With every issue of The Combat Tanks Collection you will receive:
a. a detailed model of one of history's great tanks and;
b. the accompanying magazine provides all the information on their history and features.



* Please restrict your discussion to the magazine/s and the tank model/s only.
Do contribute on review/s, picture/s, inquire/s, but please don't spam.

The DeAgostini The Combat Tanks Collection thread is for tank junkies who enjoys these 'moving fortress' and collect such magazine. Any detail/s regarding on the magazine will be available in here as well, whenever available. Do chip in and share as well

The magazine itself will be priced at MYR 29.90 for all issues except the 1st ones at MYR 9.90 and 2nd issues at MYR 19.90 each. The magazine will be in store every next week, which mean that there are two magazines per month.

Tanks included are of 1/72 scale each that comes with their own base with description and display case and are pre-built and pre-painted. It is a mix of die-cast and plastic parts with movable turret and soft plastic thread. The tank is attached to the base via two screws beneath it.

Some useful links:


Local issues:


* The model included in each issue might be different here compared to other countries.

How-To with binder:


How-To with background card (thanks to aquilaTE for pictures and size)


How-To with Jagdpanther roadwheels (step-by-step guide, thanks to Haruyuki for pictorial explanation)


Subscription via AllScript
Subscription page

* Do note that by subbing you will get:
Steyr RSO/01 + Pak 40 anti-tank gun 2.Pz.Div Normandie France - 1944
Flakvierling Sd.Kfz. 7/1 with Sd. Ah.51 trailer 24.Pz.Div Don River sector USSR - 1942
instead of
Sd.Kfz 9. FAMO with Sd.Ah.106 transporter 3.Zug Panzer-Werkstatt-Kompanie. SS Pz Regt.2 SS PzGren. Div."Das Reich" Kursk - 1943

AllScript address


Our own local collectors (or anyone posted here, idklol. Do share your name/tank list so I can update if I made any mistake/when I'm bored )


* Major bookstores and convenience shops (7-Eleven, Borders, Kinokuniya, MPH, Popular, Times, etc) do bring in the magazine. But just to be sure, do check your local bookstores as well. Some branches might carry more than others.

This post has been edited by Tiger I: Jul 3 2012, 12:18 AM

how many total issue for this series? so far only got till issue 2.. cant find the web link shown in the mag... broken link.. wanna know more bout the subscription freebies... to me 29.90 abit too high.. 19.90 still ok .. like last time the plan/copter series the price is nice.. that also cannot complete.

So far I have issue 1 only.

So far, if I'm not mistaken the UK edition is now at around 70th+ edition:
Blog link
I was told that you can try subscribing in allscript.com, but I never tried it before till now. Like you, the freebies are very tempting as well.
As for the price, it justifies well due to it's size, details, case and magazine that you'll get. Usually a 1/72 model tank would start at around MYR 20 and above, moreover you have to assemble and colour, detail and weather by yourself. Furthermore, unlike model kits, the tanks provided are mix of die-cast and plastic, and I personally quite satisfied with it

DO WANT!
where can I get one?

bro Tiger I finally got it?

cant wait for issue 2, reli like to have the Challenger

As for now, the current issue would be the 3rd issue that include Polish T-55A with free magazine binder which that would be MYR 29.90 onwards. As for other places, there are also available from Cheras Leisure Mall as well.

Yeah, thanks to you bro
Got my two 1st issues from a fellow forumer and bought the second one from Kinokuniya, but here the second issue is M1A1HA Abrams, not the Challenger 1.

yaya, its the M1 that i wan, i always keep confused these 2, lol

Bookstore.

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This post has been edited by Sauron76: Dec 16 2011, 11:50 PM

anyone know where can I order one online?
I don't go out often.

You ought to try here:
http://allscript.com/partworks_product_det...D0005&stc=75066

anybody know or link to photo of actual display case that the subcription is offering?

do note that this magazine still just a soft launch...allscript still testing the market (as always :s)

if not mistaken they only take your subscription after May 2012...so you most probably will see it on newsstand up till issues 5 and then have to wait for the proper launch

according to the link provided . it is already up to 90+ issue.. wow.. another long series...

bro vincc, what happen if the market aint good? then will not continue ke?

