Radub Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 And the Helldiver is not? The D3A1 Type 99 dive bomber (Val) and the B5N2 Type 97 torpedo bomber (Kate) were two of the most successful attack aircraft of WWII. Both are very well known among Pacific War enthusiasts, and would (imo) have easily sold more units than this (admittedly nice) Helldiver kit. I have no doubt that the hardcore fans know and love them. But such a product needs a large enough market to amortise costs and hopefully generate profit to fund the next model and cover overheads. I wonder why there is no kickstarter-like campaign going. It is the best way to gauge "interest" and at the same time raise the money to make your dream models. Radu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 And the Helldiver is not? The D3A1 Type 99 dive bomber (Val) and the B5N2 Type 97 torpedo bomber (Kate) were two of the most successful attack aircraft of WWII. Both are very well known among Pacific War enthusiasts, and would (imo) have easily sold more units than this (admittedly nice) Helldiver kit. Not a chance. Yes, I'd buy both of those examples, but the Beast is famous in it's own right. It fought into the war in Vietnam, so it's got plenty of history. We had the Avenger and the Dauntless, now the Helldiver makes the trio complete. The Kate and Val are nice and I'm hoping for both, but you could shoot either down with a revolver.. Not my idea of a great aircraft, although I want models of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Funny how a thread about a new kit release always strays into one about other subjects... theseeker and AndersN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sobieralski Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Has anyone heard from HpH? in say last 3 days. This is the first kit I ordered from them where they did not send the official invoice within 24 hours. I emailed them early this morning. Wonder if the huge flux in the pound may have had an effect, even though they are on the euro I believe. I ordered with 17 remaining or so said the website. Paul C I ordered my Helldiver kit on Monday, request for payment came on Tuesday and the kit arrived yesterday (Friday). I have ordered several kits from HPH in the past and that is pretty typical turn-around time, but they may be experiencing a glut of orders for the kit. HPH usually posts downloadable instruction manuals for all their kits, but they have not done that yet for the Helldiver. The kit appears to be very complete and detailed, fit and ease of assembly are, of course, unknown at this time. A couple of quick observations: the kit contains a complete and detailed engine, everything in the fuselage, between the front wall and the rear wall of the cockpit, appears to be there, the turtle deck can be shown in either the open or closed position, lots of photoetch (usually by Eduard), decals for two schemes, one tri-color one overall sea blue, and appear to include complete stencilling in both black and white, masks are included for both inside and outside of the canopies as well as squadron markings, aircraft numbers are included as both decals and masks. Looks like a great kit. Steve Sobieralski dpastern and theseeker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Not a chance. Yes, I'd buy both of those examples, but the Beast is famous in it's own right. It fought into the war in Vietnam, so it's got plenty of history. We had the Avenger and the Dauntless, now the Helldiver makes the trio complete. The Kate and Val are nice and I'm hoping for both, but you could shoot either down with a revolver.. Not my idea of a great aircraft, although I want models of them... IMO we still need a Vindicator and Devastator. But my favorite genera is WW2 Navy, so I want them all. And while I'm still on the fence about dealing with a resin kit it's awesome to know that the Helldiver is there if I find I have to build one. On the subject of the Kate and Val...well I'd love to see both, and a number of other Japanese aircraft, but I do not think they'd sell as well as the Helldiver. A while back on my blog I ranted (if you can call it that) about the lack of Japanese subjects being built on a whole. For whatever reason these subjects just aren't as popular; though there seems to be a rather high number of them being built here currently in comparison to what you usually see. The article for any interested: https://jimsmodels.com/2016/04/29/where-are-all-the-japanese-builds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I ordered my Helldiver kit on Monday, request for payment came on Tuesday and the kit arrived yesterday (Friday). I have ordered several kits from HPH in the past and that is pretty typical turn-around time, but they may be experiencing a glut of orders for the kit. HPH usually posts downloadable instruction manuals for all their kits, but they have not done that yet for the Helldiver. The kit appears to be very complete and detailed, fit and ease of assembly are, of course, unknown at this time. A couple of quick observations: the kit contains a complete and detailed engine, everything in the fuselage, between the front wall and the rear wall of the cockpit, appears to be there, the turtle deck can be shown in either the open or closed position, lots of photoetch (usually by Eduard), decals for two schemes, one tri-color one overall sea blue, and appear to include complete stencilling in both black and white, masks are included for both inside and outside of the canopies as well as squadron markings, aircraft numbers are included as both decals and masks. Looks like a great kit. Steve Sobieralski Steve, Thanks for the info. Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogrfan Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Not a chance. Yes, I'd buy both of those examples, but the Beast is famous in it's own right. It fought into the war in Vietnam, so it's got plenty of history. We had the Avenger and the Dauntless, now the Helldiver makes the trio complete. The Kate and Val are nice and I'm hoping for both, but you could shoot either down with a revolver.. Not my idea of a great aircraft, although I want models of them... Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian79 Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 I ordered my Helldiver kit on Monday, request for payment came on Tuesday and the kit arrived yesterday (Friday). I have ordered several kits from HPH in the past and that is pretty typical turn-around time, but they may be experiencing a glut of orders for the kit. Based on your experience, I definitely have a problem with my order, I haven't heard a word since I placed my order on Wednsday, no payment request, etc. I'll give then a few more days before I inquire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sobieralski Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Usually when you order from HPH you will get an automatic email response back almost immediately. Then the next day you will get an order confirmation and a request for payment. If you did not get the auto reply your order may not have gone through for some reason and I would definitely check with them. Their customer service, in my experience, has been excellent. Steve Sobieralski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian79 Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) I should have been more specific, I received the auto reply, but not a request for payment. Edited June 25, 2016 by Brian79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 It took a few days for them to request my payment. Apparently this has been a hit, so they might be swamped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Just wait till you read my review on it 6/27/16! I am ready to shoot pics as soon as it arrives, supposed to be here before noon. Paul dpastern, LSP_K2, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I just received the payment request. LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian79 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) I just received my request as well. Edit: I figured it out, total was slightly more than my invoice, must be pp fees. Edited June 27, 2016 by Brian79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Yes, the shipping was not cheap ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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