[WWI] More Wingnuts Madness

[Andy Bannister]

> Shane says

> I wish I'd read ahead and saved some typing, and agree to the definition of the difference.
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> However, you sound as if this is *bad*

Actually re-reading my post it does sound rather negative but I didn't mean it to be; well, not entirely anyway. I only object to kits being released with "NEW!!" plastered all over them only to discover it's the same old plastic from the Cretaceous period of modelling but with different decals - sometimes even the same decals.
  
> IMO in this case Hasegawa is using smart selling techniques and benefiting modellers. Aircraft in airshow or anniversary decal schemes may be a small market - so mould a lot of the F-xyz and box them in several different schemes, each with an alternative set of decals for a standard line aircraft.
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> Sell them to both markets *and* sell one of each version to the anniversary/airshow enthusiast.

I certainly have no problem with them trying to breathe new life into an old kit by adding different markings and it certainly helps us, especially if it's a kit that hasn't been available for some time. I just wish they wouldn't keep releasing them at the same high prices as the new tools...!


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> Makes sense to me. I want a 1/72 F-xx with a Belgian anniversary marking showing an Hanriot on it's tail.

I wouldn't mind that one either. Does a kit with those decals exist (or aftermarket decals), or is it merely wishful thinking on your part Shane?
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Andy

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