Cees Broere Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 On large scale Modeller two test shots are being built. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) On large scale Modeller two test shots are being built. Cees http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/3123-mosquito-b-mkiv/ http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/3490-132-hk-models-mosquito-b-mkiv/ V.P. Edited February 22, 2015 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Looking good, sure those ejector pins will all be gone in the final release? Haven't built an HK model yet but I have there B-17G ready and waiting, possible the "Sentimental Journey" scheme is what I'll go for. I am very impressed with the HK model's crisp moulds and I particularly like there detail and accuracy, I'm looking forward to getting stuck in. although the ISD is still to be finished. not to mention the huge King Tiger Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Complete box design Source: https://www.facebook.com/1375731456009809/photos/a.1410668865849401.1073741829.1375731456009809/1558151914434428/?type=1&theater V.P. Edited April 5, 2015 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 On pre-order at emodels http://www.emodels.co.uk/hk-models-1-32-mosquito-b-mk-iv-pr-mk-i-iv-01e15-plastic-model-kit.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Man this looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Hi maybe someone will do some AM ? cheers jerry It was considered by a British company but decided that after doing 4 different conversion sets that did not sell well and that Airfix has not re released the kit for a few years there would be no point in doing a bomber coversion or a 2 stage meriln conversion either. M&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 On pre-order at emodels http://www.emodels.co.uk/hk-models-1-32-mosquito-b-mk-iv-pr-mk-i-iv-01e15-plastic-model-kit.html Wow! The price is 50% higher than for the re-release of the Airfix 1/24 Mosquito kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Ouch, maybe a bit high for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Sorry but the cost can not be compared to the Airfix kit, that kit was not as detailed as this kit and it was some time ago that it was made, IMHO wait until it is released and reviewed by a competant modeller who checks for accuracy, if it is correct you will then know why it cost the quoted amount. From the later postings so far it appears there are some gross error's and that HK have not kept the puplic upto date with progress If it is incorrrect you vote with your wallets plain and simple. M&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 A bit rich for me, I can just stretch to Tamiya 1/32 scale prices but could not justify this one. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I will play with my cheap Revell version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewfl290 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Sorry but the cost can not be compared to the Airfix kit.... It costs more than the B-25 in the same scale from the same company and the B-25 is a larger aeroplane. Edited April 7, 2015 by andrewfl290 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 That may be the case but that is the cost quoted, as I said before wait until the kit is reviewed to determine if the cost is justified. Has the cost gone up as now they have found major error's in the model that will have to be reworked to correct, who know's? What I don't get is this, everybody wants a well made, accurate model, good detail, good fit may be a few extras eg photo-etch etc, but want the cost to be pre 1990's prices, unless you are in the trade of making kits, aftermarket or full blown injection how can you state it is too expensive, long gone are the Airfix in the bag models at a few shillings, yes I am that old to remember pounds shillings and pence. Hopefuly the model will be a good one. M&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewfl290 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Has the cost gone up as now they have found major error's in the model that will have to be reworked to correct, who know's? Are you suggesting that errors have had to be corrected? If so reworking costs cannot realistically be passed on by increasing the price and overpricing. .......unless you are in the trade of making kits, aftermarket or full blown injection how can you state it is too expensive..... Quite simply, it is an opinion and as a consumer any of us can state that it is too expensive, the fact that something has cost too much to manufacture is a different issue. Personally I don't perceive that this kit is value for money from what I have seen at this stage, (I do have a HKM B-25 and B-17 so ultimately price is not an issue). I agree with you in that the kit needs to be seen in the flesh however I do not like the moulded on detail nor do I agree with you that the Airfix kit is less well detailed (I have one of these too) as until (as you have pointed out) the kit can be seen how can such a comparison be made? Having said that the photos of the finished product are superb. Edited April 7, 2015 by andrewfl290 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas V. Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Kit is definitely overpriced, as a retailer my view is that HKM is pricing their kits app.25 percent too much, add to that that many retailers want to earn a lot of Money on " Premium " kits thus boosting their overhead and unfortunately you get prices like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 What I don't get is this, everybody wants a well made, accurate model, good detail, good fit may be a few extras eg photo-etch etc, but want the cost to be pre 1990's prices, Sounds good to me, what's not to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 It might be all singing and dancing, but at that price, I won't be ordering one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 The reported probable price structure does not sit comfortably with their existing product line prices. £150 for a Mosquito compared to their B-25 and B-17 seems disproportionate. At the moment I have already done my first Mosquito conversion in 1/32 and made a "maybe one day