Jennings Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Nothing for the aftermarket companies to do. With the exception of: 1. New tires with tread on them (that aren't rubber) 2. New early wing bulges (Tamiya's were extremely rare on Mk. IXs) 3. All kinds of PE for the cockpit I'm sure there will be tons of conversion bits as well. If somebody doesn't do a PR.XI conversion forthwith, there is truly no justice in the world. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edgar Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Treaded tyres were far less common than people believe; on grass airfields the tread picked up mud, cut grass, etc., and threw it inside the radiator housings and flap hinges. Until (if) I can find a drawing, for the IX gunbay covers, I'll hold back any adverse comment on the shape. It rather looks as though Castle Bromwich's records/drawings were destroyed, post-war, when Jaguar took over the factory, and, with the wide fairing being replaced, retrospectively, by the narrow bulge from January, 1944, it's entirely possible that the original drawing was modified, anyway. Edgar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Anymore news on the release date?? I heard that Japan has pushed back their date from the 17th to the 26th..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Anymore news on the release date?? I heard that Japan has pushed back their date from the 17th to the 26th..... They are already released. At least at every hobby shop in Toronto had them over a week ago. I still can't figure out how that happened? Maybe the rest of the world is getting a different issue of the kit? cheers Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) They are already released. At least at every hobby shop in Toronto had them over a week ago. I still can't figure out how that happened? Maybe the rest of the world is getting a different issue of the kit? cheers Andy Same issue of the kit... I have only seen it available from stores in Canada no where else. Everyone else is still only taking pre-orders. The release date in New Zealand is the 17th but its retailing for NZ$259 (US$192)... So that why I shop elsewhere.... I saw a post on Hyperscale, that Tamiya Canada or the agent airfreight's half of their order over from Japan and thats why most of the new releases from Tamiya are normally available in Canada first... Edited November 11, 2009 by moeggo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
is it windy yet? Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 The Canadian distributor is tired of getting poached by the pre-ordering from the out of Canada on-line shops. They do indeed get their initial shipments air-freight from Japan. And at surprisingly reasonable prices too. Usually ahead of the Japanese release date. They have been doing this for quite some time now. I was told this directly from the distributor (a person that works for borgfeldt) a few years back when the 1:48 Storch was due out, he said don't bother getting it online. He said it I'd get it first at my local hobby shop, and for less than on-line prices(when shipping and taxes were added). He was right. I remember that I was one of the first to get the Tamiya 1:48 F-16C blk 25 kits, most of the people here said that I was lying and I didn't actually have it yet, as it wasn't yet released in Japan. I had sent parts from my kit off to some casting companies to make their aftermarket parts in advance of the kits arriving in the United States. So it is quite true that we are getting the most recent Tamiya releases first, same with armour, and cars too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire88 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 It also depends what supplier and where they get from. I know people said it was in stock all over Toronto Canada, well that is not really true. Aviation World still does not have them. One of my model stores in Kitchener had 2 of them on Oct 31st already and they were not due out till Nov. My other local hobby store still does not have them in so it just depends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I have this feeling the Spitfires will be in hobby stores shortly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 The Canadian distributor is tired of getting poached by the pre-ordering from the out of Canada on-line shops. They do indeed get their initial shipments air-freight from Japan. And at surprisingly reasonable prices too. Usually ahead of the Japanese release date. They have been doing this for quite some time now. I was told this directly from the distributor (a person that works for borgfeldt) a few years back when the 1:48 Storch was due out, he said don't bother getting it online. He said it I'd get it first at my local hobby shop, and for less than on-line prices(when shipping and taxes were added). He was right. I remember that I was one of the first to get the Tamiya 1:48 F-16C blk 25 kits, most of the people here said that I was lying and I didn't actually have it yet, as it wasn't yet released in Japan. I had sent parts from my kit off to some casting companies to make their aftermarket parts in advance of the kits arriving in the United States. So it is quite true that we are getting the most recent Tamiya releases first, same with armour, and cars too. That's pretty cool for us Canucks! Thanks for the info. cheers Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Found the kit in Calgary for $159.99. Not exactly a price to jump at. Think I'll wait until a more general release happens and see how the prices settle out. I'm almost done my PCM Spit and am really looking forward to building this engineering masterpiece. