Aircrafts to come in 2014 (2 Viewers)

[uksubs]

Some more support for the Bell please. It was the main US fighter when the US entered WWII, it was also used by the Soviets ( not one single other fighter scored more victories than the Bell Airacobra in Russian service) It was also used by the Free French, The Royal Air Force and the Co-belligrant Italian Forces ( Italian troops in the South of Italy that fought with the allies towards the end of the war)
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Guy would not say the Airacobra was the main US fighter at the start of the war more like the P40 ,as For the RAF they only used them once in combat and got shot of them .For me Tg should have a theme for there aircraft range like ETO. 1944/45 or Battle of Britain instead of making random aircraft

 

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[Jack]

As a dealer with not much knowledge about aircraft my thoughts are :

Japanese Zero - Iconic. If have a couple of figures more interesting. 2nd choice.
Russian WWII Mig or Yak - Not as "commercial" as a Zero
Supermarine Spitfire - I know aircraft enthusiasts will get upset but Spitfires been done. Having said that I don't know the difference between 1 - 9 or all the types.
Junkers 87 Stuka - been done by Figarti and two other brands dropped their plans. Not easy to do. Shipping problems. Pass.
Korean War Mig 17 - Not called the forgotten war for nothing. Surely a Sabre would be more popular ?
Bell Airacobra - simply not on my radar.
Heinkel 162 Salamander - German. Slightly smaller than Zero which is a plus for shipping. Some TG figures can already go with it. 1st choice.
Fairey Battle - again not on my radar.

Unfortunately my vote accidentally went to the Fairey Battle {sm2}.

The Zero would be an interesting addition. The Japanese tank might prove to be a hint that the Pacific War will be an area that TG are looking at exploring. I know one of the other manufacturers has said that 'the Pacific War does not sell as well as other ranges (the second part of that observation does not always get the attention it deserves because it does change the whole quote), but it could prove a lucrative range for a smaller manufacturer. I wonder if the Japanese tank sells well whether that proves anything about the appeal of a Zero. Does the purchase of the tank show an interest in the Pacific campaign that would extend to the aircraft? Or are tank guys and plane guys like ships that pass in the night? I always feel, though, that when in doubt with a poll always vote German. Its like 'the butler did it'. You will be right more times than you are wrong.

I agree about the Spitfire - I have one and would not look at another. Its like a woman's little black dress - every woman has one but two is a bit over the top! The Stuka is done and dusted and an MIG seems even less likely. The Battle is a fascinating choice but at least for the RAAF mainly a training aircraft and for the RAF a coffin for very, very brave men. The Aircobra would be an unsual choice for a range of untested appeal. That would be two innovations at once. A bridge too far, so my advice would be to start a new range but go with an aircraft of broader appeal to really see what customer interest there is. That would mean a Zero or an American naval aircraft with the appeal of ground crew.

 

[Guy]

Gentlemen, VOTE PLEASE, even if your choice of aircraft is not on the list . Vote which plane on the list has your preference and you would probably buy ( if no other aircraft was available). If the aircraft you would like to have in your collection is not part of the list vote anyway and add the aircraft you would like to have in your air force in a separate reply
thanks
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[Mitch]

Most of the pics Neil placed I would want Mustang in brit colours, Dornier and 262 for sure.

Personally I would think the safe bet is German first. Not sure the spit has been done!! two exactly the same versions from K&C one US and One Kiwi?? allegedly different versions but, not and, one later mark for JJ. Hardly done IMO so, I would expect one of the most iconic fighters of WWII to be made by TG and with luck before these Japanese and US aircraft. Having said that I would imagine a Zero not having been done may attract TG and, its only time before Figarti have a bash.

Has also a stuka been ''done'' Figarti did Rudel and then played safe doing the same version even though it was inaccurate for all the rest. Difficult it may have been but, we don't know how difficult so, still room for a version of the Stuka.

The hardest issue I would see would be space for collectors as these take up a lot of room and I know a fair few people who have passed because of that issue only.

