Homebee Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Heller programme 2016. Source: Source: http://www.cybermodeler.com/news/heller.shtml no new tool a/c kit... The 1/72nd DDB Alpha Jet project is now reported postponed or cancelled. Wait and see. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234934783-heller-172nd-alpha-jet-new-tool/ V.P. Edited February 4, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy72nd Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Wow they are re-releasing the Boeing 707!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Wonder if the EC-145 is the Revell kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Good to see them coming back again. And the 707 and Connie nice choies. 707 should please some on the civil builders side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Unfortunate that the 1/72 Alpha Jet and Tiger tank seem to have fallen off the radar. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The 707 is good news, I keep thinking about wanting one... They must have read my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I might be wrong but do Heller actually bring out any new toolings? Airfix their former partner has gone from strength to strength as they've realised they have to do exciting new state of the art kits but Heller to me just seem to reissue their back catalogue. I know there's been 1 or 2 new kits (that scraper could be new) but they're not a very inspiring company any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I might be wrong but do Heller actually bring out any new toolings? Airfix their former partner has gone from strength to strength as they've realised they have to do exciting new state of the art kits but Heller to me just seem to reissue their back catalogue. I know there's been 1 or 2 new kits (that scraper could be new) but they're not a very inspiring company any more. Lack of ££££ - Airfix had Hornby to provide the funds to invest, Heller don't have that. There were some very murky goings on at the time of the Humbrol demise Heller/Airfix split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Lack of ££££ - Airfix had Hornby to provide the funds to invest, Heller don't have that. There were some very murky goings on at the time of the Humbrol demise Heller/Airfix split. I suppose so but they could do with announcing at least 1 new tool. Something fairly big and exciting. Something maybe that hasn't been done before? I see the scraper (although nice to see and a bit different) isn't new either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panoz Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I suppose so but they could do with announcing at least 1 new tool. Something fairly big and exciting. Something maybe that hasn't been done before? I see the scraper (although nice to see and a bit different) isn't new either. Well the Estafette is big and exciting. And AFAIK no one has ever released a plastic kit of it. Since they now have a Mehari as well, only thing missing is a 1/24th scale Louis de Funes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Wonder if the EC-145 is the Revell kit Not likely, since Heller has released one of their own in 2006. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Hi Guys n Gals, at last, the 1/8 scale Yamaha TY125's back! I thought I was going to have to pay £50+ for one, which I nearly committed too only last week, but not now. Absolutely brilliant news. Edited January 31, 2016 by The Cameraman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Re-issue of Connie is a great news for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Not likely, since Heller has released one of their own in 2006. Cheers, Andre How does Hellers kit compare to the Revell one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 It is understandable that Heller are being cautious with money, but given the favourable reception given to their 1/72 Sherman last year it is a bit surprising not to see any kind of follow-up. If only other Sherman variants from the same basic tooling.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The Petit Gris has been pushed back I see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I knew it!!! 707 - yeeeessssssss. I was on and about to pay crazy money on evil bay last year but thougt to wait for Hellers line up for 2016. The Connie is another kit I almost bought last year - but way cheaper. If Heller is without funds for new tools they should consider to invest in better/more liveries decal sheets. Should be easy for the 707 and Connie to add other liveries than just Air France. BOAC for the 707 and Lufthansa for the Constellation would be very nice for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Not likely, since Heller has released one of their own in 2006. Cheers, Andre I missed that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavingav1 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 shame to see no new kits but the selection of re-issues is very good, some sellers on ebay are going to have a bad day, shame about the 72nd tiger being pushed back as the sherman is probably one of the nicest 72nd armour kits out there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 shame to see no new kits but the selection of re-issues is very good, some sellers on ebay are going to have a bad day, shame about the 72nd tiger being pushed back as the sherman is probably one of the nicest 72nd armour kits out there . Well... the Renault Estafette x2 and Fergy tractor, both in 1/24, are definitely new kits... bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I see the scraper (although nice to see and a bit different) isn't new either. I seem to recall the scraper, loader and dump truck were actually included in the Heller Bobkit range. Very basic and simplified. Overall, the lack of anything new is disappointing but, the good news is the reissue of the Boeing 707,Constellation & 1/48 Mirage IV.Be nice to see the latter offered with the N M finished option Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 As Matthew notes, the grey Fergie is definitely a new kit (if it had been released before I'd have had one or several - grey Fergies were very much a part of my growing up). What concerns me is that the release date has been put back to 3rd quarter 2016 - it was due for release at the end of last year. As well, Heller has just released the Citroen HY Fourgon, another never-before-seen kit, so they're not just rehashing their old stuff. I do hope they take the trouble to revise the Connie, though, and give us decent looking engine cowls this time. There are other parts of the kit that need an overhaul, but the engines are by far its worst aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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