New line - israel/arab wars (1 Viewer)

[RoughRider]

I am asking Andy to consider this page of history. Since 1948 there have been five major wars and many smaller miltary conflicts involing Israel and the Arab countries surrounding them. Today's warfare is becoming more unconventional based on terrorist tactics that require significant sophistication by Israel's military.

I would suggest Andy consider starting with the 1948 War of Independece and work through the present. The Australian/Ottoman series is exceptional and can be a stepping stone into the present day. Israel manufactures dozens of its own military vehicles and weapon systems. More than 70 countries have or still buy Israeli made military products. I think such a series would be a nice addition to K&C's diverse product line.

I would enjoy hearing from other members. Thanks.

 

[jazzeum]

I think it's too political as it's a never ending struggle, with no end in sight. I can't really see him doing it.

 

[Doughboy]

Personally I believe it's too recent a conflict.

 

[Rob]

As said in previous posts I think this would struggle to sell,too recent and too painful,interesting idea though.

Rob

 

[Blowtorch]

I would enjoy hearing from other members. Thanks.

The closest you're ever going to get to this is Figarti. And that's a big maybe.

The IAF/IDF has tons of potential, but the Arabs have zero. A Phantom II all bombed up for the Golan; M51 Sherman; Patton tanks, etc.

But as for Arabs, if people won't buy Soviet equipment fighting the Nazi's in WW2, who is going to buy it for the MidEast?

 

[Wraith]

The closest you're ever going to get to this is Figarti. And that's a big maybe.

The IAF/IDF has tons of potential, but the Arabs have zero. A Phantom II all bombed up for the Golan; M51 Sherman; Patton tanks, etc.

But as for Arabs, if people won't buy Soviet equipment fighting the Nazi's in WW2, who is going to buy it for the MidEast?

I appreciate I'm probably in the minority here, but, Me! Pretty much anything post WWII would be a welcome addition to fairly thin pickings.

 

[debrito]

I am asking Andy to consider this page of history. Since 1948 there have been five major wars and many smaller miltary conflicts involing Israel and the Arab countries surrounding them. Today's warfare is becoming more unconventional based on terrorist tactics that require significant sophistication by Israel's military.

I would suggest Andy consider starting with the 1948 War of Independece and work through the present. The Australian/Ottoman series is exceptional and can be a stepping stone into the present day. Israel manufactures dozens of its own military vehicles and weapon systems. More than 70 countries have or still buy Israeli made military products. I think such a series would be a nice addition to K&C's diverse product line.

I would enjoy hearing from other members. Thanks.

Forget about, as Brad said too political.

 

[marksable]

The Arab-Israeli wars are too controversial, but the LAH series isn't?

I have family in Israel and lost people I know to terror there and elsewhere. I also lost family in the Holocaust. I can't speak on behalf of an entire people, but I think wounds for both run deep - as does interest.

Despite all that - I'd be first in line to buy something from anything from the conflict.

The early wars incorporated WWII arms and armor that K&C has already produced that could be re-purposed. And the Middle Eastern Village setting is ready made for it.

Blowtorch, respectively I think you might be underestimating the potential for Arab forces. You've got armies from multiple countries - Egypt, Syria etc. - as well as irregular forces.

Does all this mean an Israeli/Arab conflict line would sell in sufficient numbers for K&C to make a profit? I don't know. Very little that's not WWII or Naps seems to. But I think the fact that it's neither of those would be more of an obstacle to such a line than the "political" nature of the conflict.

 

[noli-poli]

I am asking Andy to consider this page of history. Since 1948 there have been five major wars and many smaller miltary conflicts involing Israel and the Arab countries surrounding them. Today's warfare is becoming more unconventional based on terrorist tactics that require significant sophistication by Israel's military.

I would suggest Andy consider starting with the 1948 War of Independece and work through the present. The Australian/Ottoman series is exceptional and can be a stepping stone into the present day. Israel manufactures dozens of its own military vehicles and weapon systems. More than 70 countries have or still buy Israeli made military products. I think such a series would be a nice addition to K&C's diverse product line.

I would enjoy hearing from other members. Thanks.

Yes, Israeli & Arab conflict series will be great. **** (censored) the politics. Let's not bring it to our "play." Just as the saying goes, you buy what you like. We're not European yet! or are we?

Tamiya, Itaeleri and other plastic modelers have this line with no negative impacts, so why should KC's and/or Figarti's? The LAH series is equally controversial (in a larger scale) yet it is one of the best seller.

You can divide thi series into 1. The 1947 War of Independence, 2. The 1967 Six-Day War, and 3. The Yom Kippur War.

Love to see those modified Shermans and M3 Half-tracks!

N-P

 

[daruss]

First, i think i might have actually requested this about 5 years ago (not on the forum).. I think i wrote to Andy via email, but i know for sure i requested the "Balkans Wars" of the 1990's! At any rate, i think the Arab-Isreali wars would be a great addition! I realize it might not have a good profit potential, but you never know! Maybe you could do a whole "Mid-east" scenerio.. Such as the Afghan-russian war of the 80's etc... BTW - look at OSPREY PUBLISHING book of the Yugolsavian-Balkan wars of the 90's - awesome uniforms and guns!!

 

[binder001]

On one hand I agree that that line probably won't sell well enough to justify its production but that's quite unfortunate. The Israelis have a dizzying variety of neat equipment used over the years. They used to get a lot of use out of "obsolete" equipment. The Arab forces can offer some variety but most of it will be Soviet. The Jordanians used M47 and M48 tanks in 1967, so there would be some non-Russian opponents.

Neat idea but I'll bet Andy has other directions he wants to go.

Gary B.

 

[DCN1898]

The AMX 13 tank would be an interesting piece to produce. There were a lot of vehicles produced post WWII, that found use in the mid east

 

[nmrocks]

I would also be interested in this line, perhaps some action poses in the collectors club to test the waters??
The upgraded "Obsolete" equipment that the IDF uses is every bit as interesting as the large variety of the german army equipment, desert camo has a special flare for me. Not to mention the struggle is RIGHTOUS!
Spitfire and BF-109s in the same airforce... the possibilities are off the charts!!

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

I too think this is a great idea.This could possibly open new markets in yet undiscovered countries that K&C has not got a foot hold in.The opportunity for different tanks are fantastic with this range.Something for K&C to think about for the future maybe.I would be in for some CENTURION tanks.Simmo.

 

[Cardigan600]

I too think this is a great idea.This could possibly open new markets in yet undiscovered countries that K&C has not got a foot hold in.The opportunity for different tanks are fantastic with this range.Something for K&C to think about for the future maybe.I would be in for some CENTURION tanks.Simmo.

Yo Trooper, go on Simmo my son lol. Best thing you have said all year. Bring on the Centurions at last.

"HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU BLUE EYES." (WHAT A TANK COMMANDER WOULD SAY BEFORE YOU GOT WASTED) LOL

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

Your very excitable my friend .Good to see and YO you back Simmo.

 

[Cardigan600]

Your very excitable my friend .Good to see and YO you back Simmo.

Certainly am, at last the best tank in the World at the time, nothing could take it on, and the Yo Simmo lol is the order from the Tank Commanders after your tea & *** break to move out was.

"Yo Troopers Mount Up".

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

Your to cool for words my friend and YO CENTURION TANKS.Simmo.

 

[The Military Workshop]

How about a Club Figure of Moshe Dayan as a teaser ?

 

[jazzeum]

I think club figures tend to be a tipoff of what's to come and, in addition to what I first said in this thread, I don't think he has any further interest in exploring modern or more modern conflicts, preferring to leave that to the FOVs of the world.