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uksubs said:
Well the Typhoon about the same size as a P47 so your paying a extra £100.00 for the rockets going by K&C UK
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True this aircraft is tough on the budget minded collector. No doubt about it.. I think the overall cost of this model entails much more than add on rockets, such as overall size and weight.
I already have a place set aside in one of my curios for the Typhoon. The flip side of it all is currently there is not a better detailed version out there in 1/30 scale ^&cool
 
My first reaction was more shock than awe. I expected a price increase, but not this much.

Me262 $239
P-47 $259
Typhoon $369???!!!

That's nearly a 30% increase over a warbird released just this months.

Is the size that different from the ME262? Are the external armaments that different from the 262's twin engines? Perhaps it's the paint scheme, which seems more elaborate than any other poly Warbird to date?

Don't get me wrong - I don't doubt Andy or K&C when it comes to their pricing. I'm sure the price of doing business in China has gone up.

I don't know how the math works that makes this more expensive than Figarti's Owl, which I've also been considering. Although I own quite a bit of great Figarti product, I still have fragility worries and I'm going to have to hear first hand from Owl owners before I shell out that kind of money on their first plane (first aside from the B-17s).

And I'm pretty certain I will buy this aircraft. It will most likely mean that I WON'T buy other things, and I still may have to sell some older pieces. It looks to be the most attractive Warbird to date, which is saying a lot - The FW190 and Desert ME109 are probably my two favorite K&C pieces (the ME262 is up there, it loses a bit for the tail sitting hassles I had).

I've been dying for a Stuka, but I'm kind of glad that, as I understand it, Andy is still trying to figure out how to do the bent wing thing in Polystone. As much as I want to see one, I'm going to need some time to replenish my war fund to pick one up.

What worries me is that I thought the whole idea of Polystone Warbirds was that they were meant to be AFFORDABLE versions of the wooden ones. I haven't been following the prices of the wooden birds for a while, because they a) are way out of my price range and b) seem to sell out before I even hear they are out.

But at some point, I do wonder whether the price difference between the mass-produced polystone and the hand carved wood Warbirds will become neglible, and/or those of us who jumped into the poly ones these past two years will be priced out of planes altogether.
 
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marksable said:
My first reaction was more shock than awe. I expected a price increase, but not this much.

Me262 $239
P-47 $259
Typhoon $369???!!!
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That's nearly a 30% increase over a warbird released just this months.

Is the size that different from the ME262? Are the external armaments that different from the 262's twin engines? Perhaps it's the paint scheme, which seems more elaborate than any other poly Warbird to date?

Don't get me wrong - I don't doubt Andy or K&C when it comes to their pricing. I'm sure the price of doing business in China has gone up.

I don't know how the math works that makes this more expensive than Figarti's Owl, which I've also been considering. Although I own quite a bit of great Figarti product, I still have fragility worries and I'm going to have to hear first hand from Owl owners before I shell out that kind of money on their first plane (first aside from the B-17s).

And I'm pretty certain I will buy this aircraft. It will most likely mean that I WON'T buy other things, and I still may have to sell some older pieces. It looks to be the most attractive Warbird to date, which is saying a lot - The FW190 and Desert ME109 are probably my two favorite K&C pieces (the ME262 is up there, it loses a bit for the tail sitting hassles I had).

I've been dying for a Stuka, but I'm kind of glad that, as I understand it, Andy is still trying to figure out how to do the bent wing thing in Polystone. As much as I want to see one, I'm going to need some time to replenish my war fund to pick one up.

What worries me is that I thought the whole idea of Polystone Warbirds was that they were meant to be AFFORDABLE versions of the wooden ones. I haven't been following the prices of the wooden birds for a while, because they a) are way out of my price range and b) seem to sell out before I even hear they are out.

