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New 350 scale?
blaster76
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 03:15 AM UTC
Well, I see that Trumpeter has released yet another version of the ESSEX class. what is this now 5...6? Has anybody heard anything (JEFF) that indicates they are going to pop out something new along the carrier line other than the SAratoga. A Japanese WW2 would be great or maybe a second generation Nimitz class. Love to see a Forrestal or Midway as well to bridge the gap btwn WW2 and today. NOt complaining or whining here. I know they have a full plate and I'm estatic over the Hood and the Alabama ( vision me doing the Snoopy dance from Peanuts). I'm just curious if they still have a vision on where they are going to take this line.
Clanky44
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 06:02 AM UTC
Here is my top 10 wish list for 350th scale...
1. Illustrious Class (Illustrious, Formidable, Victorous, Indomitable)
2. Akagi
3.IJN Takao, Atago, Maya, Chokai (heavy cruisers)
4. Furious ( all three configurations)
5. IJN Mikuma, Mogami, Kumano, Suzuya (heavy cruisers)
6. IJN Tone (heavy cruiser)
7 Casablanca Class (CVL- too many to name)
8. Shokaku, Zuikaku
9. Soryu, Hiryu
10. Kaga
1. Illustrious Class (Illustrious, Formidable, Victorous, Indomitable)
2. Akagi
3.IJN Takao, Atago, Maya, Chokai (heavy cruisers)
4. Furious ( all three configurations)
5. IJN Mikuma, Mogami, Kumano, Suzuya (heavy cruisers)
6. IJN Tone (heavy cruiser)
7 Casablanca Class (CVL- too many to name)
8. Shokaku, Zuikaku
9. Soryu, Hiryu
10. Kaga
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 07:26 AM UTC
Unless I missed it, I'd like to see an Essex class with the angle flight deck.....
Along with a nice 1/350 FDR.
Along with a nice 1/350 FDR.
Halfyank
Joined: February 01, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 08:44 AM UTC
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vision me doing the Snoopy dance from Peanuts
A very good description of how I feel about Hood. I don't know where I'll get the cash, time, display space, or room to build her, but I can't wait to see her in the LHS.
To go along with Frank's list, if Trumpeter or anybody else is listening, and in no particular order.
1-3 Prinz Eugen, Suffolk, Norfolk, to complete the battle of the Denmark Strait in 1/350
4 ANY US Pre-WWII cruiser, but if I had to choose probably USS Houston, the galloping gray ghost of the Java coast, because of her role in ABDA afloat.
5-7 One each of a battleship of France, Italy, and Japan. Jean Bart, Littorio, and Kirishima would be nice.
8 Ark Royal, WWII version
9 Any Japanese carrier from WWII. Akagi would be first choice.
10, Last, and certainly not least, HMS Dreadnought. She really needs to be done, since she's the lady that started it all.
I we get any one of these in the next two to three years I'll be very happy.
MartinJQuinn
Joined: January 19, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 07:34 PM UTC
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Well, I see that Trumpeter has released yet another version of the ESSEX class. what is this now 5...6? Has anybody heard anything (JEFF) that indicates they are going to pop out something new along the carrier line other than the SAratoga. A Japanese WW2 would be great or maybe a second generation Nimitz class. Love to see a Forrestal or Midway as well to bridge the gap btwn WW2 and today. NOt complaining or whining here. I know they have a full plate and I'm estatic over the Hood and the Alabama ( vision me doing the Snoopy dance from Peanuts). I'm just curious if they still have a vision on where they are going to take this line.
In the lastest issue of Warship Modeler, Steve Wiper says he has heard rumors of a 1/350 Akagi. I've heard that from a few friends of mine as well, but for now, I'd have to say it's just a rumor.
I've heard rumors of a 1/350 US cruiser too - maybe the Atlanta or Indianapolis. Several months ago, one of the retailers posted a list of rumored ships on one of the message boards. The list included Hood, Ticonderoga, South Dakota-class BB, late-war Fletcher DD and a DE. All of those things are coming to fruition, so maybe some of the other things he posted - like the USN cruisers - will come to pass too.
Angry_Ensign
Joined: December 24, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 07:56 PM UTC
(Jeopardy music playing in the background)
I know nothing...
I've tried contacting my source in Japan, but he's away for the weekend, climbing some mountain north of Tokyo.
Jeff
I know nothing...
I've tried contacting my source in Japan, but he's away for the weekend, climbing some mountain north of Tokyo.
