James Rademaker Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Hi Guys, Does anyone know why the Dora is so difficult to procure on most internet sites? I’m based in the US so I really do t want to order from overseas and pay an arm and a leg in shipping. Is it due to Covid and supply chain? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Hi Jim, My local hobby shop has two or three on the shelf currently The price however is $69.00 USD. I personally have paid $40 over the last few years to collect several thin and broad tailed variant Doras and I wouldn't go more than this price for a Hasegawa kit. Just me saying this. NY might be a different climate altogether but if I can help out. Please let me know. Uncarina and D Bellis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Man, I got excited there for a second thinking, "A NEW Hasegawa Dora release?????" Yes, I've noticed the scarcity of some Hasegawa 1/32 offerings too including the D-9. I hope it is temporary and suppliers get more copies to drive that price down. I've still got a couple in the stash to work on so I can wait it out. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I lucked out and found (and bought) the Revell boxing, but yes, seemingly somewhat scarce at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 The Revell kit is a pop of the Hasegawa kit, if you're interested. Sincerely, Mark LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Thanks guys, I know about the REVELL/ Hasegawa Dora, but I don’t know anyone who has it. I contacted Sprue Brrothers and asked if they would stock it and my reply was yes if Revell Germany offered it. I agree that the price seems to be driven up by lack of supply and some outrageous prices are being asked for 1/32 Hasegawa kits. I saw $150.00on eBay for a FW190 8. Nuts! Luckily, I have an old tool Dora so I’m going to order the Eagle Editions cockpit and sand and scribe the wings. Maybe later in the spring stock will open up. Regards, Jim Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 By the by, while we do refer to the kit as being new tool, the kit has actually been around for quite a long while. I don't for the life of me understand why Hasegawa seems reluctant to re-release the P-40 series, as I'm more than sure there's money to be made there. It's possible, I suppose, that the D-9 may also not be re-released for a very long time either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I have the kit you want: ST 19:4200 Please send me a PM so we can work out the terms. LSP_K2 and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBrown Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Zoukei Mura announced a D-9 in conjunction with their proposed Fw 190 series awhile ago. Supposedly the Fw 190s are still in development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, RBrown said: Zoukei Mura announced a D-9 in conjunction with their proposed Fw 190 series awhile ago. Supposedly the Fw 190s are still in development. FYI the latest IPMS magazine has a very nice article about the history of the ZM company by the “old Man”. In it there is a quick discussion about new products and a photo/drawing of the FW-190 we are waiting for. No mention of timing for release of a kit... sigh LSP_K2 and RBrown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastterry Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Just a small bit of info, if anyone wants to build the Ta152 tail version as brown 4, the decals for 4 are too small and the wrong shape (font). Ask me how I know. TRF Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Rick Griewski said: In it there is a quick discussion about new products and a photo/drawing of the FW-190 we are waiting for. No mention of timing for release of a kit... sigh Which one are we waiting for Rick ? From what I've seen, (which could prove meaningless) the first one will be the A-4. After that, who knows ? I'm looking forward to seeing one of the Basic kits . I found this list some time ago ... ZM's schedule : Fw190A-3 Basic Fw190A-4 SWS Fw190A-5/6/7 Basic Fw190A-8 SWS Fw190D-9 SWS Edited February 5, 2021 by MikeMaben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 but the Z-M kits have been in development since? 2014?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Hey Mr.T , yeah it's definitely been 'put aside' , who knows for how long. Also, looks like the A-3 'might' be after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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