[dboulais]

Ok, I’m not without fault in the “nit picking nut case” category. I have the same fervor on the want for fidelity of details on some subjects, as other members of the forum have on their pet subjects. Sorry if I let the buzz drive me over the edge.
Here’s my latest peeve after reading the posts here and at DAF. What are some collector’s thinking? If HM didn’t come out with a nice diecast Hawker Fury in 1/48 scale, when exactly did they expect to get one in ANY scale from anybody else? Did they think the new Hornby / Corgi operation was going to give it to them in their lifetime? I’m not negative on Hornby (I hardly know you). If Hornby makes one in 1/72 scale that’s nice, I’ll buy some of theirs also. I’d even go so far as to buy a Russian or Italian Bi-plane in either 1/72 or 1/48 scale if they are well done. I just don’t get worked up anymore as to when I’ll see my pet subjects done, in any scale. Heck, lots of my pet wants (love seaplanes & float planes) have never even been done in plastic (vacuform model kits do not count. I found them impossible for my limited skills to deal with). So I try to appreciate the efforts of manufacturers that produce anything even close to my core interests. In moments of alcohol induced weakness, I’ve even have a good word to say about IXO (gasp).

[Cruver Collecter]

Just keeping my fingers crossed that the folks at HM do the Fury, and in 1/48th scale. It definitely is one of the better looking biplanes.

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by kb466

Some of you aren't going to like this but you can add my voice to those that find this "nit-picking" and criticism to be less than constructive. In fact, I am finding a lot of this to be a real turn-off. Sure, William is a "big boy" and I know that the you "critics" mean no harm.

I just re-read all of the above posts... I found no nit-picking and no destructive criticism except for db's unfortunate "nut cases" comment. I am sure William responds to this forum and the DAF because he is using it as one tool of market research. He asks, and folks respond. Should we not be honest? I am sure William would not want that. I could say, "terrific... bring on the Hawker Fury, it is a great subject" and then not buy one. Would that help HM? And... regarding the folks who want one, look no further than the DAF for criticizing the choice of scale and subject. What helps HM is buying the product and being honest about what you like in the product and don't like. And here is my honest feedback: I will buy one Fury, not more, not because I am jumping for joy at the subject matter, but because I know HM will probably do a nice model... which I appreciate almost as much as the subject itself. But I would prefer another subject of which I would buy several or perhaps all models in the line. Don't you think William and the folks at HM would want to know this before they go into tooling?

[William]

Originally Posted by Elmer

I just re-read all of the above posts... I found no nit-picking and no destructive criticism except for db's unfortunate "nut cases" comment. I am sure William responds to this forum and the DAF because he is using it as one tool of market research. He asks, and folks respond. Should we not be honest? I am sure William would not want that. I could say, "terrific... bring on the Hawker Fury, it is a great subject" and then not buy one. Would that help HM? And... regarding the folks who want one, look no further than the DAF for criticizing the choice of scale and subject. What helps HM is buying the product and being honest about what you like in the product and don't like. And here is my honest feedback: I will buy one Fury, not more, not because I am jumping for joy at the subject matter, but because I know HM will probably do a nice model... which I appreciate almost as much as the subject itself. But I would prefer another subject of which I would buy several or perhaps all models in the line. Don't you think William and the folks at HM would want to know this before they go into tooling?

Hi,

I think you have a thorough understanding of what I have thought.

Frankly, the Hakwer Fury project was recommended and initiated by the UK side in 1/48. We thought that we might be able to develop a nice line up of aircrafts of the "Golden Age of Aviation" (in same scale). I have also considered doingt a "Spirit of St Louis" but no feedback is yet heard from US side.

So far the pre-war 1/48 is quite a success of American subjects but I am a bit worry about doing a UK Bi-Plane in 1/48.

You are right that it is better to collect ideas from all possible sources before proceeding a rather "risky" subject. But UK's client informed me there was a trend of growing in the collection of 1/48 in Europe.

Hence, there are 3 thoughts from me (or HM) now :
1) I would like to wait a bit longer for the Fury project to gather and digest all suggestions and information,
2) to develop a separate series labelled "pre-war" or "golden age of aviation" (2 -3 molds per year) while retaining the normal development of 1/48 (3-5 molds per year).
3) I apologize this idea has aroused some conflicts between all friendly collectors

William

[leeG]

Thanks for the update, William. I really like the "Golden Age" idea, and 2 to 3 molds a year is fantastic.

[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by leeG

Thanks for the update, William. I really like the "Golden Age" idea, and 2 to 3 molds a year is fantastic.

I do too; however, has HM ever given thought to doing WW I aircraft, William?

[lanslide]

A WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft from HM would be awesome! A complete series of reasonably priced models (in the $40 range rather than $70) like that would be very lucrative I bet!

[Louie]

Hi William,

I do not want to appear too pushy and I have definitely been amazed and spoiled at the offereings of HobbyMaster as of late, but I too beg to ask the question

Is there a chance of HobbyMaster doing any World war 1 planes?

If HM decides not to do this era I will not complain, as C1 and Corgi have produced several models, and I could see where HM would like to stick to more "unique" subjects.

Just know this William-

IF, and I say IF your company did decide to do WW1 stuff after you have perhaps completed the " Golden Age" series, I will gladly get rid of my Corgi WW1 planes and substitute every one with a HobbyMaster model instead.

HM quality is too good to resist.

I would also like to add William, I appreciate as a collector all of the feedback you give us here. I know at times we may appear impatient to produce long want lists even before you have brought current products to market. We are just very passionate and excited to see our dreams become reality. At this point it seems you are like Santa Claus but instead Christmas comes several times a year. Ho Ho Ho William, thanks!

[lanslide]

Originally Posted by Louie

Hi William,

I do not want to appear too pushy and i have definitely been amazed and spoiled at the offereings of HobbyMaster as of late but i too beg to ask the question

Is there a chance of HobbyMaster doing any World war 1 planes?

If HM decides not to do this era I will not complain as C1 and Corgi have produced several models and i could see where HM would like to stick to more unique subjects.

Just know this William-

IF and I say IF your company did decide to do WW1 stuff after you have perhaps complted the " Golden Age" series, I will gladly get rid of my Corgi WW1 planes and substitute every one with a HobbyMaster model instead.

HM quality is too good to resist.

I would also like to add William, I appreciate as a collector all of the feedback you give us here. I know at times we may appear impatient to produce long want lists even before you have brought current products to market. We are just very passionate and excited to see our dreams become reality. At this point it seems you are like Santa Claus but instead Christmas comes several times a year. Ho Ho Ho William, thanks!

Louie! That's a great post and I agree! hahaha - very good! I REALLY want a Fokker D.VII and would pay big bucks for it with full rigging like C1 does with their WWI models.

[leeG]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Louie! That's a great post and I agree! hahaha - very good! I REALLY want a Fokker D.VII and would pay big bucks for it with full rigging like C1 does with their WWI models.

Actually, there isn't much wire on a D.VII except control cables. It was rather advanced for its time. More puzzling then as to why it hasn't been done.

I'm a big WW 1 fan, and would love to see more of these airplanes modeled. My 1/48 scale collecting was limited to only WW 1 until HM came out with their pre-war F3F and F2A. I really like both the "Golden Age" and WW 1 genre. I sure I will be delighted with whatever HM decides is in their best interests to produce.



Fokker D.VII Air Force Museum, Dayton OH