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Sure, accuracy and fit is the primary one, which I do not expect to be much of an issue, considering their dedication to those. I have bought their Skystreak, the shape and accuracy is excellent in my opinion, the fit is quite ok for a resin kit and almost perfect for some of the parts with very clever design. That is why I have placed an order for the Viggen without hesitation. I like to build models with as much detailing -or gimmicks as you put it- as possible. Sure, one is free to choose to build his model with or without the options coming with the box, provided that these COME with the box. I see images of a real B-47 with four Crossbow missiles under the wings, which means this is not a "what if" so I do not care if the weapons were operational or really exploded and so on. They look great together with the aircraft, totally enrich the look of the model. But that's me, of cıurse, and I totally agree that accucarcy and fit comes first.

Open bomb bay? Dropped flaps? Detailed cockpit and crew access door? Maybe open engine cowling? And some external payload like Rascal or 4x GAM-67 Crossbow? That would ber a killer model with all these...

I wanted to place an order for another. Rejected I wish I had reseved two.

No, not exactly so. One of my friends an hour ago tried this. He placed a preorder without a reservation and he received an email from them saying that he is not on their reservation list so his preorder will be cancelled during the preorder period and his money will be reimbursed if someone does not cancel his reservation and make a kit available. So it appears the reservations had a real purpose and really being closely monitored.

I received the email on Wednesday and just placed the preorder on their website, the Viggen page under 1:32 products.

I was tired of saying "hey, it's not the splinter scheme, it's Fields abd Meadows"... Nice to know I'm not alone Paid for my copy now. I was hoping this would come out before the new year, but the time needed for delivery is understandable, considering they have 500 kits to produce. Anyway, a 1:32 Viggen is already a surprise and is definitely worth waiting.

That is so cool! Saves us maybe the most boring part of the hobby and seems to give excellent results.

It will go down a bit more in time and then this newly tooled Tonka may be considered as a good deal.

Very true... Mostly... Except that calling it "new", which caused the fuss.

I would rather prefer -and had expected- that something sensational would come out of this suspense.

I am not sure if jets are all ruled out or not, so how about a B-57 Canberra?

Very good that you did not smack it against the wall, as it turned out to be a really nice model. Not so many F11 Tigers of this quality seen around, so this is a real eyecatcher.

Looks very good

I thought the same at first, that they could be in some way related to Jetmads. So I asked both companies and they replied they are absolutely independent and even do not know each other. Jetmads' reply also stated they had announced a year ago (upon the same question) that they were a totally new brand and not attached to any other company or people before. So it's a wrong rumour.

Absolutely beautiful !

Very good Viper and nice to see it in colors other that grey!

A serious challenge, masterfully finished. Great work and thanks for sharing it.

Great !! So maybe we may expect a reboxing of the "G" with decals for a NMF !

Looks ok to me. Tamiya quality would mean Tamiya price... Not to mention Tamiya's desire ever to release it...

My guess is above 250 Euros, I hope yours is a better one.

How much should this beauty unload from my dear wallet? Any bets?

Count me in!!

Mine arrived today. Just wonderful packaging, not any smallest and tiniest part had a damage, one has to see it in flesh to truly appreciate the care given. Great surface details and magnificent casting too. A very detailed instructions booklet and great looking decals. I was hesitant to buy when this first came out but now I do not have the slightest regret. I hope it will build into an equally impressive model. I thought even for a moment to place another order but just decided to keep the funds for the upcoming Skyrocket. Really looking forward the X-3 too.

How would aftermarket guys survive otherwise ??

How do they come off, if you ever tried yet? Easy?