Author Topic: Dear Model Company, I would like you to release a kit of... (Read 326416 times)

GTX_Admin · « **on:** December 18, 2011, 04:41:38 AM »

Hi folks,

What kits would you like companies to release?

To start with, I would like a 1/48 Ju288 + a 1/48 Tu-2.

What would you like to see?

Regards,

Greg

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:05:39 AM »

I would also like someone to release a 1/35 conversion for some of the 140mmm tank prototypes:

I would like then to be able to use this to upgun some tanks such as the M1 and Challenger.

Regards,

Greg

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:40:12 AM »

Not sure if it is mentioned in any kit review but the HobbyBoss Leopard 2A6 includes two muzzle end pieces for the gun tube. One of these parts is noticeably larger in diameter than the other but both are still intended to fit on the end of the gun tube. No idea why it was included in the kit but it is there and not used. I was under the impression the part might be for a yet to be released variant of the Leopard 2 sometime in the future armed with a 140mm gun.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:45:56 AM »

Quote from: jeffryfontaine on December 18, 2011, 05:40:12 AM

Not sure if it is mentioned in any kit review but the HobbyBoss Leopard 2A6 includes two muzzle end pieces for the gun tube. One of these parts is noticeably larger in diameter than the other but both are still intended to fit on the end of the gun tube. No idea why it was included in the kit but it is there and not used. I was under the impression the part might be for a yet to be released variant of the Leopard 2 sometime in the future armed with a 140mm gun.

Ok, you have me very, very interested now!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:47:14 AM »

Another to the list: 1/48 Mil Mi-8/17.

I can get one in 1/35 but prefer my aircraft in 1/48.

Regards,

Greg

Litvyak · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:59:47 AM »

Canadair Argus, Bristol Britannia, DHC-7 and Sikosrky CH-178 Cyclone, each in 1/72.

Maverick · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2011, 07:14:07 AM »

For me, it'd be more exotic 72nd aircraft weapon sets or 35th scale firearm sets in injection plastic.

There's a vast array of M16/M4 variants out there, for instance, but precious little difference in available weapons. (Dragon are you listening? - their Quartermaster series are superb).

In a related vein, some modern troopies (also in 35th) other than US. (eg: ADF, Finnish, etc).

Regards,

John

tsrjoe · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2011, 08:25:19 PM »

1/72 C.17 Globemaster and Casa C.295

Feldmarschall Zod · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2011, 08:15:13 AM »

American tanks.
T28
T29
T30

British tanks
TOG 1- A 17lbr tank with a rhomboid suspension. It would be a great what if tank for the Blitzkrieg days.

T17 Autocar cargo halftrack.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2011, 11:31:15 AM »

How could I forget this one?

How long must we wait to get a 1/48 Su-32/Su-34? Even a conversion kit would be welcomed! At this rate I might end up making my own master /moulds...

Geoff · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2011, 05:35:06 AM »

An injection molded AMX in 1/72nd or 1/48th! :want:

Alvis 3.1 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2011, 03:59:02 PM »

A 1/72 Avro Jetliner!

Alvis 3.1

Litvyak · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2011, 04:01:38 PM »

Quote from: Alvis 3.1 on December 20, 2011, 03:59:02 PM

A 1/72 Avro Jetliner!

Alvis 3.1

That'd rock. Ideally with decal options for TCAL, Northeast and/or TWA (whichever one Hughes owned at the time? I seem to recall reading he wanted the Jetliner...)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2011, 04:04:34 PM »

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2011, 10:25:11 AM »

In 1/72: McDonnell Douglas YC-15, DHC-5D Buffalo, The 4 engine NASA-Boeing QSRA, DHC-7R Ranger, Turbo Beaver, a reboot of the Avro Arrow (and derivatives) and CF-100 by Trumpeter or Hobby Boss.

A nice selection of pylons and hard points for the things that go under the wings.

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2011, 10:47:51 AM »

I want Revell to release a 1/144 F-16 with all the bells and whistles. After their 1/144 F-14A/B/D, F-15E, F/A-18C/D and F/A-18E (with F and G almost certainly in the making), an F-16 would round out the series rather nicely. Just 10 days left until the news for 2012 are announced on modellversium.de but I'm not exactly holding my breath just yet.

And I want Revell to do a 1/72 F-15E. After Fujimi effed up their chance (is actually a 1/67 snap kit), Revell should give it a go.

And a proper 1/72 Su-25 and MiG-29 by Zvezda would also be very nice.

Quote from: Geoff on December 20, 2011, 05:35:06 AM

An injection molded AMX in 1/72nd or 1/48th! :want:

Then tell them! HERE'S Italeri's survey for 2012! With any luck and if enough of us do it, they might just listen and get a kit out before the type's retired.

Quote from: GTX_Admin on December 18, 2011, 05:05:39 AM

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What's that in the upper left of the picture? Some M48/M60 upgrade? At first I though it's the Super M48 upgrade, but it's not.

finsrin · « **Reply #16 on:** December 29, 2011, 12:27:07 PM »

1/72 Boeing B-15
Sent Airfix a message on that - no reply.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #17 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:41:40 PM »

As in this one?

finsrin · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:50:11 PM »

Right - that is the B-15.
Modernize with at least B-29 or B-50 engines and gun turrets.
Maybe turn it into an ALCM launch platform.

Bill

fulcrum · « **Reply #19 on:** December 29, 2011, 03:07:51 PM »

A 1:72 Mig-29M model with both western/american & russian weapon options.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #20 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:02:08 AM »

Boeing Model 314 Clipper (C-98) in 1/48th scale would be nice.

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(Image source: Wikipedia/US Library of Congress)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #21 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:00:17 AM »

Quote from: jeffryfontaine on December 30, 2011, 10:02:08 AM

Boeing Model 314 Clipper (C-98) in 1/48th scale would be nice.

Oh...yes please!

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #22 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:19:35 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on December 30, 2011, 11:00:17 AM

Quote from: jeffryfontaine on December 30, 2011, 10:02:08 AM
Boeing Model 314 Clipper (C-98) in 1/48th scale would be nice.

Oh...yes please!

In a town called Poulsbo which is located a few miles north of where I live is a tourist focused gift shop that has some interesting things. One of which is a metal 1/48th scale model Boeing 314 with a huge price tag affixed to it. While it would be tempting to acquire the model, I can not justify paying that much money for a model airplane.

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1/48th scale F-86H molded in plastic and not resin.

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #23 on:** January 01, 2012, 08:08:59 AM »

Quote from: ChernayaAkula on December 21, 2011, 10:47:51 AM

I want Revell to release a 1/144 F-16 with all the bells and whistles. After their 1/144 F-14A/B/D, F-15E, F/A-18C/D and F/A-18E (with F and G almost certainly in the making), an F-16 would round out the series rather nicely. Just 10 days left until the news for 2012 are announced on modellversium.de but I'm not exactly holding my breath just yet.

And I want Revell to do a 1/72 F-15E. After Fujimi effed up their chance (is actually a 1/67 snap kit), Revell should give it a go.

And a proper 1/72 Su-25 and MiG-29 by Zvezda would also be very nice.

THAT'S one off ze list!

Didn't work out for the 1/72 F-15E, though. Boo!

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #24 on:** January 02, 2012, 10:08:31 AM »

1/48th scale North American A-2 (AJ) Savage would be nice...

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(image source Wikipedia/U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1996.253.3218

Wikipedia - North American AJ (A-2) Savage


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