Ambush Miniatures – E-10 and E-25 Tank

Today we are covering a topic that has a long tradition here on the Chaosbunker: a tank review!

The occasion is the new Kickstarter campaign by Ambush Miniatures, The War is not over – Panzerdivision Cerberus, which focuses on numerous prototypes and "what-if" concepts from the late years of the war. The campaign covers six different vehicles in total: the E-10, E-25, E-50, E-75, the Panzerkampfwagen Löwe, and an additional Flak variant, all in 28mm scale (approximately 1:56). In today's review, we are taking a closer look at two tank destroyers: the E-10 and the E-25.

But let's start from the beginning and introduce the company behind the campaign. Ambush Miniatures may not be immediately familiar to everyone. Ambush Miniatures is the result of a merger between Heer46 and Air Raid 36/46, two long-time tabletop hobbyists who have combined their passion for World War II miniatures and vehicles under a new name. Heer46 has previously released many historical and "what-if" designs in both 15mm and 28mm scales, while Air Raid 36/46 had established itself in the market with a broad range of 1:200 scale models for aerial combat. Together, they now aim to pool their experience and capacity to bring further ideas to life.

At the heart of the new campaign, Panzerdivision Cerberus, are the armoured vehicles of the E-Series. The E-Series was a German development programme from the Second World War intended to replace the wide variety of existing tank and tank destroyer types with a standardised family of vehicles. Multiple weight classes were planned, ranging from light vehicles up to the heavy E-100, in order to simplify production, maintenance and spare parts supply. The "E" stood for Entwicklung (development), representing the next unified generation of armoured vehicles. None of these vehicles ever reached serial production, however; the project remained at the drawing board stage.

E-10

The smallest vehicle in the E-Series was the tank destroyer E-10. It was intended to replace the Jagdpanzer 38, offering a fast armoured vehicle with a low silhouette that would be difficult to hit. It was planned to be armed with a 7.5 cm Pak, similar (in modified form) to the one used in the Jagdpanzer IV/70 or PzKpfw. V Panther. The E-10 was to be fitted with a powerful 400 hp engine to allow high speeds. Interestingly, the name "Hetzer" is said to have been proposed for this vehicle, but was later applied to the Jagdpanzer 38(t) due to a misunderstanding. The E-10 was also to feature a lowerable suspension that could reduce the vehicle's silhouette by up to 40 cm. A feature that Ambush Miniatures has incorporated into their model accordingly.

The E-10 is a full resin kit in 28mm scale and retails at an MSRP of 31 EUR. The model consists of a hull, tracks, side skirts, and a gun. The underside of the hull is hollowed out to save material, though the model still has a solid weight and sits well in the hand.

The casting quality is generally high. However, it is noticeable that the master (the model from which the mould was made) was 3D printed and could have benefited from a bit more post-processing in places. Slight layer lines from the 3D printing process are visible, along with a minor layer shift. These are within acceptable tolerances, though, and should not be particularly noticeable once the model is painted.

As mentioned above, the E-10's lowerable suspension has been reflected in the kit. The track sections are labelled accordingly, and the model can be assembled in either configuration.

Optionally, the E-10 can also be built with side skirts, similar to those found on Panzer IV-based vehicles. Assembly overall is quick and straightforward. Fit is excellent, and there is no warping of the components to speak of.

E-25

The E-25 followed the same design philosophy, but was intended to be somewhat more versatile. Still fast and low-profiled, its role was envisioned as a compact tank destroyer and a more aggressive threat to medium armoured vehicles, intended to replace the Panzer III and IV. Its armament was to match that of the E-10, namely the 7.5 cm Pak 42, supplemented by a low-profile rotating cupola armed with an MG 42. As with the E-10, no prototypes of either vehicle were ever built, as neither made it off the drawing board.

The E-25 is also a complete resin model, likewise priced at an MSRP of 31 EUR. The model consists of a hull, two track sections, and a bag of numerous small parts including the gun, cupola hatches, and spare track links. The hull also features a recess on the underside to save material, which is perfectly reasonable.

While the level of detail is very impressive and the cables and fittings are well executed, more time should have been invested in post-processing the master. The layer lines on the sloped surfaces are quite pronounced. While this is relatively easy to address on the hatches, it is more of an issue on the front plate. There is also an unresolved layer shift at the rear of the model that runs across the exhaust pipes. On the left side, a delaminated print layer on the master was likewise left uncorrected.

That said, assembly presents no difficulties. Good fit and minimal to no warping make this step very straightforward.

Scale and Compatibility

The models in the campaign are in 28mm scale, or 1:56, making them compatible alongside models from other manufacturers such as Warlord Games or Rubicon Models, and they can be used in systems such as Bolt Action, Chain of Command, or What a Tanker!. The vehicles are larger than the Jagdpanzer 38(t); the E-10 is roughly equivalent in size to a StuG, while the E-25 is wider and marginally longer.

At 1:56 scale, the models sit firmly in the 28mm true scale range. Shown here alongside models from Rubicon Models, Perry Miniatures, Artizan Design, and a Stargrave miniature. Given their prototype and "what-if" nature, the kits also lend themselves to Dieselpunk, alternate history scenarios such as Konflikt '47 or Weird War, or even straight-up sci-fi settings.

Finally, here are both vehicles shown from various angles.

Conclusion

It is great to see more of these what-if vehicles making it into tabletop scale. As someone who has spent a lot of time with Panzer '46, field conversions, and of course World of Tanks, I always welcome additional resources for these topics.

Even though the masters have some avoidable shortcomings, the overall production quality is quite high. The casting is clean and the level of detail is excellent. Compared to earlier projects, the detailing has become even finer. The sense of "evolution" towards the E-100 is tangible. There was also little to no warping on the parts; only the gun barrels showed a slight bend, which can be quickly corrected with hot water.

The value for money is also convincing. 31 EUR per vehicle is not exactly a bargain, but it is fair pricing compared to the resin kits offered by market leader Warlord Games, where similarly sized vehicles tend to run around 40 EUR. Comparing the price to 3D printing is tricky, as designs of this kind are rarely available at adequate quality, and the output quality from printing services can vary, though it does not tend to come in significantly cheaper than Ambush Miniatures' pricing.

The E-10 and E-25 can be fielded with house rules in a variety of systems. We have already given this some thought and will be publishing stat profiles for What a Tanker! and Bolt Action in a follow-up article. If you don't want to wait that long, or prefer not to use house rules, you can proxy them as a Hetzer or Jagdpanzer IV L/70 in the meantime.

The Kickstarter campaign runs until 8 July 2026. The models will be available in Ambush Miniatures' regular shop after the campaign concludes.

• Production Quality: 3/5
• Design Appeal: 4/5
• Options / Customisation: 3/5
• Value for Money: 4/5
• Ease of Assembly: 4/5

Link: Panzerdivision Cerberus - The War is not Over @ Kickstarter
Link: Ambush Miniatures

The reviewed product item was provided by the manufacturer.