If not continue also nothing harm since this is not like McLaren where you must buy every issue to complete the car

That would be quite a long time to wait. I for one am aiming for the display rack and the Famo truck

Good thing eh? But then I am always looking forward for it not to discontinued.

most of the time if the market not good...they only entertain those customer who send them the subscription paper.

I think they wont sell in the newsstand anymore

Manage to grab last 3rd issue yesterday from Wangsa Walk's Popular. The binder is good, and should hold up 15 issues altogether

They sell the binder?

^ the magazine binder is included in the 3rd issue as a freebie

Yes, issue 3 is out and with free binder.. take note that issue 3 is price at 29.90 each. got mine yesterday at amcorp mall...

Am I able to still collect those earlier issues from the bookstores?

issue 1 is impossible to find in store, even the allscript office also do not have it... issue 2 n 3 maybe still can find.. but no worries, wait till official launch next year then will start all over again.

Ic ok. thx for the info.

10 bucks for a little Tiger tank, no wonder it's out of stock. Glad I got mine early. Took it apart to file off sprue leftovers, now thinking of weathering it a bit...
Not going to collect whole thing. I'm only interested in the WW2 tanks. Modern armor doesn't interest me.

This post has been edited by Roland San: Dec 19 2011, 02:22 PM

Yeah... it's a Tiger tank and it's just under RM10. Just found out today while browsing this part of the forum Oh well, anyway, got the 3 issue with a Polish tank.

i only have 1st issue

Awww... that's one great tank there... anyway, only have this for now.



Btw, when will the next issue be out?

So far thank God I got all 3 for now

Just wanna ask, any of you guys have slanted turret barrel? I did realize my T-55A barrel was a bit to the right. The paint apps also was a bit faded for the cross on the turret just above the number '4130'. Minor inconvinience.

My T-55A's barrel is straight but the sprayed cross is a bit faded on the top and scuffed a bit on the right side. The tracks looks like bitten a little bit by a micro-sized mouse. Apart from that, shud be ok for this sort of range.

GUys, does the model selection offered to Msian market same as UK? Cuz I dun see their issue 3 offering the T-55 tank. Its another model.

I'm just guessing it should be the same in terms of tanks but which order, that might be different. I did a quick reference to what Tiger I posted the link.

This post has been edited by aquilaTE: Dec 19 2011, 04:18 PM

I sourced from their official UK website. Ist issue still TIGER 1 model.

Even the poster on my local mamak shop showed a different assortment. I will go back to buy issue 3 cuz last night he quoted me RM 19.90 when I can clearly see R29.90 on the top right of the cover. I guessed he may had assume 2nd issue price.

If only the TIGER 1 was mass produced fast & eliminate the US tanks before its weakness was realised.

Yup... it seems the 2nd & 3rd tanks are different from the UK issues. The 4th issue for both countries are the same with the Jagdpanther.

I still feel sore not knowing and getting the first two tanks

The tank model would the the same, but I reckon different countries will have different tanks for each issue.

Next issue:
Jagdpanther, an awesome tank hunter

Really cant wait for next issue to be out...

this should be it for the next issue:

Do note this published in France, so hence the language.
Looks good IMO.

Variance in the same mold:

Y I Cant Find Issue 2???

When will the next issue be out? I've no idea about the timeline since I missed the first issue...

too late for now man. you might have to wait til the official launch only i guess

Yeah..I also can't find issue 2.

Huh... official launch? But why places like Kinokuniya is having it? If that is the case, no wonder the other news stands or bookstores dun carry it yet

Hopefully this is just sneak preview and later will re-release all back issues into the market. I have been to 10 magazine stalls/ shops which are known to bring in hobby magazines with freebies but only half of them have the Combat Tanks magazines offered to them. All have posters but half claimed issue 1 didnt arrive.

