whistlingdeath Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The simple fact is that for most people in the hobby budget is a concern. You can't say it isn't because I see comments all the time like "I'll have to sell a kidney" "I don't know which version I'll buy since I can only justify paying for it once" and all the similar comments. That being said, a lot of folks are only going to be buying one 1/32 Mosquito. My thinking is that Tamiya's brand reputation alone is a big enough blow to HK nevermind the reputation of Tamiya's recent 1/32 kits. The Mustang and Corsair practically build themselves. Now they've thrown that enginerring and inginuity into the Mosquito and I don't think HK has a chance. They will sale, but they just lost a bunch of sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The simple fact is that for most people in the hobby budget is a concern. You can't say it isn't because I see comments all the time like "I'll have to sell a kidney" "I don't know which version I'll buy since I can only justify paying for it once" and all the similar comments. That being said, a lot of folks are only going to be buying one 1/32 Mosquito. My thinking is that Tamiya's brand reputation alone is a big enough blow to HK nevermind the reputation of Tamiya's recent 1/32 kits. The Mustang and Corsair practically build themselves. Now they've thrown that enginerring and inginuity into the Mosquito and I don't think HK has a chance. They will sale, but they just lost a bunch of sales. Even where budget's not a concern, size and subject interest are. I'd also toss distribution and variant choice in Tamiya's favor. Tamiya has a well-established and much deeper distribution network than HK, and the FB.VI has always struck me as the more popular of the two - but that could be biased from seeing so many Airfix builds. I really hope the HK kit does well - I love what they're doing and the ingenuity they put into how they molded their Mossie is stunning - I want to see more of that. But yeah a Tamiya Mossie landing right on top of theirs is going to sting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 They'd be crazy if they don't put this one into production soon as in 1/32 http://www.aviaeology.com/aod24011.html I´m pretty sure Xtradecals will bring some new sheets in 1/32 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Any pics of the kit? And please make som RNoAF decals for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny'be'bad Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Mmmm i smell a little anti HK going on............AGAIN!!!!!! oh well "small things".......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) Mmmm i smell a little anti HK going on............AGAIN!!!!!! oh well "small things".......... I dont think thats the case. I LOVE HK, and their philosophy very much, and I think most folks around here do too. Their B-25 was a great build for me, and I definitely plan on getting more of their stuff, its just that after owning and building Tamiya kits AND KH kits, while HK has some of the best new tool kits around IMHO, Tamiya is at the top of the food chain.......................I would suspect is has very little if anything to do with people not liking HK, and has everything to do with Tamiya producing the best prop kits available. Kinda like wondering why people choose the #1 best something or other over the #2 best something or other; They simply deem Tamiya superior to the lesser known KH, weather that holds actual water or not. To me, Tamiya is the only company I would purchase a 1/32nd model from sight unseen. Though HKs stuff is indeed VERY nice, I just cant say that about them right now, not really having the same reputation as Tamiya does..........................yet. Maybe they will someday? Edited April 14, 2015 by Out2gtcha BGB and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I´m pretty sure Xtradecals will bring some new sheets in 1/32 scale The great thing about the Avaeology sheets are the comprehensive instructions with scale drawings, such as the missile and tank set up on the Banff Strike aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny'be'bad Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Was just a thought Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Was just a thought That was also just my opinion only, others may vary and may indeed not like HK. Not the case for me and those I know, but as it said not often enough, each to their own. I know for sure Ill buy more HK stuff myself, just would choose the Tam Mossie over the HK mossie as it sits today. BGB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Would I be correct in assuming this is how many people feel about these news? Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'm sure BOTH companies will do well, as this thread shows there is a distinct market for both planes, whether the "philosophy" of their design or just bomber vs. fighter. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny'be'bad Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I've always loved the pure bomber version of the mossie....bulged bomb bay two stage merlins etc........will i get one???......nope waiting for the next four motor heavies!!!! Out2gtcha and phantom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdobrze Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I will buy both a bomber and a fighter.To those who prejudice the HK it not out yet. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Is anyone else getting confused as to where they are at with everyone's responses and replies with 2 threads running?? Maybe its just me getting old Great discussion all the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 No :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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