Post by TRM on May 6, 2012 10:31:47 GMT -5
After some interest (no surprise there) I contacted Metalboxmodels to gain a little more information on their 1/6 Pz III. I recieved an e-mail from Kitty at Metalbox! First I need to say that just returning an e-mail now-a-days is impressive in itself!! 
Her is a quick review of this extraordinary kit!!!
1/6 Panzer III - Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf.H
Base Price...$5088.00 USD
I was even more impressed with what I was told comes with the kit and an option. The addition of an elevating gun that actually ...fires? LOL..yup, paintballs up to 15M....45ft for the metrically challenged!!
More information straight from the e-mail:
"Metalbox PanzerIII-H is the first product of Metalbox. It contains passion and effort of all the Metalbox members. The whole tank comprises thousands of parts. It has taken us two years to collect data and finish drawings. The scale and parts are strictly faithful to the original PanzerIII-H tank, from which we measured all data. Therefore, the accuracy of our PanzerIII-H is impeccable.
The dimension of our PanzerIII-H is 896mm×492mm×417mm, with a weight of 60kg and a scale of 1/6.
Our PanzerIII-H is fitted with a full set of tools, including axe, scissor, shovel, fire extinguisher, lifting jack, double-S hook, crow bar, small tool case and pad. Viewport, side cabin door and bottom escape door can be opened, and all of them have inside structure.
Most parts of our PanzerIII-H are made of aluminum magnesium alloy, which is rustless and tremendously contributes to weight reduction of the tank. The track is made of zinc alloy, which is quite wear resistant. Scientific design could avoid falling off, and the tightness of the track is adjustable. Powertrain mechanical structure is made of steel.
Our PanzerIII-H is fully assembled before delivery. It could move forward & backward, and turn left & right, as well as climb 45 degree slope. The turret could make 360 degree rotation freely. The shooting system is optional, which can make the main gun move upward and downward. Inner diameter of the main gun is 11mm. It uses 11mm liquid paint ball. Effective aiming distance is 15m. (Because the size of paint ball can be various due to different companies, we suggest customers use our paint balls)
Our PanzerIII-H uses 24V battery. We could not provide battery for oversea customers, because imports and exports of battery are forbidden. Both lead-acid battery and lithium battery are usable if they are 24V.
Metalbox upgraded motion package: The upgraded motion package improves performance in low temperature condition. The motion package has been tested and it is capable to drive a 150kg model at most. Sound module guarantees the fidelity of sound of the tank, and it could change according to different conditions including idling, start and running. A circuit for shooting system is also added.
The tank is packed in international export wooden case. There is 40mm hard cystosepiment in the case for buffering. The total weight after packaging is 80kg.
The price of PanzerIII-H( or STUGIII) is 5088USD, including:
1. full set of tools
2. Metalbox second-generation motion package
3. electric drive motor: 250W×2
Old-look painting is optional, which needs 954USD. There are sand color and grey color and Camouflage for choice.
Shooting system needs 477USD.
Transportation costs are not the same for each country
Need to know the address in order to offer"
That is it in a nutshell!! I would be hard pressed to even paint this beauty. That unfinished look is particularly sweet!!! How ever I would end up having to buy two of course....one to drive, the other to make a knocked out, burnt wreck!!!
I would certainly not shy away from a review sample of this killer!! LOL!!! One impressive piece of hardware!!
The full line from Metalbox:
Anyone interested in the Pz III, the Opel Blitz or Stug III Ausf.G they have please check out their website:
Metalboxmodels
or you can contact Kitty @ - metalbox@metalboxmodels.com
Thanks!!
Her is a quick review of this extraordinary kit!!!1/6 Panzer III - Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf.H
Base Price...$5088.00 USD
I was even more impressed with what I was told comes with the kit and an option. The addition of an elevating gun that actually ...fires? LOL..yup, paintballs up to 15M....45ft for the metrically challenged!!
More information straight from the e-mail:
"Metalbox PanzerIII-H is the first product of Metalbox. It contains passion and effort of all the Metalbox members. The whole tank comprises thousands of parts. It has taken us two years to collect data and finish drawings. The scale and parts are strictly faithful to the original PanzerIII-H tank, from which we measured all data. Therefore, the accuracy of our PanzerIII-H is impeccable.
The dimension of our PanzerIII-H is 896mm×492mm×417mm, with a weight of 60kg and a scale of 1/6.
Our PanzerIII-H is fitted with a full set of tools, including axe, scissor, shovel, fire extinguisher, lifting jack, double-S hook, crow bar, small tool case and pad. Viewport, side cabin door and bottom escape door can be opened, and all of them have inside structure.
Most parts of our PanzerIII-H are made of aluminum magnesium alloy, which is rustless and tremendously contributes to weight reduction of the tank. The track is made of zinc alloy, which is quite wear resistant. Scientific design could avoid falling off, and the tightness of the track is adjustable. Powertrain mechanical structure is made of steel.
Our PanzerIII-H is fully assembled before delivery. It could move forward & backward, and turn left & right, as well as climb 45 degree slope. The turret could make 360 degree rotation freely. The shooting system is optional, which can make the main gun move upward and downward. Inner diameter of the main gun is 11mm. It uses 11mm liquid paint ball. Effective aiming distance is 15m. (Because the size of paint ball can be various due to different companies, we suggest customers use our paint balls)
Our PanzerIII-H uses 24V battery. We could not provide battery for oversea customers, because imports and exports of battery are forbidden. Both lead-acid battery and lithium battery are usable if they are 24V.
Metalbox upgraded motion package: The upgraded motion package improves performance in low temperature condition. The motion package has been tested and it is capable to drive a 150kg model at most. Sound module guarantees the fidelity of sound of the tank, and it could change according to different conditions including idling, start and running. A circuit for shooting system is also added.
The tank is packed in international export wooden case. There is 40mm hard cystosepiment in the case for buffering. The total weight after packaging is 80kg.
The price of PanzerIII-H( or STUGIII) is 5088USD, including:
1. full set of tools
2. Metalbox second-generation motion package
3. electric drive motor: 250W×2
Old-look painting is optional, which needs 954USD. There are sand color and grey color and Camouflage for choice.
Shooting system needs 477USD.
Transportation costs are not the same for each country
Need to know the address in order to offer"
That is it in a nutshell!! I would be hard pressed to even paint this beauty. That unfinished look is particularly sweet!!! How ever I would end up having to buy two of course....one to drive, the other to make a knocked out, burnt wreck!!!
I would certainly not shy away from a review sample of this killer!! LOL!!! One impressive piece of hardware!!
The full line from Metalbox:
Anyone interested in the Pz III, the Opel Blitz or Stug III Ausf.G they have please check out their website:
Metalboxmodels
or you can contact Kitty @ - metalbox@metalboxmodels.com
Thanks!!
screw that be more fun doing it yer self
LOL!!!!