Artful69 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 On 7/6/2020 at 11:52 AM, Gazzas said: I've heard that the HPH model has been a less than spectacular seller despite many ppl saying it would be. Facts is... more modellers prefer planes with guns. OR ... Maybe it's the outrageous price tag - Triple the price you'd expect to pay for a highly detailed IM kit - I don't care how many guns it has!! ... Coupled with the medium being resin instead of basic, easy to work with plastic - that would prove to be dissuasive ... or perhaps the way that the parts are cast ... recent issues with fit etc?? ... Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 On 4 July 2020 at 11:47 PM, LSP_Kevin said: I know more about what the kit isn't, than what it actually is, and I don't think anybody has guessed it so far yet. All I know about it is that it's a new kit that has not been previously announced or discussed. It's been ready for over a month, but distributors asked Neil to hold off on the release due to COVID. In any case, whatever it is, Neil's sending me one on Monday, so I guess I'll know at least some time next week. And if I'm allowed to, I'll share it with you guys (I may not be, however). Kev Are we there yet? Tony RadBaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Tony T said: Are we there yet? Tony Nope. I don't even know if it has been sent yet. And I suspect that it may be some time before it arrives - especially since we're about to go back in to Stage 3 lockdown where I live. Kev Royboy, kkarlsen, Rick Griewski and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 2 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Nope. I don't even know if it has been sent yet. And I suspect that it may be some time before it arrives - especially since we're about to go back in to Stage 3 lockdown where I live. Kev Whoops! The pandemic is going to keep rearing its head until we have a vaccine, so likely right through the Summer and Autumn. My wife and I only leave the house every four weeks to plop some envelopes in the pillar box and give the car battery a charge — so three times since late March. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamF Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Tony T said: Whoops! The pandemic is going to keep rearing its head until we have a vaccine, so likely right through the Summer and Autumn. My wife and I only leave the house every four weeks to plop some envelopes in the pillar box and give the car battery a charge — so three times since late March. Tony Try factoring in that there won't ever be a vaccine, the clever people were in the 1950's are no longer with us like Dr Jonas Salk. He didn't have half the tools to work with to find a vaccine for Polio like today's lot have got. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) So this guessing/wishing can go forever... If we could narrow the subjects down to what would be inside the range we have seen from HKM it would be less of a shooting gallery in all directions. A non esoteric, multi engine WWII popular subject - not a B-26 or Ju 52... maybe B-29... DC-3/C-47 seems to be a popular choise for many, would fit the 'simplified' hint, if considering not stepping on HPH's toes? It would be nice if Neil would give us a little hint, or even a clue to solving the mystery... Edited July 7, 2020 by kkarlsen Gazzas, Jan_G, Trak-Tor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Well if we're playing the wishing game... My vote is for a Boomerang! Yes, yes, I know theres the montex kit availiable, but more boomerangs is a definitely a good thing!! Gazzas and nmayhew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Looking forward to seeing what it's going to be but I'm sure it will have more than 1 engine going by their back catalogue! Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnarg Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 No love for the Martin B-10B? or a Y1B-17B in camouflage multi-colors? Unfortunately nearly as likely as a Savoia Marchetti SM.55 or a Curtiss Shrike series including the A-8 to A-12 plus an Airacuda. That would be surprising, but one or two of us would be very happy. It sure is fun to engage in speculation without limits. It is good to see some people still trying to bring out new kits. Thank you to Neil and company for that and good luck. But Santa, I still want a Shrike and an SBC-3/4 and a.... (not a football or even a Red RIder BB gun with a compass in the stock). Tnarg Royboy, scvrobeson and RadBaron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I have no real idea what it may be, but I'll be curious to see if it's something I want or not. So far I have exactly zero HKM kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 So when is the announcement actually being made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Dunno but the wait is killing me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 11 hours ago, Tony T said: Are we there yet? Tony If I have to turn around to you again, I'm stopping this car Out2gtcha, Basta, Gazzas and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 11 hours ago, Artful69 said: OR ... Maybe it's the outrageous price tag - Triple the price you'd expect to pay for a highly detailed IM kit - I don't care how many guns it has!! ... Coupled with the medium being resin instead of basic, easy to work with plastic - that would prove to be dissuasive ... or perhaps the way that the parts are cast ... recent issues with fit etc?? ... Rog I just don't see the rationale for producing another kit when nobody is buying the only version of that kit available from somebody else. Every model release is a gamble. Hopefully these guys don't throw good money after bad. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gazzas said: I just don't see the rationale for producing another kit when nobody is buying the only version of that kit available from somebody else. Every model release is a gamble. Hopefully these guys don't throw good money after bad. I can see where you are coming from, but I virtually guarantee, its two fold; price and medium. For me, there is no way I'm paying over $1000 US for any model. Couple that with the resin medium which could scare away a lot of those who might be able to afford the hefty price tag, and you have a poor seller for sure. MikeMaben, Tony T, Basta and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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