The Madhatter Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Does anyone know what's happened to Modelcollect's intended B1B? It's disappeared from their website so I can only guess that it's not going ahead which is very disappointing as I wanted one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 They just got the BUFF series out the door with some problems they're trying to fix. Give 'em time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I'm with Paul. MC used to make armour where six-views drawings are enough to design a CAD model in most cases. Aircrafts are another story: without fuselage and wing frames, without dimensional data, the designer cannot produce an accurate model. I believe MC realized that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 14 hours ago, The Madhatter said: Does anyone know what's happened to Modelcollect's intended B1B? It's disappeared from their website so I can only guess that it's not going ahead which is very disappointing as I wanted one I haven't seen anything on their Facebook page to suggest they're not producing it, so I'm staying hopeful. You might shoot them an email and ask and let us know what they say. http://www.modelcollect.com/contactus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 7 hours ago, thegoodsgt said: I haven't seen anything on their Facebook page to suggest they're not producing it, so I'm staying hopeful. You might shoot them an email and ask and let us know what they say. http://www.modelcollect.com/contactus I've done exactly that and will let you know what they say (if they say anything). I'm not overly concerned when they release it - more if they will still release it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, The Madhatter said: I've done exactly that and will let you know what they say (if they say anything). I'm not overly concerned when they release it - more if they will still release it. Was the guy shooting bananas out of his nose their reply? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 8 hours ago, thegoodsgt said: I haven't seen anything on their Facebook page to suggest they're not producing it, so I'm staying hopeful. You might shoot them an email and ask and let us know what they say. http://www.modelcollect.com/contactus It could be worse..... They could announce the kit's imminent release for about 10 years, much like what Trumpeter/Hobbyboss has done with the 1/72 A-4s and MiG-19s..... There are currently more Bigfoot sightings than sightings of these kits in that time period...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Was the guy shooting bananas out of his nose their reply? LOL, hope not. I see MC post here, so I am hoping they can reply directly here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Johnopfor said: It could be worse..... They could announce the kit's imminent release for about 10 years, much like what Trumpeter/Hobbyboss has done with the 1/72 A-4s and MiG-19s..... There are currently more Bigfoot sightings than sightings of these kits in that time period...... Lol.it could beworsethan that the AMK F-14 comes directly to mind... Modellcollect have been busy enough getting the B-52H sorted sothe B-1 will be a while yet but looking forward to a new tool Bone.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 If their B-52 kits are anything to go by it will be worth the wait Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 12 hours ago, Johnopfor said: It could be worse..... They could announce the kit's imminent release for about 10 years, much like what Trumpeter/Hobbyboss has done with the 1/72 A-4s and MiG-19s..... There are currently more Bigfoot sightings than sightings of these kits in that time period...... Didn't a company announce a 1/32 F-111 sometime ago? I can't remember if it was Trumpy/HobbyBoss or another.....What a unicorn that would be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 13 minutes ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Didn't a company announce a 1/32 F-111 sometime ago? I can't remember if it was Trumpy/HobbyBoss or another.....What a unicorn that would be. Tanmodels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Didn't a company announce a 1/32 F-111 sometime ago? http://www.tanmodel.com/en/projeler.php Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Just now, Laurent said: http://www.tanmodel.com/en/projeler.php I'd buy one of those in a nanosecond. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 39 minutes ago, Laurent said: http://www.tanmodel.com/en/projeler.php Interesting. Says they are cutting metal for the 1/32 Su-33. That'll be a monster too. Too bad I don't do 1/32 anymore, that and the F-111 would make great subjects and take up half my display space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 An F-111 series would be most excellent. It is a popular subject, saw combat and was flown by 2 countries. It also has high detail potential in 1/32 (not to say 1/48 doesn't) With that series you could do our SE Asia experience, El Dorado Canyon, Desert Storm, USAFE Cold War, SAC Bomber Cold War, Aussie birds and the final birds at Cannon AFB in Gunship Gray. All of this is of course dependent on the manufacturer getting the CAD and molds correct............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 I've been waiting for that SU-33 for quite a while. Hopefully they actually come through with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Says a 1/48 SR-71 is in the works too. That would be cool to see. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 hours ago, strikeeagle801 said: Says a 1/48 SR-71 is in the works too. That would be cool to see. Aaron I'll wait for the one from Hypersonic. Jeffrey is a stickler for accuracy and I have faith that his will come to fruition in the not too distant future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Incaroad Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Mstor said: I'll wait for the one from Hypersonic. Jeffrey is a stickler for accuracy and I have faith that his will come to fruition in the not too distant future. You and me both! Should be an exceptional model and accurate too! What a concept... Likely a good value even if it's a couple C notes! I wonder how long it will actually take Jeffrey to get this one to the box... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I do hope their B-1B is the original SAC version with B-61 and AGM-69A on the launcher... Or a full liad of ALCMs inside and out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 On 12/22/2018 at 8:18 PM, The Madhatter said: Does anyone know what's happened to Modelcollect's intended B1B? It's disappeared from their website so I can only guess that it's not going ahead which is very disappointing as I wanted one I chatted with Li, a Modelcollect designer, several weeks ago and he mentioned the B-1 along with an XB-70 are both still in the planning stages. The B-52 line is consuming most of their time currently me thinks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 XB-70? Now I'm awake..... Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) That’s the same reaction I had! Edited December 28, 2018 by Hooker169 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 9 hours ago, Hooker169 said: I chatted with Li, a Modelcollect designer, several weeks ago and he mentioned the B-1 along with an XB-70 are both still in the planning stages. The B-52 line is consuming most of their time currently me thinks. What scale is their SR-71 going to be in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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