Tomcat64 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 19, 2026 11:10 am
Yeah the TIE Bomber certainly grabbed my attention too - it's been on my want list forever.
I'd also be tempted with the UFO Shado Mobile; given that MPC recently brought out the 1/72 Space 1999 Eagles & Hawk I'm wondering if they've got the Anderson entertainment licence in which case we might see additional releases from UFO such as the moonbase interceptors, SID & Sky-Diver etc
I'm also hoping that they bring out the Eagle Freighter with the atomic waste cans in 1/72 since they've already released the 1/48 version.
Can you imagine the size of SkyDiver in 1/72. Moonbase Interceptors would be good - especially if they came on a launch bad base. So would the Lunar transporter and mothership, Strakers car, the Lunar hopper and Shadair transporter.
If MPC do have the licence then maybe the future will hold the vehicles from Captain Scarlet and Stingray - someone else seems to have the Thunderbirds licence already.
Re: New Kit Releases and Wish Lists
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2026 5:09 pm
by Kevthemodeller
Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 18, 2026 8:47 pm
Couple of new release shots from Border. Both in 1/35. The Lightning is a new one on me.
Love the 262 but it being Border puts me off I'd go for a Tamiya or another plenty out there. Admittedly not in 1/35.
Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 18, 2026 8:47 pm
Couple of new release shots from Border. Both in 1/35. The Lightning is a new one on me.
Love the 262 but it being Border puts me off I'd go for a Tamiya or another plenty out there. Admittedly not in 1/35.
I agree, its a bit of a worry re Border. You would hope a new tool would be accurate, not just in terms of fit but in terms of accuracy to the real thing. I took one look at their Mk V Spit and thought, NOPE, rear fuselage is wrong, its looks like something from Trumpeter 25 years ago. Unforgivable.
Tomcat64 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 19, 2026 11:10 am
Yeah the TIE Bomber certainly grabbed my attention too - it's been on my want list forever.
I'd also be tempted with the UFO Shado Mobile; given that MPC recently brought out the 1/72 Space 1999 Eagles & Hawk I'm wondering if they've got the Anderson entertainment licence in which case we might see additional releases from UFO such as the moonbase interceptors, SID & Sky-Diver etc
I'm also hoping that they bring out the Eagle Freighter with the atomic waste cans in 1/72 since they've already released the 1/48 version.
Can you imagine the size of SkyDiver in 1/72. Moonbase Interceptors would be good - especially if they came on a launch bad base. So would the Lunar transporter and mothership, Strakers car, the Lunar hopper and Shadair transporter.
If MPC do have the licence then maybe the future will hold the vehicles from Captain Scarlet and Stingray - someone else seems to have the Thunderbirds licence already.
Blimey, between the two of you I'm calling a full on 4 alarm Geek Attack here. Love it
Re: New Kit Releases and Wish Lists
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:02 am
by Stokesy44
We've had a bit of a downer on Border recently due to failings in their new tool releases but the He 111 looks like something else. Hopefully the kit lives up to the hype.
Re: New Kit Releases and Wish Lists
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:58 am
by digger303
Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:02 am
We've had a bit of a downer on Border recently due to failings in their new tool releases but the He 111 looks like something else. Hopefully the kit lives up to the hype.
It looks incredible, but at $200 a shot it better be. I hope they at least have the exterior down pat.
Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:02 am
We've had a bit of a downer on Border recently due to failings in their new tool releases but the He 111 looks like something else. Hopefully the kit lives up to the hype.
It looks incredible, but at $200 a shot it better be. I hope they at least have the exterior down pat.
Agree. I am seriously considering a stash sale as I have kits that I am beginning to think I may never build. There's a load of new releases I fancy but I can justify the £££
Re: New Kit Releases and Wish Lists
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 8:17 pm
by Kevthemodeller
Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:02 am
We've had a bit of a downer on Border recently due to failings in their new tool releases but the He 111 looks like something else. Hopefully the kit lives up to the hype.
I'm not convinced, like the FW, Spitfire and 109 they appear to be up/down scaled Trumpeter kits. It could be the same for this with extras, I think I'll wait.
I must say it does look a great kit and the cost would put it cheaper than other 1/32 offerings of bombers but like most things that are cheaper, its cheaper for a reason.
Re: New Kit Releases and Wish Lists
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:09 pm
by Stokesy44
Kevthemodeller wrote: ↑Mon Feb 23, 2026 8:17 pm
I'm not convinced, like the FW, Spitfire and 109 they appear to be up/down scaled Trumpeter kits. It could be the same for this with extras, I think I'll wait.
I must say it does look a great kit and the cost would put it cheaper than other 1/32 offerings of bombers but like most things that are cheaper, its cheaper for a reason.
Best option is probably to wait for a decent build review. Inbox reviews are worthless as a real test so I hope someone builds it soon. I just like the idea of being able to see all that detail in the nose section due to all the glazing. Its what put me off the Lancaster when it came out. You don't get to see most of the great detail once its built. There was also the minor matters of the price and the space needed.
I'd go for a Tamiya or another plenty out there. Admittedly not in 1/35.
