Hey there folks,
I think everyone, on both sides, are making great points.
Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing what Dragon does with the B model P-51. Their D model is the top of the line for Mustangs and if their B is that good then it's Gemini who will have a run for it's money. (Who is going to be the first of these folks to make an A-36 variant? I know Corgi is supposed to make one, but their QAQC is so sloppy that I have little confidence until I see them.)
As for saturation, I agree with the statements offered. It's a bummer that we are seeing the same planes from the each manufacturer.
The good part of this is that it gives us choices. If Dragon's P-40s are as good as their Mustangs, then I'll be replacing my Corgi's as they come out.
Does it effect the investment value of your planes, well yes it does but I couldn't care less about that. (Sorry Harry, I agree you on most everything you post but the collectability of my models is way down on my list.)
I think the hardest part for folks (i.e. Me.) will be willpower. We have all become so enamored with, "I want it NOW and I better get it before it sells out and I have to pay EBAY!!!! prices." that we will end up with 400 of every plane. Granted, 400 P-40's cannot be called a bad thing under any circumstances
but it might push some of the other new planes coming my way off the shelfs. After all, I don't care how cool my Black Cat looks, I can fit three P-40's on that shelf instead!
