TEN New Tamiya Releases for Summer 2023!? | BREAKING Scale Modeling News

[@dan8402]

I have never been so excited about spending money and have my wife look at me like "Another model kit!" in my entire life!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AverageLatvianDude]

Welcome to club. My wife usualy asks when I will finish all other kits what I have. But she supports me and dont mind some ocasional kit or two 😁😁

[@SpruesNBrews]

Hahaha 😅

[@seegurke93]

​@@AverageLatvianDude or 10 or 20 :D

[@AverageLatvianDude]

@@seegurke93 I would like that, but Im keeping my self from that. But one thing is for shore - if I buy a paint or other small stuff, there will be a kit sneaking in the list 😁😁😁😁

[@BigFred1925]

Yes indeed. I’ll be in line

[@Mariner311]

Built all three of the old M3 halftrack kits back in the late 1970s - MY favorite was the mortar version - I did a diorama with three of them pulled up behind a barn - supported by a Jeep with a communications crew.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Oh that's really cool!

[@lyndoncmp5751]

The diorama sounds like the opening of Kelly's Heroes. Cool.

[@chriskinney8947]

Nice to see the halftracks getting some well deserved attention, can't wait to see them on the shelves

[@SpruesNBrews]

Me too!

[@joeshmoe9978]

These kits are great for those of us who do not want to spend six months on a 1,250 piece kit. For everybody who like U.S. WW2 vehicles, Takom just announced a new tool M29 Weasel. The only other injected molded version is Monogram's from 1957!

[@Chilly_Billy]

That's great news about the Weasel. I have at least half a dozen diorama ideas revolving around that unusual vehicle.

[@peterbillings4825]

An M29 weasel??😁😁😁Great!! Are they doing the standard version???

[@joeshmoe9978]

@@peterbillings4825 yes, just the land version so far, not the amphibious one. It also comes with a driver figure.

[@peterbillings4825]

Awesome!!!😁😁😁😁Thanks for that info!!!I'm really not interested in the amphibious version anyway!!And I do remember monogram's kit!!!(I built one way back in the 70's)

[@Jakubescu]

Yes exactly, I am really fed up with spending year on 2000 pieces kits....in end efect they look the same like tamiya kits.

[@frankrhemrev3572]

always loved Tamiya, they are my brand of of choice by far!

[@SpruesNBrews]

I'd agree!

[@ceithearnc4215]

Nice precise update on the kits Hank, thx. The Jug and Willy's will be nice addition to the airfield. AA halftrack was one of best builds as kid, lasted long time playing with; when well used and broken up, fell prey to the Daisy .177, great, simple times :).

[@SpruesNBrews]

Haha great memories!

[@ProfessorBalzac]

I've only recently gotten into scale modeling and I was shocked at the lack of half tracks. Very stoked for the APC.

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Those half-tracks look completely awesome can't wait for them to come out on the shelves 👍👍

[@SpruesNBrews]

Me too!

[@woodwindkath]

the half track variations and the p47 bubbletop are definitely my favorites so far, but they all look so cool !!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Definitely!

[@ScottStathis]

I'm probably going to go for the half-track with quad .50s mounted in the back. If nothing else, any of these kits could make a fun weekend project.😊

[@SpruesNBrews]

I hear ya! Great point

[@MichaelGreen-dm2ov]

Tamiya half tracks is where it all started for me. Will be great to get these again.

[@epicforger12345]

No way me too, it was the German halftrack

[@SpruesNBrews]

That's awesome!

[@MichaelGreen-dm2ov]

@@epicforger12345 Mine was the Hanomag Sd.Kfz.251 and the M3. I was a kid and my Dad hooked me up.😁

[@MichaelGreen-dm2ov]

@@SpruesNBrews FYI Tamiya has the Stug III B with the Aber set marked down to $35 on their web side. That is a great value for what you get. 😎😎😎

[@karlflavell968]

Finally the re-release of the M3 half track! They've been going for silly money on ebay for ages and sellers have become very greedy as some people have been daft enough to pay through the nose thus keeping the price high. I'll definitely pick a couple of these upwhen they're released as I need at least one for a Poteau dio I'm working on. Got the jeeps, got the M8's and an M20 plus an M5 so this is the missing vehicle. I found the long version of the German footage so can place the vehicles and figures in the correct positions and there are two great Alpine figures walking past the burning half track to use amongst others so once this finally appears I can push on with the build! Hoorah!

