Encore Model Kits.

blackdog62

I ordered 2 encore p-40 from squadron and both came in a plastic clear bag with cardboard top stapled on the top. the kits look to be AMT kits with a nice bunch of resin added in.

 

I ordered 2 encore p-40 from squadron and both came in a plastic clear bag with cardboard top stapled on the top. the kits look to be AMT kits with a nice bunch of resin added in.

There's a few on eBay for around $ 20 plus if you want to go that route.

Here's the history. It's been repopped by quite a few companies.

I would not bother contacting any of the ones previous to Encore, but since Encore sold it, it was reboxed by Azur. They are a reputable company, you might try them.

https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION%5B%5D=All&q=%22PZL+P.24%22+1%3A72

https://www.scalemates.com/products/reviews.php?scale=1%3A72&topic=PZL+P.24

GMorrison,

The kit I´m working on is the ENCORE MODELS 1/72 Scale PZL P-24F/G model kit No. 1015. And the part that needs to be replaced is Part No. 17 (Cowling).

Rob,

I´m having trouble finding any address for Encore Models. Do you know if it a US, UK, French, etc. company?

The particular kit I´m working on is the ENCORE MODELS 1/72 Scale PZL P-24F/G model kit No. 1015. According to scalemates, the kit is now manufactured by MisterCraft from Poland. I´ve already sent them an e-mail inquiring about part repalcements, so I guess I´ll have to wait for thier resposne.

Regards,

If the OP would care to post the scale and subject, this'd be pretty easy to solve.

stikpusher

I’ve seen some small scale aircraft kits by Encore that were bagged.

 

Yep, the "Blue Max" kit I mentioned came in a bag.

rmontesb

Thanks to you all for the input.

I got in contact with Squadron and they informed me that the kit I´m building was discontinued, so they were unable to provide the replacement part.

Regards,

 

 

If you post photos of the sprue or the name of the kit, most likely someone will say, "that's the old XYZ Brand kit."

stikpusher

I’ve seen some small scale aircraft kits by Encore that were bagged.

Dang!! I guess Marines don't know everything then....... 

I’ve seen some small scale aircraft kits by Encore that were bagged.

If it came in a bag, then someone opened it when they bought it and lost the box. I have a few Encore kits, and none of them ever came in a bag.

Thanks to you all for the input.

I got in contact with Squadron and they informed me that the kit I´m building was discontinued, so they were unable to provide the replacement part.

Regards,

I did the Encore A-37B Dragonfly which had Revell markings with many resin parts. There seemed to be some lack of communication between all parties that participated in the kit. Maybe it was a language thing. Instructions, resin parts and the basic model seemed to come from different directions. The final was good with a lot of effort. Really time consuming to make it all work.

And yes, Squadron is who to contact I would think.

All my humble opinion.

Max

Ditto the Ollie and it looks good in the box.

Encore is a Squadron brand, they are typically enhanced kits (aftermarket) based on older kits from a variety of manufacturers.

I have the Encore 1/72 Pfalz III "Blue Max" which is a Roden Pfalz III kit with decals to build the reproduction movie prop fighter from The Blue Max.

I also have Encore USS Olympia which is the plastic from the old Revell kit of the late 19th century battleship. It comes with aftermarket upgrades like wood decking, PE and brass gun barrels.  

They are sold under the "Squadron Products" label.  I think Squadron is the distributor, I don't know who the manufacturer is.  I bought one and found it to be of poor quality.

You could try contacting www.squadron.com