My own view is Spit, ME262, other German jets, Salamander, any HE versions the German jets fit nicely under the banner of the V series that TG is expanding and although not V weapons they fit nicely in with that technological period where the Germans were on top of that race.

As with most polls I think they end up confusing the issue more than clarifying it. A few weeks and we shall see what TG have to offer
Mitch

 

[lancer]

As I stated earlier, I would love to see a Zero. In fact, I would love to see all sorts of Pacific War aircraft. ETO is getting OLD from my point of view. If I never see another Spitfire, it will be too soon, unless someone finally does a Burma version or one in RAAF colors. Instead of the Stuka, how about a Japanese Val? Lots of choices in the in the Asian theaters. Love all the USAAC fighters, but I want PTO versions, not more zebra striped ETO stuff. How about Neal Kearby's razorback P-47 'Fiery Ginger'? Lots of US Naval stuff to do, along with the Japanese Navy and Army air forces. It would be neat to see a Japanese Naval 'Claude' or army 'Nate'. The Allied side offers all sorts of possibilities with the US, Australians, Great Britain, NZ, and the Dutch. NZ Corsairs, Dutch Buffalos or Fokker D-21's, Brit Hurri's or Buffalos, Aussie P-40's, and the list could just go on. US possibilities are endless with such aircraft as the P-35 never having been done. I also forgot the Chinese where such aircraft as the P-26 and the Curtiss Hawk III's actually saw action early on. The ETO and Germany are undeniably huge draws, but to me the ETO has been done and done again, and they are by no means the only area of operations that need to be covered. -- Al

 

[ivanmoe]

I was reading through the thread, just now, and found myself somewhat conflicted. I make that comment, because I'm of two minds on the subject. On the one hand, I'd think that aircraft like the Gloster Gladiator and Fairey Swordfish would make great subjects and would sell well. However, I was also thinking that I'd be willing to support anything that's a good, scale-model aircraft replica, and both the Gladiator and Swordfish would be more difficult to do than a monoplane, sans bracing. Because of that, I think that I shall stick with my support for a good, scale-model aircraft replica, one that has all the antennas, sensors and weapons properly rendered.

 

[ivanmoe]

As I stated earlier, I would love to see a Zero. In fact, I would love to see all sorts of Pacific War aircraft. ETO is getting OLD from my point of view. If I never see another Spitfire, it will be too soon, unless someone finally does a Burma version or one in RAAF colors. Instead of the Stuka, how about a Japanese Val? Lots of choices in the in the Asian theaters. Love all the USAAC fighters, but I want PTO versions, not more zebra striped ETO stuff. How about Neal Kearby's razorback P-47 'Fiery Ginger'? Lots of US Naval stuff to do, along with the Japanese Navy and Army air forces. It would be neat to see a Japanese Naval 'Claude' or army 'Nate'. The Allied side offers all sorts of possibilities with the US, Australians, Great Britain, NZ, and the Dutch. NZ Corsairs, Dutch Buffalos or Fokker D-21's, Brit Hurri's or Buffalos, Aussie P-40's, and the list could just go on. US possibilities are endless with such aircraft as the P-35 never having been done. I also forgot the Chinese where such aircraft as the P-26 and the Curtiss Hawk III's actually saw action early on. The ETO and Germany are undeniably huge draws, but to me the ETO has been done and done again, and they are by no means the only area of operations that need to be covered. -- Al

Al makes some excellent suggestions above. I particularly like some of the smaller aircraft in his list, especially as subjects for an aircraft replica. They'd be less expensive to do properly, and would postpone the day when I shall have to start cycling my models and TS from "hangar" to display for want of space.{eek3}

 

[uksubs]

