KRK4m Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 The first good news in many years. Finally someone noticed that no one had made a straight-deck Midway class since Revell (1954) in the absurd 1:547 scale. From my point of view (space problems), it's a pity that it is 1:350. But in the case of Trumpeter, it often predicts that 1:700 will appear in a few years. So there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Because I probably won't live long enough to see another one, which has been announced by Very Fire 5 years ago. Cheers Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) This morning I noticed to my surprise that Italeri have finally released their 1/35 S-26 Schnellboot kit. This kit was announced two or three years ago and I had lost hope it would actually materialize. This kit has an extra 2cm Flak 38 gun instead of the 4cm Bofors gun which was provided in the old S-38 kit. Italeri have also modified the "Brunnen" (the gun tub in the fore deck), they added some mines and even dodgers : https://www.italeri.com/en/product/3057 Not a ship but an amphibian, I also noticed that Italeri have released a new incarnation of their 1/35 DUKW kit. I think this is welcome news because the 1/35 DUKW kit has been out of production for quite some years. Unfortunately, the wheel well covers are not provided nor is the automatic tire inflation system. The only real advantage of this kit version as I see it is the addition of some new decals for 2 British WW2 DUKW's. https://www.italeri.com/en/product/948#pid=1 Arjan Edited November 19, 2023 by Arjan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegethoff Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Looks like Trumpeter have announced a January release of a Dido Class Cruiser HMS Naiad. I think that is the first in 1/350 scale: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=270&l=en 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Tegethoff said: Looks like Trumpeter have announced a January release of a Dido Class Cruiser HMS Naiad. I think that is the first in 1/350 scale: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=270&l=en Schhplendid!! Though - more pressure for the New year Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socjo1 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, Tegethoff said: Looks like Trumpeter have announced a January release of a Dido Class Cruiser HMS Naiad. I think that is the first in 1/350 scale: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=270&l=en Absolutely fantastic information, thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagdtiger1 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Quick! Someone get the camera! Trumpeter are finally releasing something that's been in their catalogue for years! Question is, how much will they charge? Trumpeter/Hobbyboss etc have inflated their prices to stupid levels thesee past couple of years so I can easily see this being around the £100 mark. Expect Argonaut and Scylla reboxing over the next couple of years. Now we just need the equally long awaited 350th Nelsons to arrive. James. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegethoff Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Jagdtiger1 said: Quick! Someone get the camera! Trumpeter are finally releasing something that's been in their catalogue for years! Question is, how much will they charge? Trumpeter/Hobbyboss etc have inflated their prices to stupid levels thesee past couple of years so I can easily see this being around the £100 mark. Expect Argonaut and Scylla reboxing over the next couple of years. Now we just need the equally long awaited 350th Nelsons to arrive. James. More and more I see UK pricing as now being similar to Euro pricing. Like HMS Hood which used to be c.90-100pounds is now like 110-120 pounds but c.100-110 Euro. Which I never thought I would see, it used to be the other way around. I agree fully about the Nelsons. Do you know how long the Dido class have been mentioned for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, Tegethoff said: More and more I see UK pricing as now being similar to Euro pricing. Like HMS Hood which used to be c.90-100pounds is now like 110-120 pounds but c.100-110 Euro. Which I never thought I would see, it used to be the other way around. I agree fully about the Nelsons. Do you know how long the Dido class have been mentioned for? Over 2 years! Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 I;ve been (impatiently) awaiting the release of Argonaut. Now, do I get Naiad instead or wait? Stuff it I'll get both! Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 57 minutes ago, Modelholic said: Stuff it I'll get both! 👍 As was said by S. R. Hadden (John Hurt) in the film "Contact" - "Why have one when you can have two for twice the price!" 😁 Regards, Jeff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Ooh, that could be very tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman 29 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 UPGRADE KIT FOR USS ENGLAND: 3D PRINTED PARTS WITH INCREDIBLE DETAILS. CONTAINS MORE THAN 250 PIECES TO UPGRADE YOUR KIT. WITH PHOTOETCHED RAILINGS, LADDERS, DEPRESSION RAILS AND RADAR. WITH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. BEST SUITABLE FOR TRUMPETER 05305. https://www.swordfishmodels.com/product-page/upgrade-kit-for-uss-england 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman 29 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 New! Bremen liner (1928) 1:350 - from OldModelKits. Received this mail today: http://oldmodelkits.com 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Just bought one of these, just released 1/150 HMS Resolution SSBN, ballistic missile submarine, they also do a Vanguard at 1/200 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176095658948 all the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) On 15/06/2023 at 18:44, S-boat 55 said: Well this is exciting! Chaunyu and 3D Wild will soon be releasing a 3d print kit of HMS Vanguard, https://m.facebook.com/groups/142519306153907/permalink/1604161016656388/ I've had a look but can't find it on their website yet, Just by way of update the kit of HMS Vanguard has now been released by chaun you and can be ordered via their eBay site from what I can see. That said the original hefty price if $328 has gone up to £350, which when you take into account the exchange difference on $ + £ is quite a jump, Looks a good kit though, Edited December 20, 2023 by S-boat 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegethoff Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 7 hours ago, S-boat 55 said: Just by way of update the kit of HMS Vanguard has now been released by chaun you and can be ordered via their eBay site from what I can see. That said the original hefty price if $328 has gone up to £350, which when you take into account the exchange difference on $ + £ is quite a jump, Looks a good kit though, FWIW and depending on shipping its on 3D-Wild for 298USD (no shipping). I keep looking at it and then the backlog of vessels I have to still make. Also not sure about 3D vs injection (struggling with resin at the moment so might stick to what I know). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 27 minutes ago, Tegethoff said: FWIW and depending on shipping its on 3D-Wild for 298USD (no shipping). I keep looking at it and then the backlog of vessels I have to still make. Also not sure about 3D vs injection (struggling with resin at the moment so might stick to what I know). I know what you mean about a back log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegethoff Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Just incase people haven't seen in the Rumourmonger - Dragon are teasing a ship. It would be quite ironic if Trumpeter lose out on the Nelson Class after all these years. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/vLJNorYCNgAybAXW/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 2 hours ago, Tegethoff said: Just incase people haven't seen in the Rumourmonger - Dragon are teasing a ship. It would be quite ironic if Trumpeter lose out on the Nelson Class after all these years. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/vLJNorYCNgAybAXW/ It does look very much like a nelson class funnel, at a push it could be Warspite but the shape of the superstructure behind has to be Nelson or Rodney, I'll confess I've been checking their Facebook feed ever since 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegethoff Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 13 minutes ago, S-boat 55 said: It does look very much like a nelson class funnel, at a push it could be Warspite but the shape of the superstructure behind has to be Nelson or Rodney, I'll confess I've been checking their Facebook feed ever since Just have to hope it is 1/350 and not 1/200 or 1/700! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 15 minutes ago, Tegethoff said: Just have to hope it is 1/350 and not 1/200 or 1/700! Those scales would seem an odd choice given trumpeters 1/200+1/700 and Tamiyas 1/700, so one can hope 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegethoff Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 16 hours ago, S-boat 55 said: Those scales would seem an odd choice given trumpeters 1/200+1/700 and Tamiyas 1/700, so one can hope It's confirmed Nelson/Rodney. Scale to be revealed tomorrow on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Church Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Again, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Church Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hopefully 1/350. Full photoetch detail set, brass barrels and real wood deck. The lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Church Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Definitely HMS Nelson anyway: Only question now is what scale? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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