This thread provides a lot of food for thought. Do I like Roden kits?? Lots! Just look at my post in Completed Models... I support them all the time, as their choice of subject is great, and there is so much of interest in many scales. I have just received my Spad XIII from my LHS and already cut some plastic! Yes, some modelling needed, but nothing the (below) average modeller can't fix! So maybe another Early for me and two lates at least... Can I recommend them to my modelling friends? Yes, absolutely, and if you are into market research that is the only response that counts. As for the proposed releases, yes, Roden, My money is waiting! Always remember though, that our community is but a very small part of Any manufacturer's market... So Roden, concentrate on the box artwork, ease of assembly is important, and can I add just a little area of concern? The recent decals in the new XIII are a bit out of register on my kit, the colours are pixilated and simply not dense enough, and the outlines are blurry... I know Rick used them, but some of this shows for sure and could be easily improved.... But Thank You, Mr Roden, and more power to your company! Regards, Marc.