-shop:
CGD eBay: PanzerGrau, Dunkelgelb and unpainted

1/144 8.8cm Flak auf Sonderfahrgestell - Matuo Kasten

1/144 8.8cm Flak auf Sonderfahrgestell - Matuo Kasten

its been a while since I posted an item coming out of the Matuo Kasten workshops, but here is an impressive item to add to your array of Whermacht Flak Panzers!

One of 3 prototypes based upon a heavily modified Pz.IV chassis to help counter the threat of Allied air power as early as 1942! However despite support for the Luftwaffe, the various issues and failings encountered in trails lead to the project was abandoned in 1944.

The kits is nicely details and doesnt contain to many onerous parts or micro detailing, so it should go together quite nicely.

The vehicle is featured in on the Achtung Panzer Grille Series page, and Panzer Tracts No. 12-1 - Flakpanzerkampfwagen IV and other Flakpanzer projects development and production from 1942 to 1945   
It must be noted that Matuo Kasten has also the larger 17cm Grille on the web site and other Flak Panzers!

For Further information
http://matuo-kasten.jp/matsukasu.html
http://matuo-kasten.jp/mailorder.html

Ordering would be via Radjapan or HLJ

1/144 Mercedes Benz L4500A & Flak - CGD

1/144 Mercedes Benz L4500A and Flak Series - CGD

Mercedes Benz L4500A mit 5cm Flak 41 ($22.90 from CGD@eBay )
This is a semi armoured version of a Mercedes Benz L4500A with a 5cm Flak 41 fitted for mid range anti air defense for armour columns. The vehicle had folding anchoring stands to absorb the recoil of the gun. The gun design was not a particular success because of slow transverse speed, and a heavy but not too powerful cartridge. It was to be replaced by the 5.5cm Flaks in development.
 This model features a L4500A towing ammunition trailer. Optional anchoring stands allow the model to be assembled in "Up" traveling mode or "Down" deploy mode. The 5cm Flak can be transversed and elevated.

 Mercedes Benz L4500A mit 3.7cm Flak 36  ($22.90 from CGD@eBay )
This is a semi armoured version of a Mercedes Benz L4500A with a 3.7cm Flak 41 fitted for close range anti air defense for armour columns. The vehicle had folding anchoring stands to absorb the recoil of the gun. The gun was an improvement over the 2cm Flak 38, providing better defense against better armoured airplanes.
This model features a L4500A towing ammunition trailer. Optional anchoring stands allow the model to be assembled in "Up" traveling mode or "Down" deploy mode. The 3.7cm Flak can be transversed and elevated.The 3.7cm Flak and its mounting sled can be detached and deployed elsewhere if the customer desires, such on other vehicles such as sWS.

Mercedes Benz L4500A mit 2cm Flakvierling 38  ( $21.90 from CGD@eBay )
This is a semi armoured version of a Mercedes Benz L4500A with a 2cm Flak Flakvierling 38 fitted for close range anti air defense for armour columns. Side panel of the truck were folded down during anti air operations. Each of the 2cm Flak had a rate of fire of 220 RPM.

This model features a L4500A towing ammunition trailer. The side panels can be folded down so that the model can be operated in travel mode or deploy mode as the real vehicle. The 2cm Flakvierling can be transversed and elevated.The 2cm Flakverling and its mounting sled can be detached and deployed elsewhere if the customer desires, such as for fixed ground deployment.

All items also available direct from CGD eShop

1/144 Vomag "Command Car" - Kampfgruppe144

1/144 Vomag "Command Car" - Kampfgruppe144
'Messwagen der Befehlsstelle I'

Kampfgruppe144 is able to bring you the next most support unit from the Vomag Series of vehic;es - that being the Command Car or 'Messwagen der Befehlsstelle I'.

The Command/Targeting (Messwagen der Befehlsstelle) carriages were based on the same Vomag chassis as the version equipped with the 88mm gun. However, they were instead equipped with a revised chassis and range of "Targeting Computer" options.

