considering a JJD purchase (1 Viewer)

[armchair warrior]

Guys,

Any of you out there have a good finger on the pulse of JJD? I like their stuff but I really am mainly a 20th century collector. JJD now has 2 true WWII vehicles and 2 WWI infantry vehicles. Do you think either of these lines will expand in the near future with more vehicles and infantry figures? I would love for JJD to enter the WWII fray. The industry leader in WWII seems to be confusing their collectors with price increases and (P) versions. Is an expansion of WWI range more likely than WWII? Any feedback/opinons/advice is greatly appreciated.

Armchair Warrior

 

[ivanmoe]

My crystal-ball is frankly kind of foggy on this matter. When I look at what JJD has done with its KotS line of model airplanes and supporting items, I want to say that the sky is the limit. However, for other lines, additional items appear to have reached the market MUCH more slowly. As I've mentioned before, I'd love to see JJD explore 1930's Naval Aviation. I'd also like to see it put out a series of model airplanes, vehicles and figures associated with Operation Compass in early 1941, culminating in the action at Beda Fomm. Neither of the areas that I suggest above have been dealt with adequately, if at all, by other TS makers.

 

[chalklands]

Hi Armchair Warrior,
I expect both lines will expand in time, but if I were to take a punt, I'd say WW1 MAY expand more quickly (Just my opinion). If this line expands with figures is anybodys guess. It has been mentioned that 'figures to go with the WW1 tanks will be available in the spring of 2013'. But what, and how many figures that may be, is also anybodys guess!




Pete

 

[lancer]

As Moe indicated, JJD is commited to the WW1 line and I think it will continue unabated as the Centennial is on us. There are a lot of fantastic aircraft and vehicles waiting to be done. Not as sure about the WW2 line and it's expansion as it is well covered by other manufacturers. And, like Moe, I would be all-in on a line of inter-war aircraft from the USN and USAAC.:wink2: -- Al

 

[45thdiv]

Al, let's see if we can get John to do the USS Macon with sparrow hawks.

Matthew

 

[lancer]

Al, let's see if we can get John to do the USS Macon with sparrow hawks.

Matthew

^&grin^&grin^&grin Matthew, that is an outstanding idea.^&cool The Sparrowhawks should be a breeze, but the USS Macon is going to take some planning... -- Al

 

[45thdiv]

That comment gave me a smile. As you know I am a fan of toy soldiers and I play war games with them. I have a ww1 dog fighting game that I was wanting to to make some observation balloons for. Now these models are 1/144 scale, but John thought I meant for his planes. I was working on flak bursts and John thought they must be the size of basketballs. But think how cool an observation ballon would look.

Matthew

 

[ivanmoe]

^&grin^&grin^&grin Matthew, that is an outstanding idea.^&cool The Sparrowhawks should be a breeze, but the USS Macon is going to take some planning... -- Al

It would be over 26 feet long in 1:30 scale!{eek3}

 

[lancer]

It would be over 26 feet long in 1:30 scale!{eek3}

Hmmmm. I detect a possible problem.{sm2} -- Al

 

[Terp152]

My crystal-ball is frankly kind of foggy on this matter. When I look at what JJD has done with its KotS line of model airplanes and supporting items, I want to say that the sky is the limit. However, for other lines, additional items appear to have reached the market MUCH more slowly. As I've mentioned before, I'd love to see JJD explore 1930's Naval Aviation. I'd also like to see it put out a series of model airplanes, vehicles and figures associated with Operation Compass in early 1941, culminating in the action at Beda Fomm. Neither of the areas that I suggest above have been dealt with adequately, if at all, by other TS makers.

Moe, any additions to 1930's Naval Aviation would be heartily welcomed. No one has done WWII naval aviation in 1:30/1:32 either, excepting Hobby Master in metal. Seems like a huge untapped market. :wink2: Someone will "mine" this opportunity, sooner or later. Chris

 

[45thdiv]

Hmmmm. I detect a possible problem.{sm2} -- Al

So true. If I get my wife to park on the street, it is still too big to fit in the garage.

Matthew

 

[Jack]

That comment gave me a smile. As you know I am a fan of toy soldiers and I play war games with them. I have a ww1 dog fighting game that I was wanting to to make some observation balloons for. Now these models are 1/144 scale, but John thought I meant for his planes. I was working on flak bursts and John thought they must be the size of basketballs. But think how cool an observation ballon would look.

Matthew

Has any manufacturer ever produced a WW 1 balloon?

 

[lancer]

Has any manufacturer ever produced a WW 1 balloon?

I seem to remember seeing a German observation balloon that was done by Metal Shed some years back. The whole set up included the ballon in the air (supported, if memory serves, by the 'cables' that secured it to the ground) and a ground crew. It was quite a spectacular piece. -- Al

 

[lancer]

So true. If I get my wife to park on the street, it is still too big to fit in the garage.

Matthew

I guess that means we won't be seeing the Lady Lex or The Sara anytime soon.:rolleyes2:^&grin Too bad, as a carrier deck full of yellow wings is a very cool thing.^&cool -- Al

 

[Jack]

I seem to remember seeing a German observation balloon that was done by Metal Shed some years back. The whole set up included the ballon in the air (supported, if memory serves, by the 'cables' that secured it to the ground) and a ground crew. It was quite a spectacular piece. -- Al

Al

I am not sure if Australian and American English are exactly the same - in US English does spectacular mean 'looked fantastic and was very expensive'? That is what it means in my house!{sm2}

Thanks for replying. I will try googling some information.

Jack

 

[lancer]

Al

I am not sure if Australian and American English are exactly the same - in US English does spectacular mean 'looked fantastic and was very expensive'? That is what it means in my house!{sm2}

Thanks for replying. I will try googling some information.

Jack

That's a big 10-4, good buddy. The Metal Shed creation was a hand-made, one-of-a-kind piece, I would guess. All their stuff is hand-made and as unique as it is beautiful. -- Al

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Al

I am not sure if Australian and American English are exactly the same - in US English does spectacular mean 'looked fantastic and was very expensive'? That is what it means in my house!{sm2}

Thanks for replying. I will try googling some information.

Jack

There have been some made as toys, but not in 1:30 scale. The actual balloons were huge - even the small ones. I wonder if HECO made one?

There was a war game out of New Zealand that featured the above balloon in something like 1:144 scale.

Terry

 

[Jack]

That's a big 10-4, good buddy. The Metal Shed creation was a hand-made, one-of-a-kind piece, I would guess. All their stuff is hand-made and as unique as it is beautiful. -- Al

Unique - that is another word I don't like the sound of!

Thanks anyway - I will see if Wayne can make one out of paddle pop sticks!

 

[Jack]

There have been some made as toys, but not in 1:30 scale. The actual balloons were huge - even the small ones. I wonder if HECO made one?

There was a war game out of New Zealand that featured the above balloon in something like 1:144 scale.

Terry

I am sure some of the Aussies could make one out of a frame and some thin material. I will challenge them when I see them on Thursday. That said - can you imagine the cost of that army of ground crew?

 

[lancer]

Unique - that is another word I don't like the sound of!

Thanks anyway - I will see if Wayne can make one out of paddle pop sticks!

Take a look to see if Wing Nutz might be doing one.:rolleyes2: I mean, if they can do a Gotha in 1/32 scale, what's the big deal over an observation balloon?{sm3} -- Al