As I stated earlier, I would love to see a Zero. In fact, I would love to see all sorts of Pacific War aircraft. ETO is getting OLD from my point of view. If I never see another Spitfire, it will be too soon, unless someone finally does a Burma version or one in RAAF colors. Instead of the Stuka, how about a Japanese Val? Lots of choices in the in the Asian theaters. Love all the USAAC fighters, but I want PTO versions, not more zebra striped ETO stuff. How about Neal Kearby's razorback P-47 'Fiery Ginger'? Lots of US Naval stuff to do, along with the Japanese Navy and Army air forces. It would be neat to see a Japanese Naval 'Claude' or army 'Nate'. The Allied side offers all sorts of possibilities with the US, Australians, Great Britain, NZ, and the Dutch. NZ Corsairs, Dutch Buffalos or Fokker D-21's, Brit Hurri's or Buffalos, Aussie P-40's, and the list could just go on. US possibilities are endless with such aircraft as the P-35 never having been done. I also forgot the Chinese where such aircraft as the P-26 and the Curtiss Hawk III's actually saw action early on. The ETO and Germany are undeniably huge draws, but to me the ETO has been done and done again, and they are by no means the only area of operations that need to be covered. -- Al

Don't know how you can say ETO Is old plane wise !? For me I've got no interest in the pacific plane and for the love of me don't know why figarti have made B25 and wildcat in only pacific version and none ETO version and bet there not great sellers and knowing Tg there make something German as we all know what sell just ask Wayne

 

[lancer]

Don't know how you can say ETO Is old plane wise !? For me I've got no interest in the pacific plane wise and for the love of me don't know why figarti have made B25 and wildcat in only pacific version and none ETO version and bet there not great seller

Just my feeling that it is time for a change. The ETO has been well covered. The Pacific has not. As to the Pacific versions of the Wildcat and B-25, both were huge in the Pacific in their importance. The B-25 had a big influence in both the ETO and the PTO but the Doolittle Raid goes a long way to fixing the B-25, in American minds, to the Pacific theater. The Wildcat was certainly much more important and influential in the Pacific, where it saw large amounts of combat and was essential to the US surviving the early war, compared to it's smaller and less important role in the ETO. -- Al

 

[ivanmoe]

The ETO has been well covered.

IMO, what Al state's above is pretty obvious. This is particularly true if model airplanes from TS-makers are viewed primarily as a kind of prop or scenery for dioramas. With that as the criteria, manufactures associated with the ETO simply dwarf the handful of items available for other fronts/theaters in WW2. If you lump the MTO and ETO together, the disparities are even more dramatic. Will collectors really not buy a Russian P-39 for want of a swastika on it's tail? Nah, I don't see that as a legitimate obstacle to the model being a success. As I once posted to another venue, "One guy's comfort zone is another guy's cage."

 

[Mitch]

I am not sure smaller aircraft equates with cheaper prices!! well, at least not in this hobby. Its like anything you have a core of items that are well known or, interesting thus as we all know that ETO in land air and sea is far more appealing to collectors etc than the PTO.

There may be a change of interests but, is it really enough to see manufacturers change and move towards this the theatre. I was talking to someone involved in the marketing of Pacific the series who said it was very difficult getting the public to appreciate and come on board with the series. It was no where near as popular as BOB. That is the general public who most would not be TS collectors so, why would the PTO be more interesting to this small demographic?

I think, when we talk of what Figarti release we tend to think there is a sudden interest or greater interest because they release Russians or Pacific stuff but, they only do 100 so, take away the people who buy Figarti because its Figarti and then take away sets that are still with dealers its not a indication of what is interesting in the market. If it was I would assume they would do larger releases and, all the manufacturers would be all over it.

depends on what release size TG opt to do but, if they stick with 10 and make them wood it is fair to say they will sell every aircraft they make no matter what it is.
Mitch

 

[Hunter Rose]

Someone needs to do an Me109 G-6 with underslung wing cannons or underwing rockets in bomber killer mode.

Its a mean/badass looking plane, its never been done, and its German so it would sell.

 

[jazzeum]

For those who don't think the B 25 will sell, you should have seen the reaction in Chicago; this thing will be gone quickly. It may not interest those on the other side of the pond, but it will draw interest here.

I, too, would love a Buffalo; such a cool looking plane.