This release is the 'Messwagen der Befehlsstelle I', which was equipped with the Kommando-Gerät 36 (Primary rangefinder and mechanical analogue computer for directing anti-aircraft guns (featuring Ziess Optics)) which required a crew of 15 to operate it effectively.

The 'Messwagen der Befehlsstelle I', was used to direct the targeting and firing for a battery of consisting of 4x Vomag 88mm vehicles.

The Command/Targeting (Messwagen der Befehlsstelle) carriages were designed for the acquistion and targeting of the long range, high altitude bomber fleets of the RAF, USAAF and laterly Soviet forces.

This new model comes with many new features, not previously implemented:
- Revised chassis converetd to allow for the transportation of the large crew,
- All new detailed Kommando-Gerät 36 'Targeting and Range Finding computer',
- Revised side panels (targeting and transportation mode options),
- Revised 360 mounting for the Kommando-Gerät 36

Produced from 3D CAD models, and manufactured using Shapeways 3D process.

The Kit is available in two colour options:
- Early War - Panzer Grey (info)
- Mid War - DunkelGelb (info)

Available: March 2011 (12-03-2011)
Price: 19.90 USD (Panzer Grey) ("Buy now")
Price: 20.90 USD (Dunkel Gelb) ("Buy Now")
Production Agent: CGD / CGD

An extended history page for the Vomag Series has been provided Here , it also includes a section on the deployment of the Vomag 88mm and Vomag Command Carriages, and a further description of the Kommando-Gerät 36 !!

For the previous posts regarding the KG144 Vomag 88mm see here

1/144 88mm Flak 36 by Strategist 1-144

1/144 88mm Flak 36 'Desert' by Strategist 1-144

Strategist have announced their latest release the 1/144 88mm Flak 36 and I have to say the detailing is excellent, the accuracy and representation is unrivalled! When looking at the photos, remember this is 144, not 1/72 or 1/35.

If you have any misgivings as the the quality and price, look at your Takara WTM-01 88mm and compare the detail and the price. It is composed of PU Resin, ABS Plastic and Alloy Metal components, and comes pre-painted

Make no mistake, it will be the calculated decision of the collector who purchases this item
I doubt that there will be any will be found on a war game table any time soon!

See the manufacturers site for more detail:
http://www.strategist-toy.com/

Supplier: Zetatoro Ebay

Limited Edition
Available: Pre-order now (contact seller for US$66.70 price)
The price is US$75.80

Product characteristics:
1. Interchangeable Travel / Firing Configuration
2. Independently rotating wheels.
3. The gun transversely rotated through 360 degrees.
4. Gun barrel can be positioned raised with the variable elevation angle of nearly 90 degrees.
5. The gun barrel has interchangeable firing/safety mechanism.
6. The gun shield (splinter guard) is removable.
7. The observation hole on gun shield can be open/closed.
8. The seat at the right side of the gun body is adjustable for Travel or Firing.
9. The barrel support frameis adjustable for Travel or Firing.
10. The towing pole is jointed

1/144 88mm Flak Sd.KFz VOMAG - KG144

1/144 Kampfgruppe144
Black Label Series
88mm Flak (Motorised) Sd.Kfz “VOMAG” [early version]
NEW Colour Option: Dunkelgeb

This is a new colour option 1/144 88mm Flak (Motorised) Sd.Kfz “VOMAG” from the Kampfgruppe144 Black Label Series.
Manufactured for Kampfgruppe144 (UK) by CGD(HK) .

click here to purchase [ ebay ]


I am pleased to announce a new colour option for my 88mm Flak 'VOMAG'.
It is now available in DunkelGelb with aditional colour detailing for wheels and seating.
This colour option will help you establish the model in the 'mid war' period!

Do not forget that this is still also available in the original 'early war' PanzerGrey, see the original release notice for info. (Purchase: here)

The VOMAG is one of the most interesting vehicles in the inventory of Wehrmacht in WWII. It was not as some think a ‘paper panzer’, but a real operational vehicle that saw action across Europe.

The development of the VOMAG is an interesting one, based upon the Vogtländische Maschinenfabrik AG (VOMAG) design for the Büssing NAG 900L. The chassis had three axles, two of which were driven, and was powered by a 6-cylinder diesel engine that was capable of reaching 90 km / h. (55 mph).

Available: January 2011
88mm Flak "VOMAG" Grey $19.9 USD
88mm Flak "VOMAG" Dunkelgelb $21.9 USD
Vomag Listings: here

email contact CGDynamix

1/144 SWS (Schwerer Wehrmachtsschlepper) Series

The CGD 1/144 SWS (Schwerer Wehrmachtsschlepper) Series continues to grow, I have overlooked some of the recent additions that have become available so here is a short summary!

The standard sWS was produced from December of 1943 to March of 1945 and was designed as replacement for sdkfz6 and sdkfz11 and was available in a number of configurations to replace a variety of existing halftaracks.

The SWS was produced in a number of Official,Planned and evidently some 'Field Modifcation' varients.

Sws Nerblewerfer 42 - DunkelGelb/Yellow ($18.90 USD)
Sws 'Uhu' IR/Search - 3x Colour Camo ($19.90 USD)
Sws Flatbed/Truck (20mm flak) - 3x Colour Camo ($19.90 USD)
Sws Flatbed/Truck (early) - Panzer Grey ($16.90 USD)
Sws Flatbed/Truck (late) - DunkelGelb/Yellow ($17.90 USD)

60cm Searchlight Set (Flak-SW 36)- Grey $17.90 USD)
60cm Searchlight (Flak-SW 36) - Dunkelgelb ($18.90 USD)

Current SWS listing here, shop listing here
More pictures #1 #2 #3 #4

email contact CGDynamix

1/144 88mm Flak Sd.KFz VOMAG - Kampfgruppe144 Release

1/144 Kampfgruppe144
Black Label Series
88mm Flak (Motorised) Sd.Kfz “VOMAG” [early version]

This is a new issue 1/144 88mm Flak (Motorised) Sd.Kfz “VOMAG” from the new Kampfgruppe144 Black Label Series.
Manufactured for Kampfgruppe144 (UK) by CGD(HK) .
click here to purchase [ ebay ]

This is the first in a range of new and previously unissued 1/144 minitures, I hope that you will find the designs interesting and note worthy.

I have entered into a maufacturing and distribution partnership with CGD to ensure that the most efficient use of the 3D Printing and design techniques are used, and that items are shipped quicky and efficiently!

Available: 16th October
Price: 19 USD (Grey) + shipping [ ebay ]
Exclusive distributor: CGD

The VOMAG is one of the most interesting vehicles in the inventory of Wehrmacht in WWII. It was not as some think a ‘paper panzer’, but a real operational vehicle that saw action across Europe.

The development of the VOMAG is an interesting one, based upon the Vogtländische Maschinenfabrik AG (VOMAG) design for the Büssing NAG 900L. The chassis had three axles, two of which were driven, and was powered by a 6-cylinder diesel engine that was capable of reaching 90 km / h. (55 mph).

It was armed with the 88mm Flak 18, but with barrel from the Flak 36.
“Arguably, making it the original and most fearsome ‘monster truck’.....!?”

The Vomag served exclusively with the original Wehrmacht unit of the Führerbegleitbrigade (FBB: Führer escort brigade). It was highly mobile and easy to deploy to ‘hot spots’ across Germany and Occupied Europe. Notable engagements where the defence of German cities against Allied bombing, protection duties at Hitlers HQ the Wolf's Lair (Wolfsschanze) near Rastenburg, before the destruction of the units in February 1945 during the siege of Budapest.

MODEL FEATURES:
This miniature has a range of interesting and unique features
1. Optional parts (included) to built the VOMAG in transportation mode or firing mode. 2. Elevating gun. 3. Gun transverses 360 degrees. 4. Digitally mastered and produced using state of the art 3D printing technology. 5. Made with strong and flexible nylon material, extremely durable. 6. Individually hand painted and weathered.

source: KG144BB, CGD

1/144 88mm Flak Zugkraftwagen (FAMO)

The October 2010 Release by Panzer Depot: The German 88mm Flak 37 auf ZgKw 18t
or under its official titile "8.8cm Flak 37 Selbstfahrlafette auf 18 ton Zugkraftwagen", based upon a FAMO SDKFZ 9 with added armour and 88mm AA Gun.

Generally a nice looking rendition, some minor faults, and the 88mm looks slightly out of proportion as the photos give the appearance of a more slender barrel.

It would appear to be another triumph of (brute) syle over function, as only a small number were produced and all were issued to a single unit in Italy

More info: Kfz de Wehrmacht

Available: now
Options: in two styles, and two colour schemes.
Cost: Yellow/Dunkelgelb $18.80 or Camo $19.90

http://www.panzerdepot.com
http://www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog

1/144 5.5cm Zwilling Flak Löwe - CGDynamix

CGDynamix have released another item in their 1/144 Paper Tigers/What If Range:

in 1941, Krupp started the development of a new heavy tank to succeed the Tiger II (King Tiger). In July 1942, an order to stop the development of the Löwe was issued in favour for the development of Stupid Heavy Tank 188 ton Maus by Porsche. The Löwe never reached prototype stage and became another Paper Panzer.

The 1/144 Wehrmacht '46 German 5.5cm Zwilling Flak Löwe is based on chassis of Löwe drawing no. W 1663 of 23 April 1942, mounting twin 5.5cm guns. An extended turret is used to house a built-in range finder. Standard components form the Löwe tank is used with addition of 2 loader's hatch and two fume extraction fans on the turret.

Further details and back story - here -

Available: now
Price: $19.90 (3 Colour Option - Here - )
Price; $19.90 (Singel Colour - Here - )

1/144 Waffenträger 38(d) 2 cm Flakvierling 38 - CGD

Waffenträger 38(d) 2 cm Flakvierling 38 - CGD

CG Dymanix have releases another variant of the Waffenträger 38(d) series, this time it comes inconjunction with a 2 cm Flakvierling 38 that can be mounted on the Waffenträger 38(d) or independantly mounted on the appropriate mount. The unit also comes with the transport option and field workshop accessories!

The 2 cm Flakvierling 38 is also available seperately.

Available: Now #1 & #2 at CGD
Cost: $19 Full Set
$11 Vierlinks

more information and photographs here:
http://www.kampfgruppe144.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=271

1/144 Panther "Super Coelian" Flakpanzer - CGD Conversion

1/144 Panther "Super Coelian" Flakpanzer - CGD Conversion

Combat Group Dynamix is continuing to produce it's Whermacht'46 Series:

Now, No longer will you have to search e-bay for expensive garage kits...
If you want your Panther based "Super Coelian" Flak Panzer.

This unit is a Turret conversion that comes with an adaptor for both Takara WTM (World Tank Museum and Dragaon (Doyusha) Can.Do tanks.

Panzer Tracts #20-2 by Thomas L. Jentz (so thats good enough for me!)

has this a mockup in photographs from the WWII period on a Ausf "D", although #20-2also has drawing for this turret on a Ausf. "G".

WTM 02 = Ausf. "G"
WTM Vs. 5 = Ausf. "G"
WTM 07 = Ausf. "D"
WTM 08 = Ausf. "G"
Can.do (Doyusha) = Ausf. "G"

War Games South = Ausf. "A", "D" & "G"

The Flak Turret comes in two varients as the:
CG: "Collectors Grade" = Smooth Surface Finish @$7-
WG: "War Gamers Grade" = Rough Surface Finish @$5-
and both options are also available painted @$10-

It can also be used or supplied in the panzerstellungs configuration(painted/unpainted)


these can be found on CGDs Ebay store.
http://stores.ebay.com/Combat-Group-Dynamix

new releases on CGD Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CombatGroupDynamix/145539380721?ref=s

website:
http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/