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Full Metal Panzer

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Haven't seen this supplier yet but plan to visit soon given he's just 2 hours north of me in Wuxi. Apart from some minor details, their Pz3 looks appealing but wish it was offered in 1/16. Cost isn't bad considering its in the same range Warslug is asking for their FT-17.

Full Metal Panzer offers 1/16 Tiger & King Tiger; 1/6 PzIII, Tiger & King Tiger & aftermarket upgrades.

http://fullmetalpanzer.com
https://www.facebook.com/fmprctank/

I do like their cheeky marketing style & asked them when they'll start offering MPGA caps. :haha:
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Lovely looking model :) However, they'll have to go some to compete with the likes of Armortek- if that's their intended sector of the market. Having peeked at their 1/16 Tiger, I wasn't overly impressed.
Straightaway, I noticed the top edge of the Front Armour Plate was perfectly straight. In reality, it should slope slightly at both ends. :problem:
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After discussion with this supplier, here's the skinny:

It is a small 2 man operation so output can expected to be limited. I look forward to visiting in the near future.

The Tigers shown are not their production but reworked HL 1/6 & 1/8 models customers have sent them for mods / rebuilds. The only models currently available are their new 1/6 Pz III H. Underway is a 1/16 King Tiger which will be offered soon, but in limited quantities, afterwards is a 1/16 Tiger followed by a 1/6 Tiger.

On conversion kits, currently offer 1/16 lower hulls for HL Challenger & M1 Abrams; also a dual differential gearbox. Other mods offered, mostly for HL conversions.

I received a number of photos that look nice; will post more later for reference.
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Should any of your fine chaps be interested, FMP is going to release a limited 1/16 King Tiger run early next year. They'll follow with a 1/16 Tiger before focusing on their planned 1/6 subjects. I've got mine reserved. 8)
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Thanks for posting the pics, Sailor!. Those builds look like the work of artisans who enjoy their chosen career paths. :D Good builds demand to be touched, somehow, and certainly these samples look pretty tactile to me:thumbup:
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Yup, it is a small shop who run by 2 artisans. Very similar with the other gent in Wenzhou making the Panther, Jadgtiger & others. There certainly are some craftsman here around me whose only focus is on quality, low volume runs.
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Xiaoshan_Sailor wrote:Yup, it is a small shop who run by 2 artisans. Very similar with the other gent in Wenzhou making the Panther, Jadgtiger & others. There certainly are some craftsman here around me whose only focus is on quality, low volume runs.
Please give a link or contact these artisans.
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Do you have any images of these other metal tanks?
Panther Ausf D (WIP)
Panther Ausf A mit Brückentafel (WIP)
Panther Ausf G (WIP)
Jagdpanther G2 (WIP)
Tiger II (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. VIII Maus V2 (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf L (WIP)
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 (WIP)
Leopard 1A4/1A1A1 (WIP)
Turm III (WIP)
VK 45.01 (H) (WIP)
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You can view more images as well contact via their website & Facebook page posted at the top of the thread. Besides their own work, they also offer upgrade service to local owners of other brands such as Armortek, Metal Box & Heng Long tanks. For example, that's an Armortek KT shown in the rear of the third photo. Others shown are of their own design.
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