[Elmer]

Originally Posted by roowalker

I wonder how many "new tool" 1:48 aircraft one could do for the investment required in a single 1:32 aircraft????

I've wondered the same roo. I am happy to see HM do a 1:32 line; however, due to cost and size, I will probably acquire only one from each line (two is a stretch, but possibly), whereas at 1:48, I would acquire several. But given two fine toolings with display options, one at 1:32 and one at 1:48, I will go for the 1:48 model... just a preference for the scale.

[Epapazian]

Originally Posted by Elmer

I've wondered the same roo. I am happy to see HM do a 1:32 line; however, due to cost and size, I will probably acquire only one from each line (two is a stretch, but possibly), whereas at 1:48, I would acquire several. But given two fine toolings with display options, one at 1:32 and one at 1:48, I will go for the 1:48 model... just a preference for the scale.

I would guess that a 1:32nd tooling costs only 20% more than 1:48. But then, you have the weight and expense of the extra metal plus a larger box and shipping charges. The real problem is sales. I suspect that HM would sell three times as many 1:48s as 1:32nds, which would cause them to restrict the larger scale's liveries to the safest options---ho hum.

[roowalker]

I'm right with you re. FM,Ara.....I don't own any of their stuff,got up close with their Bf109 and their A6M2 a while back and decided NO not even if they're real cheap.Their continuous errors are amazing for any producer of any product. Elmer!!!! I can see it right now... my dear companion laying that newly released Bf109 G10 on my coffin and telling the gang that it "Just arrived too late for him".....................

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by roowalker

I'm right with you re. FM,Ara.....I don't own any of their stuff,got up close with their Bf109 and their A6M2 a while back and decided NO not even if they're real cheap.Their continuous errors are amazing for any producer of any product. Elmer!!!! I can see it right now... my dear companion laying that newly released Bf109 G10 on my coffin and telling the gang that it "Just arrived too late for him".....................

One of my worst nightmares!

[Ara1]

I hate getting pissy about FM, as they are responsible for about 10 of my 20 1/48's, and I love each of those 10. If FM had a "William" he'd make sure the t's were crossed etc.

I am also not sure why Eagles opted for a non-combatant trainer for their post-P-51 offering. Was that the plane everyone had to have, the AT-6 Texan? I heard that it sold well, but from what I understand about the market, collectors want high performance planes in top ace liveries. I saw one at a show and just couldn't get excited about it.

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by Ara1

I hate getting pissy about FM, as they are responsible for about 10 of my 20 1/48's, and I love each of those 10. If FM had a "William" he'd make sure the t's were crossed etc.

I am also not sure why Eagles opted for a non-combatant trainer for their post-P-51 offering. Was that the plane everyone had to have, the AT-6 Texan? I heard that it sold well, but from what I understand about the market, collectors want high performance planes in top ace liveries. I saw one at a show and just couldn't get excited about it.

I remember Harry reporting that Richard Hackl told him the Texans were selling well... but that was within a few months of the initial release. I haven't heard anything since. I'm betting the remaining four will be canceled. By most accounts on this forum, they were not received well. Too bad, really. I thought the Texan a good subject to model. But... there were definitely issues with the first two releases... in design and quality control. I got them both, but have since boxed up the Hondo AFB Texan. The finish suffered which really exaggerated the riveting... it looked pockmarked. If OMI could get a nice NMF on the remaining releases, I think they could still be spectacular. The aluminum finish (fuselage) on the pre-war Navy trainer looks real nice--the aggressive riveting looks much more subtle. The yellow wings, not quite so.

[Ara1]

Originally Posted by Elmer

I remember Harry reporting that Richard Hackl told him the Texans were selling well... but that was within a few months of the initial release. I haven't heard anything since.

I wanted to get excited about it Elmer but there were other planes in the queue first... then I remembered my Monogram model in 1978 was simply bought to fill out the collection, I didn't really have a passion for it. I support Eagles and my first love is US airplanes but the Texan wasn't going to compete for my attention in the diecast market, no matter how good they made it. I hope it's not their last new mold. If they'd only done the Kingfisher, which I would buy and buy and buy...

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by Ara1

I wanted to get excited about it Elmer but there were other planes in the queue first... then I remembered my Monogram model in 1978 was simply bought to fill out the collection, I didn't really have a passion for it. I support Eagles and my first love is US airplanes but the Texan wasn't going to compete for my attention in the diecast market, no matter how good they made it. I hope it's not their last new mold. If they'd only done the Kingfisher, which I would buy and buy and buy...

You probably reflect the sentiments of many... I also hope it is not their last mold, but I ain't countin' on any more EI models. I think they're done. If they'd only done the Razorback P-47 before FM released its sub-par effort... oh man! This hurts!

I had a Monogram Kingfisher as a kid. I loved it. I could go for several in diecast. I love to see 1:48 diecast of subjects I "attempted" to model as an adolescent. Brings back many fond memories.

[Ara1]

Originally Posted by Elmer

You probably reflect the sentiments of many... I also hope it is not their last mold, but I ain't countin' on any more EI models. I think they're done. If they'd only done the Razorback P-47 before FM released its sub-par effort... oh man! This hurts!

I had a Monogram Kingfisher as a kid. I loved it. I could go for several in diecast. I love to see 1:48 diecast of subjects I "attempted" to model as an adolescent. Brings back many fond memories.

How is the Kingfisher not a slam dunk in 1/48?

The evidence:

A US plane, sent to serve a dozen countries.
Small.
Saw combat!
Floatplane or fixed wheel- it excelled at both!
Legit prewar schemes, plus great Pacific combat schemes as markings/cammo evolved.
She's a beauty! I called this one months ago. Bet we'll see it in diecast soon.

[jim]

Originally Posted by Ara1

How is the Kingfisher not a slam dunk in 1/48?

The evidence:

A US plane, sent to serve a dozen countries.
Small.
Saw combat!
Floatplane or fixed wheel- it excelled at both!
Legit prewar schemes, plus great Pacific combat schemes as markings/cammo evolved.
She's a beauty! I called this one months ago. Bet we'll see it in diecast soon.

Well I have my fingers crossed that we will see one soon.