[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by smartd

Yeah, but all that aside Hornchurch, it is only $900.00.

Oh, in that case, I'll have 4

(& at THAT PRICE they CAN'T sort the paint out ?

[Rush104]

I'd have to go with 1/144th as the ideal bomber scale. I think it's the most practical in terms of size and cost. Especially if someone decides to make a diecast B-36!

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by olifant

Ouch, don't hold back Hornchurch!

I think I forget this forum is focused on diecast 1/72ish models. I have 20+ 1/18 21C planes and I know of others who have hundreds, so for us 1/32 and 1/48 is small. Just passing on some news (rumors).

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

........ no room for the big stuff.

Originally Posted by Epapazian

As some have noted it's really a question of potential profitability for the marketer and a combination of display/storage space plus price for the average collector. Therefore, there's little chance for an extensive four engine bomber line in 1:48th, let alone, 1:32nd scale.

Olifant - please accept my apologies if I came across as 'harsh'

Wasn't meant to be 'antagonistic'

Just an observation that GENERALLY folks who buy Diecast planes WON'T patronise buying HUGE Bomber/Transports in any great number........

(certainly not sustainable by ANY major-manufacturer)

You only have to look at the amount of 1/72nd scale B.24 Liberators that remain unsold in the U.K. to see that.

Same goes for the (SUPERB) 1/72nd scale Catalina

There are SEVERAL (major) stores where I can go (tomorrow) & buy the above, at 1/2 price,

CAUSE THEY AIN'T SELLING !!!!!!!!!

& that's just 1/72 = there are 1/48th B.25 Mitchells sitting around from one month, to another.

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I've just bought a gorgeous 1/48th B.25, for a paltry £ 20....... & at that price, most folks (here) don't want to know !

I've used Cruver' & Epapazian's quotes (above), to HIGHLIGHT what I was 'getting-at' in my 1st post !!!!!!!!!!!

Trust you catch my drift............?

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

you're right Skunky

I'm cutting this out and framing it.

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

I'm cutting this out and framing it.

make the most of it, Guy !!!!!!!!!!!

It's as rare as Rocking-Horse-droppings

[olifant]

Olifant - please accept my apologies if I came across as 'harsh'

No worries hornchurch. New to the forum and I don't know the lay of the land. I am glad that there are some large scale fans here. I agree that the four engine Corgi stuff doesn't move, but I think that is directed at a different audience. $150 for diecast puts those in a different league than potential 21C plastic releases for a third of that.