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ť Topic: 1/35 & 1/72 Elco radar backdate project update
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Greetings all,
Garth was working with a cottage industry company down in Australia trying to get them to produce some after market parts in 1/35 and 1/72 for the Italeri and Revell kits. Their primary project was to backdate the radar to the SO dome style. Unfortunately due to what they perceive as a weak market for this item (and they're probably right) they have decided to cancel the project. Increasing costs and limited funds from the modeling community are taking their toll.
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: May 14, 2010 - 4:33am
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

This isn't the same company that was rumored to be considering producing a South Pacific style 1:35 crew is it? Please say no, please say no!

B-

Posted By: Blake | Posted on: May 14, 2010 - 7:51am
Total Posts: 61 | Joined: Apr 18, 2008 - 2:44pm

Hi Blake,
No, this had nothing to do with the project this project. The figures were being done by a friend of Wink. I completely forgot about them so I just sent him an email asking if that project is still under way. When I hear I will let you know.
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: May 14, 2010 - 7:55pm
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

I believe that thread was from PeterTareBuilder on May 5, 2009.
"Manufacturer May B Interested In Crew Figures 4 Italeri Kit".
Peter is there anything new on a South Pacific Crew?

Jerry Beasley

Ahoy there mateys!

No, I haven't heard anything more from my contact at master Box in the Ukraine in regards to a South Pacific PT boat crew. I guess I'll email him and remind him that a *LOT* of 1/35 scale (and even 1/32 scale) PT boat modellers would like those figures if they were available.

The question will arise asking whether in-action or relaxed poses would be more appealing.

Cheers from Peter

"Give me a faster PT boat for I'd like to get out of harm's way!"

Posted By: PeterTareBuilder | Posted on: May 15, 2010 - 1:05am
Total Posts: 494 | Joined: Jun 24, 2008 - 5:59pm

My vote would be for relaxed poses. Those guys make nice products!
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: May 15, 2010 - 6:00am
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

Blake,
By the way, no way will my 109 boat be finished by the meeting next weekend. I think I"m going to need at least 2 more weeks to finish her up. No doubt in my mind I will have it done for the meeting after that. I'll try and post some progress shots a little later though. I'm pretty happy with how she's coming along.
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: May 15, 2010 - 6:03am
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

Figures that I would love to see would be the PT BOAT CREWS with Kaki shorts, White socks, and Boon-dockers. Lets not forget the HBT Fatigue hats as well. Simple but effective. Many of these figures should be in the relaxed mood, yet some would be nice set up to operate a 20mm, 40mm, 37mm or the twin 50 mounts. With these figures in 1/35, and 1/72 scale, the sky would be the limit for what you could build...........................

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: May 15, 2010 - 6:17am
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am

I just heard from Wink today. He told me that the SO backdate project is on the shelf but may return sometime down the road. Think good thoughts!
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: May 16, 2010 - 9:38am
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