Guest Clunkmeister Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Just to chime in regarding the P-51B. In talking in depth to Radu here at the US Nats, he mentioned that for a truly accurate P-51B, a completely unique set of molds all of it’s own with the exception of maybe the propeller and one or two other incidental items would be needed. Absolutely nothing whatsoever is interchangeable with the P-51D. That really opened my eyes and shows why nobody other than Jerry Rutman has managed to get the P-51B ‘right’. I was one of those guys who thought it wouldn’t be a big deal. I hold out hope for a mainstream manufacturer to do a B Mustang. It is surely needed. And by by the way, Radu is one seriously awesome guy. By far the most easy to talk to, knowledgeable guy I’ve ever met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yea a Do.17 would be nice to see in 32 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yes I wish the new Revell Germany success too. If they do a Do 17 (or 215 or 217) to the standards of their Ju 88 and He 111 kits everyone will be happy. I understand the desire for all those planes that served with the ANG, like the P-51H. I'd love to see the F-89, F-94 and Century Series interceptors in 1/32. And really hoping Kitty Hawk come through with the 1/32 F-84F and RF-84F - such iconic jets that also thundered over the skies of Europe for a good ten years, in some cases twenty or more. Tony BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 The F-89, now that would be nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 15 hours ago, Maxim said: The F-89, now that would be nice! And it would be huge......that's a plus in my book. BiggTim and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbk57 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) It is funny and sad how the hobby business works. The P-51H might not have enough interest to do in resin, the P-51B hands down needs to be done but a resin maker dare not invest heavily in it because tomorrow someone may release it in plastic. A good kit of a B would be a best seller in any medium but it becomes almost chicken and egg. Plastic makers are doing far more obscure subjects than the P-51B, we have had plastic makers do three different P-51D’s by three important manufacturers but not the B. I don’t find the H to be a subject I would be interested in but HPH won’t and should not probably take on doing the P-51B which I would by any good kit of the B that would be released resin or plastic if done to a high standard. To me the H is nothing but the dead end that happened at the transition from prop to jet. Maybe I am missing it’s signficance but It is not a plane I am interested in from reading Wiki and the discussion above. I researched a little to see if it is something I would be interested in as I love the Mustang. Edited August 7, 2018 by cbk57 Troy Molitor, BiggTim, Rick Griewski and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamF Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I've always been interested in the final development of any design, because it's been created by the Same people who built the earlier ( more famous ) version and for me the H would be like the Spiteful the final end to a long story. I would be interested to see how HPH handle Boeing as regards the trade mark copyright etc. paul fisher, Alburymodeler, BiggTim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Great idea, though not my cup of tea. I sure hope you can make it happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alburymodeler Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 GrahamF, I would hope that HPH would just totally ignore Boeing if they go ahead. It is the right thing to do. Must admit I would not spend too much on a resin P-51H, maybe a cheap injection moulded kit I would, but that is not going to happen. BiggTim and MikeMaben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 34 minutes ago, Alburymodeler said: Must admit I would not spend too much on a resin P-51H, maybe a cheap injection moulded kit I would, but that is not going to happen. Me too , maybe a SH kit in the future ? For me it's not about historical significance or anything else but coolness factor. If it's got enuff of it , I want it BiggTim and chrish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 9 hours ago, GrahamF said: I've always been interested in the final development of any design, because it's been created by the Same people who built the earlier ( more famous ) version and for me the H would be like the Spiteful the final end to a long story. I would be interested to see how HPH handle Boeing as regards the trade mark copyright etc. Not sure on the copyright thing, but I’m sure they had plenty of issues with copyright with the upcoming DC-3. And what about the MiG-15? Doesn’t MiG copyright it’s famous name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Copyright in the Former Soviet Union is not overly recognized or enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I'd like to see aircraft manufacturer licensing fees ring fenced for use in the restoration and support of their products in museums. A lot of licensing is simply another form of controlling behaviour but, like workplace efficiency, it has already reared its ugly head and so we're stuck with it. Boeing are quite good to deal with, though I was particularly active writing books before all this nonsense started to impinge on the publishing industry. Decals are probably the only remaining safe haven, but officialdom are getting funny about insignia now. It's all so horribly petty and far removed from the genteel hobby of modelling as it was forty years ago - everything's become so aggressive, possessive and nit-picking. Leave the P-51B to HKM. I'm not going to buy an HpH P-51H but I'm surprised the Mustang aficionados aren't excited about this. Tony AresShrike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 The H doesn’t really interest me either, a B on the other hand yes yes and yes. Perhaps Mr Tamiya might do it as they are due a new 32nd soon- ish..... Not sure SH could pull it off, would to be proved wrong....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamF Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I wonder if a 'scratch aid' is the way to go? To CNC a fuselage and wings would be easy for us to do but would leave everything else to the modeller. Any Takers? There is a company that do this for large scale garden railways where they just supply the bare bones brass etchings for a locomotive but don't go the whole hog. I've always liked the idea of this. Graham Padraic Conway, LSP_Kevin and AresShrike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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