Oh, thx for highlighting that part... at least I still have chance to collect the first two issues again. I love that Tiger tank

Only see once at 1 Popular due to condition not so nice.. I decided go to other Popular but they don't have any...T.T

Some mamak stall also got.

Ic ok. I think some places might have but the indian news stand near my place that carries the Mclaren F1 didn't carry the tanks

I just got one set of 1st and 2nd issue from the 14th mamak store near Kelana Jaya LRT station. Condition of magazine so so only but happy to get my Tiger tank. I dun place any hope on big book stores, aim for those shops which I know carry other magazine w freebies like DC Universe, Mdlaren F1, Gems or Warships.

i got words that the supplier is testing the market and they only bring in limited stock. That's why not all magazine stalls have it. I heard that they will launch it on March or April next year.

Well, just gonna keep on hunting on the bookshelves of local magazine stalls for now. One can take a gander at the model and magazine and inspect it for flaws before purchasing and the thrills of finding new issues enthralls me
Most probably gonna subscribed later on only for the freebies

fuh...now got own thread d...i didn't noticed until Tiger I posted a link in kopitiam...

anyways, i've checked near my place d...only have isssue no#3.

no more issues #1 and #2.

informed interpol on this already...he still wants issue #1...

I'm waiting for issue #4 told the fella to reserve for me already...

yes interpol wants everything...hahahahaha...

May i know where is shop in kelana jaya which got sell this mag?

I find so many shops but don't have.

I got mine from a mamak store at taman megah (near kelana jaya lrt). Currently it has issue 3 only as I got the last copy of issue no.1 and 2 from him on Tue. Condition so so as the shop guy ransacked the back of the shop to check if any left.

BORDERS and POPULAR also have but the ones I went to, only left issue 2 and 3. Dont worry if you dun see the tank. They basically removed the tanks and you can redeem at the counter when paying. They do so to avoid getting stolen.

I got myself issue 2, 3 and 4 from subang just now. Unable to get issue 1.

Well, I guess most Popular branch will bring in the magazine. Went scouting for it and found out that issue 2 and 3 are still aplenty in Popular Sunway Pyramid, but none in IOI Mall Puchong.

So far I found mine in Popular Wangsa Walk and Kinokuniya KLCC.

why cant they bring this in:

http://www.ww2tigertank.com/

Yup. I spotted 2 and 3 at POPULAR Sunway..hanging by the magazine racks.

say, i wouldn't mind building this if they are bringing this in. regardless of the fact i already got the 1/24 rc version, this 1/16 is supposedly with interior details, awesome

I've been watching this guy's build: http://www.buildatigertank.co.uk/modelframe.htm

he seems to have slacked off a bit, but it clearly shows the level of detail and workmanship required.

well, it seems that it is like a model, just in bigger scale. need to colour by ourselves

Me currently at Borders, The Curve and there's no more copies of it here.

Issue 2 & 3 still got at Borders The Gardens.

Now only got issue 2 at borders , the gardens

...I just brought issue 2 and last issue 3...

I'm still waiting for issue #4...sigh...such a long wait..

the 1/16 scale model sure looks good. that's for the link.

also the build by someone as well. He's done superb job on detailing the tiger. I seriously envy such dedication an details.

This post has been edited by ravewar: Dec 28 2011, 10:03 AM

Just dropped by Kinokuniya during lunch time. They seem to restocked their issue 3. No other issue insight...

Issue no4 is already out, got a copy from mamak magazine shop in taman tun...

...there's a note inside the magazine saying Allscript will temporary stop the producing the magazine at issue 4 till further notice....probably they will officially launch it in April or may next year....

nice JadgPanther model though



This post has been edited by amatamin: Dec 29 2011, 07:59 AM

Wah! The Jadgpanther looks good. Btw, where in Subang to get the tank issues apart from Sunway?

HOw abt main SS15 commercial centre? Its quite a big place so I guess there should be one or two magazine shops carrying this tank magazine.

