MikeC

No apologies needed, I did one of these and feel your pain. And I often bin models that fight back: mine nearly went that way too. Likewise, I have the later version in the stash, I'm not in a hurry either.

Good catch, but I fear there's no 56 Sqn option.

And don't forget the potential for at least one RNZAF option, if not boxing. As for the P-51B: (1) I suspect that is a possibility, but also that a series of Allison-engined early Mustangs may be; a variety of variants and colours, and not done by anyone in 1/32 except the hard-to-find Hobbycraft (?) kits. And I admit that is also something I'd like to see, but I also think it could potentially happen. And (2) re the B/C, beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Looks fine, and it's Mighty Eighth, what's not to like?

Given that WNW (iirc) included at least one captured subject (can't recall which atm, may be misremembering) that may even be a possibility.

Apologies, I thought I'd been reasonably clear in the OP. I'm asking what people think is a possible future release, based on perceived saleability, gaps in the market, etc. Not just put a few types that are unlikely to ever be released by anyone, let alone a new manufacturer trying to get established, based on their own preferences. Sorry if that's still not clear.

I'd only challenge that list to the extent that I think the P-40 should perhaps be on it, mainly because of the age and the known issues (fit of the various modular sections to cover the versions) of the Hasegawa kits, the use by the RNZAF, and the many other potential colour schemes like O/D, bare metal, RAF desert camo, etc. I wondered about the Fw 190, mainly as I'm not so familiar with what's already out there. I've heard and read only good things about the newer Revell kits like the F-8; I know Hasegawa have done a whole series, but I'm not familiar with the kits and any issues they may or may not have. This is all very interesting, thanks everyone.

No problems Paul, I'm just a little bit paranoid about about the thread wandering off, as I'm genuinely interested to know what other people think is likely to be a candidate for production at some stage. As an aside, it's made me realise what a tough job the mods have. The ironic thing is that I'd probably have one of these, as there is one (it's called a Travel Air something, but it looks the same, complete with a side-by-side front cockpit) based at Shuttleworth where I volunteer.

Absolutely right.

I believe the mod to introduce them was a retrospective one, so any Mk IIs in service subsequently may have had them fitted.

Ouch! Best wishes for a swift recovery.

Agreed that it's a gap in the market. However, I'm wondering whether it would be a "banker" for Kotare, in the same way as others mentioned might. And it may well be, but I wonder how many Tamiya or Revell have sold in 1/48 compared to Spitfires in the same scale?

What is it, then? On what basis do you think a relatively new model company are likely to produce this? Is it going to make money for them?

Just done so: I'd suggest that's a bit too esoteric. We're not wishlisting, are we?

I'm not an expert on Japanese types, I don't know what a Pete is. Is it something that most people should know, and I'm exposing woeful ignorance by admitting not knowing it? Or is it so esoteric only true afficianados will know it? Or somewhere in between? The answer to that might perhaps be a factor in how likely Kotare are to do one. (And yes, I'll look it up in a minute.)

Certainly agree about P-40s. What's your reasoning that leads to a Beaufighter as a possibility? Because of course, this isn't a wishlist

Good choice of subject. You may have already come across this, if not here's a little bit of background about Fowlmere https://fowlmereairfield.com/museum

And yet they are THE most essential type of all, as without them there wouldn't be any aircrew for any other types. Odd that they're 'obscure' in model terms, but that's a whole other debate.

And that's the point. This topic is really twofold: "Please ignore your own wishes and think about it, given what you know about the model market"; and "Do you think MikeC is spot-on with his anaysis, so far off-track he's barely visble, or somewhere in between?" That's certainly a valid analysis that does coincide with many peoples' wishes.

Doesn't have to be, just needs people to stay on topic The rest if your post makes a good point, but I do wonder, as others have in other threads, if the occasional riskier subject may appear once there are a few '"cool" subjects that are going to sell'.

I intended this as a post on the "109K reveal" thread, but as I developed my thoughts I realised it could be a bit off-topic, so here it is in its very own thread, which will not be a wishlisting thread, will it? I wonder if Kotare will continue a trend we have seen with WNW (iirc) and have already seen with the first two Spitfires. This is that in the Allied aircraft, there is included at least one decal option with a Commonwealth (particularly NZ) or US connection. I wonder if that will be a continuing trend with Kotare and whether it will be a factor (but clearly not the only factor) influencing choice of Allied types going forward? Indeed, there are some types where they could go the whole hog, and include at least one RNZAF decal option. Assuming that they are unlikely to cover the Corsair - already been ably covered by Tamiya, of course - there is the P-40 which was flown by the RNZAF. Or the RAF's "Article XV" Squadrons; or NZ/US/Australian/etc pilots with other Squadrons, which leads me to think of subjects such as more Spitfires (take my money please), Brewster Buffaloes (I believe there were NZ pilots flying them with the RAF in the Far East, but lots of other colourful options available), etc etc. And an option in a T-6 kit for one of those nice colourful post-war RNZAF Harvards would be good too (yes, there is a Kittyhawk kit, which as we know has its issues even if available). Maybe, in due course and if they expand into the jet age, an A-4 or a JP/Strikemaster (both flown by the RNZAF as well as others). OK, this is still speculation, but I've tried to reason from known facts rather than simply pluck types out of the air, even though I have been guilty of that in the past. I know those mentioned have already been kitted somewhere in 1/32, but F4U-1A/D aside I think a modern Kotare treatment of the P-40 for example would be amazing. But rather than stick my neck out and say "these are my predictions", I'll just keep an eye on it and see if that is the direction of travel as far as Allied WWII types are concerned. What do you think? PS: No wishlisting please.

Phantom FG Mk 1 = F-4K Phantom FGR Mk 2 = F-4M And YES PLEASE!

Very nice. The scheme is the one I think of (rightly or wrongly, please don't divert the thread with debate on that, folks) as "the Battle of Britain Scheme".

Which one? (I'll just get my coat ...)