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1/35 Atomic Annie Trumpeter
Arch-Stanton
Joined: December 02, 2011
KitMaker: 13 posts
Armorama: 14 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 08:57 AM UTC
More to come.
Arch-Stanton
Joined: December 02, 2011
KitMaker: 13 posts
Armorama: 14 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 09:19 AM UTC
Appears to be another division of Trumpeter....
Kevlar06
Joined: March 15, 2009
KitMaker: 3,670 posts
Armorama: 2,052 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 09:24 AM UTC
Arch,
Thanks for taking the “risk” and ordering one. Looks real for sure.
VR, Russ
Thanks for taking the “risk” and ordering one. Looks real for sure.
VR, Russ
Arch-Stanton
Joined: December 02, 2011
KitMaker: 13 posts
Armorama: 14 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 09:32 AM UTC
It was a bit pricey, but I probably spent more to buy three incomplete Renwal kits to make one complete kit circa 2002-03.
And then it was re-released......
From my father’s old artillery unit:
A picture of a picture
And then it was re-released......
From my father’s old artillery unit:
A picture of a picture
BootsDMS
Joined: February 08, 2012
KitMaker: 978 posts
Armorama: 965 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 09:36 AM UTC
Great!
Renwall one now to be sold - and I'll then save my pennies for this monster; absolutely love it. Some of the Tankograd books have very atmospheric pictures of this gun deployed in Germany.
It's going to prove a bit difficult to display on my usual A3/A4 sized bases though (!)
Thanks to all for unravelling the mystery of this.
Brian
Renwall one now to be sold - and I'll then save my pennies for this monster; absolutely love it. Some of the Tankograd books have very atmospheric pictures of this gun deployed in Germany.
It's going to prove a bit difficult to display on my usual A3/A4 sized bases though (!)
Thanks to all for unravelling the mystery of this.
Brian
18Bravo
Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 7,219 posts
Armorama: 6,097 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 09:44 AM UTC
Congratulaitons. You must have had "the urge to be first on your block." 
Arch-Stanton
Joined: December 02, 2011
KitMaker: 13 posts
Armorama: 14 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 09:47 AM UTC
More of the old man’s pictures:
Bigred69
Joined: December 27, 2015
KitMaker: 290 posts
Armorama: 249 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 09:53 AM UTC
Don't forget, David Doyle has a book out about the M65 Atomic Cannon too.
18Bravo
Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 7,219 posts
Armorama: 6,097 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 10:10 AM UTC
Wow, very cool photos. Three guns meant at least two batteries firing together.
Arch-Stanton
Joined: December 02, 2011
KitMaker: 13 posts
Armorama: 14 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 10:44 AM UTC
Rhine river crossing:
Kevlar06
Joined: March 15, 2009
KitMaker: 3,670 posts
Armorama: 2,052 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 01:01 PM UTC
Arch,
Thanks for the great photos. Yes, David Doyle’s book is excellent, very detailed, as are Robert Skipper’s electronic files of photos on the M65. There’s also some great videos out there on You-tube from official files. Looking at the plastic though, I’m just a bit disappointed in the split barrel, but I guess it’s to big to slide-mold. Please show us more as you unpack the kit!
VR, Russ
Thanks for the great photos. Yes, David Doyle’s book is excellent, very detailed, as are Robert Skipper’s electronic files of photos on the M65. There’s also some great videos out there on You-tube from official files. Looking at the plastic though, I’m just a bit disappointed in the split barrel, but I guess it’s to big to slide-mold. Please show us more as you unpack the kit!
VR, Russ
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator
Joined: November 29, 2006
KitMaker: 6,693 posts
Armorama: 5,562 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 01:10 PM UTC
Cool!!
Now I'll waith for my favourite plastic pusher to get this in stock
Now I'll waith for my favourite plastic pusher to get this in stock
alchemymike
Joined: December 14, 2011
KitMaker: 208 posts
Armorama: 192 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 02:49 PM UTC
Awesome will order ine tomoro....
KurtLaughlin
Joined: January 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,402 posts
Armorama: 2,377 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 03:23 PM UTC
Arch, what was the return address for the ebay company who sold it?
KL
KL
JavierDeLuelmo
Joined: February 29, 2016
KitMaker: 189 posts
Armorama: 186 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 10:49 PM UTC
Well, think this clears any possible doubts remaining about the news on the release of the kit. With lots of modelling rumours running around the net everyday, there's still some serious people trying to provide/publish accurate news and info.
KurtLaughlin
Joined: January 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,402 posts
Armorama: 2,377 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 29, 2020 - 02:32 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Arch, what was the return address for the ebay company who sold it?
KL
Well, I searched for the Ebay supplier myself and it turns out he is very close to the location for Merit International, only 6 miles away. I can't say that this fact actually means anything though, but I notice that this boat motor company carries quite a few Merit kits that don't seem to be available at the usual US suppliers. There are European sellers are charging somewhat less than what he does, but shipping would be extra and probably significant. My suspicion is that the price the boat motor company is charging (which includes shipping) may be the market cost for the foreseeable future. No other info, just an educated guess.