Ok. Thx, FunkyMonkiBaby. May need time locating which newstand over in SS15. Update for Borders in Gardens, only Issue 3 left.

where is the location of the stall in Tmn Tun? Near where?

Pls update, as I wanna go there today itself!

The Jadg is my personal favourite tank, as back in my younger days, it was my 1st model kit that I bought in asia jaya top floor, where the shop there sold model kits and hobby stuff, including those tamiya remote control models(grasshopper, hotshot, etc). Saved up every single sen just to buy the kit...

cheers!

This post has been edited by ravewar: Dec 29 2011, 02:30 PM

The mamak magazine shop is next to a mamak restaurant called Chidas :famous Kari kepala ikan raub .You can also get issue 2 and 3 as well..
.I also went to The Curve borders today , they have got issue 4 as well...but only 3 left...

This post has been edited by amatamin: Dec 29 2011, 03:58 PM

Rats. Was in Curve last Monday and empty

Now thinking to go Sunway or Curve? Gotta split myself in two

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Added on December 29, 2011, 4:23 pmJust called up Kinokuniya and Issue 4 is out. Me heading there right now... hehe

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Added on December 29, 2011, 5:13 pmHere's what I got and same as what Amatamin's post...





This post has been edited by aquilaTE: Dec 29 2011, 05:13 PM

Asia Jaya..that is once a happening shopping centre back in 70s. I got my 1st Tiger model kit from FAJAR superstore, Damansara Utama.

Also frequent to Jaya's Kathy's Toys...ahh..those were the days.

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Added on December 29, 2011, 6:21 pmNot bad courtesy free gift from the Publisher. I guess they expect that many would be dissapointed if this tank series was halted.

I do hope they restart the series again next year.

This post has been edited by FunkyMonkiBaby: Dec 29 2011, 06:21 PM

Knowing those places betrays your age... hehe. Yeah, I used to frequent the toy section of Fajar as well as Kathy and Ding Dong toys as well

Well, if they do resume the publication, we'll get our free gift. I'm one of the many, who is disappointed with the stop in these publications.

lovely model
oh i really do hope they continue with the publication :|

very nice... will have to get issue 4 this weekend... nice.

Yeah, I hope they really do. I think if you compared this to the F1 Mclaren, this shud be much better since it's always sold out in most shops. Btw, I got two copies of issue 4. I hope I can get two issue 5 if they continue their publication

And I hope they restart the series as well as I missed out on the first two issues...

Ha ha, never too old for toys. Back in those days have to save daily just to buy the model kit. Model kits was plentiful at many dept stores incl Parkson and TRU during the 90s but gone by now.

Now I go to a stall in SS2 Mall to get my fix on some model kits i like. The stall owner also perform model kit building and painting.

These tank magazine are awesome. Priced within my budget. Wished the magazine talked more on the respective tank models.

I still visit toy shops from time to time.

Been to SS2 Mall once so not aware of such stall yet. Might drop by if got time. I've moved away from plastic hobby kits since I dun have time(and patience) to build it.

Yeah, agreed that these magazines are great. Was thinking of collecting F1 but that comes in so many small parts and I couldn't appreciate that. Yeah, wished they give more info on the current tank issue rather than going around the same Matilda tank. I still find WWII tanks are still more interesting than any other era tanks.

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Added on December 30, 2011, 10:01 amBtw, does anyone know how to attached the issues to the binder?

This post has been edited by aquilaTE: Dec 30 2011, 10:01 AM

[quote=aquilaTE,Dec 30 2011, 10:00 AM]
I still visit toy shops from time to time.

Been to SS2 Mall once so not aware of such stall yet. Might drop by if got time. I've moved away from plastic hobby kits since I dun have time(and patience) to build it.

Yeah, agreed that these magazines are great. Was thinking of collecting F1 but that comes in so many small parts and I couldn't appreciate that. Yeah, wished they give more info on the current tank issue rather than going around the same Matilda tank. I still find WWII tanks are still more interesting than any other era tanks.

