Beardie Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hi all just wondering if anyone knows when Heller are going to let the re-issue of the rather tasty Norton Commando back out onto the market? I have been dying to get my hands on one but the Heller website just lists release date as 'third quarter 2015' but this is the end of the third quarter and it doesn't seem to be available yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODH2 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I've been hoping for years that Heller would re-issue the Kawasaki 750 H2, it was also rather tasty - ( had a real H2 new in '72, same era as the Norton! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I normally build things with propellers, but if Heller releases the Norton, I will snap that up. Have owned 4 different models and loved each one. One was stolen, was totaled by a motorist doing the left turn, "Didn't see you!", one was confiscated by an ex-wife and the other I foolishly traded for a Harley Super Glide and instantly regretted it. This needs to be released! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Yup a true classic the Commando! I heard they were re-issuing the kit some time ago but it hasn't appeared yet I think they have been re-issuing all their old bike kits. The CB750, LaVerda and Kawa 1000 are out so hopefully the Norton will be soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Is this the same one that appeared in an Airfix boxing? Thanks, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 It is indeed the very same kit as far as I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace From Outer Space Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Dunno about Heller but I do wish Norton would rerelease the 1/1 scale one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Ahhh if only Norton would 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 For only a paltry 16,0000 +pounds a 2015 Norton could be yours. Of course my last brand new Norton was only just a touch over $3,000. Prices have gone up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 For only a paltry 16,0000 +pounds a 2015 Norton could be yours. Of course my last brand new Norton was only just a touch over $3,000. Prices have gone up a bit. Buying a new one is a bit like wanting a Willys or ford Jeep and purchasing a Hotchkiss one instead- it's not quite the same. Though like the Commando, prices have gone up some what- £2000 would buy you a real jeep in 1988- today not much change out of £20,000 for a really good original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepboy Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Buying a new one is a bit like wanting a Willys or ford Jeep and purchasing a Hotchkiss one instead- it's not quite the same. Though like the Commando, prices have gone up some what- £2000 would buy you a real jeep in 1988- today not much change out of £20,000 for a really good original. Aw - I have a Willys Hotchkiss M201 - 1943 engine and chassis rebuilt by Hotchkiss in 1954 and 1971. It's kept in its French engineer radio jeep scheme (plain French grey/green with Armee de Terre markings as in my avatar). There is now a small group of Hotchkiss owners who maintain them as French which is fun and to me it is what it is. but I know what you mean about a Hotchkiss with a white star on the bonnet being driven by a GI - it's not quite there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Er.... Initially I thought why on Earth would Heller re-issue Norton Commander... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) Aw - I have a Willys Hotchkiss M201 - 1943 engine and chassis rebuilt by Hotchkiss in 1954 and 1971. It's kept in its French engineer radio jeep scheme (plain French grey/green with Armee de Terre markings as in my avatar). There is now a small group of Hotchkiss owners who maintain them as French which is fun and to me it is what it is. but I know what you mean about a Hotchkiss with a white star on the bonnet being driven by a GI - it's not quite there.... My point exactly, however keeping it in its French scheme is fully acceptable in my mind- it's wonderful to hear there is a group dedicated to the Hotchkiss, I may be wrong but please correct me if I am, the M201 has a combat history of its own ( the French- Indochina war, I Believe) so deserves merit for its own history. For me though, it's the ones being sold on as Willys or Ford that annoy me. Regards adrian Edited October 2, 2015 by Radpoe Spitfire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Buying a new one is a bit like wanting a Willys or ford Jeep and purchasing a Hotchkiss one instead- it's not quite the same. Though like the Commando, prices have gone up some what- £2000 would buy you a real jeep in 1988- today not much change out of £20,000 for a really good original. Tell me about it. Scuppered my plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Tell me about it. Scuppered my plans. I'd live to go in about this so I will start a new thread. Back to Norton kits, I worker next door to a toyshop back in 1981-1885, when it closed it sold everything off at 1/2 price, amongst the treasures- an Airfix boxing of the Norton!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I see the Heller Norton Commando now seems to be appearing for sale from European sellers on Fleabay but no sign as yet of UK sellers having it Including postage prices seem to vary widely between approximately £50 and a whopping £93! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruiser Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I see the Heller Norton Commando now seems to be appearing for sale from European sellers on Fleabay but no sign as yet of UK sellers having it No sign of it on the Heller homepage - not even under new release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 My point exactly, however keeping it in its French scheme is fully acceptable in my mind- it's wonderful to hear there is a group dedicated to the Hotchkiss, I may be wrong but please correct me if I am, the M201 has a combat history of its own ( the French- Indochina war, I Believe) so deserves merit for its own history. Algeria, also plus a myriad of French ops in Africa. When I've enlisted, my squadron did have some that we've kept till 1989/90. Check at Azimut, they've released a number of conversions for Hotchkiss in 2015 (got two, a "jeep MILAN" as we called them, and à radio vehicle in Laos 1954). For the Norton, didn't know that Heller might rerelease one. I'm more interested by the real one, but the price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) It may be more expensive than mass-produced bikes, but the hand-built new Norton is a gorgeous thing. http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/norton-dominator.html Now if someone would produce a kit of that, I'd buy one! Edited February 13, 2016 by injidup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 It may be more expensive than mass-produced bikes, but the hand-built new Norton is a gorgeous thing. http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/norton-dominator.html Now if someone would produce a kit of that, I'd buy one! And if I win the lottery tonight I'm buying the real thing!!! Thats beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbly Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I've been hoping for years that Heller would re-issue the Kawasaki 750 H2, it was also rather tasty - ( had a real H2 new in '72, same era as the Norton! ) Heller made an H2!!! Count me in on that one - I had a late '75 model ported with Swarbrick Exhaust pipes and bell mouths on the carbs, all noise and hardly ever used the front tyre. Frame like boiled rhubarb and brakes like scots pine - terrifying but fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 News are not good at the moment for Heller, as they've been declared as being in "redressement judiciaire". I don't know how to translate it correctly (do not hesitate to educate me), but it's some kind of bankrupt.... The news comes from some webpage specialized in checking business's health, so it has to be confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 News are not good at the moment for Heller, as they've been declared as being in "redressement judiciaire". I don't know how to translate it correctly (do not hesitate to educate me), but it's some kind of bankrupt.... The news comes from some webpage specialized in checking business's health, so it has to be confirmed. Thats not good news BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruiser Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 "redressement judiciaire". Simply: Bankrupt The bankruptcy is a collective procedure under French law in which are placed a trader , a profession or a business while on suspension of payments and as a recovery in activity is possible. Otherwise, opens the liquidation . (auto translated) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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