dalea Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Remember the Basset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 29 minutes ago, dalea said: Remember the Basset? That was air fix kitstarter, it must have been successful enough to go into production. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Exactly, and as such it only had to pay the production and distribution cost, as the mould had earned its living by 1974, probably - and was bought as part of an asset package (probably ) three times, so will likely have not much book value if any left. So the number needed for any given project under kit starter will likely be (have been) much lower than for a new tool, and I think Hornby did not communicate this number - or did they? (O/t, but they should have monitored eBay prices to determine which kits warrant inclusion - most Airfix kits in collectible packaging can be had significantly cheaper on ebay than current reissues actually or potentially cost). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Don't know why people always have to think of Airfix... Airfix is a big name in the industry, it's quite unlikely that they would do such a work for a third party. Unless... they are at the moment one of the most active plastic model companies in the social media world, starting a similar program for modellers may be something that an innovative company may try. They tried the Kitstarter program, not sure if this has really been a success but they tried. Of course here we're talking something very different though. Failing that however, it's unlikely that any large manufacturer would make a kit for a united group of modellers who provide the funding. This kind of work is more in line with smaller manufactuters. Most important, this is a kind of job for a company that can produce their own kits! Airfix doesn't have this kind of facilities, they do the research but the plastic kits are made by other companies under contract. Companies that have sure supplied this kind of service in the past are some of the Czech names, a couple of Japanese companies, some Korean ones, several Chinese ones. Some of these companies may be relatively little known to the general public but produce for better known names. For some of these companies making plastic kits for third parties is their main job, they would have no problem in making a new kit of a Venom or anything else as long as someone seals a contract with them with the right amount of money. Clearly collecting money and asking a manufacturer would not be enough, as there are a lot of other aspects to consider, financial and legal. But it can sure be done, at least if an adequate number of modellers is serious about such a venture. And this is where I feel that the whole idea would collapse before even taking shape.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I think the reason why people automatically think Airfix, in this case at least, is because we are talking about a British subject and it is therefore people's natural assumption that it would be right up Airfix's street. Personally, I think it's just the sort of thing that Special Hobby would tackle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Unfortunately the Venom is not on the radar at Airfix presently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 1 hour ago, T7 Models said: Unfortunately the Venom is not on the radar at Airfix presently... Noooooooo! ! Right lads time to get the placards out !!! WHAT DO WE WANT ? WHEN DO WE WANT IT ? Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 5 hours ago, T7 Models said: Unfortunately the Venom is not on the radar at Airfix presently... Attention: Mr Jan Polc, The above message has been typed for you to read? Kind regards, The "I want Venom" modelling community.. (aka Dave and 1000 others) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viscount806x Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 On 1/4/2017 at 11:44 AM, NAVY870 said: Ready when you are You're aircraft is a disgrace sailor..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 1 minute ago, viscount806x said: You're aircraft is a disgrace sailor..... .....and go and put on a proper pair of pants !! Hope you & your girls are doing well Steve.. Happy New Year!! Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenshirt Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 To crowd source you'd need: Designer (preferably versed in CAD) Mold cutter Artist (for the decals) At least two other folks I can't think of right now And a great set of accurate engineering plans, plus preferably access to an actual aircraft that is not on the other side of the world A single seat, single engine jet in 1/72 injected plastic would have to be priced less than £20 or too many Modelers who believe it's a must have will balk. Presuming the cost of time to design and cut a mold plus all the artwork is about £15,000 (I'm guessing) and production of the kit from the mold including decals, instructions and a box with rudimentary box art is £15 per kit, minimum 5,000 production. That's £90,000 for 5,000 kits us shipped to the modeler. Get 5,000 Modelers to pony up that £20 per kit and it's about break even (need to figure out how to get the kit to the modeler and manage the process to be successful). Yes, the next 1,000 kits are showing some profit, but how many kits will be sold, and is there a fatal flaw that kills the project or the risk taker when it comes to this or future efforts? Yes, somebody like an Airfix would be preferable, if they can take the risk, but right now they can't or won't due to Hornby. The idea is tempting, but we Modelers can be brutal if the effort isn't to a very high quality. My apologies for the cynicism. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 On 07.01.2017 at 2:02 PM, Wez said: I think the reason why people automatically think Airfix, in this case at least, is because we are talking about a British subject and it is therefore people's natural assumption that it would be right up Airfix's street. Personally, I think it's just the sort of thing that Special Hobby would tackle. This, and because we do already have a Vampire from Airfix and no other major vendor did put out so many quality kits in so little time. But indeed we did see Vampires from Special Hobby as well - and if we get a Venom from them in the quality of their Vampires, we would all be happy I guess. And I think sooner or later we will see a Venom being done - be it from whoever. And this probably much earlier than we gone see a crowd founding financed one. