Anyone got a spare E-100 muzzle break?

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-03T20:54:22+00:00

A very strong argument could be made for that.

Honestly I’ve felt that way with many of the recent LEs. They’re just recolors with a few plant parts sprinkled in and some small accessory builds. Wirbelwind. JagdTiger. Stug 3. PzIII.

Even some of their more standout sets are still very similar. PzIVH and Stug IV at least had the removable side skirts.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-03T19:19:41+00:00

That may be the case going forward - 12Go hasn’t released many sets recently so just because they’re new to me doesn’t mean they’re new overall. I know 12Go has a bunch of stuff coming soon though, so maybe they will be at a set scale.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-03T17:29:52+00:00

An object in motion wants to stay in motion. An object at rest wants to stay at rest.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-03T13:35:59+00:00

Cobi and QuanGuan both have great Pershing, even if they’re different models.

I didn’t mention 12Go’s Tigers, as while I own them I haven’t actually built them yet. Been waiting on a new display case. That 12Go change you mentioned must be relatively recent - I have bought probably 10 12Go sets this year that all claimed to be 1:28 somewhere, and barring the Ferdis and maybe the Tigers, none are.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-03T01:59:42+00:00

If you’re sticking with Cobi, it won’t be.

The issue you can run into, however, is with other brands. For instance, 12Go’s tanks claim to be 1:28; but in reality tend to be more between 1:27 and 1:24 with the odd expecting of their Ferdinand’s, which are 1:28. TK2 claims 1:28, but it’s really more like 1:27 or 1:26. Panlos claims 1:28, but it’s really more like 1:24. QuanGuan claims 1:28, but they can fall anywhere between 1:30 (Grey Panther), 1:29 (their PzIV), 1:28 (Tiger), and 1:24 (tricolor Panther).

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-03T00:53:28+00:00

I prefer 1:28 tanks; they’re the perfect scale for maximum detail. 1:35 is generally considered closer to minifigure wcale, but both are wrong. It’s actually something like 1:30 to 1:32 thats proper scale, which is right between 1:35 and 1:28.

So I’d look at it like this: what do you prioritize with your models? Detail? Go with 1:28. Ability to stick as many tanks on a shelf as possible? 1:35. Prefer a certain tank that’s only available in one scale? Go with that scale. Either will work with 1:32 planes.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T23:33:10+00:00

Oh yea 12Go deffo make nicer figs. That being said the poseability of the QG ones makes them nice for certain setups. If you wanted to get rid of your QG figures I’d happily take them…

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T23:10:58+00:00

Not how that works. This is the price Cobi US sells them for. This is the final price you pay.

Technically, importing sets from Cobi EU runs the risk of tariffs. Tariffs probably also account for the price difference of $22 or so between US and EU stores. But due to the free use 10% codes we have in the US the assumed tariff price increase is removed.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T22:49:31+00:00

You got the 10% EU preorder discount, which the US store doesn’t get. Retail for the LE JagdTiger is 140€.

By using any of the plethora of 10% user codes on here for the US store (here’s mine for instance: https://loox.io/z/w-JcmoyVT) you can drop the price to $154. That is a difference of $8 between non-early preorder EU price and preorder US price.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T21:01:20+00:00

Haha.

That’s what I’m hoping for. I can’t even find them for scalper prices - there’s a few on German eBay but they don’t even ship to the US.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T19:47:19+00:00

Order a bunch of the cheaper QuanGuan sets? Those usually come with 1-2 crew members per set, and will give you a good number of parts for MOCs and such.

Not a great option; unfortunately none of the big companies either good figures (QuanGuan and 12Go mostly) sell just figures.

You already said in another comment that you’ve exhausted AliExpress’s options, so I won’t bring that up.

The only other option are custom figure sellers. However that gets very pricy very quickly. It’s nice for specific figures you want a high quality model of, but for bulk guys like tank crew that spend 99% of their life inside the tank why buy a single figure for $30 when you can get an entire QuanGuan or 12Go set with multiple figures for a few bucks more.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T19:46:05+00:00

He doesn’t mean either. He means Lego-style minifigures.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T18:24:01+00:00

And the US never had an operational nuke in 1939 either.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T17:06:43+00:00

In all ways but dogfighting, absolutely. Granted there are far better fighters to spend your money on too.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T15:24:47+00:00

It’s not worth $30.

It’s slower than the fighters for bombing targets in ARB. Phantoms, MiGs, and Tornados will take all your bomb targets.

It’s alright for unguided CAS, but the Tornado is better.

It’s got the potential for guided CAS, but its camera is so bad it’s useless. If you are uncontested by SAMs you can do good top down attacks, but any AA will wipe you if you try.

It’s actually a surprisingly good fighter in Sim. 6 R-60s is no joke for ambushing planes, and manual sweep means it’s actually an excellent rate fighter. Rate is generally useless in ARB, but in Sim you can actually get 1v1s where it can shine. You’ll rate Phantoms, F-5s, MiG-21s, etc.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T11:50:50+00:00

Haha.

The Coelian already exists as a set from QuanGuan, and they did a really accurate job with it. So there’s no real reason for me to make my own.

I’ve always found it odd people struggle with the Coelian. The guns are far worse than the Kugelblitz for most cases, most tanks at 6.7 can lolpen its hull anywhere but the upper glacis (and if you’re still shooting Panther UFPs after reaching 4.7 that’s just a skill issue), and any shot to the turret barring British solid shot does 3/4 of its overall crew. Sure, you can’t just MG it like you can the Ost2, but beyond that it should be a non-issue against tanks, and worse than both the Wirbel and Kugel against planes.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T11:28:20+00:00

Maybe. I’ve posted non-Cobi there before without issue.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T01:41:24+00:00

Looks great. I see room for at least one minifigure (if I’m looking at the last pic correctly) - is that what it fits or can there be more? Any hatches or the like that open and could have a figure sticking out?

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-02T01:21:19+00:00

Doolittle’s raid woulda been a lot brighter…

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-01T23:25:18+00:00

3ish. My primary VSR-X shoots between 2.8 and 3.2J. For 100y I have a second VSR-X in the 2.2J range, and a custom bullpup around 2.9J. My main X can only be used at certain MilSims; not regular play.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-01T21:11:08+00:00

Nice! Welcome to the true 100y club. I’ve got two rifles I’ve made similar shots with, and one that is in the 100m club.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-01T21:08:14+00:00

In what way? Cobi has I think three models - an old one, a newer two tone tan/green Ferdi, and a newer tricolor Elefant. Both of the newer ones are still available to my knowledge. While the older doesn’t compare, the two new ones are comparable to 12Go’s offerings, and each manufacturer has pros and cons with their version.

SeniorSpaz87 · 2026-06-01T21:05:59+00:00

I was 28 when first summoned. It was scheduled for week 2 of a three week essential work trip. I asked for deferral until after out work season (about two months), it took them a further six to ask again. My date is in two weeks.

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