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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Mengs M4A3 release date
ALBOWIE
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New South Wales, Australia
Joined: February 28, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 01:43 PM UTC
Despite the gloom and Doom predictions mine turned up in the mail yesterday and I have to say it is impressive. I am not sure it as impressive as the RFM one but so close to it and definitely in hte same league as Asuka. Interesting how they have done the hull rear upper which to me indicates other variants to follow (M4 and M4A2?). The full Gun breech and metal barrel is nice but no other interior detailing and a big hole in the fighting/engine compartment firewall (Engine kit/ Interior to come?). Three options for Muzzle but only 2 in instructions Nice marking options for four tracks. Cool Studs, Thunderbolt VI and two interesting Whitewash schemes. markings appear complete unlike RFM. Not a fan of the instructions, please give larger print formats than A5. Very happy with this and do not believe it to be their sole entry into the Sherman Market. Well done Meng. Please note this is a five miniute appraisal on my work desk.
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m4sherman
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Arizona, United States
Joined: January 18, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 02:05 PM UTC
Sounds promising. With any luck I'll get mine sooner than later.
Wierdy
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Ukraine / Україна
Joined: January 26, 2010
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Posted: Friday, August 23, 2019 - 12:07 AM UTC
It would be awesome to see some images
SFModeller
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Posted: Friday, August 23, 2019 - 04:22 AM UTC
Hi. There is a new post on Missing-Lynx forum with couple pictures of the sprues.

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/meng-m4a3-76-t320597.html

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Posted: Friday, August 23, 2019 - 10:31 AM UTC
After following the link, some interesting comments to read. I will wait to comment on the details until I can hold the parts. I thought the pictures were slightly out of focus, but that could just be my lousy eyes.
jekrott
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Connecticut, United States
Joined: March 25, 2006
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Posted: Friday, August 23, 2019 - 12:43 PM UTC
My kit showed up this afternoon!Will take a look and post some pictures in the Am.
ctkwok
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Joined: May 21, 2018
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 02:58 AM UTC
To close this off, Meng explained the delay in production was due to them having to move factory because the land their old factory was on was decommissioned for some transportation project.
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