Colin1967 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 18 hours ago, Troy Smith said: UK distributor is indeed Creative Models here's the Heller section http://www.creativemodels.co.uk/heller-m-19.html HTH Thank you for the information and link much appreciated, I will be sending an order later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris57 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Homebee said: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/938289-flightpath-cfm-56-engine-set https://www.djparkins.com/product.php?productid=17944&page=1 V.P. Interesting to see the list of 135 items on Scalemates including Maintracks conversion but no mention of Peters RC-135U(72-42) conversion. I just wondered why? Just found the expansion button Edited January 27, 2018 by chris57 Question answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 25 minutes ago, chris57 said: Interesting to see the list of 135 items on Scalemates including Maintracks conversion but no mention of Peters RC-135U(72-42) conversion. I just wondered why? Just found the expansion button Hi Chris, I got the RC-135U masters (and the other KC-135 derived sets in the Maintrack range) from Whirlybird last year to be reworked, just hoping that Italeri re-issue a suitable C-135 base kit soon. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 A special welcome for the AAC-1 Toucan otherwise known as the Junkers Ju 52. ISTR the Heller Ju 52 as the best of the crop in 1/72: the corrugations were certainly beautifully executed in that hard dark green plastic Heller used to use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 20 minutes ago, Colin @ Freightdog Models said: Hi Chris, I got the RC-135U masters (and the other KC-135 derived sets in the Maintrack range) from Whirlybird last year to be reworked, just hoping that Italeri re-issue a suitable C-135 base kit soon. Colin Does that mean an RAF Rivet Joint is any nearer Colin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnid Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 A better selection,dare I say better than Airfix ?😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Arachnid said: A better selection,dare I say better than Airfix ?😁 Naughty step.......NOW! and then get your mouth washed out with carbolic! Just remember, Heller was the main reason for (one of) the collapse of Airfix. Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris57 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Colin @ Freightdog Models said: Hi Chris, I got the RC-135U masters (and the other KC-135 derived sets in the Maintrack range) from Whirlybird last year to be reworked, just hoping that Italeri re-issue a suitable C-135 base kit soon. Colin Hi Colin I have a RC-135U in the stash and have used it to make myself a couple of Rivet joint versions. Are you going to make new cheek radar "a la" Spectre Resins as per Lockheed Martin?. cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomppa B Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 If only somebody made the interior for the AWACS with a transparent piece of the hull. Also interiors for other planes based on the C-135. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Seahawk said: A special welcome for the AAC-1 Toucan otherwise known as the Junkers Ju 52. ISTR the Heller Ju 52 as the best of the crop in 1/72: the corrugations were certainly beautifully executed in that hard dark green plastic Heller used to use. I would agree with that. I'm currently building an original Heller JU-52. Interior detail is a bit basic but, I'm not really bothered about that. It goes together extremely well. Only issues I had were a number of sink marks - fortunately none on the corrugated skin areas - and, the fuselage roof section being an awkward fit. 17 hours ago, Arachnid said: A better selection,dare I say better than Airfix ?😁 In terms of subject matter overall, I'd agree with that.DC-6, CL-215/415, E-3 Sentry (subject to my earlier reservations) Boeing 707, EC-121, L749/L1049 Constellation, Noratlas, Viggen, Mirage IV, Dassault Anniversary sets, the 1/125 Airliners (despite the uninspiring, dull and predictable Air France liveries). What's NOT to like!!. Depending on price level, Heller will be getting more of my hard earned than Airfix this year. Allan Edited January 28, 2018 by Albeback52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 If the catalogue is showing the production box-art then Page 50 clears up any remaining doubts from a topic of a few months ago about the contents of the 1/48 scale Dassault Anniversary set and conflicting versions of the box-top that could be found back then on the internet. That shown in the catalogue combines old artwork for Heller kits that have been around for quite a few years - Mirage IV (as was expected) , Mirage IIIC/B and not a IIIE which has never been kitted in 1/48 by Heller and Mirage 2000N not the Afghanistan themed 2000D with added resin etc. As said all three have been around for a few years but are nonetheless solid examples of the aircraft represented and depending on price could prove attractive to anyone having or developing an interest in Dassault's Deltas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Was hoping they'd redo their 1/50 Puma, as it's the nearest we would get to a 48th RAF version. Who knows maybe the backend of the year if all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, mackem01 said: Was hoping they'd redo their 1/50 Puma, as it's the nearest we would get to a 48th RAF version. Who knows maybe the backend of the year if all goes well. Would be certainly be welcome especially with an update sprue and/or new decals. I see from checking Scalemates that while their Ecureuil/Squirrel and Jet Ranger/Kiowa kits have had a few new boxes/parts/decals over the years their other 1/50 Helicopter kits did not get much attention from the late 1980s until the Alouette II got a new box in 2012 and the Gazelle new decals in 2014. Maybe if what seems to be their biggest re-launch in years works out then some other kits will reappear, didn't notice the 1/35 Super Frelon in the catalogue either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 On 26/01/2018 at 12:42 PM, Sebastien said: Heller has made a big leap forward. Into the 70s. 1870 Precision, precision... