| Rubicon Models | 06 Jul 2014 9:45 p.m. PST |
Greetings all, just to say hi to everyone on the message board. We are an old establishment with a new brand name, working on an official website now; but you can visit us at facebook.com/rubiconmodels for the moment. We will be launching a series of 1/56 WW2 plastic vehicles for your wargaming and modeling needs, probably Q3 this year. We look forward to serving you all soon! |
| Costanzo1 | 06 Jul 2014 10:39 p.m. PST |
Happy news and the model looks very beautiful! |
| Rubicon Models | 07 Jul 2014 1:54 a.m. PST |
Here are some images of our soon-to-be-release Panzer III (pre-production test kit) for your review:
Panzer III with 50mm gun
Panzer III with detachable schürzen
Panzer III with 75mm howitzer
Enjoy!
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| Rubicon Models | 09 Jul 2014 7:36 p.m. PST |
For those who don't use Facebook, here is the Panzer IV…
Here is a side-by-side view of the Panzer IV with two different guns…
Enjoy!
For more info, visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/rubiconmodels. Please remember to LIKE us too!
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| BigNickR | 09 Jul 2014 8:32 p.m. PST |
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| Rubicon Models | 10 Jul 2014 8:39 p.m. PST |
These waterslide decals are preliminary design for individual country (expect for the British). Each kit will come with one of these generic sheets, the size is 105mm x 74mm. Please feel free to comment and make suggestions. The design is still not final, but we think we are getting there!
Enjoy! |
| Rubicon Models | 11 Jul 2014 10:21 p.m. PST |
This is our 3rd creation – the M4A3. This Sherman comes with 3 guns (75mm/76mm/105mm) with 3 different mantlets and 2 turret choices… Even comes with a Culin hedgerow cutter!
M4A3 prototype with 75mm gun.
M4A3 prototype with 76mm gun.
M4A3 prototype with 105mm howitzer.
A side-by-side comparison of the final painted plastic with the prototype.
M4A3 painted plastic with 76mm gun.
M4A3 painted plastic with 105 howitzer and optional turret mount machine gun and Culin hedgerow cutter. Enjoy!
For more info, visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/rubiconmodels. Please remember to LIKE us too!
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| Rubicon Models | 13 Jul 2014 9:14 a.m. PST |
Here are some work-in-progress technical drawings of a T34/76:
This Soviet T34/76 is packed with different configurations that were used between 1940 and 1942.
Line drawing of the T34/76 with two turrets, two hulls, and two road-wheel sets combination. Not shown are the famous oil drums on the side… Enjoy!
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| Rubicon Models | 15 Jul 2014 1:53 a.m. PST |
These are the T34/76 Model 40/41/42 prototypes with choices of 2 hulls, 2 turrets, 2 guns, 2 rear oil drum sets, and 2 road wheel sets; plus optional features, such as headlights, antenna, and extra oil drums.
T34/76 Model 40/41 with welded turret and rubber road wheels.
T34/76 Model 41/42 with cast turret and steel road wheels.
T34/76 Model 41/42 with optional oil drums.
The two T34/76 side-by-side… note the difference with guns and crew hatch.
T34/76 rear view… note the difference in engine access hatch.
T34 Rubber Road Wheels… note the one piece track with front road wheels, and single linked back wheels. For gamers, this simplifies assembly. For modelers, can cut off the links to make them individual again!
T34 Steel Road Wheels… note the details on these wheels! For modelers, you can carefully cut one or two road wheels off and intermix with the rubber ones to create your own unique tank!
Enjoy!
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| No longer can support TMP | 15 Jul 2014 6:57 a.m. PST |
I'm very interested in these models. Where are you based out of? When do you plan on starting to sell these models? |
| Old Tanker | 15 Jul 2014 8:02 a.m. PST |
What great looking models! I've been waiting for these tanks to come out in hard plastic kit form before buying some to match the new 28mm WW II infantry kits now on the market--could never quite get used to the blurry details and bubbly texture of resin models. Will these models have rotating turrets and elevating gun tubes? Will you be taking suggestions for additional vehicles and landing craft? Will you be releasing artillery and anti-tank guns? Will I suffer from sticker shock when these models are available for purchase? Thank you for your good work and contribution to the hobby. |
| Rubicon Models | 15 Jul 2014 8:16 a.m. PST |
siggian: We are a Hong Kong based design studio. We are currently in discussion with various regional distributors to sell our products. Our initial release plan is to Q3 of this year! Old Tanker: All models have rotating turrets and elevating guns. We still have not decided on a SRP, but leaning towards an average of £20.00 GBP (USD34) per kit, final price depending on the number of parts per kit. We already have a list of WW2 vehicles on our production schedule; including tanks, soft-skins, anti-tank guns, and even a few aircraft. If you have something that you want us to look into, we are more than happy to consider.
For more info, visit us at facebook.com/rubiconmodels. Please remember to LIKE and SHARE with your friends too!
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| Rubicon Models | 16 Jul 2014 10:49 p.m. PST |
We had spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to put all versions of the Panther into a single kit. The sheer size of the Panther had taken up a lot of valuable sprue space, forcing us to split this particular tank into two separate kits – the Panther Ausf D/A and the Panther Ausf G! More on this later…
Enjoy!
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| Rubicon Models | 17 Jul 2014 10:56 a.m. PST |
This is the close up view of the assembled tracks with wheels in place. A three piece smart design to ease assembly, yet highly detailed.
The three pieces disassembled for close up inspection. All the "connectors" are hidden away once assembled, so you won't see them at all!
Will show more of the completed Panther prototypes over the weekend! Enjoy! |
| Rubicon Models | 18 Jul 2014 11:56 p.m. PST |
Here are some prototype images of the Panther D/A and the Panther G… The Panther D/A – should come with two copula choices and specific D and A features.
