petrov27 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 How 'bout the lowdown on that P-51B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 So, to summarize what I read: The "G" kit that is out now is it, as regards staggered waist gun positions; the "F" kit was made from the modified molds of the "G" kit. Did anyone ask about the Lanc, or the P-51B?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancman Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I'll stick me neck out and say the Lanc will be March - June next year as the F was early to mid this year and looks like Sept onwards. So on that basis I will ask for cash at Chrimbo to help fund the Lanc Graham Did I also get the first mention of Chrimbo in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I'll stick me neck out and say the Lanc will be March - June next year as the F was early to mid this year and looks like Sept onwards. So on that basis I will ask for cash at Chrimbo to help fund the Lanc Graham Did I also get the first mention of Chrimbo in You might have got the first mention, but do any of your stores have Christmas decor out for sale yet? Our Hobby Lobby chain over here has had that stuff out for almost two weeks already, and Summer isn't officially over, let alone passing through Fall first! pcben80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkis Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Itz Christmas all year at Hobby Lobby... Clark Cone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) ...Did anyone ask about the Lanc, or the P-51B??Hi Mike, When I asked if the Lancaster was next on their release schedule, the HK rep said no, due to further re-tooling (they want to depict "lapped" skin joints as a surface feature). He indicated that the British Phantoms were likely next on the HK release schedule. To the OP - sorry for adding to the thread creep! The new B-17 looks nice though. The rep pointed out that 45% of the E/F features re-tooled moldings, including portions of the wing. Rich Edited August 7, 2016 by allthumbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Sorry Rich, but that contradicts what Neil has told me directly. The Phantom is a long way off, while the Lancaster is scheduled for the end of this year, or early next. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hi Mike, Thanks for the clarification. I will yield to you on this, as your information sounds more solid and better sourced. I realize now, the gentleman I spoke to was not in fact a Hong Kong Models rep, but instead, a distributor of their kits. Sorry if I stirred the pot -- in the process disappointing the Lanc fans, while dispensing false hope to the "toom" enthusiasts. I'll try to be more careful next time! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Rich, no worries mate, we all have endless patience, and we don't mind a whit if a kit takes a little extra time. The lapped skin effect will be well worth the wait for the Lanc. I'm pretty sure we all may have one, maybe two kits in the stash waiting to be built, and so can allow the manufacturer some additional time.... ...and that was LSP Kevin that spoke to Neil from HK, so thank you to him for the further clarifications. Artful69 and allthumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I'm pretty sure we all may have one HUNDRED, maybe two HUNDRED kits in the stash waiting to be built, and so can allow the manufacturer some additional time.... ... yep ... no rush here!! Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 At this point, I'd rather see it accurate, as opposed to released quickly.... mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Decal pictures are up on FB. Indeed they are: https://www.facebook.com/hkmmodels/posts/1720734878176130 Kev Edited August 12, 2016 by LSP_Kevin Added remaining artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Knock out Dropper and Memphis Belle profiles and decals are up now too. Im drooling to get this kit. Yep, just added those to my previous post. Kev Artful69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Wow! Have the Kits World "Knockout Dropper" decals and they also come in the kit! Awesome! Can't wait to get this kit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Well ... it looks like those prophets of nose-gate doom and gloom will be largely ignored ... I can understand frustrations of those that want it "just right", but this kit looks outstanding to me - I'm getting one! Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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