But at some point, I do wonder whether the price difference between the mass-produced polystone and the hand carved wood Warbirds will become neglible, and/or those of us who jumped into the poly ones these past two years will be priced out of planes altogether.
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Great post
 
The sad fact is that KC hooked me on the polystone warbirds at the $189-$199 pricepoint, then quickly blew past that line. The price increases have already driven me out of the warbird market. I wouldn't bite at $239 or $259 so I guess I have purchased the last warbird that I am going to. The tank prices have also passed the point where I will purchase, so I guess I am all but done with KC except for a figure here or there. Too bad as it was KC that got me into matte WW2. I suppose that's just the way it goes.:( -- Al
 
Vezzolf said:
The Me 262 was $239....Now the Typhoon is at $369...No Way....Sorry but price is out of control and for me not justifiable.....I was exspecting $300 or so.....For getta-bout it:rolleyes:
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I think I have been priced out on this one, did anyone else take notice on the price of K&C's new releases! I wish my wages were going up that much. Ron
 
lancer said:
The sad fact is that KC hooked me on the polystone warbirds at the $189-$199 pricepoint, then quickly blew past that line. The price increases have already driven me out of the warbird market. I wouldn't bite at $239 or $259 so I guess I have purchased the last warbird that I am going to. The tank prices have also passed the point where I will purchase, so I guess I am all but done with KC except for a figure here or there. Too bad as it was KC that got me into matte WW2. I suppose that's just the way it goes.:( -- Al
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This is a post that should bring people to attention and take notice.
 
I think we are all feeling very downhearted about the price rises month on month.
I really want this Typhoon but I have the feeling it's the epilogue to my K&C collection. At these prices K&C have succeeded in pushing me out of the scene.

Very disappointing. I just hope Andy doesn't come on and say "Buy it or don't buy it."

That would just rub salt in open wounds.
 
Eazy said:
I think we are all feeling very downhearted about the price rises month on month.
I really want this Typhoon but I have the feeling it's the epilogue to my K&C collection. At these prices K&C have succeeded in pushing me out of the scene.

Very disappointing. I just hope Andy doesn't come on and say "Buy it or don't buy it."

That would just rub salt in open wounds.
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Very well said....Ron
 
Easy and Blue Max you have hit the nail on the head. I have bought every plane to date but will not buy any more at this price. Also, since the price went above $32 a figure I have only ordered the new Churchill figure with a Thompson. Thanks Easy for your superb post. Regards Larry.
 
Eazy said:
I think we are all feeling very downhearted about the price rises month on month.
I really want this Typhoon but I have the feeling it's the epilogue to my K&C collection. At these prices K&C have succeeded in pushing me out of the scene.

Very disappointing. I just hope Andy doesn't come on and say "Buy it or don't buy it."

That would just rub salt in open wounds.
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I hope I'm not accused of being anti but here we have two long time collectors apparently leaving the scene. That is disturbing.

If we can't make the hobby affordable to all colectors, this hobby may be in trouble.
 
Love the Typhoon but the price of this plane and latest rises over the last three months or makes me feel as if I mam not getting value for money. Bye Bye K & C Bring on Britains new North of Britains Nap Cav and First Legion Crusaders.
 
Eazy said:
I think we are all feeling very downhearted about the price rises month on month.
I really want this Typhoon but I have the feeling it's the epilogue to my K&C collection. At these prices K&C have succeeded in pushing me out of the scene.

Very disappointing. I just hope Andy doesn't come on and say "Buy it or don't buy it."

That would just rub salt in open wounds.
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Very Simple: At these prices....Most of us will be "forced" to choose: "Don't Buy It".....The best way to voice displeasure is with your checkbook...
 
jazzeum said:
I hope I'm not accused of being anti but here we have two long time collectors apparently leaving the scene. That is disturbing.

If we can't make the hobby affordable to all colectors, this hobby may be in trouble.
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Agree 100% Brad.
Mark
 
Vezzolf said:
Very Simple: At these prices....Most of us will be "forced" to choose: "Don't Buy It".....The best way to voice displeasure is with your checkbook...
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3 posts on one thread in 4 hrs saying the same thing... BEAT THE DEAD HORSE HARDER!!!!:mad:
 
Earlier I guessed at $300.00.....and had some collectors hopping it would be less .....but I was way off......too bad ...it.s a little too much for me.....:(
 
Well $369 solved some space problem for me
Got desert taxi and ME109 also Spitfire
looks like that's going to be it for me for WW2
Waiting for WW1 planes while there affordable
My God getting to the point not what i like
but what i can afford. NOT GOOD
Maple Leaf
 
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