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botan Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) I remember a few years ago Heller had plans to produce a new Tiger alongside their Sherman, but still there is no sight of if in catalogue. Edited January 28, 2018 by Botan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 ... and a new tool Alpha Jet in 1/72... Both the Airfix and Heller toolings are getting a bit long in the tooth. Funny thing is, Heller had to rebox the Airfix Alpha Jet in their most recent releases, as they don't have their own tooling anymore, which, if I'm not mistaken, is with Lodela in Mexico (as is for instance the T-6 Texan tool). Both the Heller Alpha Jet and Texan were most recently reboxed by Revell. Funny things happen with those toolings. Last I heard, the Heller Saab Draken is also in South-America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Heller new tool Alpha Jet... 2013 project... A box prototype was on display at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2015... http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234934783-heller-172nd-alpha-jet-new-tool/&do=findComment&comment=1879489 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Seemed a shame not to take advantage of these!! Even though I really prefer the CFM engine version of the E3, it seems a shame to waste the opportunity!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HELLER-NORD-2501-NORATLAS-1-72-scale-kit/362225062583?epid=1805528378&hash=item54564bd2b7:g:PRcAAOSwi69Z0j1z https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heller-80308-1-72nd-scale-Boeing-E-3B-AWACS/232563106352?epid=27011371861&hash=item3625d76230:g:xJ8AAOSwEEBaDGDd https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heller-80315-1-72nd-DC6-Super-Cloudmaster-Scandinavian-Airlines-or-UTA-Liverys/263016609306?hash=item3d3d02f61a:g:~eoAAOSwuLFZzj5L https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heller-80330-1-72nd-scale-DC-6-Securite-Civile/232573595957?hash=item3626777135:g:W58AAOSw6GJaGBR9 Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, ivand said: ... and a new tool Alpha Jet in 1/72... Both the Airfix and Heller toolings are getting a bit long in the tooth. Funny thing is, Heller had to rebox the Airfix Alpha Jet in their most recent releases, as they don't have their own tooling anymore, which, if I'm not mistaken, is with Lodela in Mexico (as is for instance the T-6 Texan tool). Both the Heller Alpha Jet and Texan were most recently reboxed by Revell. Funny things happen with those toolings. Last I heard, the Heller Saab Draken is also in South-America. Sold to pay for (amongst other things) the 1/72 Concorde allegedly, and apparently behind the back of Humbrol Are the 1/72 figures the Revell ones? Edited January 29, 2018 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botan Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Somebody have added Heller's AAC.1 TOUCAN to scalemates, but with description "new parts". Can somebody confirm or deny, that this is not a simple rebox? After anybody can add whatever there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I know that sometime I can sound a bit harsh in my comments, and I'd better say first that I'm actually sad to have to say bad things about modelling companies as being an enthusiast I'd like to have dozens of nicely profiteable companies churning out brilliant kits... Still, sometime I find myself having to comment badly on model companies and this catalogue from Heller pushes me to do it ! I understand that the company is not thriving with money, but all the plans they announced in the past seem to have failed, what we have on offer here is a range of old tools that have been around for ages. Sure, some of these kits are still interesting, some are still unique, others though add nothing to what's available today. And even the good ones make me wonder what's the point of buying a "new" Heller kit.. I bought a Viggen last year, the plastic seemed to be softer than what Heller used in the good old days and the decals are severely off-register. Why should I buy one of their new boxes when I could buy an old issue at a lower price on the second hand market ? With the money saved at least I can buy myself an aftermarket decal sheet... I really hope Heller gets back to what they used to be when I first entered the hobby, until that happens though it's unlikely that I'll buy much from them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 55 minutes ago, Giorgio N said: I know that sometime I can sound a bit harsh in my comments, and I'd better say first that I'm actually sad to have to say bad things about modelling companies as being an enthusiast I'd like to have dozens of nicely profiteable companies churning out brilliant kits... Still, sometime I find myself having to comment badly on model companies and this catalogue from Heller pushes me to do it ! I understand that the company is not thriving with money, but all the plans they announced in the past seem to have failed, what we have on offer here is a range of old tools that have been around for ages. Sure, some of these kits are still interesting, some are still unique, others though add nothing to what's available today. And even the good ones make me wonder what's the point of buying a "new" Heller kit.. I bought a Viggen last year, the plastic seemed to be softer than what Heller used in the good old days and the decals are severely off-register. Why should I buy one of their new boxes when I could buy an old issue at a lower price on the second hand market ? With the money saved at least I can buy myself an aftermarket decal sheet... I really hope Heller gets back to what they used to be when I first entered the hobby, until that happens though it's unlikely that I'll buy much from them agree, build the mirage iv last summer, was a crock, not a bad kit, plenty of airfix tools from the same era that are similar, but the soft plastic sheller uses really isn't up to the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Have to agree with Giorgio. Heller seem to be in the same place that Airfix was about fifteen years ago; little or no investment in new toolings and only able to rely on moulds of old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Truro Model Builder said: Have to agree with Giorgio. Heller seem to be in the same place that Airfix was about fifteen years ago; little or no investment in new toolings and only able to rely on moulds of old. Someday the whole story of what happened between Airfix, Humbrol and Heller will be told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Out of interest, what are the decals like in Heller kits these days? Might be tempted by some of those re-pops, but probably not it if I'd need to buy (more!) aftermarket decals! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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