ALF18 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Does anyone have any news on Tanmodel? They announced work on a 1/32 scale F-5A/B series ages ago. When I go to their site, I can't see any products, let alone updates on the F-5s. Anyone know what's happening with this company? ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I'm pretty sure all their projected kits are dead in the water, and we'll never see anything beyond the 1/24 Bayraktar they've already released. Kev kalashnikov-47, Martinnfb and scvrobeson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 They also released a 1/48 RF-84F, but I agree that they may not release any of the other stuff they announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Actually it looks a Su-33 was the most advanced LSP project they designed but as the others it looks it followed the fate of the dodo... Gary Needham and scvrobeson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Needham Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 9 hours ago, thierry laurent said: Actually it looks a Su-33 was the most advanced LSP project they designed but as the others it looks it followed the fate of the dodo... Agree with Thierry's assessment. They really burst onto the modelling scene a few years ago with the CAD of their proposed 1/32 SU-33 which was plastered all over model magazines at the time and then, they just disappeared as quickly without trace. I remember thinking at the time that it was a massively ambitious project for a company who had produced just one 1/48 OK(ish) kit of the RF-84 to be taking on a subject and project of that magnitude. In the current economic environment, I would not be too optimistic that they will ever re-appear either. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I'd almost say........told you so.........nuff said!! thierry laurent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF18 Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 That's pretty much what I assumed was happening. Too good to be true. Any rumours about someone, anyone, doing a 1/32 F-5A and/or T-38 series? ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Quote " 22/05/2021, 16:44 You sent Hey guys, are you still intending to stay in the modelling business? Haven't heard anything from you for a while 22/05/2021, 20:42 Tanmodel Hi Breaker. We are ok and working on some projects. Thanks for your kind interest. That was my last update, a year ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Breaker said: That was my last update, a year ago! Hope springs eternal but Jetmads may be quicker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator1991 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Good to hear they didn't quit. They had some exciting projects and I hope they have a good return to the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Needham Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Is there any evidence or suggestion that 'Tan Model' morphed into 'Jetmads'....? I ask given they are (were) both based in Istanbul and I understand, subject to confirmation, that Tan Model also produced resin (commercial) models as well as plastic kits. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I think that was discussed some time ago and it was concluded they were clearly distinct entities. An aspect that would confirm that is the fact Jetmads did not reuse any research and design work already made by Tan models. Gary Needham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Needham Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I was unaware of the existence of the referred to previous discussion - thanks Thierry for clarity on this subject. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator1991 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I remember Jetmads replying to this question on their facebook page a while ago that they had no affiliations and ties whatsoever with any other kit designer or manufacturer. Mr.T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Shame really as a Jetmads Phantom would really be something to behold. Violator1991 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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