Jeff
Tomfan
Joined: March 04, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 11:25 PM UTC
My wish list 1/350 ( im new to ship building )
1.Akagi
2. Takao
3. Shokaku/Zuikaku
4. Northampton cruiser class
5. Baltimore class
6. Suzuya
7 Prinz Eugen/Hipper
8.Pocket battle ship
1.Akagi
2. Takao
3. Shokaku/Zuikaku
4. Northampton cruiser class
5. Baltimore class
6. Suzuya
7 Prinz Eugen/Hipper
8.Pocket battle ship
MartinJQuinn
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 11:38 PM UTC
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My wish list 1/350 ( im new to ship building )
1.Akagi
2. Takao
3. Shokaku/Zuikaku
4. Northampton cruiser class
5. Baltimore class
6. Suzuya
7 Prinz Eugen/Hipper
8.Pocket battle ship
4, 5, 6 (sister ship), 7 & 8 are available in resin in1/350, if you REALLY want to build them... :-)
blaster76
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 03:43 AM UTC
Tom fan those are some real nice choices for a new to shipbuilding. Now I heard a year ago that there is talk of the Akagi coming out. This was the same one that predicted the Bama and Hood this year. I also picked up that there are good number of possible releases next year including a crusier or 2. Indications seem that this scale is starting to pick up in popularity and at least one manufacturer is taking full advantage of it. Let's hope that Tamiya will consider pushing some more out. They are after all looking at throwing the Char B out which shows they haven't lost interest in new 35th Armor.
Tomfan
Joined: March 04, 2006
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 01:50 PM UTC
wasnt Baltimore class cruisers AA tipe cruiser
200 bugs for resin Northampton class
, maybe, someday...if i land very hard on my head... but probably will someday
BUT Akagi 1/350 by Trumpeter that would be way to GOOOD ...
200 bugs for resin Northampton class
, maybe, someday...if i land very hard on my head... but probably will somedayBUT Akagi 1/350 by Trumpeter that would be way to GOOOD ...
Halfyank
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 10:02 PM UTC
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wasnt Baltimore class cruisers AA tipe cruiser
Baltimores were 8" gun heavy cruisers. The AA type were the Atlantas. Trumpeter already makes a 1/700 Baltimore. If they could scale it up easily that would be a great start for 1/350 cruisers. DML makes a 1/700 San Diego, one of the Atlantas. If they could scale that up they might steel some of Trumpeters thunder.
blaster76
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Posted: Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 03:23 AM UTC
That would be great if Dragon enters the 350 scale fray with something other than Chinese DD's and subs. Of course the issue for me right now is space. I have at this time 5 BB's and 3 AC's built; waiting in the wings are 2 BB's , 2 AC's and 1 DD (modern). With the release of the Bama and Hood.....holy mackeral Andy !!!!!!!!! Couple that with those magnificent sailing ships I am now monitoring on ebay, I'm going to either have to start giving away or storing in boxes chunks of my collection.(cars and airplanes)
dlgn25
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Posted: Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 05:48 PM UTC
There ARE some of what you're all seeking coming in plastic in 1/350, but more than that I cannot say at this time. ;^)
Clanky44
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Posted: Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 09:08 PM UTC
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There ARE some of what you're all seeking coming in plastic in 1/350, but more than that I cannot say at this time. ;^)
......................TEASE!!!!!........................
Tomfan
Joined: March 04, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 10:42 PM UTC
well, well, well.....
skipper
Joined: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 04:49 PM UTC
John
You just don't let this kind of things out and leave all the guys in suspense....
Give us more hints (please!)
Skipper
You just don't let this kind of things out and leave all the guys in suspense....
Give us more hints (please!)
Skipper
Angry_Ensign
Joined: December 24, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 06:58 PM UTC
He can't, just like I can't ... we have to behave ...
Many times, retailers and distributors and manufacturers of aftermarket get the inside track on what's coming out. This allows time to produce photoetched sets, prepare for advertising, etc. Many are also involved in reviewing/previewing test shots for accuracy, etc. Some are involved in the actual development of the kits, providing research, photos, etc.
In our case, we see the ads that companies run months in advance...To give you an idea, we're currently working on the Sept. issue of FSM, so I already know what's in those ads, but I'm not at liberty to share that information until either a press release is done by the company, or the issue hits the shelves.
Jeff
Many times, retailers and distributors and manufacturers of aftermarket get the inside track on what's coming out. This allows time to produce photoetched sets, prepare for advertising, etc. Many are also involved in reviewing/previewing test shots for accuracy, etc. Some are involved in the actual development of the kits, providing research, photos, etc.
In our case, we see the ads that companies run months in advance...To give you an idea, we're currently working on the Sept. issue of FSM, so I already know what's in those ads, but I'm not at liberty to share that information until either a press release is done by the company, or the issue hits the shelves.
Jeff
skipper
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Posted: Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 07:29 PM UTC
Hi Jeff and John
I understand that and I know what is to work "ahead" - and sometimes we have to bite our lips so that we don't loose the manufacturers trust!
But I had to poke John with this :-)
We would never know how much a loose lip can reveal
Remember: sealed lips win wars! and save lives (not the case here - fortunatly!!!!)
Skipper
I understand that and I know what is to work "ahead" - and sometimes we have to bite our lips so that we don't loose the manufacturers trust!
But I had to poke John with this :-)
We would never know how much a loose lip can reveal
Remember: sealed lips win wars! and save lives (not the case here - fortunatly!!!!)
Skipper
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