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 1/48 armor items from Tank Workshop

Jay Galbierz, the owner and operator of Tank Workshop has updated his fine line of resin kits and aftermarket items with following new 1/48 scale armor items. 

First off is kit #TWS 48300/301, Chevrolet WB 30CWT LRDG Truck.

This is a complete resin kit, not a conversion.  #48300 is the standard LRDG truck variant while #48301 is the heavy weapons carrier mounting .50cal & .30cal machine guns.  They both retail for $48.00 each.

Next up is #TWS 48303, Firefly turret for the Tamiya Sherman kits.  This resin turret includes an RB Model turned aluminum 17lbr barrel and muzzle brake.  It retails for $17.00

The third release is #TWS 48304, Commonwealth Bomb Throwers.  These are the type of smoke bomb projectors found on Commonwealth tanks.  Four launchers are included in the set which retails for $5.00.

Last but not least is #TWS 48206, Israeli Diesel Engine Deck Conversion (early style) for Shermans.  This conversion will allow the modeler to convert the gasoline powered Shermans into the early type diesels seen on the M1 Super Shermans and M50's.  It includes the early bar style main gun travel lock.  The price on this set is $6.50.

All of these items and more are available directly from Tank Workshop.

Thanks to Jay for sending the update information.

MVTF gets the SdKfz 222 Armoured Car ready!

                        

The Military Vehicle Technology Foundation will be bringing its Sd.Kfz.222 to the Silicon Valley Scale Modelers "Kick Off Classic" scale model show on Saturday, 24MARCH2012 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.  Special thanks to Tamiya USA for providing raffle prizes and sponsoring us for this show as we would not have been able to afford to transport the 222.