[@jmominis]

The MGMC was my pick back in your cutting mat video! I don’t mind the old toolings. For me they are a great way to work on accurizing(?) and weathering techniques.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Nice!!

[@Mike-mm4mx]

It's about time Tamiya re-released the M3 half track! It's such an iconic vehicle and you see it in so many movies, like Kelly's Heroes for example! They are only available second hand here in UK and at crazy prices. Dragon make a few but are very expensive. The one with the 8 figures I shall definitely be getting when it arrives but possibly the other two as well because it doesnt seem they will be around for long! I also liked the last German sp gun again an old mould but I like vehicles that come with figures. I have built most of the 1/48 aircraft they are fine if not the most challenging kits around.

[@jerrypickard1709]

Can't wait for those half-tracks! Maybe Andy will put one out in 1/16 scale. Great video, thanks.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Haha we'll see!

[@Emtbtoday]

Mengs jumbo needed abit of rework done to the wider 3in skirt braces along the side as they were normal flat type as used the 76w hull for their jumbo kit but apart from that excellent kit! Built Asukas and have the new re realise in stash that asuka are bringing back out aswell I've got them all just waiting for the Asuka M2B1 ARV I built it when it was Tasca boxed butnits just asuka now and boxed with asuka name beautiful kit! One my favourites

[@Wulfemeister]

Thanks for the great news! I love half-tracks! Finally the classics are coming back. Looks like my stash will be getting bigger later this year!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Awesome!! That's great

[@erikfoulk862]

I ordered the 1/35 M21 mortar carrier. I love that Tamiya rereleased these half tracks! Definitely going to be a nostalgia build!!!

[@Maddog-nb9vu]

Up here in Canada got the recently released Do335 combo as previously it was a hard kit to find and the excellent relatively new KI-61 combo which I actually paid less than the KI-61 single kit. Both the newer Spitfire MKI and IL-2 combo look very tempting. You can never really go wrong with Tamiya from the 90's up :-) If only Tamiya would improve their decals they would be unbeatable.

[@wessexdruid7598]

I remember building that M3A2 Halftrack in the mid-70s - some years after I built Tamiya's 'Easy Eight' M4A3E8. That was their very first Sherman variant, I believe - but was also available alonside an M36 Jackson. Both models were designed to be motorised.

[@davideldridge4479]

Finally! Old tooling is fine by me, it's what I grew up on. Just to have them is two thumbs up!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Alright!!

[@amusedmarine7402]

I built the Mortar Carrier back in the 70's, it was a fun kit. Think I'll give it a go again!

[@Minotaur656]

That mortar half track is a must, but I will say I keep dreaming for some IJA armor

[@scottkut6622]

OMG! The West German Marder! A lovely kit when I built it as a teen, can't wait to do it again. The other Marder looks impressive too and will fit a diorama so well!

[@DSToNe19and83]

I haven’t built a model in a long time, but I love watching the techniques I wished I knew at the time, (pre internet) Plus gotta stroke the algorithm. Thanks for showing off new kits 🍻

[@MickCampin-jp9kb]

I loved making up the M3, yes I had the originals, showing my 63 years now

[@SpruesNBrews]

That's great!!

[@jamesbednar8625]

Good video and model release update!!!! Have built ALL those 1:35 kits at one time or another and probably will purchase them again since my modeling skills have more-or-less "improved. Will get that WWII Marder for have built that one multiple times - just a fun little kit!!

[@stuartpercival6777]

Made the M16 half track and M3A2 in my teens. They were two of my favourite kits ever so will be buying them again

[@kirkmooneyham]

I just got the standard M3A2 personnel carrier version. I loved half-tracks as a kid, and finding American half-track kits is not easy. Glad that Tamiya re-released these, even if they are old-school. I only really care that it will build up nicely, and that's what Tamiya are known for. If you want a million tiny detail bits, get the Dragon.

[@davidthomspson9771]

After building the Dragon halftrack kits I can't go back to the Tamiya...though I do recognize they are iconic and I remember saving my money as a 8 year old to get the M16 kit...loved it.

[@Sreven199]

I built up the M4A3E2 Jumbo kit a couple years back. Decent little kit. Can be some great weld bead practice as there's no molded in welds where the front and side add on armor meets.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Nice! I'm hoping to pick one up for sure.

