Cromwell from Hooben

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Cromwell from Hooben

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Hooben announced new Cromwell in 1:16!

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Holy moly, I was waiting for clarks, but this might just be the ticket. woop woop.
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Von Mooflesaaa wrote:Holy moly, I was waiting for clarks, but this might just be the ticket. woop woop.
Hooben have an extremely bad track record
It will probably be overpriced and low quality
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The Clark version of the Cromwell looks much better, but both have a reputation for missing release dates so my expectations are already low... :) I think I would take a chance on being an early adopter of the Clark Crommy, but I don't think I'd waste my money on the Hooben before seeing a review on it.
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Ah right. Bummer. Better save my pennies and wait for clarks. If and when it appears.

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:problem: Very interesting. This could mean that other significant manufacturers will take note, and perhaps bring their own version to market. :)
Looking at this one, The drive sprocket looks very odd indeed. It projects well beyond the rear of the tank. 8O It should look like this:
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I'd say it's certainly a promising development :thumbup:
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There are some missing parts on prototype (like side mudguards and element in the back)
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Kaczor wrote:There are some missing parts on prototype (like side mudguards and element in the back)

NO, that part- or at least the top section of it (the exhaust section) is in place, albeit too small; but the sprocket appears to project well beyond it, and it shouldn't. Allowing for the awkward angle, and a sort of parallax effect, it's still in the wrong place. :problem: A full side profile would give a better view, I guess. Thanks for posting, though :thumbup:
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Also turret seems too small? Anyway we have to wait for final product ;)
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Kaczor wrote:Also turret seems to small? Anyway we have to wait for final product ;)
While the model is missing parts that affect its overall appearance, they will be (presumably) supplied with it: the fenders, Storage boxes, Air Intake cover, and much more. Nonetheless, I'd agree that the turret does look a shade smaller than it should. :think:
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