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AFV Club have sent a series of images of some of their imminent releases
AFV Club have a useful policy of releasing Update sets shortly after the release of the 'Basic´ kit. Normally, these comprise of replacement tracks, ammunition sets or even replacemnt barrels. Beginning with these, there are a couple. The first is from AFV Club, the other from HobbyFan

AF35189: German 40cm (workable) Steel Track Set suitable for late mark Pz IIIs or Mid-Production IVs, the set is also appropriate for the company's recently-released Nashorn.

HB066a - Swedish STRV104 Centurion Conversion Set
A conversion set which includes new side-skirts and a replacement engine deck to produce a Swedish Centurion.

Onto the FULL Kits:

AF35154 - Churchill IV Now, this was expected but extraordinarily welcome nevertheless. When the company released the Churchill III, they were setting the stage for a series of Churchill releases which with the basic hull could then begin to produce the variants which were so needed. The Mark IV (cast turret) will now give us the possibility of the NA75 (a simple conversion using an M4 mantlet and gun). Included in this New model, are additional tracklinks to add on the frequently seen extemporized armor which many crews added.

Finally, one which fell thru the cracks in July:

AF35178 - British Infantry Tank Mark III, Valentine I

As to the images, some additional views of AF35S61 - 4x2cm Flakvierling 38 (Limited Edition)

Our thanks, as always, to AFV Club for the updates!
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Thanks Jim. I do like the look of the Churchill, very nice. Andy
AUG 10, 2010 - 12:31 AM
Nice stuff! The 4x2cm Flakvierling 38 (Limited Edition) is on its way to me from Hobby Easy and I can't wait to take a close look at it. Thanks for posting these! Rob
AUG 10, 2010 - 01:37 AM
Im so happy to see that they will release Pz.Kpfw.III/IV workable tracks. If they follow up this with a set with lightening holes in the track teeth, I´d buy about 6 sets ... no joking. Workable tracks at an affordable price would be great!!
AUG 10, 2010 - 02:02 AM
Very interesting Centurion conversion ! I just hope the price won't be killing my wallet
AUG 10, 2010 - 02:13 AM
How do these compare to the Tristar III/IV workable tracks? Is the assembly different and do they have to be glued or snap together? Haven't seen the AFV Club tracks before.
AUG 10, 2010 - 05:07 AM
Very interesting. I see they have a 17pdr forecast as well, now with their Velentine would that bring an Archer one step closer? Another good looking Churchill coming along. Al
AUG 10, 2010 - 05:08 AM
How do these compare to the Tristar III/IV workable tracks? Is the assembly different and do they have to be glued or snap together? Haven't seen the AFV Club tracks before. [/quote] Hi Sean. I wouldn´t consider the Tristar tracks as workable. Yes they snap together, and can be formed easily, but I wouldn´t suggest painting and weathering them without gluing them first ... which also means putting them in place. A step up from indy links, but definately not workable. I have a set of the AFV Club late Tiger tracks and can see how this quite ingenious system works. By trapping one link to another using a top piece including the teeth ... the tracks wont fall apart ... are workable ... can be painted and weathered seperatly .. and can placed on the tank as a last stage!
AUG 10, 2010 - 07:29 AM
How do these compare to the Tristar III/IV workable tracks? Is the assembly different and do they have to be glued or snap together? Haven't seen the AFV Club tracks before. [/quote] Hi Sean. I wouldn´t consider the Tristar tracks as workable. Yes they snap together, and can be formed easily, but I wouldn´t suggest painting and weathering them without gluing them first ... which also means putting them in place. A step up from indy links, but definately not workable. I have a set of the AFV Club late Tiger tracks and can see how this quite ingenious system works. By trapping one link to another using a top piece including the teeth ... the tracks wont fall apart ... are workable ... can be painted and weathered seperatly .. and can placed on the tank as a last stage! [/quote] Frank, Thanks for the info. So no glue required for the AFV tracks, good deal! I'm fighting with the Tristar tracks right now and while nice, are not quite as advertised. I'll have to keep the AVP tracks in mind for the next in line. They do sound a bit labor intensive, but could be very much worth the effort. Sean
AUG 10, 2010 - 09:18 AM
Churchill looks very nice but still no M42 Duster then
AUG 11, 2010 - 12:14 AM
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