[@lyleslaton3086]

I have been hoping that Tamiya would release all new versions of these kits. That said, this could help in bringing a new generation into the fold. With new kits costing anywhere from $50 to $100, very few young modeler are being introduced to the sickness.

[@kirkmooneyham]

Yeah, it's difficult enough to compete with video games and social media, without pricing younger modelers out of the hobby.

[@aroura15elementanne32]

I remember a long time ago that Tamiya had model paint in little paint 🎨 cans 😊 I haven't seen them in years they were the best ones I've tried.

[@CarlosHaro-k3z]

YES! Half track! We just talked about this a few months ago. I'm getting all three!

[@JohnDora9-95.]

Outstanding on the 1/2 Tracks! I’ve been waiting- I’ll be placing an order with my local Hobby Shop ASAP- and for the Stormovik as well- I saw on Andy’s trip to Japan ALL of THESE re-releases in display in one of his videos- and I was Hoping that there was a re-release- or better new mold kits- But- Andy said Nothing/Zip about this from his visit to there- Thanks Hank! Cheers-

[@MarMightyGood]

These look cool, I was hoping for a rereleased T-34/85. The old kit has been hard to get lately.

[@FrancoisBourque]

Depending on the price I might get all 3 halftracks. APC and quad 50BMG being my favorites

[@peterbillings4825]

Wow!!!I remember building all of Tamiya's M3 halftrack kits when I was in high school!!!I think I STILL have the M16 GMC kit in My stash!!! I really wish they would release the unarmored version of the M26 Dragon Wagon tank transporter!!!...

[@dreamzzscalemodelling]

I am really excited. The half tracks all look awesome and i cant wait to finally get a modern german Marder since no other manufacturer seems to be producing one currently

[@SpruesNBrews]

Great!!

[@frederickhettesheimer2698]

I love those classic M3 Halftrack kits, I'll be getting some of them

[@josephcontino2573]

Stoked about the Quad version. Shep Paine had a classic diaorama based on it years ago. Cant wait to get my hands on it. In my stash I have an old APC and morter version. Dragon versions are so pricey.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Me too! Should be a fun one 👍

[@MFitz12]

According to the sticker on the box in my stash I paid $23 for the M21 mortar carrier back in 2016 so it they come in around $20 that's a heck of a deal.

[@philipviana9814]

Hank my man - I love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Can do - thank you very much!!

[@britain1100]

So excited to see these coming back. I made that exact M3A2 APC 23 years ago when I was 14. So stoked to get another shot at it lol

[@SpruesNBrews]

Awesome!!

[@Ryker06]

You are correct, one of these companies should come out with a new M3 halftrack kit, completely retooled. But, in the interim glad to see the Tamiya kit being released. I would get it just for the figures. The towed guns would also be a good addition to go with the halftracks. Good info there, thanks for compiling and putting it together.

[@stevanfarley6652]

awesome will definatley be getting the WWII vehicle models when they get here in the UK

[@jsmith1649]

Very cool. I was a huge Tamiya fan when I was a kid. Built both the M3A2 as well as the 81 mm mortar carrier. Great kits. I remember the figure set in the M3A2 being a particular draw. Speaking of halftracks, I also remember Monogram having a couple M3 variants available in 1/32 (APC, AA), but their quality was nowhere near the quality of the Tamiya kits at that time (but I built them anyway😁).

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I’m glad they are bringing back the M16. I might even go for the modern Marder 2.

[@jcwoodman5285]

Those are all great & the prices are good!😊 I need another P47D...

[@SpruesNBrews]

Don't we all 😅

[@leslietarkin]

I'd love to have the Spitfire and all the half-tracks. The FW109 looks cool. I may pick it up. Thank you for letting us know that these are coming out. Cheers!!

[@DSToNe19and83]

The quad .50 would be fun to build and all the plane kits with the car seem pretty cool, get a little extra project in the deal.

[@MickCampin-jp9kb]

Got my beer in my hand too. Lol

[@SpruesNBrews]

Alright! Cheers 🍻

[@richardtallent8175]

Thanks, much appreciate this video, & news. I built all 3 of those ww2 U.S halftracks back in the 70s. I want the M3A2, plus that jumbo Sherman. Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks again.

[@tankman1814]

Just ordered 2 m3a2 halftracks and 1 m21 mortar carrier can’t wait to build!

[@Irish_Vader]

It’s good the old halftrack kits coming back. I have all 3 but people are selling them for about 70 bucks and up. Nice to see them for around 20-25 or so.