The Panther G – should come with multiple exhaust choices.
Some side-by-side view of the two Panthers
More images are being uploaded to our Facebook page. For more info, visit us at facebook.com/rubiconmodels.
Please remember to LIKE and SHARE with your friends too!
Enjoy! |
| Rubicon Models | 22 Jul 2014 8:09 a.m. PST |
There seems to be a minor issue with our Photobucket bandwidth usage. Things had now been resolved and you can see all our uploaded images as usual! Sorry for the hiccup! ;) |
| iPaint | 22 Jul 2014 1:27 p.m. PST |
These are looking great! 28mm players must be rejoicing for plastic tanks. Now, if we start talking 1/72, my wallet would be destroyed! Will be keeping an eye on your company and hope to see more soon. ~iPaint |
| Rubicon Models | 27 Jul 2014 10:35 a.m. PST |
Tiger I in its pure glory… at least on our drafting table! Going through all the changes and checking variations, historical data, and photo references. Unlike the Panther where we had to split the tank into two kits, we just don't have the heart to put this ICON of the Third Reich into two or three part numbers!
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| Porkmann | 28 Jul 2014 4:12 a.m. PST |
Really hope this succeeds. About time someone took the plunge! |
| Rubicon Models | 31 Jul 2014 12:07 a.m. PST |
PLEASE be patient with US! Releasing a finished product takes a long time! From design to finish usually will take up to 3 months (usually we took less)… then followed by shipping and distribution! We are using this message board to showcase our concept, our design, and work-in-progress so that you know what we are doing! To release a quality product simply takes time! We never rush our releases. Please bear with us! The Tiger I has finally come out of the drawing board and onto 3D prototyping, here are some images of the steel road wheels… again, we are using modular design to ease assembly but still kept all the details for everyone to appreciate!
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| SGusky | 01 Aug 2014 9:37 a.m. PST |
when?
Where?
please take my money now!!!!!!!!!! |
| SGusky | 01 Aug 2014 9:39 a.m. PST |
Russian trucks would be nice too |
| Rubicon Models | 02 Aug 2014 10:17 a.m. PST |
SGusky: Most kits should be available sometime in October, depending on where you are! We are now sorting out distribution and should have an official announcement soon! |
| idontbelieveit | 03 Aug 2014 3:15 p.m. PST |
I can't wait! I've been looking forward to good early T-34s for some time. The other models look great too of course. |
| Rubicon Models | 05 Aug 2014 8:37 a.m. PST |
Just a quick update on our Tiger I… Tiger I – Early production
Tiger I – Mid production
Tiger I – Late production
With this huge 4-sprue kit, you can have the choice to build a Tiger I as an early, mid, or late production model, with 2 choices of road wheels, and 3 turret top choices. More images posted on our Facebook page facebook.com/rubiconmodels. Please remember to LIKE and SHARE them with your friends too! |
| idontbelieveit | 06 Aug 2014 9:10 a.m. PST |
When you actually start selling these are all of the ones you've shown so far going to be available? |
| Rubicon Models | 06 Aug 2014 7:33 p.m. PST |
idontbelieveit: The first SIX vehicles should be available sometime in October. The Tiger will be a few weeks later! |
| Rubicon Models | 07 Aug 2014 10:43 a.m. PST |
To give you some ideas on what our kit will look like, we are sharing the sprue layout of the 2 Panther kits (Ausf D/A and Ausf G) for your review:
Enjoy! |
| idontbelieveit | 08 Aug 2014 1:38 p.m. PST |
Thanks. It would be nice if you could include spare roadwheels somewhere to mount on the back of turrets as some German units did:
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| Rubicon Models | 13 Aug 2014 10:02 a.m. PST |
Just signed off the final production sprues for the M4A3 Sherman… the molds are now all ready for commercial production run!
…the T34/76 will be next! |
| Rubicon Models | 21 Aug 2014 9:22 a.m. PST |
Fresh from the mold injection machine… our first test sprues for the T-34/76! Almost pefect, still need some fine-tuning… but getting there! Are they great? Closeup of the two sets of T-34/76 Road Wheels
Please go to our Facebook page at facebook.com/rubiconmodels to see the rest of the images. This post is getting too crowded with images… Enjoy! |
| Brooklyn Wargamer | 26 Aug 2014 6:56 p.m. PST |
Have you got a firm date for release yet? Please let us know!!! |
| Rubicon Models | 29 Aug 2014 10:38 a.m. PST |
Here are some images of the assembled trail run plastic T-34/76:
Here is a side-by-side comparison with the original painted 3D prototype:
Enjoy! |
| Rubicon Models | 02 Sep 2014 8:14 a.m. PST |
Fresh from the Mould Injection Machine… Two common Panther sprues plus one for the Panther Ausf D/A and one for the Panther Ausf G. These are our first trail run sprues, still need some fine-tuning… and soon available for commercial run! There are two 1/56 Panther plastic kits – (1) Panther Ausf D/A with choices of two copula, two hull machine gun port, two manlet, and side skirt option. (2) Panther Ausf G with choices of two air cooler, two tail exhaust, and side skirt option. Panther common sprue A
Panther common sprue B
Panther Ausf D/A sprue
Panther Ausf G sprue
Close up details of the Panther plastic!
Enjoy! |
| Rubicon Models | 25 Sep 2014 10:48 a.m. PST |
Hi everyone! Had not been posting anything here for a long while… Just a brief update – everything is now coming together! Here are the sample print of our product boxes:
More box art pictures for the other tanks on our Facebook page. Here is the link: facebook.com/rubiconmodels Enjoy! |
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