Vintage MFA and Precedent kits of the 80's & 90's
11-12-2014, 06:17 AM
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Vintage MFA and Precedent kits of the 80's & 90's
Hi Guys,
I'm new to this forum, actually, this is my first post, so please forgive me if I get it wrong...
I'm interested in your opinions and experience in the old MFA and Precedent kits. You know the ones I'm talking about...
MFA; Yamamoto, Graduate, Golden Eagle, Magic Fly, Hummingbird, Islander, High Sierra
Precedent; Hi-Boy, Hi-Boy Turbo, Fly-boy, Lo-boy,Bi-Fly 25, Bi-Fly 40, 1/4 Scale Aeronica, Hi-Fly, Elecctra-fly, T180. I understand that SLEC still produce the Stampe, T240 and Fun Fly.
Call it nostalgia or perhaps my brain may fast becoming mush as I get older, but I have a bit of a hankering to get a Laser Cutter and see if I can re produce these kits as they brought so much fun and happiness to so many back in the day...
Would you buy one or steer clear of them? Would you prefer Built up wings or the old foam veneered type? What did you love and loathe about the old kits?I would really appreciate any and all your thoughts. Thank you.
Kind regards,
Cian.
I'm new to this forum, actually, this is my first post, so please forgive me if I get it wrong...
I'm interested in your opinions and experience in the old MFA and Precedent kits. You know the ones I'm talking about...
MFA; Yamamoto, Graduate, Golden Eagle, Magic Fly, Hummingbird, Islander, High Sierra
Precedent; Hi-Boy, Hi-Boy Turbo, Fly-boy, Lo-boy,Bi-Fly 25, Bi-Fly 40, 1/4 Scale Aeronica, Hi-Fly, Elecctra-fly, T180. I understand that SLEC still produce the Stampe, T240 and Fun Fly.
Call it nostalgia or perhaps my brain may fast becoming mush as I get older, but I have a bit of a hankering to get a Laser Cutter and see if I can re produce these kits as they brought so much fun and happiness to so many back in the day...
Would you buy one or steer clear of them? Would you prefer Built up wings or the old foam veneered type? What did you love and loathe about the old kits?I would really appreciate any and all your thoughts. Thank you.
Kind regards,
Cian.
11-12-2014, 06:27 AM
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There will always be people that want to build old kits, In fact I have one now I am trying to find the plans for (62 inch Aviav B 534).
However are there enough people to make kit selling profitable? probably only if you are good at cutting them cheaply and quickly. Personally I hope you can make it work. There is something pleasing about making old classic things with high technology....
However are there enough people to make kit selling profitable? probably only if you are good at cutting them cheaply and quickly. Personally I hope you can make it work. There is something pleasing about making old classic things with high technology....
11-13-2014, 04:56 AM
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Hi Foodstick,
Thanks for your comment....having only begun market research, there is interest in these old kits...whether theres a big enough interest to make a living or simply as a sideline remains to be seen... I'll keep you posted either way.
Best of luck locating plans for the 62 inch Avia B 534.... splendid looking biplane....like an Me-109 with an extra wing!!! Please keep me updated....
Thanks for your comment....having only begun market research, there is interest in these old kits...whether theres a big enough interest to make a living or simply as a sideline remains to be seen... I'll keep you posted either way.
Best of luck locating plans for the 62 inch Avia B 534.... splendid looking biplane....like an Me-109 with an extra wing!!! Please keep me updated....
