Kits that we would like to see

I can't remember seeing one of those articles lately.  As for me, it's been awhile since we got a good Me109

MKelley

Maybe I missed it. Has FSM ran a kits we would like to see produced article in the magazine lately? Me personally I would like to see a 1/48th B-47 and B-66 in injection molded.  

Good question, about when that subject was last published in the magazine.  On forums, speaking very generally, wish list threads tend to appear cyclically, like at the end of the year, or timed around one or more of the big toy/hobby shows, eg, Nurnberg or Shizuoka.

My stand-by answers, as far as airplane kits go, are a C-46, a B-32, and a B-18, all injection-molded in 1/48 scale.  Also a Fieseler Fi-167, the German torpedo bomber intended for use with their planned aircraft carriers.

Before the Hobbico disaster, I had a hope that Revell-Monogram might have tackled the C-46.  Their recent new kit development-the PV-2, the Stearman-suggested that they might try something like that.

Could use the following new tools in 1/72: OS2U Kingfisher, J2F Duck, F7F Tigercat, F8F Bearcat, and an O-47.

Monogram did a series of single engine civilian planes. I remember the Piper Tri-something that came with a hunter posing with a dead mountain lion and I think a photographer.

I liked these civilian planes and think the line could be expanded. They were a decent scale, probably close to 1/24 or 1/25.

You know, you're right. It has been a while since FSM published a wishlist article.

Although over time some of my wishlist items have come to fruition there are some I would still love to see popped or new moldings of.

1/72 and/or 1/48 PB4Y Privateer

1/72 and/or 1/48 F7F Tigercat

1/72 PV-1 Ventura

1/72 P2V Neptune

1/72 F11F Tiger

1/700 USS Salt Lake City

1/700 USS Utah

1/25 '67 Mercury Cougar

Rob;

      That was a Piper Tri-Pacer! As for me I would like to see the following

1-1961 Chrysler Imperial 2dr ht.

2-A decent re-do of the Revell support ship fleet. Even in their off scales.

    Lastly Imai or another fairly obscure company did in the 70s some nice inland light duty C.G.Cutters. I would like to see those make a comeback

 Plus, Sorry one more. Aurora did a very nice model of  "Wheeler Cruiser". One of the best around at the time and one of the few older style motoryachts done in plastic,  That wasn't overdone with mold lines and window frames like Revell's old Chris Craft Tri-Cabin Motoryacht.

 OOps! One more. The Miss Budweiser Hydro Boat without Beer Sponsor markings. There were other sponsors besides them! and Ditto on what " G " says.

Any rigid airship, Macon/ Akron for example.

Bill

Mine has not changed in years. 1/72nd Ju 87C. Kit or conversion i don't mind.

Yeah, we've done wishlists here in the past. I still stand by my desire for 1/48 scale injection molded trainers. I have an Occidental T-6G in the stash that looks nice. I'd really like to see:

PT-19, PT-22, BT-13/14, early AT-6/Harvard/SNJ, AT-11, T-28A, T-28C, and lastly, T-6 Texan II. These kits wouldn't need a lot of pointless doodads to make them attractive to modelers, just a nicely detailed OOB cockpit and some engine detail, but something that looks nice when completed and sitting on the shelf.

I'd like to see Tamiya do a 1/32 scale A-10C.  I know about the Trumpeter kit for the A, I have one, and its not very good.  Having Tamiya make one that has sharp, accurate detail and is so well-engineered it just falls together (typical Tamiya) would be fantastic.

Modelers always have the best ideas to drive model companies out of business faster than you can say 'most wanted list'. 

Wow,can't really think of any,I am pretty caught up.Tamiya answered me with their F-14 and P-38 Great Wall gave me a great Mig 29.Is there a quality F-35 in 1/48 out yet ?

Not my biggest genre

My want list really hasn't changed much.

In 1/48, I'd love to see a B-32, C-46, F-11 Tiger, and G3M "Nell".  I hope to see ICM release a new tool A-20 Havoc since they recently did the A-26 Invader.

I'd love to see Tamiya add to their 1/32 WWII line with a Mosquito Mk. IV and introduce a P-47D (Razorback or Bubbletop, I'm indifferent on that distinction).

Edit to add - I'd like to see a new tool Fairey Barracuda in 1/48 as well.

The obscure:

RNAS Seabrook armoured lorry (WW1) in any decent scale...1/25 would be righteous.

The less obscure:

Proper (i.e. 4-door) police cars of the '60s-'70s...preferably of the 'Adam-12' Plymouth Belvedere variety. [No apologies...I'm a die-hard fan.]

Cheers

A full series of the F4 Phantom in 1/24.  Meaning the C/D, E, J, and RF4C.

