Pin Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Decal windows for 1:48? Sorry, guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Sh***. I am in deep trouble. Can someone please tell me how inaccurate and awful this kit is? Pleeeaaase!!!! :heart: :heart: Ok detail in the wheel wells look a bit sparse - same for the top of the nose under the visor. No cabin windows in this scale? Do not get me wrong - I am just trying to keep me from buying highly expensive loft insulation... Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Im with you, Yep the windows on Concorde are small but it would have to be a damn good decal for that scale, also how about the flight deck and visor? These look solid too and there is alot of parts on the 1:1 Iin this area Id like to add, in this scale you want to have/ add these details. Impresive non the less, would I have one? Well I wouldnt say no! Could do with a new coffee table! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I see instrument panels and visor internal details. So I assume cockpit windows can be cut open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I see instrument panels and visor internal details. So I assume cockpit windows can be cut open Looks like the drooped nose is also in the box.... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I see instrument panels and visor internal details. So I assume cockpit windows can be cut open Hmm - right - I wonder how you will get the instrument panel inside what appears to be a closed fuselage. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenH Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 If you have ever been close to a Concorde you will know decals for windown even in 48th will be ok. The windows are so small you cannot see in. I think the only issue will be a color which gives a good effect. The detail on the fuselage looks brilliant. Count me in for one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbeach84 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Does not appear to have any interior at all, nought even a cockpit. For $500, I'd expect a bit more, I'm afraid - especially after looking at their Catalina & other efforts... is this even the same team? Wait, are those control yokes? Perhaps the pix are not all inclusive, but if not, why post an incomplete presentation? Regards, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) I see instrument panels and visor internal details. So I assume cockpit windows can be cut openh Yep, HpH put a thin resin cake over openings, which can be gently and easily pushed out - I assume it aids the moulding process. I also have their German 1/32 ship catapult which is beyond excellent. The tube in the images lead me to think that will be the passenger cabin. Marty... Edited October 31, 2014 by marty_hopkirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBoilermaker Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 This kit will include transparencies for the flight deck. Although not shown in photos, it is listed on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I think you're overstating the potential production run for a 1/48 Concorde. The real aircraft was an expensive white elephant that didn't sell, and this kit is likely to recreate that aspect as well. HpH are indeed a manufacturer with a very small production; so too were MPM/Special Hobby, Eduard and Mini Art, but by producing items that would sell in reasonable numbers they have all grown and have entered the mainstream. Frankly, HpH do not appear to be showing any kind of commercial logic; yes, their name is being mentioned, but is it for the right reasons? There is a lengthy thread running about whether or not Airfix are likely to release a Shackleton; now, the difference there is that even if they don't, we know that they will bring out kits that many of us will want and, more importantly, be in a position to obtain. I just don't see HpH doing that, and maybe they don't. Maybe all they want to do is to bring out big, niche vanity projects, but they'll never grow their business by doing that, and any business, be it a market florist or a multi-national, has to do that to survive. Put it another way, how many 1/48 Concordes are we likely to see on club tables over the next three or four years? T7 have you ever bought a HpH kit, just curious? There were some questioning the sales potentional of the IL-28, yet it on it's 3rd production run. Marty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) In the resin parts photos, there's four crew seats and an IP - so clearly you can open up the cockpit windows. Wow, that's awfully tempting - but where on earth would I display it?! The Airfix 1/72 is going to be hard to display, but this...! Edited November 1, 2014 by Paul Bradley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 It's a galaxy away from the 1:48 Concorde vac mouldings I had about 20 years ago and sold on - should be a very impressive bird and I think they'll sell a few Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbeach84 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 In the resin parts photos, there's four crew seats and an IP - so clearly you can open up the cockpit windows. Wow, that's awfully tempting - but where on earth would I display it?! The Airfix 1/72 is going to be hard to display, but this...! Ah, yes in the second image of the detail parts, the 'weirdly shaped' items near the wheels (tires?) R/ Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBoilermaker Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Shows as in stock and ready to order...pics of the transparencies and decals are also now up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenH Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Is there any extra info up on the Concorder anywhere? Things like how the cockpit gets inserted and how much work is needed for the alternates nose positions? And in fact how many nose positions there are? Instructions are not up at Hph yet so can't check those out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Would be nice, but way out my price range at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Concorde? Drat! I was hoping it might be something to do with Wallace and Gromett They all come from Brissle Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Ordered mine yesterday. Yipee, I hope it arrives in the same number of bits it set off with. Has anyone actually built or done some work on one of these yet? Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I look forward to your WIP Colin :-) Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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