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[mario]

I can only say,is beautiful!!!!!!
mario

 

[mario]

It does appear from these K/C photos to be a good looking plane....Still I would like to see it in the flesh before purchasing at $369.....I also would like to see a photo of size comparison with the Me262.....Does anyone have the wingspan dimensions and length yet.

90cm 60cm 90cm ^&grin^&grin simply beautiful girl( or 36-24-36 inch)

 

[Vezzolf]

va va va voom^&grin..Good one Mario....those are very good dimensions:wink2:.....Now the plane's dimemsions....???

 

[The Military Workshop]

Frankly speaking too many great posts in this thread to comment on and I am not talking about the ones mentioning the Typhoon{sm4}
Regards
Brett

 

[ecuriel]

I was surprised at some of the comments from collectors about pay less for sets and accept a reduction in quality but, I am surprised at K&C saying it could have cut corners but decided to go for it. How could one have cut corners you either portray the Typhoon in the way it should be or you do not. Also, before the pack hounds jump to the defence of the company ask those who review all posts that I placed about the Typhoon to show that I have not said its too much etc just that we are pricing too many people out of the hobby

Shame when a great many have raised concerns that Frank seems to be getting stick for opining with clarity what many have said and, I am sure a few think but, are to frightened to say on an open forum.

I find it just as ridiculous that you cannot say what you feel about K&C products just as you cannot express what you think when its negative about FL for fear of rattling someone's dummy and making them cry

For me in all of this is the fact that the real reality seems to be that many have not grown up sufficiently to accept the outrageous suggestion that not all is rosy in the hobby
Mitch

Don't be surprised. The reality is that for some collectors the hobby doesn't have to rosy, inorder to enjoy it. If someone would rather have 10 21st Century vs. the Typhoon, what's wrong with that? I own 21st century, Corgi, GMP, Figarti, Thomas Gunn, FOV, The Metal Shed along with K&C, I think they are all great.

"you either portray the Typhoon in the way it should be or you do not" I guess, that is why we have not had any other manufacturer produce this plane. I know they are trying to overcome issues with the Stuka and I am sure time and energy is not cheap. I appauld K&C for producing the without trying to "cut corners" like using the new resins or plastic, or have the landing gear up.

I don't think its a shame that some people get called out if their "clear opinions" is a constant drone of the same old repetative attacking comments. Its it very clear what his view on K&C is. I get it!

What I find ridiculous is "what is the point of being so negative?" The value of the open Forum is help collectors enjoy their hobby. Some people believe its their right and duty to be the unofficial CONSUMER REPORTS or TOY Soldier Critics. I can't the count the number of times some "expert" said something was terrible and it wasn't and vise versa. I have spoken to many collectors and dealers at the shows and most have stop posting because of all this "Noise". I believe in constructive criticism if done in a respectful way. I am glad that K&C still posts as I enjoy them. This Forum will be even better when all collectors can share insights and collections.

Believe me, I am not afraid to go on any thread. It's just that some company threads make me feel like they are trying to "convert me" even when I state I don't like there style.

"For me in all of this is the fact that the real reality seems to be that many have not grown up sufficiently to accept the outrageous suggestion that not all is rosy in the hobby"

As a fellow forum, what do you want me to walk away with that comment?

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Can't wait for delivery day in August when the plane finally arrives !!! {sm4} Yooooo Hooooo !!!

 

[Major Major]

I had the really good fortune to see this formidable aircraft up close and "in the flesh" today, and it is quite a beast! It has quite a weight in polystone which you most definitely will feel, though as was pointed out a number of parts, eg the rockets and the landing gear are in zinc which give it a "cleaner" look. The paint job is nicely done and the D-Day stripes really make it stand out in a display.

I wished the canopy could slide back, but this would be difficult compared to the set up on the Spitfire, and perhaps the four bladed prop instead. I noticed the addition of a gunsight in the cockpit which is a welcome piece of detail! I missed out on the Focke Wulfe due to shelf space considerations, and this Typhoon could well make me evict some poor toy to make room! Nice job K&C!

 

[uksubs]

I had the really good fortune to see this formidable aircraft up close and "in the flesh" today, and it is quite a beast! It has quite a weight in polystone which you most definitely will feel, though as was pointed out a number of parts, eg the rockets and the landing gear are in zinc which give it a "cleaner" look. The paint job is nicely done and the D-Day stripes really make it stand out in a display.

I wished the canopy could slide back, but this would be difficult compared to the set up on the Spitfire, and perhaps the four bladed prop instead. I noticed the addition of a gunsight in the cockpit which is a welcome piece of detail! I missed out on the Focke Wulfe due to shelf space considerations, and this Typhoon could well make me evict some poor toy to make room! Nice job K&C!

Thank for the intell

 

[6th Wisconsin]

Thank you for the photos Gordon. Despite concerns over rising prices, you are to be congratulated on producing a magificent looking plane. Anyone should be proud to have one. I am not sure whether I will be able to add it to my favorite RAF range, but I definitely want to.

 

[The Military Workshop]

Mitch,
When you said
"Shame when a great many have raised concerns that Frank seems to be getting stick"

I am wondering what that comment is based on unless of course Brad is a "great many". Perhaps you meant Shame when a great many have raised concerns that Frank seems to be giving stick.

As a seperate point, what I find strange is that if somebody went over to the FL part of the forum and posted, as Frank does so often on items he indicates he is not buying, then I do not think the posts would last long. Perhaps Frank might care to comment on the Nile Gunboat in the same manner and multiple times just so we get his point.

