gavingav1 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mike Esposito said: 1/72 F-4C/D so we don't have to wait for a re-issue by Hasegawa. it surprises me that Academy didn't release the 1/72nd f-4j with parts to do a c/d, they must not want the cash . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavingav1 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 firstly .............. and .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Homebee Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) KV-2... Toon... 🤢 Source: https://tieba.baidu.com/p/5692107384 V.P. Edited May 10, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Is that it? One ugly armour model in an unknown scale and three ‘toon’ models that must obviously sell well in that kooky Japanese home market. So much for anything half decent. I’d be embarrassed to unveil this as a Meng sales representative and then be forced to put on a fake smile throughout the course of the show. Thank god we’ve still got Airfix. Cheers.. Dave 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Ooh. That SA-11 BUK looks interesting. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Well, that was... underwhelming. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudikoff Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) 9K37M1 sounds great if it's in 1/35 as expected (interestingly enough, the main page announcement doesn't mention the scale, either). These other three announcements are disappointing, but I guess this is why "products" wording was used instead of "model kits". Edited May 10, 2018 by Dudikoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Truro Model Builder said: Well, that was... underwhelming. Such polite folk down in Cornwall! Maybe they are lulling us into a false sense of disappointment and then they release the (insert scale of choice)(insert subject of choice)on a limited run basis and we all rush out and buy it. See me..ever the optimist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Underwhelming is right. I think Meng is a Chinese company, not Japanese but the "egg" models must sell well there too. Interestingly I have noticed there egg B-17 in Hobby Lobby (a huge retailer) here in the US so I imagine they sell well here also. Just not of any interest to me. The Buc however does look interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Three squished models and one big ugly rocket-tank... I can live with that, although I'd have hoped for another F-35 variant if we were being realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Underwhelming - I guess that's why it's pronounced MEH-ng......... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Paul Bradley said: Underwhelming - I guess that's why it's pronounced MEH-ng......... A truly dreadful pun Paul, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 47 minutes ago, Harold55 said: Underwhelming is right. I think Meng is a Chinese company, not Japanese but the "egg" models must sell well there too. Interestingly I have noticed there egg B-17 in Hobby Lobby (a huge retailer) here in the US so I imagine they sell well here also. Just not of any interest to me. The Buc however does look interesting. They have those B-17s here too. They don't seem to sell like the tanks do. I'll ask the girls next time I'm in HL. I hoped for some 50's or 60's jets in 1/72. Especially something RAF or USAF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I can live with the "Toon" models. I also have their Lancaster, B-17 and He-177. A bit of harmless fun. Frankly, I would rather have these slightly silly models than yet another boring grey jet like that horrible F-35 thingy!null. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalal Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I think this looks interesting, although I wont be building it. http://www.meng-model.com/new.php?id=803 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 It's a bit uhmmpf even if you hadn't (well almost) any hopes like me But such is life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) Buk you said Buk. Meng announced one this morning, Panda Models this afternoon. Now waiting for a Trumpeter similar announcement... Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1804238266295118&id=736521713066784 Quote coming in August Panda PH35033 SAM-11 V.P. Edited May 10, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircooled Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 6 hours ago, Albeback52 said: .... I would rather have these slightly silly models than yet another boring grey jet like that horrible F-35 thingy!null. Allan Having just seen an F-35B in action last weekend I can assure you that the only thing even remotely boring about that jet is the grey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSLion Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 The SA-11 TELAR will be welcome. At least it will be novel. The toy kits...well, I won't be buying them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 5 hours ago, aircooled said: Having just seen an F-35B in action last weekend I can assure you that the only thing even remotely boring about that jet is the grey. Ok. It's a noisy and hideously ugly boring grey jet then!😉 Allan 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 09/05/2018 at 17:25, HMSLion said: An accurate 1/48 Spit XIV would be welcome. A T-62 would not surprise me, given Meng's preference for modern armor. It is a safe bet that Airfix will release a Mk XIV latest 2019. I hope they will do both - low and high back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I don't get those cartoon things at all but the Buk's worthy of my wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) There is nothing politically correct about having the good taste not to make crass statements about a tragedy, especially when people on this board may have known people on board that flight. Idiots (severly self censored there) Edited May 11, 2018 by Mike Quotes removed after posts were removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Dave Fleming said: There is nothing politically correct about having the good taste not to make crass statements about a tragedy, especially when people on this board may have known people on board that flight. Idiots (severly self censored there) Well said Dave, although the lest bit could have been left at home. Inappropriate jokes have their place, and that's not on a forum that's available all over the world, with a significant contingent from the Low Countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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