SeaVenom Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Nice to see the F4U-1D from Hobbyboss. I was wondering when they'd do the earlier Corsairs. Still amazed that Trumpeter or Hobbyboss haven't done a Mig 25 though..........especially as the KittyHawk one isn't exactly brilliant. Edited January 10, 2014 by SeaVenom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkmouth Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 They seem to design and co-operate on all the big stuff for Trumpeter. They have a selection of 1:18 scale aircraft which started off as pre-builts and are now being released as kits. I've just bought their 1:35 Diamond T tank transporter also being released by HobbyBoss, and their address is in California. That is a bit of disinformation, not sure where you got it. I've spoken to the owner of Merit International. Wasan Plastics is the parent company to several brands including Trumpeter, AA, MiniHobby, Hobby Boss, and others. Merit International has been selling Witty Wings (prebuilt models produced by Wasan Plastics) and wanted to expand into large scale models. Wasan took the Diamond T from Hobby Boss (don't expect to see it released) and several 1:18th, 1:16th, and 1:200th scale kits from Trumpeter. It is strictly a business arrangement and Wasan Plastics doesn't own Merit International. The R & D done by Trumpeter has been used for Hobby Boss releases. This same R & D is now used for Merit Productions. I hope this clears it up a little. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I got the address from the box off the merit diamond t I have in my hands. My mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 as the thought of doing a 'cut and shut' job on the Italeri Su-33 and Su-34 kits... Take one Airfix Su-27, mix in a little Italeri Su-34, stir for a few hours........ If the Trumpeter Su-33UB is half decent, there are quite a few WIF's to ponder..... A Su-33ECM 'Growler', a Su-33AEW with an Erieye-style radome above the fuselage, a Shipping Strike variant - all were mooted at one time... Ken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkmouth Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I got the address from the box off the merit diamond t I have in my hands. My mistake. The address is correct for Merit Productions. The disinformation that has been going around is that it is a joint between Trumpeter or Hobby Boss and Merit and that the kit will still be released under the Chinese brands. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Take one Airfix Su-27, mix in a little Italeri Su-34, stir for a few hours........ image If the Trumpeter Su-33UB is half decent, there are quite a few WIF's to ponder..... A Su-33ECM 'Growler', a Su-33AEW with an Erieye-style radome above the fuselage, a Shipping Strike variant - all were mooted at one time... Ken Very nice indeed - I think you've got my creative juices going! A Chinese ECM one sounds very appealing..... Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Ah! Right you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Just noticed the Bv.141 from HB, that'll be nice in 1/48th and the Ka.27! Edited January 9, 2014 by Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeVi Tophatter Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Hi Flankerman, Take one Airfix Su-27, mix in a little Italeri Su-34, stir for a few hours........ Oh yeah, a bit of modelling and patience! More to the point, it's the cost of a 'cut and shut' project as opposed to the convenience of the Trumpeter kit. Like yourself, I just hope it captures at least the silhouette and subtle curves... Super work on that kit and the others on 'Flankersite'. Edited January 11, 2014 by V-4CE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelvy Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 It looks as though Trumpeter/Hobby Boss are continuing to think of those of those of us who have a soft spot for FAA subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaider Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I wonder how they have arrived at the conclusion that the Coast Guard's HH-65 Dolphin should be released in the AFV's 1:35 scale?... Why not 1:72, one wonders, considering the lack of Dolphin kits in this scale? (I'm not mentioning the 1:48 scale simply because the same helo is expected from Kitty Hawk in this very scale) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Certainly one or two items that catch the eye there. As for the standard of Merit's kits, a friend of mine has built a couple of their large scale artillery pieces, and has a third awaiting attention. He is very pleased with the standard and detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The the FAV the child depicted above? Don't know what's happening....it keeps changing between a child and the FAV Put a post on their Facebook page last night asking will it actually happen and inviting anyone who wants to see the FAV to "like" the post. Will see how that goes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Nice one Allan. I got the Revell boxing really cheap and a correction set as well (longer fuselage, wheels, tailplains and ejection seats) but there are still lots of problems - like the engine shape. Anyhow - someday I will build this. Rene Wish you all the best with your model Rene. Given that the Cold War was still quite warm and, the wealth of information we now take for granted was not available at the time, I think Esci did a pretty good job nonetheless. If I recall correctly, the Blinder kit was produced mainly with the aid of photos.. I'm therefore not surprised there are accuracy issues. Obviously we now know the faults but, regardless of accuracy or otherwise they have certainly captured the menacing but beautiful lines of this machine. I was certainly surprised by the size of the thing!! I think this kit must be judged in the context of the era in which it was produced. It's very easy to condemn it now with the benefit of hindsight ( and a lot more available info!) . I've got two more and will happily build them (warts & all!!) Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Damn a 1/48 MiG-21UM just after I got hold of the Nemoga conversion! A new A-37 is very welcome, as are the F-106's. The star for me though will be the Be-6 if it finally does get released. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSLion Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Meh. I'm convinced First World War subjects will be very profitable...and anyone releasing a series of Battle of Jutland capital ships won't have to worry about the rivet counters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I agree some of these kit have announced for years and yet nothing's out. Olivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnid Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I was talking to the owner of my local take-away, he's just come back from doing his national service in china and he say's Hobby Boss 1/72 scale series of Beaufighters is already on sale under the name of Xifria models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Afternoon all, apologies if these have already been posted.... Some images from the HOBBYBOSS and TRUMPETER 2014/15 catalogues, some cracking stuff coming up from these two manufacturers! First up, HOBBYBOSS http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2804569608 And secondly, TRUMPETER, highlights for me, 1/32 F-100F and 1/48 F-106A and F-106B! http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2804557302 -Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Roll on the Trumpy Hornet and Westland Whirlwind! Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain.. ipms north somerset Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Old news .. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234953185-20142015-trumpeter-hobby-boss-and-mrcmerit-catalogues/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) - Edited January 22, 2014 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 whoops... sorry for the re-post folks! -Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeg Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 If that Hawk 200 comes to fruition then my prayers have been answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Any news or updates on: - 02419 Trumpeter "1/24 Fw-190 A6/8" ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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