Old Blind Dog Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Last I heard Williams Bros. had gone the way of the doo doo. . .what's up with the re-issues? Somebody buy the company after all? While I've heard some not-especially flattering reviews of the P-35 kit, I think it could make for an interesting challenge what with re-scribing and necessary upgrades to the cockpit. Squadron's sale price also looks attractive. Comments? Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) I can't comment on the particular kit but I seem to remember Williams Bros. started putting kits back out again a few months ago. edit: this should provide some information: http://www.williamsbrothersmodelproducts.com/ Edited October 31, 2008 by David Walker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 It's out. Saw that and the C-46 kit in a hobby shop a few days ago. New box art. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Wiliams Bros used to be in San Marco's Ca. They were bought by a company in Taylor Texas called Brett Industries. I bought and built the Wedell Williams Racer and it was a handfull. Lot of putty and sandpaper. Wedell-Williams Racer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk10 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Williams Bros. kits have never been considered as "Mainline", "Quickie" or "Shake & Bake". They do however provide a modeler with a basis to build models of aircraft that are generally overlooked by other manufacturers. This comes with a price though - they're made for modelers who have the time, the energy, the skills and the desire to have a model of a particular type of aircraft. They aren't easy to build (easier than a Vacuform though), in fact often frustrating. Which means that in today's "I want it NOW!" world they aren't for most modelers. But if you're willing to pay the price it takes, they can be turned into gems. And the current prices of them aren't that bad - If Hasagawa were to produce a 1/72 C-46, B-10 or 1/32 P-35 today, there is not doubt it would be a nice kit,but the price would probably be between 60 and 90 bucks. Which is just a little steep for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thom Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 In terms of quality, I hear they're a bit of a trial to put together, but by far the best Gee Bee I've ever seen was built up from one of their kits, and I think I might have a go one day. Definitely worth it for skilled modellers after obscure subjects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
umtutsut Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Williams Bros. kits have never been considered as "Mainline", "Quickie" or "Shake & Bake". They do however provide a modeler with a basis to build models of aircraft that are generally overlooked by other manufacturers. This comes with a price though - they're made for modelers who have the time, the energy, the skills and the desire to have a model of a particular type of aircraft. They aren't easy to build (easier than a Vacuform though), in fact often frustrating. Which means that in today's "I want it NOW!" world they aren't for most modelers. But if you're willing to pay the price it takes, they can be turned into gems. And the current prices of them aren't that bad - If Hasagawa were to produce a 1/72 C-46, B-10 or 1/32 P-35 today, there is not doubt it would be a nice kit,but the price would probably be between 60 and 90 bucks. Which is just a little steep for me. Now...how about an aftermarket resin or PE cockpit set?!? The cockpit has *some* detail, but could greatly use some improvement. Les (Friendly Airplane Asylum flack) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I modified some left over parts from my 1/32 Revell Corsair build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
manitouguy Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi, i just built a Williams Bros Caudron racer that i happened across the other day - i am by no means an experienced modeller and i must admit the Caudron went together very nicely with relative ease (of course i wasn't worried about super detailing it to historical accuracy) - i thought it was well detailed and the fit was very good too. If anyone is interested i can post a couple of pics. regards, Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Absolutely! Ric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
manitouguy Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 As i mentioned - nothing 'super detailed' but came together really nicely imo - this plane has beautiful lines - am i seeing the 30's art deco influence !? or pure form follows function ... a surprisingly small plane but nice size in 1/32 scale i've since taken pilot name off to leave it a more generic 'what if' - cheers, Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sanmigmike Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 this plane has beautiful lines - am i seeing the 30's art deco influence !? or pure form follows function ... I think a bit of both, all airplanes have form following function but the '30s Art Moderne, trains, the streamlined steam locomotives, some ships and cars as well as some aircraft, so stylish without messing up the function. Nice job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 My wife has already told me when we have a baby boy, I have to do up the room in the williams bros motif! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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