[@thadrobinson8343]

I never finished that M16 kit I started when Operation Just Cause was on TV.

[@nicholaskindred929]

This is all pretty cool ! . Like you said the after market people should jump at these . Built all three of the half tracks back then , my fav. was the quad track.

[@SpruesNBrews]

I'm hoping they do for sure!

[@loonhauler]

I was building models way back in the ’70s and early ’80s. I seem to remember that when I was just wrapping up the hobby, I had to do some more adulting, there were a few kits that came out which were just cockpits. I believe they included an F-16, F-18, and maybe an F-4. I can’t remember what scale they were in, but I definitely remember thinking, “Hmmm, maybe just one or two more….” Does anyone else remember those, and are there any still available? I’m asking for a friend. 😏

[@TourneySteve]

That's great news about the half tracks Hank! I built one of those many years ago when I started the hobby so will definitely try and pick up at least one of them if they release them in the UK!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Very nice!

[@patthompson2810]

Hi Hank, writing to you from sunny Ireland, it is actually sunny, the vehicle with the 190 is a French Citroën Traction Avant, a great car and ahead of its time, great show by the way.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Ahh good to know! Thanks 👍

[@bobhannah9944]

Cool looking forward to the halftracks!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Me too!

[@babel232]

I remember building the Original M-3 Half track when I was a teen. was a great kit then. I may (LOL yeah I'm gonna) have to get this for nostalgia purposes ;) .

[@SpruesNBrews]

Awesome! I'm hearing a lot of that - sounds like Tamiya made the right choice 👍

[@jonathanmorton9856]

Alright been wanting those to show up again.

[@seegurke93]

Nice to see you so happy! :) But I will skip them all. Sadl I am total against the vinyl tracks and have around 10 or 15 M2/M3 varians from Dragon here :) But nice to see it for a small buck especially for all kids, hobby starters and people that want a quick build for a fun time :) Grüße

[@andybtec]

Wandered where all the halftracks had gone and now three come along at once. Built the half version fourty+ year's ago

[@andybtec]

Dam auto correct!! Apc not half!

[@francismoore-xf6dy]

it's about time !!!! i can't wait!!!!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Me either!!

[@iansands8607]

Magic! I'll get all three of the half-tracks, I've been waiting for Tamiya to re-release these as the ones by Dragon are a bit steep in price. Oh dear! I can hear my missis groaning.

[@WalterWhite509]

Love The Sherman and m3 halftrack

[@SpruesNBrews]

Definitely!

[@StellarGryphon]

That Fw 190 bundle set certainly seems like something I'd instantly jump on... I'm just a bit worried about the fact that these kits are pretty old and haven't been improved or remade since. Would've preferred some modern remade kits, up to their usual quality, but if they're pretty cheap I guess i cant complain too much XD

[@SpruesNBrews]

I hear ya! I feel the same way!

[@chuckromine5522]

Aw shucks, I’ve bought a Jumbo on line. Should have known they would reappear. I love it…can’t wait!

[@bjohnston29]

I'd really like to grab a M16 MGMC when it eventually comes out.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Totally!

[@tilhon]

Thanks for the update! Half tracks sure are cool overall and a bit underemphasized in the world of modeling!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Definitely!

[@edhorst7212]

Three half tracks all priced rather reasonable plus 8 figures!! That alone will get my purchase if not two.. built the half track during summer of ‘early 60’s, many backyard war battles.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Great memories I'm sure

[@CrusaderAirsoft]

I wish I knew about the M3A2 2 months ago I just got one in a hobby shop in the cape for like $30

[@SpruesNBrews]

Ahh that's great though!

[@usernamenotknown]

Hey Hank. I have been watching for a year or so now. Love the channel. Quick question: what brand are the cool military jackets that you wear?

[@Ebergerud]

Tamiya does little wrong and it's the top of the heap. However, unless they changed something, the Dora really didn't make it in terms of shape. As luck would have it, Eduard did a Dora and it wasn't very good either. The Hobby Boss Dora - released in the last couple of years - looks very good. Just for kicks I just finished a 1970s 1/48 Tamiya A6M2 - wanted to try out my version of the early Zero color. I've got another one - Eternal Zero - super weathered. If you don't mind low levels of detail especially in the cockpit the shape is splendid - absolutely nailed it. Fit is remarkably good - almost zero filler from a 50 year old kit. Tamiya newer 1/48 A6M3 and A6M2s are splendid - a cut above - and twice the price. From ten feet away, not sure how much better they are. Although the Tamiya IL2 is a terrific kit of an extremely important airplane. Every now and then I get in the mood for a diorama - really should try out some of Tamiya's 1/48 armor - go great with their planes. Sure wish Tamiya made WWI aircraft or ships - although the British WWI MKIV tank is terrific - even comes with a motor.

