Anyone know when GHQ changed their content of their Pewter?

[WWIICentral]

Howdy! I recently purchased some German WW2 Tanks from an online retailer (not directly from GHQ) and one of the packs that I purchased was the King Tiger pack (Henschel Turret). The blister pack was old and faded (although still using the current artwork) and the models themselves were heavier and a darker grey. It appears as though they have more lead content. The models themselves are very soft.

So my question is: how old is this model? Is there a timeframe at which GHQ changed their pewter composition? Anyone know?

Thanks!

[madman]

Waiting for someone with more knowledge but it was about the time I left the hobby for RC planes about '90. I think it was just being introduced or mandated.

[pmskaar]

Hi Tanner

I'm pretty sure it was right around 1994. GHQ's brand new WWI line of ships were all pewter and these started to come out in 1994. Anything that is made from the old alloy is pre 1994.

I actually appreciate their decision to do this. The metal in the pewter is harder but lighter than the old metal. The gun barrels are a little less prone to bending as well.

Pete

[scopemaster]

Hi all, Back in the 1980s, GHQ lead the way, most miniture companys followed there lead most companys had shifted 100% by 1994, due to the danger possed by several different metals. If I remember most of GHQ line was convereted over by 1990 to pewter. Detail is so much better.

[WWIICentral]

Thanks for the info everyone! I agree that I like the new composition much better... detail and strength is better.

Tanner

[pmskaar]

I sent an inquiry to "On High" about this topic. The switch occurred around 1991 or so with some parts being cast in Pewter before the switch became official.

I had said I thought it was 1994 but I was not correct in my recollection.

[WWIICentral]

Thanks Pete!

Tanner