[theodore]

Well, Hobby Master, since you have produced 1/32nd, 1/48th, and 1/72nd scale WW2 aircraft and 1/48th & 1/72nd scale armor, it is now time to break into the 1/32nd scale armor arena!! Since you think 'beyond the box' and released a Dauntless for your first 1/32nd scale aircraft and a Buffalo for your first 1/48th scale aircraft, both surprises to most people , I think that you should really rock everyone's world and release something just as obscure as a Buffalo......or an IS-2.......drum roll......

an Italian Fiat M13/40 or 41 tank!! A second choice would be either a French S-35 Somua or a British Crusader Mk I or II!!

[Paladin18]

I agree! I have often wondered why HM has not gone into 1/32 diecast armour. I'm very impressed by the quality, weight and detail of their 1/56 diecast M1A1 and Tiger 1s. I would love to see these, especially the M1A1 desert version, in 1/32. I think the M26, M10 and the Centurion would look great in 1/32 as well. We need more competition! And I think HM is well placed to give established players like Dragon, FOV, 21st Century Toys and Tamiya a run for their money in the 1/32 (or 1/35) department.

[William]

Hi,

We are thinking about this.

One company has done a great range on 1/32 but 1/35 is a more popular scale traditionally speaking?

William

[SkyBuffalo]

I never quite understood why the tank and airplane people can't agree on a scale. You get airplanes in 1/48, but Corgi makes a huge group of tanks in 1/50. And the airplane people build 1/32 scale models and the tank people build 'em in 1/35. What's up? Didn't anybody have a conference before they started all this?

[Cruver Collecter]

There are even couple plastic kits coming out in 1/35th scale to go along with the armor. Have seen both the Grasshopper and the Storch put out in 1/35th scale.

[Martin Baker]

Originally Posted by William

Hi,

We are thinking about this.

One company has done a great range on 1/32 but 1/35 is a more popular scale traditionally speaking?

William

I think your right 1/35 armour would be the way to go ,bring it on

[Cruver Collecter]

I definitely would like to see some Italian tanks and also some of the earlier British tanks (Crusader, Valentine and maybe Vickers A10 Cruiser tank.).

[Gort]

Originally Posted by SkyBuffalo

I never quite understood why the tank and airplane people can't agree on a scale. You get airplanes in 1/48, but Corgi makes a huge group of tanks in 1/50. And the airplane people build 1/32 scale models and the tank people build 'em in 1/35. What's up? Didn't anybody have a conference before they started all this?

You make an excellent point, Sky. Why can’t manufacturers get their ever-lovin’ act together and produce just one scale? Personally, I’d love to see Hobby Master pursue 1/32 tanks to compliment FOV’s collection. FOV tanks are extremely popular, and they corner a wider market share, than, say, Dragon.

Dragon’s 1/35 tanks are popular, too, don’t get me wrong. But if you were to put it to a vote, 1/32 would prevail (me thinks).

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by Gort

You make an excellent point, Sky. Why can’t manufacturers get their ever-lovin’ act together and produce just one scale? Personally, I’d love to see Hobby Master pursue 1/32 tanks to compliment FOV’s collection. FOV tanks are extremely popular, and they corner a wider market share, than, say, Dragon.

Dragon’s 1/35 tanks are popular, too, don’t get me wrong. But if you were to put it to a vote, 1/32 would prevail (me thinks).

Already have a bunch of 1/32nd scale tanks and some 1/50th too. Might be nice if the stuck to 1/32nd for the larger scale though.