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 On 8/1/2017 at 0:05 AM, Greenshirt said: To crowd source you'd need: Designer (preferably versed in CAD) Mold cutter Artist (for the decals) At least two other folks I can't think of right now And a great set of accurate engineering plans, plus preferably access to an actual aircraft that is not on the other side of the world A single seat, single engine jet in 1/72 injected plastic would have to be priced less than £20 or too many Modelers who believe it's a must have will balk. Presuming the cost of time to design and cut a mold plus all the artwork is about £15,000 (I'm guessing) and production of the kit from the mold including decals, instructions and a box with rudimentary box art is £15 per kit, minimum 5,000 production. That's £90,000 for 5,000 kits us shipped to the modeler. Get 5,000 Modelers to pony up that £20 per kit and it's about break even (need to figure out how to get the kit to the modeler and manage the process to be successful). Yes, the next 1,000 kits are showing some profit, but how many kits will be sold, and is there a fatal flaw that kills the project or the risk taker when it comes to this or future efforts? Yes, somebody like an Airfix would be preferable, if they can take the risk, but right now they can't or won't due to Hornby. The idea is tempting, but we Modelers can be brutal if the effort isn't to a very high quality. My apologies for the cynicism. To me this sound not cynicism but good old realism ! All very good points that go to show how much work is involved in such ventures. I can think of at least another dozen issues that have not been mentioned, so I'd say that some sort of crowdfunding is not going to happen. Regarding who will ever do a Venom, I'm surprised that Special Hobby has not done one yet, this is the kind of subject that I'd have expected from them, more so as they seem to have covered many British types. As CMR issued a beautiful resin kit, someone must have already done some research on the type in that part of the world. In the meantime I may have sourced another Aeroclub kit, wonder if I should build both now or sell one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenshirt Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Giorgio, if you build both now then we shall get a 2018 release. Press on, please! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Greenshirt said: Giorgio, if you build both now then we shall get a 2018 release. Press on, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 On 08.01.2017 at 2:05 AM, Greenshirt said: To crowd source you'd need: Designer (preferably versed in CAD) Mold cutter Artist (for the decals) At least two other folks I can't think of right now And a great set of accurate engineering plans, plus preferably access to an actual aircraft that is not on the other side of the world A single seat, single engine jet in 1/72 injected plastic would have to be priced less than £20 or too many Modelers who believe it's a must have will balk. Presuming the cost of time to design and cut a mold plus all the artwork is about £15,000 (I'm guessing) and production of the kit from the mold including decals, instructions and a box with rudimentary box art is £15 per kit, minimum 5,000 production. That's £90,000 for 5,000 kits us shipped to the modeler. Get 5,000 Modelers to pony up that £20 per kit and it's about break even (need to figure out how to get the kit to the modeler and manage the process to be successful). Yes, the next 1,000 kits are showing some profit, but how many kits will be sold, and is there a fatal flaw that kills the project or the risk taker when it comes to this or future efforts? Yes, somebody like an Airfix would be preferable, if they can take the risk, but right now they can't or won't due to Hornby. The idea is tempting, but we Modelers can be brutal if the effort isn't to a very high quality. My apologies for the cynicism. It is simpler to order a casting mold of short-run in Ukraine *, to cast in the same place, instructions for assembly, decal, etching, resin optionally - it is possible to make in the same place, and it is possible also in other countries. Here the question only available of exact and detailed drawings, will cost short-run a form at 8-10 times cheaper than a form of high pressure. As an example, model of the Mirage III-V from Modelsvit. However I personally put on emergence of model from AZ-models! (Let's predict!🤒) Because many Czech models resin from Planet Models and CMR were made in short-run from AZ-models, namely: Gotha P-60C**, Attacker. But it is quite possible that after model from AZ-model also the model from Special Hobby can appear as we observe it with model AMD Super Mystere B.2 which is produced AZ - models and which is done now by Special Hobby is issued. (......... Czech internal corporate wars probably such corporate! 😄) B.R. Serge P.S. However I personally quite accept also геsin model from CMR. Therefore I don't understand about what this topic?! 🤔😆 ___________________________________ * - but here before an investment of money it is necessary to realize risks of possible instability in general. **- at P-60C resin from Planet Models and AZ-models even defects of a surface are identical !🤔😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Erm, know it's a Sea Venom, buts what's wrong with the cyber hobby one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 The wings are too long, amongst many, many other issues. They also do a two seat NF Venom. Based on the same mould with similar issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, charlie_c67 said: Erm, know it's a Sea Venom, buts what's wrong with the cyber hobby one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 On 04/01/2017 at 0:03 PM, Giorgio N said: Not sure how sought after they may be, based on what I've seen them selling for and what I paid mine I'd say that £20 would get one. One went for £19 + p&p on Ebay yesterday John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Prices are subjective. I paid £2 at Telford for an Aeroclub one with a Rareplanes vacform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, charlie_c67 said: Erm, know it's a Sea Venom, buts what's wrong with the cyber hobby one? It has one too many seats. And far too big a nose. Edited January 17, 2017 by T7 Models 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 20 hours ago, Dave Fleming said: Fascinating how my daughters review has lots of my photo's my manuals and my flipping aeroplane, perhaps its time she was banned from the shed 19 minutes ago, T7 Models said: It has one too many seats. And far too big a nose. Watch it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 1 hour ago, T7 Models said: And far too big a nose. Don't you call my husband 'Big Nose'! Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Book of Brian, Psalm 29, Verse 15... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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