Rubicon Models - 2016 Release Plan

Rubicon Models published their release plan fo rteh near future:

Upcoming New Releases – Q2/Q3 1) SdKfz 250/1 Alte – a 2-sprue kit that acts as a base kit for several possible variants. Choice to build vehicle as a SdKfz 253 as well. Highly detailed interior. Driver figure included.
2) SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C – a 2-sprue kit that acts as a base kit for several possible variants. Open rear door. Driver figure included.
3) Studebaker SU6 U3 2.5t 6x6 Truck – a 2-sprue kit with two multi-slide mould parts (driver cabin and rear trunk tarpaulin cover) in various possible configurations. Driver figure included.
4) Studebaker US6 with BM13 “Katyusha” MRL – a 3-sprue kit with a multi-slide mould driver cabin. Katyusha can rotate and elevate if needed. Driver figure included.
5) GMC CCKW 2.5t 6x6 Truck – a 2-sprue kit with two multi-slide mould parts (driver cabin and rear trunk tarpaulin cover) in various possible configurations. Driver & 2 gunner figures included.
6) SU-85 / SU-122 Self-Propelled Gun – a 3-sprue kit with choice to build either a SU-85 tank destroyer or a SU-122 assault gun. Elevating guns and open crew hatches.
7) Allied Stowage Set 1 – a 2 identical sprue kit at an affordable price. Comes with wood & metal crates, fuel cans and drums (both US & Commonwealth), tow cable wire noose, rucksacks & bed rolls, spare tyre, road wheels, and M4 tracks, plus a M1919 for the M5A1 mid production Stuart.
8) Waterslide Decals – Finally available for retail, now awaiting packaging. Come in as blister packs for various German Panzer divisions, German turret numbers, and British Commonwealth sets.

In the Works – 3D Drawings & Prototyping
1) SdKfz 251 Expansion Sets – All components done. Now queue up for mould making. These expansion sets will fit BOTH Ausf C and Ausf D variants unless not historically available. Will include 251/2 81mm Mortar Carrier, 251/3 Communication Carrier, 251/7 Assault Engineers, 251/9 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun (2 variants), 251/10 with 3.7cm PaK (full and half shield), 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen, 251/22 7.5cm PaK 40, and 251/23 Reconnaissance. All with crew figures included.
2) SdKfz 250 Expansion Sets – Most components done. Now queue up for mould making. These expansion sets will fit BOTH Alte and Neu variants unless not historically available. Will include 250/3 Command, 250/7 81mm Mortar, 250/8 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun, 250/9 Reconnaissance, 250/10 3.7cm PaK (full and half shield), 250/11 2.8cm sPzB 41. All with crew figures included.
3) M3/M3A1 Half Track Expansion Set 1 – Our first expansion set will include parts to build a M21 Motor Mortar Carriage (MMC), together with an off-loaded M1 81mm Mortar with crew figures. Also include two rear trunk tarpaulin covers for the M3 and M3A1.
4) Willys MB – 3D drawing done, now awaiting prototyping. Will include standard US version together with a special Commonwealth version – SAS / LRDG. Comes with driver and crew figures.
5) SdKfz 250/1 Neu – 3D drawing also done, now awaiting prototyping. Base kit for other possible variants. Driver figure included.
6) Soviet Stowage Set 1 – Planned. Research in progress!
Think that concluded our summary for now. Will keep you all updated on what’s coming in the pipeline. Please support our work by buying our products! Please also support your local store that supports your hobby! Happy modeling and gaming!!

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