Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 3, 2023 Administrators Share Posted January 3, 2023 I heard a rumor that they might not release them due to the negative reaction to the Helldiver and Vampire. Oh man I despise it when armchair “never built a thing in my life” modelers pile on to a company. Yes, their Helldiver is a quirky build, but dangit, it’s a sound basic kit. And a member on this Forum has almost completed his Vampire and loved it! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted January 3, 2023 Administrators Share Posted January 3, 2023 Hope that is not true... I would love a Kate in 1:32... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 3, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted January 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, Fran said: Hope that is not true... I would love a Kate in 1:32... Me too. I’ve been waiting for both of those kits, and I’ll definitely jump right into them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 It’d really be a shame if they got discouraged by negative comments … Whilst both the Helldiver and Vampire are not in my sphere of interest, and are nos shake-and-bake I have seen more than one built with great results, and the risk-taking of the company is to be applauded. But then, I have 7 times more HPH kits in my stash than Tamiya’s Hubert 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 3, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted January 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, HubertB said: It’s really be a shame if they got discouraged by negative comments … Whilst both the Helldiver and Vampire are not in my sphere of interest, and are nos shake-and-bake I have seen more than one built with great results, and the risk-taking of the company is to be applauded. But then, I have 7 times more HPH kits in my stash than Tamiya’s Hubert Me too. When you discount Wingnut Wings and ships, I have many more HPH and Fisher kits than others. I’m convinced that 95% of negative comments come from internet echo chambers. They have nothing at all to contribute except to echo what they hear elsewhere. If you are building, or have built a kit and wish to comment, hey, no problem, but to simply run one’s mouth in an unsolicited manner is nothing but damaging. Some unknown WAG started talking about how the Helldiver fuselage halves are different sizes. THEY’RE NOT! They fit perfectly! So do the wings. Rumors get started and never cease 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 As of mid Nov, the Val was still moving forward. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=150926154349323&id=100082958181041 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 4, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just got off a chat with them. 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Yep ... That's about what I thought ... tooling is usually the PoNR for a kit release. We saw too much hard plastic (including canopies) for them to quit ... I think the Val and Kate will be solid earners for them too ... The A6M2b is STILL a solid earner for Tamiya and most builders would like the carrier 'triple' in their collection. Rog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Good news as both are going to be released 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I'm just building their vampire at the moment. Typical short run kit, lots of time needed to check the fit but it's a 1/32 vampire and I'd rather they produced it (and the Helldiver in my stash) than they didn't. Really looking forward to the Kate and Val, my wallet is open and ready ! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Eagle Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I’m working on the Vampire now, and I am enjoying it. Challenge? Sure but enjoy problem solving. I will have a good Vampire when done. Truthfully, I have several HpH and vacuforms in collection. I like Tamiya and the like company kits, but I personally like to use my noggin to figure things out. Bring it on Infinity!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 22, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 9:22 AM, Steve Eagle said: I’m working on the Vampire now, and I am enjoying it. Challenge? Sure but enjoy problem solving. I will have a good Vampire when done. Truthfully, I have several HpH and vacuforms in collection. I like Tamiya and the like company kits, but I personally like to use my noggin to figure things out. Bring it on Infinity!! I feel the same. I thoroughly enjoyed my Helldiver build. It was a challenge and more so because I decided to add to it, but the feeling of succeeding is a nice feeling. Quite honestly, the resin kit is an easier build if you want to go all in like I did, but if you want a closed up aircraft or have the wings folded, Infinity is the way go go. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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