seadog Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Been waiting for this one! bit bumped down the queue now though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John @ WEM Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 1. Regarding the Mod 1 turret, we will be releasing it as a Pro 350 item, taken from our 1/350 resin kit (since Kent has now been refitted with this turret, the Trumpeter kit is not current). 2. Peter Hall will have completed the design for our forthcoming dedicated PE set (PE 35167) for this kit by the end of the week. 3. It is clear that Trumpeter directly copied the PE from our resin kit for the bits of PE they include with the kit. Peter Hall has checked and the Trumpeter parts overlay ours perfectly--even down to an error in our original kit set (that will be corrected in PE 35167). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I don't suppose you have any recourse on them doing that either, bar stewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 A type 42 in 1/350 would be most welcome, especially if it was done by Airfix, I would even try ship modeling again, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 That's one l would do in 1/350 ,would have to be a batch 3, HMS Edinburgh is the only one left in commission :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 3. It is clear that Trumpeter directly copied the PE from our resin kit for the bits of PE they include with the kit. Peter Hall has checked and the Trumpeter parts overlay ours perfectly--even down to an error in our original kit set (that will be corrected in PE 35167). Why am I not surprised, piracy is so much easier than work... Good to hear about your dedicated PE and turret! Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John @ WEM Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Peter Hall sent the image of PE 35167, 1/350 Type 23 Frigate to me today. It should be going off for etching on Friday or Monday. As soon as I jpeg it and resize it, I'll post it here with a link for pre-ordering. Also, the Mod.1 turret will be Pro 3531, and I'll post the price as soon as we have a quote from the caster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsshamsul Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Seconded! Also a Leander in 350 scale would be great. Think of all the possibilities . Batches 1 to 3 Royal Navy, navies of India, Chile, Indonesia, Dutch.... :-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsshamsul Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Why am I not surprised, piracy is so much easier than work... Good to hear about your dedicated PE and turret! Fraser Modern day Piracy in the South China seas .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David J Ross Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) I saw this link over at Modelwarships. It looks like the 'Krytem' turret is due to appear on a kit of HMS Montrose. Just scroll down a bit. http://www.cybermode...rumpeter1.shtml Edited October 6, 2012 by David J Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John @ WEM Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 So, we noticed when Trumpeter announced their 1/350 HMS Kent (Type 23 kit) that it had the original Mod.0 turret. Since Kent--and all the Type 23s--now carry the angular Mod.1 turret, we planned to release that turret separately as a Pro 350 item. Now that Trumpeter have announced the HMS Montrose kit with the Mod.1 turret for release next February, we're having second thoughts. However, anyone wanting to build Kent as she is now will need that turret, and Trumpeter is unlikely to offer it as a separate item. So, the question is: is there enough market to justify our releasing Pro 3531, 1/350 RN Mk.8 Mod.1 Turret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Offer it as a package along with the PE? I for one am interested, keep Kent up to date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetgrob Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I would say yes as yours is probably more accurate and better detailed. Offering it as a package would be good. I would buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I wonder, hope , and pray, someone does 1/350 Leander class, and WW2 British Aircraft Carriers and Cruisers, we have waited sooooooo long , it would be great if WEM or Airfix did them , however i fear due to costs ,logistics etc etc etc that it will be a company from China or that region, we have large numbers of Japanese, U.S and even German subjects that have been produced, i have heard all the arguments about tooling costs etc, but i am an impatient 60 year old modeller, i have been loyal to Airfix and WEM, perhaps all said and done maybe it is only the far eastern company's that can produce them ??? My question is will we ever see those British subjects produced before i go to the big stash in the sky ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Norman, I believe that Atlantic Models will be looking at further frigates from the 50's and 60's after they have released their County Class destroyer, HMS Antrim, and Leeds Castle FPV. WEM are thankfully releasing their 1:700 C class cruiser in 1:350 soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) After the the county class the rumour is a type 81 Tribal Class Edited October 8, 2012 by Chris Hewitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 1. Regarding the Mod 1 turret, we will be releasing it as a Pro 350 item, taken from our 1/350 resin kit (since Kent has now been refitted with this turret, the Trumpeter kit is not current). 2. Peter Hall will have completed the design for our forthcoming dedicated PE set (PE 35167) for this kit by the end of the week. 3. It is clear that Trumpeter directly copied the PE from our resin kit for the bits of PE they include with the kit. Peter Hall has checked and the Trumpeter parts overlay ours perfectly--even down to an error in our original kit set (that will be corrected in PE 35167). Hello John, just got this kit, it looks good. I have pre-ordered from yourselves your etch that is in progress (yesterday). Just as a matter of interest, what was the error that Trumpeter have copied? If you do release the new version turret I will order that too. Looking forward to getting the etch as soon as it is released, all the best, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepster Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Saw the Trumpeter HMS Kent last Tuesday marked up £36, the contents looked impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Morning, Received my Type 23 from WEM a few days ago and have finally gotten around to fondling the plastic. To my untrained eye it looks fine, and when WEM have the PE ready I'll probably be unable to refrain from starting the build along side the other things I'm working on. Um, one thing that surprised me is that the hull isn't split nor is there any marking for the waterline. No biggie, but it does make painting the hull a bit more, um, interesting. Speaking of which, can anyone tell me what enamel matches RN hull grey these days. Always looks about like Medium sea grey to me... Cheers, Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Fraser, I use WEM Colourcoats M01 Light Weatherwork Grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Cheers, I'll add it to my WEM order... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Anyone recommend an acrylic alternative for a Type 23? I have no access to a local source for the Gunze the paint-guide advises to use. Prefer Vallejo or a >close< mix of Tamiya`s, please?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Man, that's a good question, no answer yet, one chart says it's the same as Ta xf54...dark sea grey - I don't think so. another says it's the same as Humbrol 27 - sea grey. Don't seem to be any close matches that I can find Edited November 17, 2012 by seadog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 SeaDog, I wanted a match to the hull colour, not the deck colour, which XF54 seems to do a fair job of.... I had a reply off-board from a source, lets call him "Shallow Throat", & they advised Vallejo Game color 72047 #047 Wolf Grey. A bottle is now en-route, so i'll let you know how that turns out.... I also notice a fresh bottle of XF23, & wondered if THAT was a starting point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 SeaDog, I wanted a match to the hull colour, not the deck colour, which XF54 seems to do a fair job of.... That was my point...the comparison charts are a bit all over the shop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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