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

Been after a (relatively) affordable Sherman Jumbo for ages now. Cheers.

[@SpruesNBrews]

For sure!

[@TV_Casualty-vt9dc]

Definitely looking forward to the reintroduction of the MGMC. My grandfather was a crew member in one. A scale reproduction of it will go perfectly with the shadow box I made to commemorate his service.

[@BoysOfCinnamonCat]

Lots of good stuff!

[@Jakubescu]

Great news and it would be great if Tamyia upgraded its T-72 A to some new T-72/B2-3 version.

[@ryanlewington6]

I've been after the stock halftrack for a long time and it's always evaded me or finished over what I wanted to pay on ebay! Finally I'll get it

[@SpruesNBrews]

Awesome!!

[@epicforger12345]

Im excited for these new combo kits

[@SpruesNBrews]

Me too!

[@BarbosaUral]

I'm glad the kits are relatively cheap. It's gonna cost 2 or 3 times more for the photo etch and resin stuff we'll want to put on them.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Oh definitely! 😅

[@allenmuckleroy5040]

Looking forward to that M16 Quad Gun!

[@markrunnalls7215]

YES...im over the moon with the release of these kits ,would also like to see Tamiya re release the single barrel 20 mil flak gun ,and a panzer 1 command tank will be a joy to see ,together with Rommel's 250 Greif .

[@SpruesNBrews]

Oh that would be nice!

[@markrunnalls7215]

@@SpruesNBrews 👍👍😊😊

[@perrytheplumberplatypus8976]

Definitely gonna grab all 3 half tracks, especially if they arent gonna be overly expensive

[@andrewdeboer7435]

I wonder which Spitfire will be in that box. Hopefully the new one!

[@reelskillz1494]

Soooooo glad the M16 Quad halftrack is coming back

[@SpruesNBrews]

Me too!

[@102kennyworld]

Look goooooood Marder II !

[@AverageLatvianDude]

I do want to get the "meat chopper" M16. It looks just... Mean lean and so on 😁 and I am well aware that its old tamiya, so filling, sanding and some gaps are "extras" 😂 as was with flack88... Built it and Im happe with it, but the work required was more than I bargained with. But It was cheap and I have 88th in my collection.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Nice! Looks like a good one for sure

[@AverageLatvianDude]

@@SpruesNBrews considering the fact that there is not that much of "meat chopper" kits out there (Dragon, AFV, not counting in trumpeters 1:16 scale one) and they cost more ( but are new molds) tamiya offer sounds good for a price. Will look forward to see the rewievs and feedback on this one.

[@bobz1736]

Great review and great news 👍

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you!

[@ericbrown2079]

I built the half track with the solders in the back. KICK BUTT kit. I still have it on my shelf. I would get it again as well as the other half tracks.

[@Emtbtoday]

I ❤ kit are bringing a new tooling DUKW this year! 1.35

[@briankorbelik2873]

I'm interested in the Marder kit. I love building Germor armoured vehicles as well as Luftwaffe aircraft,. I especially enjoy building the BF-109 varients. Thank you for this video.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thanks for watching! I love building 109s, too 👍

[@drob515]

Definitely the 1/35 M4A3E2 Sherman "Jumbo"

[@Chilly_Billy]

The fighter/vehicle pairings look cool. The Jumbo will DEFINITELY be bought. My favorite version of the iconic Sherman. So too the M3A2, maybe done as an Israeli version. A And probably an M16, just because.

[@paulowen637]

Tamiya are also re-releasing a few of their Dinosaur Diorama Series kits. These are quite well done 1/35th scale dinosaurs with a base and accessories.

[@paulevans3261]

Half-tracks!!! Am going to get all 3 if I can! A question, if I may... Fav Brew?

[@EsotericHamiltonian]

As a former mortarman I definitely need to pick up that M3 with the 81mm in the back

[@SpruesNBrews]

Nice!!

[@petervisser4910]

Definitely all 3 halftracks will be coming to my collection. Build the M3A2 when it originally came out, oops just revealed my age. 😀