Market Query

[John @ WEM]

So, we noticed when Trumpeter announced their 1/350 HMS Kent (Type 23 kit) that it had the original Mod.0 turret. Since Kent--and all the Type 23s--now carry the angular Mod.1 turret, we planned to release that turret separately as a Pro 350 item. Now that Trumpeter have announced the HMS Montrose kit with the Mod.1 turret for release next February, we're having second thoughts. However, anyone wanting to build Kent as she is now will need that turret, and Trumpeter is unlikely to offer it as a separate item.

So, the question is: is there enough market to justify our releasing Pro 3531, 1/350 RN Mk.8 Mod.1 Turret?

[ChesshireCat]

So, we noticed when Trumpeter announced their 1/350 HMS Kent (Type 23 kit) that it had the original Mod.0 turret. Since Kent--and all the Type 23s--now carry the angular Mod.1 turret, we planned to release that turret separately as a Pro 350 item. Now that Trumpeter have announced the HMS Montrose kit with the Mod.1 turret for release next February, we're having second thoughts. However, anyone wanting to build Kent as she is now will need that turret, and Trumpeter is unlikely to offer it as a separate item.

So, the question is: is there enough market to justify our releasing Pro 3531, 1/350 RN Mk.8 Mod.1 Turret?

How about a 1/35th scale Nasty Boat? Or even a 1/72 scale version. I'd be good for at least two

gary

[John @ WEM]

Sorry, 1/350 is as large as we go with kits. There ARE resin kit makers who do 1/72, so you might want to make your suggestion to them. I can't imagine a chunk of resin the size of a 1/35 scale Nasty!

[Dave Williams]

I would go for your turret to upgrade my Kent kit. I have no desire to get the next release just to get a new turret. But I guess the question is, how many people even bought the Kent kit? Haven't heard a lot about it, so I'm thinking it isn't a very popular release.