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Title: HK Models
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 16, 2014, 04:41:42 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zk8jbb1aDng/UigDz5ckiAI/AAAAAAAAoBo/_OVVd_cJ5pA/s1600/HK+Banner.jpg) (http://www.hk-models.com/eng/index.htm)

click on the banner to go to their website.

A creator of 1/32 kits in exquisite detail.

They have just announced a 1/32 Do-335:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BliWfJJSMB8/U3R_KhzBjAI/AAAAAAAA5Ao/WwMaRM_AIz0/s1600/HK+Models+Do+335+Pfeil+Arrow+(8).jpg) (http://www.themodellingnews.com/2014/05/hk-models-have-drawn-arrow-now-time-for.html)

Click on the image above to see more details.
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: Old Wombat on May 16, 2014, 11:59:03 AM

A created of 1/32 kits in equisite detail.


Half asleep when you wrote this, Greg? ;)
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: Rickshaw on May 16, 2014, 12:15:23 PM
Does the kit include a house extension? ;D
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 17, 2014, 01:48:33 AM

A created of 1/32 kits in equisite detail.


Half asleep when you wrote this, Greg? ;)

Nah…just working on two computers at once...
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on November 21, 2014, 10:21:58 AM
James Hatch has uploaded a number of images of the HK Models 1:32nd scale de Havilland Mosquito test shot (http://www.hyperscale.com/2014/reviews/kits/hkmodelsmosquitopreviewjh_1.htm) to Hyperscale that will make all of you Mosquito aficionados happy. 

click on thumbnail teaser or html above to view

(http://www.hyperscale.com/2014/reviews/kits/p7hg_img_108/thumbs/DSC03475_tmb.jpg) (http://www.hyperscale.com/2014/reviews/kits/hkmodelsmosquitopreviewjh_1.htm)

Quote from: James Hatch on 20141121
HK are tentatively looking at the end of Jan to the beginning of February for the release, including the Two-stage Merlin and cowl addition. Schemes are yet to be announced.
Title: Hong Kong Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on April 18, 2015, 04:27:01 AM
1/32 Mosquito B. Mk.IV

(https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/11090884_1558151914434428_7493825873052913276_o.jpg)

Facebook page here (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hong-Kong-Models-Co-Ltd/1375731456009809).

Big H will carry it for £169.99 (Put this on Backorder and save 10%!) (http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/HKM01E15)
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: KiwiZac on October 07, 2015, 06:04:11 AM
Late last month the team posted a photo of a Lancaster on Facebook, apologising for the delays with their 1/32 kit but assuring us it is coming.

Intriguingly, two head-on shots of (probably RAF and likely Spey-powered) Phantoms have been posted in the last week or two, without explanation...  :-*

EDIT: Jennings at ARC, whom some of you may know, has had communication from HK and confirms a 1/32 Spey Phantom is in the works (http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=287725&st=0). And apparently one of the Phantom photos I mentioned is actually a Luftwaffe F-4F.
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 30, 2016, 06:58:36 PM
Hello, I am very happy to tell you that the production sample of B-17EF just finished. That is the most complicated production ever. This release consist of 44 spures, 3 markings decal sheets, resin casting ammo track, PE, instructions. Totally gross weight of one kit is 3.2kgs. It is very heavy kit, isn't it. By the way, We are so sorry for the postpone of release schedule. We will do our best to ensure the quality and release 1/32 B-17E/F within Oct.

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14519827_1741871212729163_2067167158429225833_n.jpg?oh=913e208452e1b7dd158e9a61176631d2&oe=586C4CBF)

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14457303_1741871256062492_2503890695040567582_n.jpg?oh=8d33f3c7538d972e1dba1a51ce6702b6&oe=585F9E10)

Source: Facebok Hong Kong Models Co Ltd
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: Old Wombat on October 01, 2016, 12:15:43 AM
:icon_surprised: Holy Crap, that's big! :icon_surprised:
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on May 20, 2018, 12:10:47 AM
Coming soon. Avro Lancaster B.I/III The exact release date is unknown. Probably towards the end of 2018.

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/HKM01E06_1.jpg?t=1515600042)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32324235_1910929938941791_1737793495092953088_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=efb4c1ebb07a4adcee1b2e848551809d&oe=5B9093B3)

Price: If you need to ask, you cannot afford it.

Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on June 25, 2018, 09:31:33 PM
1⁄32 Dambuster Lanc Conversion from Iconair

Iconair is working a 1/32 scale on a conversion set so you can create a LancasterB.III (Special) Dambuster
”A few shots of the master parts that have been CNC machined out for the 1:32 Dambusters Lancaster conversion kit.”


