Administrators James H Posted October 27, 2014 Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2014 Tally Ho! Despite the 1:32 Do 335B-2 being released soon, and the Do 335A-0 following in the not too distant future (already here with us at LSM!), HK Models has now painted in its plans for the release of the Mosquito (bomber version). There will actually be a few versions of this, and I can't confirm if several versions will be in the same box, but we thought you might like to see some renders of this great looking machine. For all you impatient types, pre-orders will be taken for this at Telford in November, and release looks to be happening in the first half of January 2015! I bet that took you by surprise! Any questions, ask away and I'll get you some answers. Enjoy! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 sigh! Start thinning my stash again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgtv8steve Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 What a scoop James - well done!! HK has certainly started in the right place for me with the Mossie and are to be applauded! Roll on Telford - or is it 'The Nationals'?1?! Steve S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Fantastic, and two stage Merlins as well. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 27, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2014 Ok, I believe that HK will supply parts for ALL these versions in the same box. That isn't guaranteed yet. It depends on logistics, but I chatted with Neil tonight, and this is the current intention. YES....First half of January. Things are subject to change, but for the moment, there is no reason to think it might be later, all going to plan. Tooling is pretty much done, pending small revisions which can take only a few days from CAD to tool. I envisage us having some sprues before the end of the year... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 These guys really aren't mucking around ... and more power to 'em!! There are always differences between CAD and plastic ... but from past experience, in HK's case, those differences turn out to be - really not much at all. Roll on the Mossie, roll on the Do-335A-0, Roll on the Lanc ... and a B-17F ... crikey, they're making up for lost time! ... What's next? Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 27, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2014 I also believe the two-seat Do 335 will come after the Mosquito, but that's for another day and another topic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 27, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2014 With their focus on twins they really need to give the world a cracking good P-38. Awesome to hear about the likelihood of January (and all the versions in one box - interesting but not unwelcome marketing decision). I hope someone at HGW is paying attention. Belts and a set of wet transfers will be great to have with this. I do believe you will see more twins, but those will be revealed in due course. HK's schedule is pretty exciting, and certainly ambitious. For me, they are probably my favourite non-WW1 injection moulding company! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 We are being spoilt. But who's complaining. I'm not. Cees 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted October 27, 2014 Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2014 Sigh.... Where I going to get the money for this one??? Thinning the stash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clashcityrocker Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I love this news too. I'm building the b-25 right now and I agree with you guys an awesome kit. I do have one question about the availability tho. Do they produce in limited editions or are we always going to be able to buy their different kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry42 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 All very nice and good to see, but where is my Lancaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 28, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 28, 2014 All very nice and good to see, but where is my Lancaster? Hi Terry, The Lanc is on course for release in perhaps January next year. LSM have been working on HK Models on this release, and some very substantial reworking of the CAD needed to be done. The result should be very pleasing to Lanc fans. Delays had been caused by that rework, but as you know, this really did need to be correct. More news when we have it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseGill Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 WOW. Thats amazing, my dream kit This and a 2 seat 335 will be just up my street. May need to start offloading some 1/48 kits to make room J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 28, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 28, 2014 WOW. Thats amazing, my dream kit This and a 2 seat 335 will be just up my street. May need to start offloading some 1/48 kits to make room J. You know it makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 This is so cool. Way too many stunning kits to build now.HK seem to be well on top of things at the moment. Do we know when the Do 335B-2 is being released? One on the wanted list along with ZM Uhu (hoping to pick one up at Telford) and their new Horten which is a stunning kit to build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hah, great!! I'll be pre-ordering one!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 - Does anybody actually buy the notion that it will be out by January? I tend to take whatever the manufacturer says and add ten months... As I recall, this was announced to be release 'last' January. So it's actually late by your math Doogs. Doing a combo kit (like the old Monogram) is a nice idea, just hope it doesn't jack the price tag up too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 28, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 28, 2014 You could have had it last January, but then folks would have pissed and moaned about it. The design has been totally reworked. Better to release a kit which is correct, than to face the consequences. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 You could have had it last January, Not complaining, glad they waited to get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry42 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi Terry, The Lanc is on course for release in perhaps January next year. LSM have been working on HK Models on this release, and some very substantial reworking of the CAD needed to be done. The result should be very pleasing to Lanc fans. Delays had been caused by that rework, but as you know, this really did need to be correct. More news when we have it. Thanks James. excellent news as is the Mozzie. Never have enough Merlins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 ... With their focus on twins they really need to give the world a cracking good P-38 ... I have a Trumpeter one in the stash ... I'd been told hat it was one of their better pops - so I'm expecting it to be decent ... did I miss something?? If it is ... why would we need another (** insert standard moan about too many 109's etc here**) ... Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I do believe you will see more twins, but those will be revealed in due course. HK's schedule is pretty exciting, and certainly ambitious. For me, they are probably my favourite non-WW1 injection moulding company! God I hope there's a early war British bomber in there somewhere ... Beginning in 'W' and ending in 'N' ... Do17z ... Beaufighter ... Ta154 ... Ju52 (ok it's 3, not 2 - but who's REALLY counting!!) ... Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hi Terry, The Lanc is on course for release in perhaps January next year. LSM have been working on HK Models on this release, and some very substantial reworking of the CAD needed to be done. The result should be very pleasing to Lanc fans. Delays had been caused by that rework, but as you know, this really did need to be correct. More news when we have it. James ... This, I'm finding, is one VERY pleasing trait about this company ... They are salt of the earth - they listen to those who are accepted by the modelling community as knowledgable on particular topics ... and they are not afraid to admit error - are prepared to re-work their designs under guidance ... This is a sign of TRUE humility and passion for making sure a product is the best that it can be ... Give them a few years and we could very well see Tamiya / Zoukei-Mura type - "All-in-one" kits coming from them! ... I ... and, I believe, the great majority of others ... have no issue in waiting for a product while it's being refined/re-worked for this sort of reasoning ... Roll on 617 variants!! Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 29, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 29, 2014 They also know about the problem with the two stage cowls, and will rectify that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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