Reuben L. Hernandez Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) Just read on FB, that Infinity Models is closing up shop and selling off all their assets? Can anyone confirm this? Read this on another FB modeling site/form. Edited June 19, 2023 by Reuben L. Hernandez BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Unfortunately true. The Val will be the last one out , and the Kate is about 50% done and reportedly for sale . All other projects are canceled . It's a shame but what are ya gonna do? MikeC, Reuben L. Hernandez, BiggTim and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 No one can confirm it at this stage, though the information comes directly from someone who purports to be a personal friend of "the guy who runs/is HpH Models". I personally have no reason to doubt this information. But official confirmation would require an official public statement from HpH Models, and as far as I'm aware, no such statement has yet been made. Kev kalashnikov-47, MikeC, Rick Griewski and 7 others 5 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: No one can confirm it at this stage, though the information comes directly from someone who purports to be a personal friend of "the guy who runs/is HpH Models". I personally have no reason to doubt this information. But official confirmation would require an official public statement from HpH Models, and as far as I'm aware, no such statement has yet been made. Kev Yeah, very true , I've seen it from 3 different sources but not the owner himself . I keep hoping against hope that it's all just an ugly rumour. I saw the exchange you had on Rumourmonger the nerve of some people! [them not you]. Now I understand why Lions eat their young. scvrobeson, Royboy, LSP_Kevin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Sad news, I just hope that if it is sold someone will pick it up, a 1/32 scale Kate would be great. Cheers Dennis esarmstrong, scvrobeson, Borsos and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I agree a 1/32 scale Kate from them would be great to go with the Val! I think plenty of people are waiting for it too!! I'll be building the Val soon and the kit looks really good. I'm currently building their Vampire F3 which is a different animal entirely but very buildable with some TLC! This kit reminds me of some of the very early Special Hobby stuff some years back and all you need is a bit more care and attention than normal that's all. IMO the Val is a quantum leap over the previous Helldiver and Vampire kits and if they stick with it they will do very well in the future! Let's hope they do!! coogrfan, Bill M., BiggTim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 So how is Infinity connected to HpH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill M. Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I would agree that the Val looks like a real winner for them. I would expect for sales to be quite good as it looks well detailed, quite buildable and an iconic subject. At least I hope so… I was really hoping for the 1/32 Kate too— this news of Infinity closing its doors is quite disappointing. The 1/35 Kate does nothing for me. I am hoping that sales of the Val are sufficient to persuade Infinity to stay in the business… esarmstrong, BiggTim, coogrfan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I hope that it's not true, I was really excited about their future products. But maybe those future ideas will see the light of day through HpH or another company? The Defiant, Me-410, and Sparviero were must-buys Matt firefly7, BiggTim, esarmstrong and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I need to get the VAL. ASAP! Bill M. and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Rick Griewski said: I need to get the VAL. ASAP! You won't be disappointed! Great kit!! Rick Griewski, firefly7, Bill M. and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 5 hours ago, BiggTim said: So how is Infinity connected to HpH? Infinity Models is the brand name HpH Models chose for its injection-moulded line of kits, to differentiate them from the resin kits that HpH is known for. In other words, they're really the same company. Kev coogrfan, CRAZY IVAN5, Rick Griewski and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 10 hours ago, BiggTim said: So how is Infinity connected to HpH? HpH are based in the Czech Republic and are makers of full sized sailplanes and custom and limited run model aeroplane kits in resin (and, more rarely GFRP). Infinity appears to be a business unit under the overall HpH umbrella. I hope that helps. Kind regards, Paul BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Archimedes said: HpH are based in the Czech Republic and are makers of full sized sailplanes and custom and limited run model aeroplane kits in resin (and, more rarely GFRP). Infinity appears to be a business unit under the overall HpH umbrella. I hope that helps. Kind regards, Paul Paul, see my earlier post with information from Heinz, explaining that the HpH Models and HpH Sailplanes companies are in fact separate entities (though I suspect they may have started as a single company), with the latter providing the fibreglass production required by the former. Kev BiggTim and D.B. Andrus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 minute ago, LSP_Kevin said: Paul, see my earlier post with information from Heinz, explaining that the HpH Models and HpH Sailplanes companies are in fact separate entities (though I suspect they may have started as a single company), with the latter providing the fibreglass production required by the former. Kev Thanks Kev - duly noted. BiggTim and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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