Purchased recently from local (Wellington NZ) supplier Pot Belly Miniatures, these arrived today. What really convinced me to order again were some new items they had added to their catalogue since my original order a couple of months back, and in particular, the 45mm anti-tank gun I have been reading so much about recently, with three crew for the incredibly cheap price of $12! Why it's such a bargain I don't know, as their figures are $3 each, so the three crew alone should equate to $9....shum mishtake perhaps? I got two but am wondering if I should have got more, in case the guy realises how cheap it is and puts the price up!
First thing I noticed was a significant improvement in the standard of packaging!
The two 45mm AT guns, a SdKfz 234/1 and an ENORMOUS Kubelwagon - it's a different brand from everything else - could well be it is 1/48 or 32mm or something - it won't be any use to me but fortunately, it was also only $12, so no real harm done!
Also in the order was a second T34/85, shown here.
A couple of views of one of the two AT guns
The gun is a single piece print and very clean, with enough detail to satisfy me.
Annoyingly, one of the six crewmen is actually an American!
I took these images so I can email the guy and (hopefully) get a replacement sent.
82mm mortar and crew
50mm mortar and crew
MMG and crew
A couple of infantrymen armed with flame throwers
And a three-man command set.
Once again, I am more than happy with the quality and value for money, the only issues being the oversized Kubelwagon and the "American in Moscow" interloper! I have no doubt I will be purchasing from Pot Belly again in due course......!
Cool looking figures, Keith. I like the poses on the flamethower chaps.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray - they are nice, aren't they?
DeleteReally nice 3D prints of the Soviets there Keith:). The massive Kubelwagen is a bit odd, but maybe add into a crater or something as a terrain piece-cum-objective?
ReplyDeleteCheers Steve - I might do something like that - it's a shame, because it is a very nice model, it just seems HUGE!
DeleteNice looking figures Keith but I’m still not a fan of 3D figures
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt - and fair enough - some people don't even like plastic figures - it took me a few years to give them a try, to be honest.
DeleteVery nice additions!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill
DeleteReally nice looking minis!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal
DeleteThe American guy was lend lease, Keith.
ReplyDeleteYou could be right, JBM!
DeleteThe American crew man is kinda funny. nice spot. bet he would of sneaked by me. 😁
ReplyDeleteHaha...thanks Stew! Hopefully a replacement will be sent!
DeleteNice purchases Keith, they all look pretty decent and should look great when painted, great additions to your Red army.
ReplyDeleteCheers Donnie, apart from the giant Kubelwagon and the American interloper, I am very pleased with them, particularly the 45mm guns!
DeleteGood looking additions Keith.
ReplyDeleteCheers Richard!
DeleteThose AT guns look great
ReplyDeleteYes, they are the real jewel in the Crown, Scotty!
DeleteLovely stuff. I wonder if the massive Kubelwagen was another one of Hitler's experiments, like the Maus?
ReplyDeleteLol, could be Lawrence! I have noticed some 3d print company's do mention some figures are printed in slightly larger scales, based on how the stl file creator set them up...sizes can be adjusted...perhaps Pot Belly had that noted and I just didn't notice....no real harm done!
DeleteLook good - and I like the idea of one piece guns that aren't a pain to assemble! The American is just a Russian wearing a lend lease uniform...
ReplyDeleteYes totally agree on the gun, Rob, it's a great model and outstanding value, when effectively its costing me less than £1.50!
DeleteThe lend lease yank is having a Soviet replacement sent...the producer already confirmed he will do this for me, top notch customer service 👌
The AT guns look great! Perhaps the GI is only an advisor?
ReplyDeleteYou never know Jon, could be!
DeleteGreat purchase Keith and at a great price.
ReplyDeleteGood to have a top notch producer in NZ to keep the postage costs under control.
Awesome to be able to purchase small lots of figures when required. I am going to investigate that Australian mob you get to print your 10mm Romans from.
Cheers Ben, it is good to have a really local supplier...also means I order on Monday and receive goods the same week...just like in the US or UK! Adam at Adrahlabs is a good guy, so hopefully he can provide what you are looking for 👍
DeleteAs a lot have already said, good looking troops, a valuable supplier.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe, I agree, this 3d print company is a great local asset!
DeleteGreat looking reinforcements, I have to say I'm coming around to 3d printing and nice 45mm gun!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain! What I like about 3d printing (so far!) is the huge variety of figures and vehicles rtc that are available. Generally they are also cheaper than resin and metal or plastic kits, too!
DeleteNice that the AT gun is one piece as opposed to a kit: that alone would put them a cut above for me. P'haps they are using lend lease ammo, and the GI came with the rounds ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is certainly another benefit Ed....and the T34 had seven parts..body turret two turret hatch lids the gun and the tracks...took about three minutes to assemble! Plus its half the price of a Rubicon kit...it's a win win as far as I am concerned!
DeleteNice additions Keith…
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the one piece guns… both how they look and the fact that they are one piece…
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly. That is exactly what I thought, too!
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