I’m presuming this is for the Hong Kong kit as there aren’t many 1/32 scale Lancaster kits around

Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on AEROSCALE

https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=29268

(https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/photos/news/29268/001.jpg)

(https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/photos/news/29268/002.jpg)

(https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/photos/news/29268/003.jpg)

(https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/photos/news/29268/004.jpg)
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on June 26, 2018, 05:12:01 AM
First Operation Chastise.  Then the Tall Boy and Grand Slam options?  :)
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: kitnut617 on June 26, 2018, 08:18:05 AM

I’m presuming this is for the Hong Kong kit as there aren’t many 1/32 scale Lancaster kits around


Or maybe for their own Lancaster kit you posted earlier   ;)
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on June 26, 2018, 10:00:06 AM

I’m presuming this is for the Hong Kong kit as there aren’t many 1/32 scale Lancaster kits around


Or maybe for their own Lancaster kit you posted earlier   ;)

Yes. The text was not mine but rather a cut-n-paste from the Aeroscale article.
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on May 01, 2019, 04:34:29 AM
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/58721804_2143885318991979_5143536186672807936_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=42ec709f42e686b39a70229ac0d60934&oe=5D6B9368)

Coming soon from Belcher Bits.
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on May 01, 2019, 07:43:32 PM
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/59189045_2144358922277952_944763273201319936_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=1bf4e7e9f2cb4c43100ed3e81f19e702&oe=5D6134DB)
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 10, 2019, 08:54:58 PM
Telford Photos. Via Facebook.

1/48 versions.

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/74807775_2683604878365406_4818049378704949248_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQl-ytNxypVC0zISX6SnGT_DnP0cY4r6NHbW0XKfAQtiI_8VMB2e0Ru5wdV0nwxQwGw&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=a58bab961e2865f7fcaede18165218f5&oe=5E559F8C)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/76640160_2683604911698736_8881614728833531904_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQkPEsrWU03BfadAez2ROUnaI5bjE1lABVg1L1b2Th4rTZxzhYtVylMDP6ijIHoATy0&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=ad1ebe06acb5c0f49fdb947f1282bda2&oe=5E5872FC)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/77030009_2683604968365397_3979526867509051392_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_oc=AQmBv_23SycGr13zLLT0aJ2GAkMCs2iolSSSl_komw6GIyuwsu5cZdKlYy3fiZ62uVQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=bd60ccc138e94e285ee1902f8856bb6f&oe=5E6126A4)
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 16, 2021, 02:12:45 AM
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXKulRotY04k-Ymj03Yk1TEtZxp6TwgIPWAJA-v6hECGQ_cD4E_vmtzVwDQcj1a1PTz3sMFTlDafEh1RxiHj_nt-3vCQ5GF2BaSOYSmD4R5M03Tp3dwZQ4FN18tT7UFpeNhkTFY5rN_ZSTNElQ8UOs39B8IcZf204XsULyxxhMbIZBiwjiD3PAyeYkOg=s1630)
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: kitnut617 on November 16, 2021, 03:42:21 AM
My Dad, who served in 617 Sqn at the time they were using Grand Slams told me the sqn codes were yellow with a red border (the predominantly red codes weren't very visible during daytime and the Grand Slam Lancs only operated during the day) . And they always flew in a gaggle of Tallboy bombers because they didn't have a navigator or his station on board (one of the 'weight saving' measures they applied)

Like this ---
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: Gingie on November 20, 2021, 02:34:49 AM
I've never seen a WW2 era Lancaster without black undersides!
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: kitnut617 on November 20, 2021, 02:43:43 AM
There are photos of the prototype Grand Slam Lanc which did have black undersides. But all the raids were done during daytime because the crews had to see their targets. If they couldn't see either the primary or secondary targets, they had to bring the bombs back because they were too valuable just to off load, that and there wasn't very many of them. My Dad was an Instrument Fitter on 'C' Flight, his repair shack was near the end of the runway which the bombers used when bringing back their load, my Dad had to evacuate to a slit trench whenever they did bring one back.
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 25, 2023, 02:38:41 AM
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/Image_25-8-2023_at_4.34_am.jpeg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/Image_25-8-2023_at_4.35_am.jpeg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/Image_25-8-2023_at_4.36_am.jpeg)

CFBVs
Title: Re: HK Models
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 24, 2023, 02:11:34 AM
Slightly different box:

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/1508967-32441-23-pristine.jpg)