That is good news Brent. Wouldnt be the first time two companies released a same kit though huh Jim? I guess the Italeri EA-6B is different than the Kinetic one, same as their E-2c hawkeye?

who else has one in styrene?

The Italeri EA-6B and E-2C are actually reboxes of the Kinetic kits, likely the only thing different would be the markings otherwise exactly the same. The 2 M-ATVs are coming from 2 different companies, and one only has to look a the promo material for each to see that they are 2 different kits. One from Panda Hobby, a new company that just started made up of from execs from a couple of other companies, the other from Kinetic, which is owned as we most know by Lucky Model. These are 2 completely different kits, like Tamiya Tiger I and Dragon Tiger I......both Tigers....but both completely different kits.

I know the Italeri and Kinetic ones are the same minus decals. My only point was that it is not unheard of for two companies to release the same kit. It's good that two companies have announced it, I just hope that one of them aren't doing what Dragon did a long time ago when they announced a Stryker when AFV Club and Trumpeter announced theirs.... I just dont like how some people on this site insult people's intelect. Just pisses me off sometimes! But then again, he always does that. Wish I was all knowing. Herky

Here is what I got today from LM in reply to my question on the M-ATV...From: michelle To: Date: Friday, August 12, 2011 5:21 PM Subject: Question on Kinetic MRAP-ATV 1/35 scale Thank you for your interest in the M-ATV. The official release of this kit will be in November 2011. Please feel free to visit our website later for more updates. If you have further queries, please feel free to contact us. Regards, Jo Regards Happy modeling to all!

Jeremy, I apologize for my somewhat intemperate reaction. Part of it came after a week when it seemed every release was getting questioned as some kind of weird conspiracy (DML's LVT, the Pick-Up, and the two MRAP ATVs were ALL at some point getting creditted as belonging to some other manufacturer, sometimes even correctly). Yes, if there HAD been another (actual, not CAD drawings) it could have been understandable as it was, BOTH announcements came on top of each other...

Jim, I've seen multiple companies releasing the same model before. The 1/350 LHD-1 USS Wasp model was simultaneously released in Europe by Revell Germany, in the US by the previously unheard-of Gallery Models, and in Asia by somebody else (Fujimi? I heard Academy at one point too). So it's not impossible.

By no means. However, Kinetic HAVE wanted to get into the Armor market for a while now, it's a bit unfortunate that they've chosen a fascinating subject which has been a little overshadowed by ANOTHER of the same vehicle. That said, I guess there is space for two MRAP ATVs in 1/35th scale Styrene.

Treadheads, I haven’t put together any modern armor kits in a very long time; I can’t remember back that far. But I will be getting this one for sure. First time seeing something like this, it is a very interesting looking vehicle. I won’t be doing any kind of research on this vehicle but rather I intend to use it for a ‘what if’, end of days, zombie stomping and survival vehicle crewed with some homeboys and rednecks (they have the best and latest weapons in town and are quite innovative). Of course I won’t be forgetting to add a few cases of beer to the stowage! Happy modeling, -Eddy