They have not teased and teased for years on the Lancaster. The plane was actually redesigned after feedback from the various communities to make it as accurate as possible which of course caused a delay. The plane is now available for pre-order, whereas the WNW is not. Also, the Tamiya Mosquito happened to be the variant more people were interested in, while HKM produced a less desirable variant. Both sold well enough, and HKM did not suffer for it. Neil at HKM is a big boy, and he knows you have to expect competition; he is a businessman after all. Tamiya never gives info on their releases until the last moment so everything they release is basically a surprise to everyone, but it has not stopped anyone from making what they want to make. I have both Tamiya and Revell's new Mustangs, as well as Tamiya and Hasegawa's new Zeroes. I have new Panthers by Meng and Takom. Z-M didn't give up on their He 219 because Revell released a cheaper alternative. It's a big world, and there is plenty of room for competition. In fact, competition makes the companies better or causes those who can't step it up to fade (Dragon). I for one will be getting the HKM release as 1) it will be here much sooner and 2) the extra $150-$250 of the WNW does not guarantee I will feel $150-$250 happier. And if I want a Dambuster there is already someone making a conversion kit for the HKM, so I can get the WNW variant for less than the WNW price. HKM are fine.

My goodness. Politics much? I come here to read about models. Can’t you save this for RedState or InfoWars?[/quote] It's what is referred to as a joke, in this case based on several of the current memes at the moment. Your response seems to indicate you are not up-to-date on the state of affairs in cultural trends. I would have thought the over-the-top nature of the suggestion would be enough to indicate it was a spoof, but I seem to be growing even more Cavettish as I age and I end up soaring too far overhead in my attempts.[/quote] Hey guys, whatever the intention, statements like this clearly have the potential to be interpreted in all sorts of ways. The wise ones amongst us could help the site avoid the whole murky area of jokes based on people's sexuality, political views, or even the fact that they might like raised panel lines. Love and peace, Steve.

Shell Bush - Upon reflection, perhaps my use of the word 'teased' was't the most appropriate word to use for the point I was making but I can't recall how many years now I have seen 'test shots' at the IPMS Nats in Telford of the HK Lanc and only now does it come to fruition. Whichever way it is packaged, HK seem to be like the fable 'The Hare & the Tortoise' when it comes to really desirable subjects and (actual) release timings with competitors. Irrespective, I hope their own kit does well for them because as you say, healthy competition in the marketplace is ultimately good for all of us. Gary

A bit more information: http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/ and http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/news Michael

Shell, I strongly suggest that you teach yourself what "Punching Down" means. Making fun of people less socially powerful than you are makes you a bully, not a comedian. There's no room for that kind of nonsense here.

Steve, too some extend I agree with you. The other extend is that we shouldn't give room to remarks or opinions that devalue people, so I am more inclined to follow the lead of Gannet and request that these kind of nonsense are kept for sites specialising in them. After all we have garbage collection as well, don't we?

that's going to be a nice kit !! iMAGINE A B29 IN THAT SCALE ? OR B 36 ? ID NEED A NEW HOUSE !

B-29? It's been done.

So, over on Hyperscale is a new feature on the two WnW Halberstadts and the big new Lancs. With a photo of the built up test shots of both Lancasters, posed with Bryan Wall, the Lancaster and Halberstadt designer. Now, what I find interesting is the stack of books in the background on Bryan Wall's desk. Right on the top is a hard bound volume of "Italian Aces of WWI! Is an Italian aircraft in the works maybe?? Please Mr. Jackson, a Hanroit or SVA would be nice-- but a Camproni Bomber-- now that would really be something (but not likely-- I don't think there were any "Camproni Aces").... more to come obviously! Here's the link to the Hyperscale article: LINK VR, Russ