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Title: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: TimC on January 19, 2013, 06:18:39 AM: It looks like the Hobbycraft kits are coming through into stock at Hannants now, they have a few SPAD's in stock.

http://www.hannants..../product/HC1687 (http://www.hannants..../product/HC1687)

http://www.hannants..../product/HC1688 (http://www.hannants..../product/HC1688)

All we need now are some of the newer tool Camel's to go with them. I have enough of the SPAD's in my stash, but still need another one of each of the Camel's.
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: Todd Holaday on January 19, 2013, 07:16:29 AM: Thanks! I will add these to the kit list. I was having problems finding the kit in the US, now I see they have two versions!
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: wunwinglow on January 19, 2013, 07:50:28 AM: Can the revised Camels be far behind?.....

Tim
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: pepperman42 on January 19, 2013, 11:10:31 AM: I have an International Spad and a LeRhone Camel if any one wants them. I will post on Buy,Sell,Trade.

Steve
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: GAJouette on January 19, 2013, 11:10:47 AM: Tim,
Many thanks my old friend. Graet news for anyone wanting a SPAD XIII in 1/32 scale. I'love to see the new tooled Camel re-released as well as it's still the best Camel in the scale and a major improvement over the original issue.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: kornbeef on January 25, 2013, 10:09:23 PM: Just wonderring what the quality is on these kits, are they reasonable? A SPAD or two would look nice in amongst al the German A/C in my cabinet.
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: Mac on January 25, 2013, 11:12:22 PM: They are no longer listed must have sold out already :(

Pam
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: mgunns on January 25, 2013, 11:39:11 PM: Quote from: kornbeef on January 25, 2013, 10:09:23 PM
Just wonderring what the quality is on these kits, are they reasonable? A SPAD or two would look nice in amongst al the German A/C in my cabinet.

Hi Keith: It isn't a bad kit. It goes together well, the fit is pretty decent and when it is done, it looks like a SPAD XIII. There is no engine, the detail is basic so A/M bezels, decals, seat belts, etc., is a must. I have heard about some other "flaws". As I am a builder for the enjoyment of it and not into AMS or the nit picky details, so to me it is a pretty decent kit. I built one (I think from start to finish was less than two weeks) and have one other in my stash. I have also built the Academy/Hobby Craft Nie. 17 and the SPAD is way above that. If you can get one, I would recommend getting one and just enjoy the build for the build sake.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: gcn on January 26, 2013, 05:49:27 AM: Quote from: MacT on January 25, 2013, 11:12:22 PM
They are no longer listed must have sold out already :(

Pam

That doesn't make sense because Hannants list sold out items. They've taken them off completely, they were showing about 30 of each in stock the other day.
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: lcarroll on January 26, 2013, 07:15:14 AM: Can anyone confirm; are the SPADs (HC 1687 and 1688) "newer tooled" or the original releases and are they both XIII's? The improved Camels are a quantum leap over the originals however I've never seen the SPAD(s).
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: GAJouette on January 26, 2013, 07:32:02 AM: Lance,
SPAD's HC 1687 - 1688 are the only releases of the SPAD XIII. They are great kits but in no way compare to WNW. If your interested in one checkout the below.

Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

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Hobbycraft Spad International & Second Generation LeRhone Camel
« on: January 19, 2013, 12:32:55 PM »QuoteModifyRemoveEach kit is complete, opened for inspection only. $20US each plus shipping to any destination. I see Hannants wants 30 quid so this is a deal for the forum members!! Paypal accepted.

Steve
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: mgunns on January 26, 2013, 07:45:13 AM: I can confirm they are both the same plastic. I don't think Academy/HC did the revision of this kit like they did the Camel. I have never seen the revised Camel, would like to though. Here are a couple shots of my HC SPAD in Baraca's markings, albeit incorrectly marked, I still like it.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/HCSPAD_5.jpg)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/HCSPAD_3.jpg)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/HCSPAD_1.jpg)
I think I did this three years ago. I will do the next one a little different, but not much. It was a fun build, went together well, and looks good on the shelf.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: lcarroll on January 26, 2013, 12:44:22 PM: Greg,
Thanks for the info. I've already been in touch with Steve, in fact bought his Le Rhone Camel. I'll wait on the SPAD(s) as I have a stash now that is hard to "camoflage"!

Mark,
Thanks as well; nice looking SPAD and good to see in different markings.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: TimC on January 26, 2013, 10:12:01 PM: Just found out that the kits are still in stock at Hannants but have been took off sale as thety are missing instructions. They are waiting for delivery of some instructions and then they will go back on sale.

Tim
Title: Re: Hobbycraft 1/32 SPAD XIII's in stock
Post by: Mac on January 26, 2013, 11:11:44 PM: Thank you Tim for the update.

Pam