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Added on December 30, 2011, 10:01 amBtw, does anyone know how to attached the issues to the binder?


Quite simple, u need to break the plastic clips, and use them by sliding it at the bot and top center section of the magazine just slide the clip Into the holes and lock it to the center of the magazine

This post has been edited by amatamin: Dec 30 2011, 11:39 AM

Ic ok. So, those white plasticky thingy on the top and bottom of the binder spine are not clips, I pressume?

The model kit / building stall is located at the 1st Flr (below Times bookshop). He usually only starts after 1pm.

There used to be one huge model kit shop at Mid Valley...wonder where they have moved?

not sure where that shop in Mid Valley went but if any one is still interested in building their own plastic kits and painting them, why not try out Hobby HQ

their add is:

Address: 52-1 (TKT 1), Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser BIZ Park, 55100, KL

Telephone number: 603-92238588, 603-92239588.



and the good news is they have just kicked off their NY Sale, see below:

From HHQ: " ..... Due to popular demand, we're please to announ the Year End Sale commence today till 31st of December.

As usual, 45% OFF on models Trumpeter, Italeri, Hobby Boss, Academy, AFV, ICM, Legend, Hobby Fan and Easy Model.

40% off for model Tamiya, Hasegawa, Bronco, Dragon, Airfix, Revell/Monogram, Kinetic and all unmentioned model.

30% off for none F-4dable decal, books and after market parts of PE and resins product.

F-4Dable products are negotialable for discount.......

Happy Hunting.....

HHQ "

of course to save you the trouble/hassle of building them you can just get the magazines

fess

Ok, thx. Will take a look the next time round when visiting there.

If it's Nikko. I think they have closed down already.

just snip the clips, spread the magazine in the middle, slot the clip into the hole for both top and bottom, and it's done and should secure the magazine just fine

just took my 4th issue from popular wangsa walk. i agree with aquilaTE, oh god please allscript don't discontinue this magazine series as it is always sold out in my area. see, that means that people are into it right

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Added on December 31, 2011, 1:14 ambtw just a heads up if you're wondering:
yes the wheels on the Jagdpanther were placed wrongly. 1st wheels should be inner instead of outer like the models provided
as for this one is from Altaya:
http://www.mikes-tanks.com/Altaya.htm

and forum discussing this last two years:
http://tanks.deagostini.co.uk/chat/yaf_pos...AGDPANTHER.aspx

as the pic provided:

it can clearly been seen that the 1st road wheel supposedly insde rather than out.

the provided ones:


and the fixed ones:


other than that i don't see anything wrong with the tank hunter itself do correct me if i am wrong.

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Added on December 31, 2011, 1:33 amoh yeah and also do note the screw is a triangular ones, not the common phillips head for issue 4

This post has been edited by Tiger I: Dec 31 2011, 01:33 AM

Clear observations and remark given there, Tank Commander Tiger 1.

German tanks during WW2 are my favourite..cool design and strong firepower. Installed fear to the Allied tank forces.

any1 knw where to get issue 1, 2, and 3? The tank look awesome. thx

can't resist... 75% off nz10 so just bought it. borders closing down
they look really good

The BORDERS at your place in NZ closing down? Business poor?

Well, at least there are some new tank magazines there. How many models have u collected so far?

borders went into bankruptcy in nz so someone took over alread

only these 2. i'm into so many things so trying my best not to get involve into anything new again

Issue 3 might still be in in bookstores like Popular. As for issue 1 and 2, very slim chance already for now because as far as I know, all are sold out.
judge-the, as for the price after conversion, how much is that, and is the respond over there good towards the magazine?

i don't think so these magazines are doing well here. last time when i was asking about the flying scotsman magazine at the bookstore, the lady immediately told me not worth buying, better just go out and buy HO scale model train alone way much cheaper

nz2.50 x 2.5 = rm6.25 for each tank

that's a steal. even without discount it still tad cheaper comparative to here