ringleheim Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Ryan said: Both are on Ebay right now, but at a premium. That's what I meant; Sprue Bros, Scale Hobbyist, Volks, everyone lists it as "available" in theory, but no one actually has it in stock. I think that's why a few Japanese retailers on Ebay are asking bigger prices for the few that are out there. I have an excellent track record of really getting into a well known kit that has been out for a long time, and then deciding "it's time to buy it" only to realize it's nowhere to be had at that moment! The last time this happened was with the Meng 1/32 Me-163. The thing just disappeared from retailers around the world for a while. It's back now. Edited August 19, 2019 by ringleheim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Me too, as my collection of recently purchased OOP Wingnut kits can attest to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ryan said: Me too, as my collection of recently purchased OOP Wingnut kits can attest to. I just put an email in to Volksusa. I'll report what I hear. Surely I can't be the only person watching your build thread, Ryan, and thinking "I need this kit myself!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Well thanks Mr. Heim, I hope to post more substantial updates soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, Ryan said: Well thanks Mr. Heim, I hope to post more substantial updates soon. Ryan, did you consider buying any of the add-on bits that ZM offers for this? Like the P/E flaps or metal landing gear? Just wondering if you think it needs it, now that you have seen the plastic in the flesh. Thanks! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 I'm probably the worst person to ask about aftermarket, I find the ZM kits just fine out of the box. I will buy a wheel set and seat belt set there and there, but my days of fiddling around with a bunch of aftermarket are gone. Ryan Gisbod and ringleheim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I have heard back from VOLKS USA. They said something like there is no plan to re-stock this kit "at this time." I don't know if that means it's discontinued permanently, or if it just means what they say, that at this moment, there is no plan for a re-stock, perhaps implying that could change at any time rolling forward. I will keep a closer eye out for these on Ebay and elsewhere on the secondary market. Maybe someone else will benefit from this info. Looking forward to the next update, Ryan! Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 I'm sure they will be back. I'm working on the 1/32 Hellcat right now and hope to get back to this one soon. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Any updates on this one Ryan? I keep stalking Ebay for this kit but it is hard to find the H-0 variant. There always seem to be the older H-1 variants available, oddly, but for close to $200 US with shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 No, but thanks for the interest. Just being lazy, need to post more for sure. Ryan ringleheim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 still slugging away at this one. Over sanded the MG doors and lost detail so I scabbed on some latches to replace....not really happy with is and will likely source another part and replace them. The great shame by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Should be painting the pit soon. Dpgsbody55, Kais and Out2gtcha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Some beauty shots of the engine, finally got it washed and satin cote sealed. Lothar, Dpgsbody55, LSP_Kevin and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Haven't seen this build for a while, so I'm very glad to see some updates from you. Nice work so far. This is a kit I want when it eventually gets re-released, so I hope we see more updates soon. Cheers, Michael Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 thanks, yes i'm back on it for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Wow, great work Ryan! That engine looks immaculate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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