King&Country Stuka.....Collector Interest Still There ! (1 Viewer)

[wayne556517]

I will try to ask Andy for some info on this bird at the Texas Show.

Cheers mate very much appreciated.

 

[lancer]

I gotta believe that the Stuka is a doable project in die-cast. I know it would mean going to a new material for the manufacturers we are discussing, but if Armor and Corgi can do 1/48 and 1/32 die cast, the leap to 1/30 isn't a huge gap, especially when such large craft as a B-17 or B-24 have been done in 1/48. I still see shipping a Stuka of this size and weight as a cost issue, but maybe die-cast is the only practical solution, at this point. -- Al

 

[jazzeum]

Al,

I think PA said that was something Andy was looking into. However, I have a feeling that if Andy tells PA something he will be sworn to secrecy :wink2:

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I gotta believe that the Stuka is a doable project in die-cast. I know it would mean going to a new material for the manufacturers we are discussing, but if Armor and Corgi can do 1/48 and 1/32 die cast, the leap to 1/30 isn't a huge gap, especially when such large craft as a B-17 or B-24 have been done in 1/48. I still see shipping a Stuka of this size and weight as a cost issue, but maybe die-cast is the only practical solution, at this point. -- Al

Hobby Master has done several versions of the SBD 3 Dauntless in diecast in 1:32 scale. The Dauntless is almost the size of a Stuka - just 3 ft. shorter and a wingspan 3 ft. less.

Terry

 

[lancer]

Hobby Master has done several versions of the SBD 3 Dauntless in diecast in 1:32 scale. The Dauntless is almost the size of a Stuka - just 3 ft. shorter and a wingspan 3 ft. less.

Terry

I forgot about those SBD's. They are gorgeous models, and they are big. A Stuka has to be possible. -- Al

 

[lancer]

Al,

I think PA said that was something Andy was looking into. However, I have a feeling that if Andy tells PA something he will be sworn to secrecy :wink2:

Thanks, Brad. I won't say a word.:rolleyes2: -- Al

 

[The Military Workshop]

Thanks, Brad. I won't say a word.:rolleyes2: -- Al

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........... top secret. This thread will self destruct in 5 seconds{sm4}.

 

[jazzeum]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........... top secret. This thread will self destruct in 5 seconds{sm4}.

I'm running for cover as we speak ^&grin

Brad

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Thanks, Brad. I won't say a word.:rolleyes2: -- Al

When I ask Andy if he tells me the deal I will elaborate here. If he says keep this under your hat for now then I would respect that.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Based upon all of the latest news about this plane from anyone trying to manufacture , the headaches have shown themselves for the most part.
A very problematic aircraft.