Regards
Brett

 

[IONA]

Andy i dont blame you for putting prices up ,i just watched the news and the chinese goverment are worried there is going to be protests about rising inflation
Still trying to find away to get this bird ,just need to save harder:wink2:
Regards Scott

 

[Mitch]

I meant exactly what I said. Many voiced concerns on the forum in private PM's and better private e-mails about the price to varying degrees Frank just voiced his a little less restrained than others but, that does not mean it was not a lot of people. Had you not been on your north eastern america peace mission!!!!!!lol you would have seen all the threads and comments as there are a few.

I think whether it annoys certain folks one should be allowed to say what they feel and what they think and, nobody as a member on here should have any right over the censoring of anyone else. Thats what debate is all about two differing opinions is it not???

I doubt very much whether Franks comments have ever stopped one person buying a K&C set its just his opinion and, for me, at least he is consistant and, does not change like the wind (that comment is not aimed at you by the way)

Regardless of Franks actions being confusing to you I think people in glass houses should refrain from throwing stones as many of the comments on other forums and threads could be equally depicted as rather strange and unecessary. We debate all things Toy soldier on here or, whats the point??
Mitch

Mitch,
When you said
"Shame when a great many have raised concerns that Frank seems to be getting stick"

I am wondering what that comment is based on unless of course Brad is a "great many". Perhaps you meant Shame when a great many have raised concerns that Frank seems to be giving stick.

As a seperate point, what I find strange is that if somebody went over to the FL part of the forum and posted, as Frank does so often on items he indicates he is not buying, then I do not think the posts would last long. Perhaps Frank might care to comment on the Nile Gunboat in the same manner and multiple times just so we get his point.

Regards
Brett

 

[PanzerAce1944]

I had the really good fortune to see this formidable aircraft up close and "in the flesh" today, and it is quite a beast! It has quite a weight in polystone which you most definitely will feel, though as was pointed out a number of parts, eg the rockets and the landing gear are in zinc which give it a "cleaner" look. The paint job is nicely done and the D-Day stripes really make it stand out in a display.

I wished the canopy could slide back, but this would be difficult compared to the set up on the Spitfire, and perhaps the four bladed prop instead. I noticed the addition of a gunsight in the cockpit which is a welcome piece of detail! I missed out on the Focke Wulfe due to shelf space considerations, and this Typhoon could well make me evict some poor toy to make room! Nice job K&C!

Thanks for this information.Interesting note about the "ZINC" being used.This is a first for polystone warbirds is it not ??? Thanks again.

 

[Mitch]

were you told this was zinc by K&C would this be a cheaper alternative to metal parts??
Mitch

 

[The Military Workshop]

Mitch,
My point was not about people commenting upon the Typhoon. I have read the threads and can see them.

My issue was your post that a "great many have raised concerns that Frank seems to be getting stick" when this is not the case (apart from Brad) from what I can see in this thread.

However since I can predict you will say this is based on you receiving PM's and private messages clearly you can see the situation better than the rest of us.

Regards
Brett

 

[Mitch]

Did you get bored posting this type of stuff elsewhere and come back??? You seem to be saying that I said many complained about Frank getting stick. Where did I say this?? I did not I said, many were complaining about the price stated for the typhoon and commented by PM and elsewhere including the forum. I also stated that I could not understand (though I really do) why Frank was singled out for stick when all he said was what many were thinking. so, it looks rather like you confused my sentence as a defence of Frank. but, its an endemic issue with your posts in relation to anything you seem to take umbridge with.

Having been so brutally sorted out eleswhere you have to try and be snooty about a post on here but, you have got the wrong end of the stick as usual and dived in for no reason

What Frank seems to say which many have lost in the outrage of someone saying anything negative about K&C. yes, he buys expensive sets but, he states that he does not believe that K&C sets are worth the price due to the level of detail or, for him, the lack of. Thats his opinion and he is entitled to it and, should not be railed at by those who do not offer an alternative opinion by say producing K&C sets to show detail. Simply, having a mature debate where each side produces work from the companies involved which proves their stance.

Its all too easy to jump in and attack what is said but, it would be better for the forum and the hobby if evidence was supplied when someone says this is rubbish or overpriced or excellent and well worth it. Of course, its all rather subjective but, at least it would be better than all the other stuff. I am all ready for a thread where all manufacturers stuff are posted and rigourously scrutinised and addressed where the rules set allow one to discuss all the pro's and cons without rancour and maturity. But, I bet it does not happen so, we play around the usual merry-go-round
Mitch

QUOTE=The Military Workshop;408943]Mitch,
My point was not about people commenting upon the Typhoon. I have read the threads and can see them.

My issue was your post that a "great many have raised concerns that Frank seems to be getting stick" when this is not the case (apart from Brad) from what I can see in this thread.

However since I can predict you will say this is based on you receiving PM's and private messages clearly you can see the situation better than the rest of us.

Regards
Brett[/QUOTE]

 

[uksubs]

Mitch,
My point was not about people commenting upon the Typhoon. I have read the threads and can see them.

My issue was your post that a "great many have raised concerns that Frank seems to be getting stick" when this is not the case (apart from Brad) from what I can see in this thread.

However since I can predict you will say this is based on you receiving PM's and private messages clearly you can see the situation better than the rest of us.

Regards
Brett

Brad out of interest how many Typhoon do you have on order & what is the most popular K&C range you sell ? thank in advance :smile2: