New 1/48 scale armor releases from Tank Workshop

Tank Workshop is back with 4 new release in their 1/48 scale armor range, including 3 complete conversion sets.

First off is TWS48101, Panther A Conversion for the Tamiya Panther Ausf. G. 

Mastered by Bob Batdorf, this conversion includes a new turret, various detail pieces, upper, rear, and lower front hull pieces and an RB Models 75mm KwK42 L/70 barrel.  A zimmerit pattern is cast onto the new hull and turret parts.  The price is $32.00

Next is TWS48102, Panther D Conversion for the Tamiya Panther Ausf. G.

Also mastered by Bob Batdorf, this conversion features a new turret, upper and rear hulls, smaller detail parts and a RB Models 75mm KwK42 L/70 barrel.  The price is $32.00.

The third release is TWS48201 Israeli M50 Sherman conversion for the Hobby Boss M4A3(76)HVSS #84804 kit. 

Mastered by Steve Faxon, this kit features a new turret, upper, lower and rear hull, 3 piece differential housing and various details to make a late version M50.  This one retails for $50.00

Last up is a wheel set, TWS48305 Ford Sedan Sand Tires w/Hubs. 

This wheel set is for the Tamiya U.S. Staff Car kit and is mastered by Bob Batdorf.  They retail for $6.00.

Thanks to Jay Galbierz at Tank Workshop for the update information.

New IDF Sherman book from SabIngaMartin!

Dr. Robert Manasherob is well known for his works on armor of the Arab-Israeli Wars, particularly Israeli tanks.  Thi is volume 2 in his series on Israeli Sherman tanks. 

From the author:

This book is volume 2 in the “Lioness and Lion of the Line” series on Israeli Sherman tanks in IDF service and covers the M50 and M51 tanks.

Authored by Dr. Robert Manasherob, a world recognized expert on Israeli military tanks and vehicles, this book contains dozens of new and never published photos, new and accurate info and facts, results of several years of research, 1/35 scale drawings of M50 and M51 tanks, color profiles, more than 180 photos including action photos, crew photos, walk around photos, unique markings and illustrations.

Amongst the contents are the following:

■80 pages – B&W and full color

■More than 180 B&W and color photos and illustrations

■Dozens of unique and previously unpublished photos

■In-action photos

■Walk-around photos

■Crew photos

■1/35 scale line drawings

■Unique markings

■Detailed color profiles

■Tactical markings

The book can be purchased via the author's site:  SabIngaMartin Publications.