[admin]

I came across this image when I was looking online for Gaincorp models. I have to say that these look pretty interesting. If you own, or know anything about, these models please post here. I would really like to get some background on these.


Image originally posted on eyeonhk.com

[mikeb1958]

Very nice Admin! I hope (and wish) these are in 1/72 scale. Does anyone know???

[KG_Jag]

This appears to be the same model that also bears the Schuco brand. See

Schuco :: Produkt Details

In Japan it also appears to be released under the Doyusha brand. Although out of stock, Hobby Link Japan still shows this item under that brand.

[admin]

Originally Posted by mikeb1958

Very nice Admin! I hope (and wish) these are in 1/72 scale. Does anyone know???

They're 1:43rd scale.

[admin]

Originally Posted by KG_Jag

This appears to be the same model that also bears the Schuco brand. See

Schuco :: Produkt Details

In Japan it also appears to be released under the Doyusha brand. Although out of stock, Hobby Link Japan still shows this item under that brand.

Thank you KG_Jag!!

I'm unfamiliar with Schuco products, but they look outstanding. Are you personally familiar with them? If so, what's your impression?

[KG_Jag]

Here's more about the subject from Mike's Tanks:

DeAgnostini - Mikes Diecast Tanks and Armour

[MoMo]

Dear Gavin and Mike,

these models show up in various guises in Europe. The DeAgostini versions were probably given with a magazine as part of a " Part Series" work. i.e. you bought a magazine+model and subscribed to 40 more! DeAgostini has produced Part Works on : planes ( 1.100 scale); Napoleonic Figures( 1.32 scale) etc.......)

The M3 Motor gun Carriage is 1.43 scale. I have seen these models in Model/Hobby shops in the U.K. I think that Unimax markets them here. You can get an Opel Blitz, Hannomag, Panhard 178 and many more. They are fully diecast and quite pleasant models. They tend to have a toy-like appearance ( lack of weathering )

I have one which I bought abroad, in Belgium. A Panhard 178, in German markings. it was marketed as " Military Series, Minaturmodelle, 1:43 "

The box is marked : " Produced and Licensed by Grania & Partners Spa Italy; Distributed by Dickie-Schuco Gmbh & Co KG "

Schuco is a well known distributer of die-cast models in 1.87, 1.72, and 1.43 scales.

Here are a few I found on ebay U.K. They sell for about $17 to $19 here.
If you check out ebay in the U.K. then World-wide, you'll get an idea of the range and prices. They are very well made and represent good value for money. Pity about the scale!

MoMo

[KG_Jag]

Admin--just saw your question.

Yes, I have the model you have posted and several others (German SK 251/1 and Italian armored cars). I am impressed with this line. Unfortunately, they have only limited US distribution. I know of only two or three on-line vendors who carry the Schuco military line and even they don't yet offer the full line.

[MoMo]

p.s. they have been selling them in the U.K. for about a year.

MoMo

[MoMo]

Dear Gavin and Mike,

here are a few more pics of what's available from Schuco's 1.43 Military Range. I threw in a few pics of their 1.43 Land Rover Defenders to mix it up ( I'm not sure if they are part of the range but, what the hell, they're the same scale!

As you can see, plenty of Panhards, various Italian jobs, and even a Stuka Zu Fuss, 251 at the bottom!

MoMo