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Johnny Cloud
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Spectacular!
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If Airfix really wants to cash in, a brand new 1/24 P-51D is the way to go. That, or a Bf 109-G, or a P-51B. I can't think of anything else that would sell as well.
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The Aircraft we would HAVE to Scratch Build Right Now
Johnny Cloud replied to Archimedes's topic in LSP Discussion
The Mustang I comes to mind. -
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*** Finished*** 1/32 Trumpeter P-47D-22 "Kansas Tornado"
Johnny Cloud replied to Tolga ULGUR's topic in Works in Progress
It looks spectacular! Did you have any problem masking over the Alclad? -
Thierry we agree, things have changed. It's pretty much the only thing we can depend on.
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On the contrary it's never been easier to purchase a model kit, it's just a few keystrokes away, night and day. Again, I do not know what the real modeling demographics look like but I do know there is more than what you see at modeling shows. Modeling habits have evolved, a quick look on social media reveals a whole world that is not necessarily visible from forums such as this one or a modeling show table. I've heard about the demise of the hobby for the past 35 years, older folks than me for probably much longer than that.
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I don't think making a simpler and "much cheaper" kit is the only way to go for Eduard, modelers are ready to spend $100 plus for a desirable kit, they do it all the time. With that being said, Overtrees would be very welcome, who doesn't have extra Spitfire IX markings leftover from their Tamiya kit? Again, the goal is not to "beat" Tamiya, there are more ways than one to produce a great kit, just look at the different approaches Kotare and Tamiya took with their Spitfires. Eduard's cockpits in 1/48 scale are spectacular and offer many options, the same thing in 1/32 scale would be really tempting. I'm guessing no engine would be included (a plus in my opinion) and Eduard can really deliver on surface details and packaging. As for Zeros, Sulc already mentioned on Hyperscale that he is not likely to make more, they don't sell well.
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I am not necessarily disagreeing (although I haven't seen any study about the demographic renewal of our hobby). That being said, Vladimir Sulc is an ambitious man with an aggressive marketing approach to this business, if he thinks about releasing 1/32 scale kits it is because he believes he can sell them.
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A top shelf Spitfire Mk.IX should sell rather well, it is the best known version. Yes Tamiya is hard to beat but that's not necessarily the goal, a different kit with an equally impressive surface and possibly a better detailed cockpit out of the box with more options would do the trick I think. Tamiya or Revell Spitfires do not put any money into Eduard's pocket.
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Absolutely superb! These are the most realistic figures I have seen in an aviation diorama. They are as good as the plane which is rare, masterful really.
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Oh no....not another 109 (1/32 Bf-109G-4 build)
Johnny Cloud replied to FalconFan24's topic in Works in Progress
Terrific work, it looks sharp! Very sorry to hear about your mom, my best wishes to her and your family. -
Now that Eduard has established itself as one of the premier 1/48 kit producer I imagine they would want to do the same thing in 1/32 scale, to me that means entirely new kits, not repops.
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I hate contributing to the hijacking of this thread but I will not withdraw anything because I tell the truth. Should I post here the PM you sent me where you detail your personal dispute with Richard Alexander, accusing him of all sorts of things and confessing it was personal for you? You certainly failed do disclose this conflict of interest when you started to bash their Spitfire kit here, that makes you less than "fully honest".
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At least now everyone knows you weren't fully honest when expressing your... opinions. Back on track; I welcome Eduard's possible return to 1/32 scale. I just hope they'll make an effort when it comes to engineering, some of it can be fiddly on their 1/48 kits.
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Just fabulous, I don't know what else to say.