KL
Kevlar06
Joined: March 15, 2009
KitMaker: 3,670 posts
Armorama: 2,052 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 29, 2020 - 03:40 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextArch, what was the return address for the ebay company who sold it?
KL
Well, I searched for the Ebay supplier myself and it turns out he is very close to the location for Merit International, only 6 miles away. I can't say that this fact actually means anything though, but I notice that this boat motor company carries quite a few Merit kits that don't seem to be available at the usual US suppliers. There are European sellers are charging somewhat less than what he does, but shipping would be extra and probably significant. My suspicion is that the price the boat motor company is charging (which includes shipping) may be the market cost for the foreseeable future. No other info, just an educated guess.
KL
I thought Merit was back east somewhere— it’s in CA?
VR, Russ
KurtLaughlin
Joined: January 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,402 posts
Armorama: 2,377 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 29, 2020 - 06:00 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I thought Merit was back east somewhere— it’s in CA?
VR, Russ
http://merit-intl.com/meritnew/
17421-B East Gale Ave.
City of Industry, CA. 91748
https://www.ebay.com/str/Haswing-Outdoor/Toys-Hobbies-/_i.html?_sacat=220
https://haswingoutdoor.com/
HASWING OUTDOOR SERVICE CENTER
Location: 20934 Currier Road Walnut CA 91789 United States
I find it curious that the company with what seems to be the largest inventory of Merit International kits in the Western Hemisphere is a boat motor shop a mere 9 to 12 minute drive from Merit. They are practically on the same street:
17421 Gale Ave
City of Industry, CA 91748
Head southeast on Gale Ave toward S Hatcher Ave
2.3 mi
Continue onto E Walnut Dr N
2.0 mi
Turn left onto S Lemon Ave
0.3 mi
Turn right onto Currier Rd
Destination will be on the right
0.5 mi
20934 Currier Rd
Walnut, CA 91789
This could simply be a coincidence, but it is curious nonetheless.
KL
SSGToms
Joined: April 02, 2005
KitMaker: 3,608 posts
Armorama: 3,092 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 29, 2020 - 07:09 PM UTC
That's no coincidence, that's somebody with a friend in the Merit Company Store........
alchemymike
Joined: December 14, 2011
KitMaker: 208 posts
Armorama: 192 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 - 10:29 AM UTC
Just got mine.... looks great so far..fast service arrived a day early and was packed well
KurtLaughlin
Joined: January 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,402 posts
Armorama: 2,377 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 11:05 AM UTC
Welp, I took the plunge, goaded on by a 10% eBay coupon. I was thinking it might be available for less at AMPS, but I'm getting more pessimistic by the day . . .
KL
KL
alchemymike
Joined: December 14, 2011
KitMaker: 208 posts
Armorama: 192 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 03:13 PM UTC
I have started my build ... very good fit of pieces loads of detail on this piece.... love it!
I still have only seen this kit offered by the dealer I bought it from.... seems a bit weird .. but they delivered in a very timely fashion.. in fact it was earlier than mentioned.
I still have only seen this kit offered by the dealer I bought it from.... seems a bit weird .. but they delivered in a very timely fashion.. in fact it was earlier than mentioned.
KurtLaughlin
Joined: January 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,402 posts
Armorama: 2,377 posts
Posted: Friday, March 27, 2020 - 03:43 PM UTC
Got the kit today, it is real, in case you had any doubt.
The box is marked as being made by the same company in Macau that is listed on Trumpeter and Hobby Boss kits.
KL
The box is marked as being made by the same company in Macau that is listed on Trumpeter and Hobby Boss kits.
KL
alchemymike
Joined: December 14, 2011
KitMaker: 208 posts
Armorama: 192 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 10:04 AM UTC
I am well into the build ... been using David Doyles book on the M-65 and these guys ( does anyone know if it is really Trumpeter? )
have really NAILED this kitdetail wise it is the best kit I have ever built ... great fit and virtually zero flash!
Going to buy another one so I can have my own battery!!
If I know how to add pix on the site ( not very good at this kind of thing I am afraid... ) I would add pix of the build
Mike
have really NAILED this kitdetail wise it is the best kit I have ever built ... great fit and virtually zero flash!
Going to buy another one so I can have my own battery!!
If I know how to add pix on the site ( not very good at this kind of thing I am afraid... ) I would add pix of the build
Mike
KurtLaughlin
Joined: January 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,402 posts
Armorama: 2,377 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 12:47 PM UTC
Quoted Text
( does anyone know if it is really Trumpeter? )
As much as Trumpeter is really Trumpeter, yes.
The manufacturer and address that is on the box (Wa San Development (Macau) Limited) is the same one that is on recent Trumpeter kit boxes. On top of that, on Trumpeter's website they say they are part of Yatai Electric Appliances Co., Ltd. On Hobby Boss' website, they say they are part of Yatai Electric Appliances Co., Ltd. It's all the same, more or less.
KL
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