Knight of twin tail Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) CF4155 I just saw it from hannants's web page，what about the 4136 Gannet AEW？Any news？ Edited August 8, 2014 by Knight of twin tail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darius at home Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 It says "exclusive to Hannants" on their website so here's hoping there will be more appearing. A 1:48 Gannet AEW3 would be marvellous!!! Darius Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pigsty Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 It says "exclusive to Hannants" on their website The last time this happened it was a box of Classic Airframes kits that Hannants said they'd "found" in a stocktake. Unlikely though that sounds, it may still be more likely than CA actually starting production again. On the other hand, the box art is unfamiliar. If CA is back, you'll need to form a queue behind me for the Fokker G.I they promised a few years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I'd like to see them reissue their Lockheed Hudson. Larry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Admittedly, it's a pretty long shot. But a return to the Golden Age would be welcome -especially if a resurrected CA were to continue with the Banshee line-up! A solid 3/4 in 1/48 would be awesome; I'd even get in line behind seán...! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WymanV Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I'd still like to get a Defiant that won't cost me better than a weeks worth of groceries. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragonlance Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) I'd like to see them reissue their Lockheed Hudson. :pray:/>/> Larry Save your $$, accuracy wise it's one of their worst kits. Vedran Edited August 8, 2014 by dragonlance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'm thinking Hannants paid for another run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vlamgat9 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 1407437225[/url]' post='2636515']It says "exclusive to Hannants" on their website so here's hoping there will be more appearing. A 1:48 Gannet AEW3 would be marvellous!!! Darius May the Lord mske it so! AEW Gannet is my all time fave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flypaper2222 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I'm not going to bet my house on this but, If I remember correctly Classic Airframes needed some help and Hannants forwarded them some money. For that help Classic Airframes started that series of UK aircraft that (don't throw stones at me) started the death spiral of CA. Hannants probably has control of some or all of the CA molds and are testing the waters with some reissues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otto Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The Classic Airframes were all produced by MPM in the Czech republic and the molds in what ever condition they are should have survived. He and I used to compete quite a bit when I had HiPM and we tried to beat each other to the punch on the P-51H. I think you will see some of those molds being re-issued in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigjugs Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Probably David Hannant picking up the tab on this one in connection with some full size Mk. I being restored or such. This was probably done with CA's consent, but not by CA. Hannants never advanced CA money, other than for pre-orders. CA will not come back on its own. Jules may get a small cut of others using his molds. I hope this one has the new wheel wells. The original kit was a bear of a bad girl. Edited August 12, 2014 by bigjugs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The Walrus is also being re-released through Special Hobby. The Anson also got released a couple of years ago. Looks like MPM is going to slowly leak them back onto the market. Just have to hope the Meteors, Hudson, and Defiants are on that list to be brought back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) I personally think it has to do with the new tool 1/72 Blenheim Mk.I from Airfix and the popularity it enjoyed in the UK market. Hannants' own Blenheim decal sheet was at the top of their best seller list for a solid 10-12 days; along with the kit. With all the interest in Blenheim from the modeling press and aftermarket companies; it was a good time to re-release the 1/48 kit and Hannants seem to have capitalized on that. It's a pretty smart move; hopefully they will re-release some of the other kits in Jules' portfolio over time. Edited August 12, 2014 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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