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Long story, in the 1980's I restored a two seat DFS Kranich glider. It is not very well known in the military world that 80 of these were converted to carry infantry ammunition in the rear seat. the purpose was to make spot landings alongside troops landed by parachute or DFS.230 troop glider (as at Eban Emael) to resupply them, as part of Operation Seelowe, the proposed invasion of Britain. Since then I have had an interest in Seelowe/Sealion and in the amphibious Scwimmpanzer. So I would like to make a radio controlled Panzer IIC Schwimmpanzer with driven tracks and water propulsion - an ideal first tank project !!!!! Incidentally - anyone have the side sponsons (Schwimmkorper) in 1/35 which I am told were issued by Azimut or Ironside many moons ago, although these don't appear in the lists of what they produced. Paul.

Hi, weird question, I need to explain. Basically I am an aircraft modeller of rc scale sailplanes and the occasional boat, so I am way outside of my comfort / knowledge zone. For a specific project I need a Panzer IIc for radio control, preferably with working suspension (not essential) - it won't be driven much. It needs to be 1/16 scale or larger. Are there any rumours of a IIc in the pipeline ? I'm aware of the 1/6 Dragon model but didn't really want to go that large or expensive (I have other toys !) I'm told Verlinden did a 1/15 resin but that its very hard to find, not a great kit and not ideal to motorise. The only game in town seems to be the recent 1/16 Luchs but this has the later roadwheels - however they could be hidden by side armour I suppose, as the model will generally be seen from above, even on the move. My detailed tank knowledge is poor - are there any other kits that could provide the earlier road wheels and would the L tracks work with them ? Is the turret on the C and L basically the same ? Is the hull basically the same ? (I have the impression the rear end is different. I am an average modeller but prepared to tackle anything but as mentioned I have no research experience with tanks for this one -off project. Any and all advice greatfully received - even if its to say bite the bullet and go 1/6 ! in fact does anyone produce a gearbox/motor pack for the Dragon model ? Thanks Paul .