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Benach M1935 Fast Tank

Posted by Lluis of Minairons on 11 Oct 2014, 16:21

I'm happy and proud to let you know that the first ever 1/72nd scale model of this widely unknown Inter-wars tank design is nearly out there, for a first production batch has just started a few days ago. While awaiting those first ultimate models to come out from workshop, please take a look at this couple of samples masterly painted by Claudia Zuminich - these belonging to its first testing batch:

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We can now reasonably expect to release it within due time - that is, on next month. Decals are already printed and box design is likely to start next week, so we must just wait for the first production batch to be completed.

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It will be sold by the pair on a box, with both running arrangements for each tank - so that you can choose how to build each one.

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SCW fans, please have in mind this tank never got into production - not even for prototyping purposes. It was just a workbench design we've brought to life - somewhat like the German E-50, E-75 and E-100 Panzer series. This is why we haven't included it in our 20GEV999 SCW vehicle series, but have started a new, separate 20IGV999 Inter-wars range with it. So this AFV is mainly suitable for fictional settings, rather than those purely historical ones, naturally.

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I guess that 1/72 VBCW, what-if and pulp gamers will be pleased, for the decals sheet for this tank includes fictional markings only: Turkish roundels (as if the tank had been ultimately purchased by this country as planned at start), what-if WW2 Spanish Republican roundels, what-if Catalan Republican markings (as you can see on the samples above) and VBCW Liverpool Free State flags.

Best regards,
Lluís Vilalta
www.minairons.eu
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Posted by Kekso on 11 Oct 2014, 16:25

What a strange tanks... but nicely painted and weathered
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Posted by giorgio on 11 Oct 2014, 16:32

very intriguing and exciting!
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Posted by despertaferro on 11 Oct 2014, 18:13

Great models, I like the flag on them… :thumbup:

Congratulations!
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Posted by Peter on 12 Oct 2014, 17:52

Looks like this tank can protect his flanks! Very nice model! :thumbup:
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Posted by PDA on 13 Oct 2014, 11:40

What unusual looking tanks!
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Posted by poky on 28 Oct 2014, 14:06

nice, is that a pop up gun I see in the drawing, funky designs in does inter war years
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