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 The Canadian distributor is tired of getting poached by the pre-ordering from the out of Canada on-line shops. They do indeed get their initial shipments air-freight from Japan. And at surprisingly reasonable prices too. Usually ahead of the Japanese release date. They have been doing this for quite some time now. I was told this directly from the distributor (a person that works for borgfeldt) a few years back when the 1:48 Storch was due out, he said don't bother getting it online. He said it I'd get it first at my local hobby shop, and for less than on-line prices(when shipping and taxes were added). He was right. I remember that I was one of the first to get the Tamiya 1:48 F-16C blk 25 kits, most of the people here said that I was lying and I didn't actually have it yet, as it wasn't yet released in Japan. I had sent parts from my kit off to some casting companies to make their aftermarket parts in advance of the kits arriving in the United States. So it is quite true that we are getting the most recent Tamiya releases first, same with armour, and cars too. Yeah, I also had an F-16 and people thought I was BS'ing. I built it as fast as I could for a contest two weeks away. I was the only one with one at the show. And we have got other Tamiya kits first too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Found the kit in Calgary for $159.99. Not exactly a price to jump at. Think I'll wait until a more general release happens and see how the prices settle out.I'm almost done my PCM Spit and am really looking forward to building this engineering masterpiece. Cheers, John Edmonton missed out on all pre-orders. Borgfeldt's suggested retail is $139.99 so someone in Calgary is price gouging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 That's funny, I was told by a reliable source that the suggested retail price was $159.99. You're not trying to stoke a fire are you Scooby? I thought the Alberta rivalry was only in football and hockey... Cheers Brad Edmonton missed out on all pre-orders. Borgfeldt's suggested retail is $139.99 so someone in Calgary is price gouging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) That's funny, I was told by a reliable source that the suggested retail price was $159.99. You're not trying to stoke a fire are you Scooby? I thought the Alberta rivalry was only in football and hockey...Cheers Brad Robert Swaddling who was involved in the production of this kit, stated over at Hyperscale that Borfeldt's suggested retail on this kit is $139.99. He lives just south of the border but owns a Canadian Hobbyshop. He stated he was selling his for $139.99. I will see if I can find the post again. Edit - I found it! Here is the link: http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/mess...gets+them+first Edited November 13, 2009 by Scooby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Modelmkr Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Robert Swaddling who was involved in the production of this kit, stated over at Hyperscale that Borfeldt's suggested retail on this kit is $139.99. He lives just south of the border but owns a Canadian Hobbyshop. He stated he was selling his for $139.99. I will see if I can find the post again. Yup. That's the price I got mine for here in Halifax, $139.99. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I am quite aware of all of this, the fact is it's not quite sure what the actual price is. If you want price gouging, come to the island and see what the kit is going for out here... Brad Robert Swaddling who was involved in the production of this kit, stated over at Hyperscale that Borfeldt's suggested retail on this kit is $139.99. He lives just south of the border but owns a Canadian Hobbyshop. He stated he was selling his for $139.99. I will see if I can find the post again.Edit - I found it! Here is the link: http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/mess...gets+them+first Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I am quite aware of all of this, the fact is it's not quite sure what the actual price is. If you want price gouging, come to the island and see what the kit is going for out here...Brad No, if Borfeldt says the suggested retail is $139.99 that is what it should be. Shops around here may even sell for less. I know you guys get gouged. And I would have happily paid $159.99 for an early kit, especially considering I get a 10% IPMS discount too. I have all my Mr. Color paints lined up for this one. I still have 2 on pre-order through HLJ, I only wanted one early if I could get one from the first shipment. I was not successful, my local guy didn't get his request. In fact, not one of the 11 shops in Edmonton area got one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Interesting that's for sure. I re-read that post from Bob, and it actually doesn't state that Borfelt set the price at $139.99, his shop was setting the price at $139.99. That to me would suggest that they are getting it somewhat cheaper from Borfelt, and everyone wants to make a profit so, again...who really knows what the actual true cost is. Brad No, if Borfeldt says the suggested retail is $139.99 that is what it should be. Shops around here may even sell for less. I know you guys get gouged. And I would have happily paid $159.99 for an early kit, especially considering I get a 10% IPMS discount too. I have all my Mr. Color paints lined up for this one. I still have 2 on pre-order through HLJ, I only wanted one early if I could get one from the first shipment. I was not successful, my local guy didn't get his request. In fact, not one of the 11 shops in Edmonton area got one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Interesting that's for sure. I re-read that post from Bob, and it actually doesn't state that Borfelt set the price at $139.99, his shop was setting the price at $139.99. That to me would suggest that they are getting it somewhat cheaper from Borfelt, and everyone wants to make a profit so, again...who really knows what the actual true cost is.Brad I just noticed that too. I thought he said Borfeldt set it. Considering he paid the higer price of air freight the price should still be good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TuveB Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I want to build what might be the most famous Spit flying today, MH434, but found out, it's a IXB. Can i easily make a B-wing out of a C-wing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Interesting that's for sure. I re-read that post from Bob, and it actually doesn't state that Borfelt set the price at $139.99, his shop was setting the price at $139.99. That to me would suggest that they are getting it somewhat cheaper from Borfelt, and everyone wants to make a profit so, again...who really knows what the actual true cost is.Brad I just paid $139.99 in Edmonton! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Well good for you! Brad I just paid $139.99 in Edmonton! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 2 months from announcement to store shelves. Not bad considering some one's A-6 proclamation how ever long ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Charlie Cheetah Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Spitfire manual Wow, that's slick. I want one even more now... Dear Santa, I've been a good boy... mostly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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