F4DPhantomII Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Have hardly heard any new kit news from the Nationals this year.Today is the last day right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 That's assuming there are any new kits being announced at Nats. That's one reason why I didn't go this year, the dealer room at Nats has turned into a giant flea market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daywalker Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I was wondering the same thing. Aside from the announcement of the new Academy MH-60S, haven't heard boo from the show this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 There's information from the Nationals on cyber modeler. Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I've been all over the vendor room for four days. There didn't seem to be any surprise announcements of new kits. The most excitement surrounded the new Zouki Mura 1/32 Ho-229, which sold out in the first hour. There were a few Airfix 1/24 Typhoons floating about, which were quickly snapped up as well. I think these days any new info flies across the internet long before it gets "officially" announced. By the time the Nats rolls around, what used to be surprise announcements are now old news. SN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metroman Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) -Because- it's "one giant flea market" is the very best reason to go. I'd rather Mfgs. only have a shot at floor space after all possible vendors are in. Deal$ are the name of the game. Just me. Edited August 9, 2014 by metroman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nerdling Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 -Because- it's "one giant flea market" is the very best reason to go. I'd rather Mfgs. only have a shot at floor space after all possible vendors are in. Deal$ are the name of the game. Just me. That would be my reason for going also. Much better deals that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 That would be my reason for going also. Much better deals that way. Unfortunately it's no flea market, most the vendors are retail shops at regular prices not many deals to be had. Aires did have a 50% off happy hour on the las four hours but that was about it as far as deals go. I did manage to stock up on tools and some paints. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I think these days any new info flies across the internet long before it gets "officially" announced. By the time the Nats rolls around, what used to be surprise announcements are now old news. SN Most new kits have been announced earlier in the year in Japan and Germany. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metroman Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Glad then that Columbus attracts mostly private vendors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nerdling Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Unfortunately it's no flea market, most the vendors are retail shops at regular prices not many deals to be had. Aires did have a 50% off happy hour on the las four hours but that was about it as far as deals go. I did manage to stock up on tools and some paints. That's too bad. The shows I have gone to always had great deals. But then I've never been to nats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) My first Nats in Colorado sucked when it came to deals/vendors, but I did snag a 1/48 yf-12 for $25 or so! Edited August 10, 2014 by fulcrum1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Does anyone have pictures of the decals or what they were? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I got there Friday, This was my first Nats. There were very good prices at many vendors. The best deals I saw were on things I already had so I figured I would let others take advantage. I did notice several vendors with the AM P-51A for $15, I bought one, did a big supply of them get dumped on the market recently? I had not seen those in quite some time. The difference I noticed, compared to a local show or an IPMS regional event is that many of the vendors in attendance were manufacturers, and aftermarket suppliers, everyone from Aires, Eduard, to some of our favorite Decal artists like Speed Hunter Graphics and Furball. You could buy Decals right from the source, saving on shipping, and also saving them those pesky paypal fees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Fulcrum Virginia State Police,T-26E3,P-40,P-36 were on the convention sheet from what I have heard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I was there when they opened on Wednesday and another few hours on Thursday and the only things I bought were a new Harder & Steenbeck airbrush (which I actually had to order as he didn't actually have it in stock there), a couple of decals from Jake of SHG and Geoff of Furball, and two resin sets from the guys at CMK. The guys at CMK were the only ones who gave me a good deal on the sets. Other than that, everything seemed to be at MSRP. I have to say though that I didn't see a huge number of people in the vendors area. I thought there'd be more. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koen L Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Does anyone have pictures of the decals or what they were? Pics here https://www.rare-planedetective.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=IPMS2014 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Well they have to get the slides processed, the page layouts done and then sent to the printer, the books printed, envelopes stuffed, put in the mail, etc, etc. Oh, wait... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Well they have to get the slides processed, the page layouts done and then sent to the printer, the books printed, envelopes stuffed, put in the mail, etc, etc. Oh, wait... Silly man, Polaroids and FAX machines have changed the world while you weren't looking. Oh, wait... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hard to find photos from the entries as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Yeah, I think this "internet" thing is gonna catch on eventually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recon Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I got everything I wanted. Got some really great 1/32 F-4 items. Also got to see some really great friends and made some new ones. MIke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 That's assuming there are any new kits being announced at Nats. That's one reason why I didn't go this year, the dealer room at Nats has turned into a giant flea market. ????...Yeah, that's why most people do go! When Aries is selling at 50% off, that's hard to beat. With most LHS a thing of the past, buying stuff without shipping costs is why ya go...I picked up a 1/72 NB-52 kit for $40.00...it would cost half that to ship it to me if I ordered it on line or won it off eBay. New kit announcements? That's what the "toy shows" and expos are for...or the internet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 What about the revell F-4? whats that something new? there was also that 1/18 harrier, was that an upcoming kit or just a up-scaled mock up of the kinetic one? (I don't know much about Phantoms or harriers) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) dupe post Edited August 12, 2014 by 82Whitey51 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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