A Curtiss C-46 in 1/72 and any US Navy yellow wing aircraft of mid 30s in 1/48 

All new tool injection molded plastic:

1/144  N1 Soviet moon rocket, Zubr class hovercraft, KM-1 Caspian Sea Monster

1/72  Ju-287 V2 or V3, BV-141, Shin Meiwa US-2

1/48 DeHavilland Hornet/Sea Hornet, Mitsubishi Ki-83, Convair Sea Dart

1/32  Mid-wing Shiden, Ohka Model 11, Harrier GR3

OK, I know this was originally for aircraft, but I'm going to toss some wierd stuff into the mix. I'm pretty sure nobody has requested these (other than the A-10). Hold on to your hats:

AIR= 1/18 A-10 (Detailed)

MILITARY= 1/35 Guns of Navarone Cliff Set (with crew)

SHIP= 1/24 Jet/Turbine Racing Boat (Miss Budweiser?) with semi hauler

AUTO= 1/24 Alfa Romeo BAT 5, 7, 9 and 11 set (quality / detail)

SPACE= 1/12 Gemeni Capsule (to match with Mercury capsule)

MOTORCYCLE= 1/12 Harley and Indian board track racer set (with riders)

OK, I'll go take my medication now....

Ben

Hi,

For cars, I wouldn't mind seeing a model of some of the cars that I have owned over the years.  and/or maybe a 1949 Cadillac or any of the late 1940s to early 1950s Buicks and/or Chevrolets.

For military stuff I'd like to see maybe a 1/35th scale model of the Amercian M-1 and M-2 Combat Cars andI've heard rumors of a possible French FCM36 model coming out this year.

For ships and boats I'd like to see a decent sized (1/200 or bigger) scale model of a reasonably modern Mine Countemeasures Vessel and/or a Research Ship, as well as maybe more 1/350th to 1/500th scale Pre-Dreadnaughts and early steam vessels. 

I am also interested in some of the smaller vessels that served in WWII and wouldn't mind seeing some additional decent scale stuff like the Castle Class Corvette and some other ships like WWII sloops, frigates and escorts.

Pat 

I would like to see a PV-2,not the same as a pv-1 in 1/48.some 1/48 newer biz jets like a cessna x,falcon.

In 1/72:
Douglas C-117D "Super Gooney"
Curtiss C-46 Commando

In 1/144:
Boeing B-50 Superfortress

In 1/24:
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Piper 180 Cherokee

I'll put in my plea again for two civil transports- first a decent kit of the famous Ford Trimotor in 1:72.  Both kits I am aware of (Revell and Airfix) have problems.  A good 1:144 trimotor would be welcome also.

Next, a good, detailed DC-3- a built as DC-3 not a converted C-47.  Yeah, you can modify the C-47s to an early DC-3, but it is a bit of work and needs rescribing panel lines.  The original sleeper version would be neat too.

How about a 1/72 Martin M-130 China Clipper?  All these years and all there is, is the ancient off scale Strombecker kit, re-released by Glenco.  Captain Musick is disapponted!

1/48 scale B-45 Tornado, updated 1/48 B-58, updated 1/48 B-47, updated 1/48 B-25 B model, updated 1/48 B-24 (early WW2 version), 1/32 Dehavilland DHC-2 Beaver, 1/32 Piper Supercub, and a 1/48 scale C-123 would be on my wishlist.

I’ll second the 1/48 G3M Nell, B-66, and F11F. To those I’ll add a AH-1G, OV-10A, RF-84F, RF-8, and YF-17 Cobra.

In 1/35 I’d love to see a M4/M4A1 DD tank, M3 90mm AA gun, M75 & M57 APCs, M48(A nothing), LVT-1 & LVT-3 AMTRACs, M114, M578, M53 & M55 SPGs, and M113 TOW Track

Oh yeah, why no 1/35 AH-1G? Seems to have all the ingredients of a sure seller: first dedicated gunship helo, first into actual combat, Viet Nam era, plus it’s a good looking helo.

Existing subjects that need new tooling would include all older Monogram 1/48 medium and heavy bombers, and all Hasegawa 1/72 large multi-engine aircraft.  Their Orion seems evergreen at contests, so it’s high time to give modelers a new one.

Toss in a new tool 1/48 Kinfisher and add a Jake.

And there has been discussion of 1/32 Kates and Vals.  Hasegawa, are you listening?

You know, I was skeptical of 3-D printed kits, but they are constantly evolving.  We may soon actually have a viable alternative to injection molded kits, which will open up possibilities that were impractical before.

I doubt I'll ever see this but an injection molded 1/48 BV 138 or a BV 139 would be sweet.