rod mcq Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I was in Wonderland Models today when they received notification of this kit Italeri 2708 1/48th Hawker Hunter They know nothing more of this surprise release other than the importer is expecting stocks in early/mid-December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 oh now that is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Blimey! That one sneaked in under the radar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadders Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Could it be a rebox of the Acadamy one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 That is something unexpected !!! Now if this will become true, I'd not be surprised to see a rebox of the Academy kit, as Italeri has collaborated with them recently reboxing some stuff (and with academy reboxing some italeri designed kits). Of course if it's all new, I'll be happy to be proven wrong ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have just checked and no more info on the importers trade site.....does not say either way if new/old tooling ....due in in about 2 weeks !! No inkling of this at all......I will try and find out more tomorrow but my hunch is a re-box Regards Trevor .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Well if it is the Academy kit, they've amalgamated 2 kits (F.6 & FGA.9) into one (and invented a new FGA.6 version). I would guess this is Academy's FGA.9 from which there is little difference between that and an F6A. Good news though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 If it were a new tool then it would surely be more expensive than an RRp of 24.99? The new Italeri Hurricane has an RRP of 29.99 doesn't it? And there's quite a bit less plastic in a Hurricane kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) Oh nice, it must be Christmas!!!! If it is a rebox, I hope they have sorted the underscale cock pit... Yay. <Ian M Edited November 24, 2011 by Ian M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 look out for the 1/72 cockpit. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Could it be an update of the Academy kit? This is handy timing as ive just released my 'Papyrus' Hunter decals in 1:48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Wow, didn't see that one coming! Cant wait to get my hand on this, even if it is a re-pop of the Academy kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 rest assured lads, and I quote, "The Italeri Hawker Hunter FGA6/FGA9 RAF Model Kit in 1/48 scale from the plastic aircraft model range accurately recreates the real life British jet-propelled fighter aircraft." sorted then even if it is the Academy model - its better to have it back at this price than not around but on e-bay. We all know the problems of the Academy model - and there are plenty of solutions available. Jonners I wonder whats the pilot is firing his rockets at BTW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 even if it is the Academy model - its better to have it back at this price than not around but on e-bay. Well said that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Another one to add to the Christmas list. As least the decals should be great, any idea what markings are in the kit? I can 45Sqn markings on the box art. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Interesting. Nothing at the Italeri website at all; in fact, the only other mention I can find on the web is at the Faller website. If this is the Academy kit, it will at least give our pal John Adams some more business! If it's all new - that's a pretty reasonable price I think, compared to some recent Italeri releases. I suppose we shall find out more in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaw Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Cor - luv a duck! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have had a bit more unconfirmed info re this item ....it is looking like the Academy kit +......should get full info tomorrow ..I will post as soon as I have the correct information ...it seems to have caught everyone out by its sudden announcement and arrival time :o Regards Trevor ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Excellent news - I don't mind if it is the Academy re-boxed, I could do with a couple Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Interesting....I'd lay a few quid on this being the Academy kit ...warts and all! If so , its a shame Aeroclub's detail set doesn't seem to be available any more. Its interesting thats its happening so quick.....I wonder why??? IF it is a new tool I suspect that Italeri would have announced it sooner...but we shall see! And ..it will be interesting to see how well this kit sells especially in light of the speculation on the Airfix threads elsewhere on here. I wonder, does Italeri's Market Research differ from that of Revell's OR more importantly given the other threads...Airfix's????! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Another one to add to the Christmas list.As least the decals should be great, any idea what markings are in the kit? I can 45Sqn markings on the box art. Shaun. Something like this Shaun maybe....! I suspect that the F6A may be in 79 Sqn markings.........just a hunch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I wonder, does Italeri's Market Research differ from that of Revell's OR more importantly given the other threads...Airfix's????! The investments required for a rebox are quite limited, this will need much lower sale numbers to be profitable compared with the development of a brand new kit. Especially if it's part of a broader deal to rebox a number of subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 The investments required for a rebox are quite limited, this will need much lower sale numbers to be profitable compared with the development of a brand new kit. Especially if it's part of a broader deal to rebox a number of subjects. Indeed, but my point was why now? Why issue a kit with basically two weeks notice? Its not in the Italeri Catalogue, Its not even on their website, thats a bit strange - even for this industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 New tool or Academy rebox, great to see it. As Jonners said, it's at a realistic price and available from reputable LHS so another kit on the rapidly increasing Christmas/New Year list. Cue whinge from Mrs Rogers, 'You're not getting another model are you, you've already got some?'. Still don't think she understands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Italeri must have seen a market need to release this Hunter or perhaps they know something we don't so are trying to get in first. Even if Airfix was to release an Hunter it would not be on the shelves till 2013 going by their recent releases. If it's worth anything I would not be surprised to see a 1/48 version coming from Germany. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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