if I have a really good month" Mossie from a "Really must have" Mossie. And that comes from a buyer of their Meteor and B-17 and I guess I will go for their Lancaster - as long as it's priced around the same as the Fort The pricing news has taken the shine off a tad for me and maybe others and that's not great marketing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 It appears that nobody is prepared to wait until the model is on the shelf as it were and condem a model before it is seen or reviewed If cost is an issue may I suggest scratch building in plastic, plastic sheet is cheap, modelling blades are cheap, brush painting is cheap or better still try printed card models also cheap when compared to plastic or go a step further and buy a down load off the Internet for card models and print the parts on your home printer and use cornflake packets for backing and other house hold goods for modelling, now you are down to less than the cost of a packet of cigarettes for a large model(lots of corn flakes to eat and fags to smoke though), utopia, is this the future for you? and just think you will be doing your bit for the planet. Me I will buy when I can afford and if I can't well there is always basket weaving, sorry about the flipant rant but the comments posted are not based on any real evidence at present as there are no kits on the market only pre production freebies, which can not be taken as the real deal. M&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewfl290 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 It appears that nobody is prepared to wait until the model is on the shelf as it were and condem a model before it is seen or reviewed No one has condemned the model have they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Mick I take your point which is valid. As Andrew has mentioned though I think the initial concern is around the reported price and not how good the kit is thought to be at this early stage. Of course the mooted price might be wide of the mark once the model is on the shelves. Such comment on the model itself seems mostly favourable and it does seem that HK may have spotted an issue which they appear to be addressing so plaudits there. Personally I like their products and don't find their prices unreasonable for what they have produced so far. I acknowledge that their Meteor was thought a bit pricey by some but a "must have" for me. Twice! The comments so far appear to me to reflect a general concern that this new Mossie appears to be coming in on the expensive side however it might prove to be a big game changer when we see it so maybe the price will prove reasonable yet. At least we all hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldr Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 On pre-order at emodels http://www.emodels.co.uk/hk-models-1-32-mosquito-b-mk-iv-pr-mk-i-iv-01e15-plastic-model-kit.html for that sort of money, I'll take the Airfix .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBOHMSS Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 That may be the case but that is the cost quoted, as I said before wait until the kit is reviewed to determine if the cost is justified. Has the cost gone up as now they have found major error's in the model that will have to be reworked to correct, who know's? What I don't get is this, everybody wants a well made, accurate model, good detail, good fit may be a few extras eg photo-etch etc, but want the cost to be pre 1990's prices, unless you are in the trade of making kits, aftermarket or full blown injection how can you state it is too expensive, long gone are the Airfix in the bag models at a few shillings, yes I am that old to remember pounds shillings and pence. Hopefuly the model will be a good one. M&G Mick You are on a dead horse flogging here. Too many on this blog want kits cheap and do not like opening their wallets - I'm going to get a bashing here I know. We all like bargains but those of us that saw the test shots at Telford understand why the cost is prohibitive - the engineering of this kit is sublime. But believe me the cost will include import duties, shipping charges and lots more in this country - we will have a few people disputing this point however talk to a couple of importers and all will say that import duties are a factor as are shiping charges. This Mosquito is pricey - if you don't like the UK prices then order it from Hong Kong - chances are it will be cheaper than buying in the UK. But you take your chances on getting charged custom duties. The new Airfix offering - when it comes - will obviously be cheaper than the new HK - Airfix haven't got new toolings and nor have they made the kit as HK have with the model going together like the actual aircraft. Airfix is a good manufacturer - HK is a well engineered great manufacturer. Mick don't bash Airfix either - you have been warned. Tamiya have made some of thye most sublime kits ever - 1/32 series. The Corsair is recognised as possibly being the best kit made. HK are look to be taking on that mantle - we will have to wait and see with the reviews. But the Mossie looks to be a great kit. Hence it's price. But the internet alleviates UK prices - order from Hong Kong - I did with my Tamiya Corsair and I saved £30! Maybe I am setting a cat among the pigeons - in my view you pay for what you get - the old Revelle offering is so out of date - if you want to bring it up to the HK standard then that will involve one of two avenues - a/ a lot of scratch building or b/ buying a ton of after market items (which will probably equate to the HK kit costs) - the Airfix Mossie is a great kit but as we all know it needs refinement - it looks like the HK kit will not need much refinement. In the end you pays your money and you takes your choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hi at least you under stand the basics of what is involved, I did not bash Airfix but by comparison of finish, fit, detail and design of the mossie the HK offering appears better, the typhoon is also an Aifix kit and that is better than the mossie kit, and yes I have both. As I said the are alternatives if the plastic is too expensive for them. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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