Tiger331 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I would be very wary of the quoted UK RRP. My LMS is full of Zvedza kits and they are all very competitively priced in comparison with the British, Chinese and Japanese kits on sale (I find that there are quite high levies on imported luxury items, such as plastic kits, here in Estonia). The oft-quoted cost of a Roden 1:144 C-5 Galaxy does appear to be a one-off anomaly from that particular company but I am not aware of a similar situation with Zvedza to date and I very much doubt they would want to curtail potential sales of such a popular kit. The elephant in the room however is the possibility that the ongoing sanctions are seriously skewing the price of manufacturing products in Russia and then exporting them but we have not seen that with recent kit releases such as the 1:144 Tupolev Tu-134UBL or 1:48 Mil Mi-24V/VP Hind, both of which command reasonable prices. I would suggest the Zvedza C-130 kit will work out at circa 55-70 Euros tops but we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 In a mean time - some C-130 aftermarket in 72 and 48: https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-308-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-307-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-306-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-300-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-298-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-297-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-293-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-292-1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 33 minutes ago, Tiger331 said: I would be very wary of the quoted UK RRP. My LMS is full of Zvedza kits and they are all very competitively priced in comparison with the British, Chinese and Japanese kits on sale (I find that there are quite high levies on imported luxury items, such as plastic kits, here in Estonia). The oft-quoted cost of a Roden 1:144 C-5 Galaxy does appear to be a one-off anomaly from that particular company but I am not aware of a similar situation with Zvedza to date and I very much doubt they would want to curtail potential sales of such a popular kit. The elephant in the room however is the possibility that the ongoing sanctions are seriously skewing the price of manufacturing products in Russia and then exporting them but we have not seen that with recent kit releases such as the 1:144 Tupolev Tu-134UBL or 1:48 Mil Mi-24V/VP Hind, both of which command reasonable prices. I would suggest the Zvedza C-130 kit will work out at circa 55-70 Euros tops but we will see. Indeed too many are too quick to react rather than think critically. Why would this largest European hobby store that nobody's heard of know the price before any of the better known big European sellers? Model businesses tend to release price/product list updates to their dealers network all at the same time (or the ones who aren't informed get annoyed at being at a disadvantage, and rightly so). One shop (that I've never heard of) listing an astronomical price before anyone better known lists any price at all sets off my BS alarm. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I had a look at the Wheelspin website. Seems to be largely concerned with R/C and might be very big in that area, its plastic kit side does not seem to be well stocked. Italeri, Tamiya and Hobbyboss seem to be the major brands carried and not much of that in stock. Certainly on the plastics side not a match for Hannants and my 'local' shop (Halifax Modellers World) does better in that area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Pin said: In a mean time - some C-130 aftermarket in 72 and 48: https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-308-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-307-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-306-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-300-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-298-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-297-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-293-1 https://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/22-292-1 Nice aftermarket sets but these are all for the Italeri kits... cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 8 hours ago, janneman36 said: Nice aftermarket sets but these are all for the Italeri kits... Yes, Zvezda is not out yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 Anticipating the release from the Zvezda's Hercules kit, Arma Models is working on a AC-130 Hercules Spectre gunship conversion set Source: https://vk.com/armatamodels?w=wall-114983756_186306 V.P. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Wish someone would do a MC-130E conversion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, coneheadff said: Wish someone would do a MC-130E conversion but they do, mate https://www.djparkins.com/product.php?productid=17935&cat=282&page=1. Careful, though, as there were a few variations on the MC-130E. You might need to use parts from the HC-130 set too Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizeman Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Looking at the art work for the Arma AC130 conversion it would appear to represent an AC130J and the zvezda C130 is going to be a C130H so I suspect it is aimed at the Italeri kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 30 minutes ago, Brizeman said: Looking at the art work for the Arma AC130 conversion it would appear to represent an AC130J and the zvezda C130 is going to be a C130H so I suspect it is aimed at the Italeri kit. That is a possibilty or they give you a complete engine set as well.... cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoenL Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Brizeman said: Looking at the art work for the Arma AC130 conversion it would appear to represent an AC130J and the zvezda C130 is going to be a C130H so I suspect it is aimed at the Italeri kit. Not quite, the weapons are for the AC-130H. The J-model does not use the Bofors 40mm or M61s. Someone just used some random artwork I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_Man Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 John in Models2U just confirmed me that the UK RRP will be for this item GBP49.99, so "panic over"!!! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, IT_Man said: John in Models2U just confirmed me that the UK RRP will be for this item GBP49.99, so "panic over"!!! On 8/14/2020 at 11:15 PM, 71chally said: I'm going to stick my neck out predict that this kit will not be more than £50, if I'm wrong may I be sentenced to building Mach2 kits for the rest of my life! ...damit, I was 00.01p out! Now, where's, that Mach2 Valiant.... 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 4 hours ago, IT_Man said: John in Models2U just confirmed me that the UK RRP will be for this item GBP49.99, so "panic over"!!! Fabulous news, I will keep my first two on pre-order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 8 hours ago, 71chally said: ...damit, I was 00.01p out! Now, where's, that Mach2 Valiant.... I think that kit is banned under the Geneva Convention. Cheers, Andre 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) C130 sprues Here you go. Their money printing machine has fired up. as far as I can see, lots of versions will be possible to build incl interior https://www.facebook.com/110897742346372/posts/2633774083392046/?extid=vtcpAvAC2H0ms8Lv&d=n Edited August 29, 2020 by RCI 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 Sources: https://vk.com/zvezdamodels?w=wall-29859496_2597012 V.P. 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, RCI said: C130 sprues Here you go. Their money printing machine has fired up. as far as I can see, lots of versions will be possible to build incl interior https://www.facebook.com/110897742346372/posts/2633774083392046/?extid=vtcpAvAC2H0ms8Lv&d=n And even a crew...I surely love what i see..finally those cockpit windows are in the correct angle....and various parts which indicate a J version coming up as well! cheers Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Holy smokes, that's nice. It exceeds expectations! It looks like you can get multiple versions out of this one kit. Heck, it may even include the fold-away toilet in the back end! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 What’s that long thin piece above the port side half? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavingav1 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 20 minutes ago, Max Headroom said: What’s that long thin piece above the port side half? Trevor Looks like the piping for the British refuelling probe . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavingav1 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Has a matchbox vibe, No need to paint, molded in colour ! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I remember when my children were born, and when the Zvezda Hercules was brought upon thee. I'm too emotional for further words... 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 5 hours ago, gavingav said: Looks like the piping for the British refuelling probe . I had my suspicions. I may need one now......... Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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