Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Mid) just arrived

[Christa]

Got mine.

 

This one is called Q Jumper!

[Paul2660]

Mine showed up late yesterday. Not sure why it went through the USPS dance. 
 

Excellent customer support from Kotare also. Quick to respond and very helpful. 
 

Very pleasant surprise. 
 

Wonder kit. Hope they continue with the series. 
 

Paul

[Pup7309]

On 3/29/2023 at 8:15 AM, Archimedes said:

 

Mine arrived today too! I am absolutely thrilled as it has been well worth the wait.  The note from Mark Robson in particular was a really thoughtful touch - I particualarly liked the teaser from him about taking a look at what the old (surprisingly profitable) Matchbox company used to make "I have been thinking a great deal about the model company Matchbox. Contrary to most opinions about this brand, the plastic modelling division was apparently nicely profitable.....The principle of 4-5 sure fire sellers and then a risky subject serves as an example to me." I can only wish Kotare the very best for their future and I hope they sell huge numbers of this first kit, have many releases of whatever they choose to produce, whatever their strategy. Their first product itself is peerless. Wonderful. 

 

Kind regards,

Paul

Wow interesting. Well Matchbox did an early 109 and Lysander in 1/32 both of which I’d be up for. ( Tho the re released Dragon 109 ain’t bad ) Just saying. Richard if you’re reading this…?

Edited March 30, 2023 by Pup7309

[Cheetah11]

Surprized today. The Kotare Spit showed up at at the LHS. Cant believe it has landed in South Africa.

Unfortunately $15 more than the Tamiya F-16

At $166 I will give it a miss and get a F-16.  

Nick

[Archimedes]

3 hours ago, Pup7309 said:

Wow interesting. Well Matchbox did an early 109 and Lysander in 1/32 both of which I’d be up for. ( Tho the re released Dragon 109 ain’t bad ) Just saying. Richard if you’re reading this…?

Hi Pup, I have no inside track but an early 109 seems both obvious and aligned with Mark Robson's quote about the Matchbox model (4-5 sellers and 1 risky project). The Lysander not so much but, honestly, I am just happy to sit back and watch what they produce because, straight out of the gate, they have created what is probably already the definitive Mk1 Spitfire for a long time to come. 

 

Kind regards,

Paul

[MikeMaben]

I'd grab a Lysander on day one. More likely a Spit Mk22/24 which would be a must have as well.

[Pup7309]

On 3/31/2023 at 2:45 AM, Archimedes said:

Hi Pup, I have no inside track but an early 109 seems both obvious and aligned with Mark Robson's quote about the Matchbox model (4-5 sellers and 1 risky project). The Lysander not so much but, honestly, I am just happy to sit back and watch what they produce because, straight out of the gate, they have created what is probably already the definitive Mk1 Spitfire for a long time to come. 

 

Kind regards,

Paul

Thanks mate yeah maybe the Lysander will be the risky no5. With 109 in the first 4. The other 2 anyone’s guess. Just good to sit back and watch what comes next