Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
06-27-2008, 03:58 PM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
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The molds were sold to Kitty Hawk Models, but they quit producing them long ago... I contacted KHM a few years ago, but the guy that owned it didn't seem too interested in giving me info, producing more kits, or selling the molds. He still has them, but who knows what condition they're in.
I'd buy a Tipo or Illusion immediately if they were re-issued (even tho I have 2 Curares and a Tipo already....).
ORIGINAL: CrateCruncher
Fiberglass and foam versions of the Tiporare, Illusion, and Dirty Birdy! In 1992 that was way, waaaaaay, too much airplane for the likes of me. Now that I can handle one they go for $700 on feeBay! Man I wish they still had the molds for those!
Fiberglass and foam versions of the Tiporare, Illusion, and Dirty Birdy! In 1992 that was way, waaaaaay, too much airplane for the likes of me. Now that I can handle one they go for $700 on feeBay! Man I wish they still had the molds for those!
The molds were sold to Kitty Hawk Models, but they quit producing them long ago... I contacted KHM a few years ago, but the guy that owned it didn't seem too interested in giving me info, producing more kits, or selling the molds. He still has them, but who knows what condition they're in.
I'd buy a Tipo or Illusion immediately if they were re-issued (even tho I have 2 Curares and a Tipo already....).
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06-27-2008, 04:02 PM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
ORIGINAL: LLD
Fxrs_tim...I believe his name is Paul and talked to him a couple of years ago...He was ready to sell the lot of them (all or none I think) including his Giant Scale Cap series (FG Fuse) and others...He is in Southern Indiana, If you are still interested, let me know and I will dig up his phone number if its still works and he is still with us...
Fxrs_tim...I believe his name is Paul and talked to him a couple of years ago...He was ready to sell the lot of them (all or none I think) including his Giant Scale Cap series (FG Fuse) and others...He is in Southern Indiana, If you are still interested, let me know and I will dig up his phone number if its still works and he is still with us...
LLD,
I'd only be interested in the pattern ship molds. If you can find the phone #, please send it. Maybe he's getting old enough to realize that he's not going to produce any more and may be willing to sell selected molds. Or, maybe even make one heck of a deal on the whole lot. I wonder what condition they're - if I remember correctly he said that they were "out in the barn".
Tim
06-27-2008, 08:05 PM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
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LLD,
I'd only be interested in the pattern ship molds. If you can find the phone #, please send it. Maybe he's getting old enough to realize that he's not going to produce any more and may be willing to sell selected molds. Or, maybe even make one heck of a deal on the whole lot. I wonder what condition they're - if I remember correctly he said that they were "out in the barn".
Tim
ORIGINAL: LLD
Fxrs_tim...I believe his name is Paul and talked to him a couple of years ago...He was ready to sell the lot of them (all or none I think) including his Giant Scale Cap series (FG Fuse) and others...He is in Southern Indiana, If you are still interested, let me know and I will dig up his phone number if its still works and he is still with us...
Fxrs_tim...I believe his name is Paul and talked to him a couple of years ago...He was ready to sell the lot of them (all or none I think) including his Giant Scale Cap series (FG Fuse) and others...He is in Southern Indiana, If you are still interested, let me know and I will dig up his phone number if its still works and he is still with us...
LLD,
I'd only be interested in the pattern ship molds. If you can find the phone #, please send it. Maybe he's getting old enough to realize that he's not going to produce any more and may be willing to sell selected molds. Or, maybe even make one heck of a deal on the whole lot. I wonder what condition they're - if I remember correctly he said that they were "out in the barn".
Tim
Check your PM's...The contact information was good as of March 2006 when I talked to him about it...
I know some other folks that he taught to fly pattern in the 70's and 80's...
I would be interested to know the outcome...
LLD
06-27-2008, 10:44 PM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
ORIGINAL: rickpaw
Top Flite Bonanza.
I just learned today it has been discontinued.
Top Flite Bonanza.
I just learned today it has been discontinued.
Ken
06-28-2008, 09:39 AM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
That Bonanza kit makes an impressive model. I considered purchasing a kit recently but decided on the Great Planes Super Skybolt kit instead. D'oh!....
Guys, I just noticed that in 3 pages of discussion there hasn't been one mention of a Lanier kit. Are they that forgettable? Surely Lanier did something right in all those years of production?
Guys, I just noticed that in 3 pages of discussion there hasn't been one mention of a Lanier kit. Are they that forgettable? Surely Lanier did something right in all those years of production?
06-28-2008, 10:11 AM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
ORIGINAL: sledge_78
CrateCruncher,
Since I'm a scale buff and have seen those already suggested TF Fw 190 & P 39 listed here I can't agree more with their return. However, (since I have both those Kits) no one has mentioned the Royal/Maratuka kits which included so many great planes. I would like to see some one return those to production.
Gerry
CrateCruncher,
Since I'm a scale buff and have seen those already suggested TF Fw 190 & P 39 listed here I can't agree more with their return. However, (since I have both those Kits) no one has mentioned the Royal/Maratuka kits which included so many great planes. I would like to see some one return those to production.
Gerry
06-28-2008, 01:55 PM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
Lanier really weren't very good kits, A lot of plastic and some very odd stuff. They flew OK though. There were just too many kits that were much better designed and had better hardware and parts.
When Tower had that sale on there kits not too long ago I was wishing I would have bought A couple for myself. Then I read some of the builds and remember why I didn't care for them too much.
I wouldn't put them down too much, I just wouldn't want one if I had other choices.
Does that make sense without sounding too negative?????
When Tower had that sale on there kits not too long ago I was wishing I would have bought A couple for myself. Then I read some of the builds and remember why I didn't care for them too much.
I wouldn't put them down too much, I just wouldn't want one if I had other choices.
Does that make sense without sounding too negative?????
06-28-2008, 09:15 PM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
Ultra Sport 1000.....never got a chance to build one when they were out years ago.....I would snap one up in a second now.....but not at $400...I'l wait for the reissue
Johnny
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06-29-2008, 08:25 AM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
ORIGINAL: rickpaw
Top Flite Bonanza.
I just learned today it has been discontinued.
Top Flite Bonanza.
I just learned today it has been discontinued.
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07-20-2008, 05:59 PM
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RE: Which Plane Kit Would You Reissue?
Sig DoublerII, Sig Komander, Goldberg Falcon 56 MkII, GP sportster 40 bipe.
I have the plans, landing gear, and canope for the doublerII, but no time to
scratch build.
I have the plans, landing gear, and canope for the doublerII, but no time to
scratch build.
