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Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:49 PM UTC
Wespe Models from Romania has contacted Armorama and passed on news of their latest releases in 1/35th scale and a short introduction on the company.
Less well known on Western European market, Wespe Models Romania was founded in 1998, in Ploiesti City. Historically, Ploiesti is the closest large urban center to the rich oilfields of Romania. The Blitzkrieg against Soviet Union was fuelled from there. After the failure of the Stalingrad offensive, the aerial space above Ploiesti was savagely disputed by Allies and Germans.

The strength of Wespe Models lays in the originality of its resin kits. They are not shy in tackling models neglected by the “greats.” You’ll find on the company’s website unique kits, impossible to find elsewhere.

Wespe Models started with 1/48th scale models, and kept diversifying until they now cover basically all significant scales:
For military models: 1/15, 1/24, 1/32, 1/35, 1/48, 1/72, 1/76, 1/87, 1/250, 1/500.
For civilian models: 1/16, 1/22.5, 1/32, 1/35, 1/43, 1/48, 1/50, 1/87, 1/160, 1/220.

They also produce special large scale models: 1/6, 1/8, 1/10.

Lately, Wespe Models released diorama accessories, besides AFVs and soft skins: sand bags, oil drums and jerry cans, anti-tank barrages etc.

The following products are the latest releases in 1/35th scale from Wespe Models:
WES 35108 – Vomag + 88 FLAK;
WES 35109 – Barrels, canisters, buckets;
WES 35110 – Sandbags;
WES 35111 – Panzersperre;
WES 35112 – Sd.Kfz.9 + FLAK 88mm Selbstfahrlafette
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I wouldn't be so sure the Vomag is a new release, a quick google search brought up some old forum threads, on Armorama and elsewhere. This is from elsewhere back in 2009 with some pics. LINK Cheers, Christophe
NOV 10, 2014 - 08:07 PM
This was news direct from the company, and while I do not doubt you it may be a case of an upgrade?
NOV 10, 2014 - 08:22 PM
Hey Darren. Christophe is correct. On my searches for trucks I saw this one over a year ago and at a $265.00 price tag or so. Maybe a little investigation before posting these notices? Jeff
NOV 10, 2014 - 08:46 PM
0Is it just me or do thejerrycan and sandbag sets look exactly like the Tamiya ones??
NOV 10, 2014 - 09:13 PM
The Jerry cans and sandbag sets and, I think, the beach obstacles are copies of the ancient Tamiya accessories, right down to the 2-handled jerry cans, the ill-fitting, overly rigid sandbags and the seams on the side of the casting where the Tamiya barrel halves were joined. These are NOT worth getting. Wespe quality is very iffy. I have yet to see a great kit, but they do have some great subjects. Big Caveat Emptor on these. Paul
NOV 11, 2014 - 01:39 AM
Alright! Great stuff. A new kit of one of only 2 models that have defeated me: (DML Grille when I was 17) and AMW's Flak track 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sf) auf Fgst Zgkw 18t Conversion at age 24. I haven't gotten over it and have anxiously awaiting another offering from someone besides Alliance. I'm really looking forward to seeing an involved review with pictures on the FAMO Fgst.Zgkw. Everything else looks great too!
NOV 11, 2014 - 07:33 AM
The Flak on Vomag bus chassis has been in my stash since early autumn in 2010. Wespe quality is "iffy", sometimes bad casting sometimes just overly simplified. They do have unique subjects though ... on the other hand there are plenty of other interesting kits to be had nowadays ... / Robin
NOV 11, 2014 - 12:09 PM
I have been contacted by Wespe Models reference the concerns that the Vomag is not a new product. I have been informed that this is an upgraded release and so new. This Vomag release is also much better priced at €120.00
NOV 11, 2014 - 06:26 PM
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