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Offline Pup7309

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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #225 on: October 08, 2020, 10:16:15 PM »
what about an Aviatik Berg D1?

Yes nice suggestion
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If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #226 on: October 09, 2020, 01:15:16 AM »
Besides a Friedrichshafen G.III & Sopwith 1 12, I would also buy in 1/32 -

Zeppelin Staaken R.VI
Friedrichshafen FF.33
Farman - Any Early War
Voisin III
Aviatik (Berg) D.I
Hanriot HD.1
Morane-Saulnier L
Hansa-Brandenburg D.I
Axes Grind and Maces Clash

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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #227 on: October 09, 2020, 01:19:21 AM »
Hanriot D.1
Breguet XIV
AIRCO DH.4
Pere LUSAC 11

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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #228 on: October 09, 2020, 01:52:01 AM »
Berg D1?? Yes, Yes, Yes! Why didn't I think of this before? Although this beautiful aircraft has many engine variants, different armaments and radiators... so that it makes a choice difficult.. for us and Roden! The colour schemes are legion and the aces flew them! Yes, we need one...

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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #229 on: October 09, 2020, 03:57:04 AM »
I think it's about time we had a DH.5 in the stash.
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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #230 on: October 09, 2020, 03:23:40 PM »
‘All of the above’  ;)
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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #231 on: October 18, 2020, 08:21:46 PM »
Never mind new kits, how about a release of decals you can rely on, Now I would buy these.

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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #232 on: October 24, 2020, 01:59:49 AM »
I've mentioned this before at other forums discussing unrelated modeling topics, but as a general rule, decals are now the weak link in the modeling chain.

Everything inside a model kit box has become very good these days, except (often) the decals, and instructions.

Reviews still focus on "no flash" like it's 1975, but the industry has moved beyond flash for a long time now.

What we need more often is much better decals.


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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #233 on: October 25, 2020, 05:02:05 AM »
I second the above. I have heard newer Roden decals are better, but all I’ve encountered have been a great paint to get into place - those that didn’t just disintegrate, that is. It’s a shame since Roden usually provides a wonderful selection of different paint schemes. I’ve come to just but aftermarket decals for just about every Roden kit I build lately (only 1/72, not sure if it is dofferent for other scales). I will surely continue buying anyway, but would love to see ”printed by Cartograph” in the corner of Roden’s decals too.

It’s not just us either, from what I’ve heard the decals seem to be a showstopper for many modellers who otherwise could have been potential customers, so it ought to be top priority for Roden to improve.

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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #234 on: October 26, 2020, 01:09:47 AM »
I also agree about the decals.  I will not start a kit unless i have secured decent aftermarket decals.  For 1/72 builders Print scale has provided some nice combinations.  Also Peddinghaus-decals.de  has a great range for german aircraft.  This is particularly true for Roden kits.

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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #235 on: October 26, 2020, 11:09:55 AM »
 As the Ukraine is not part of the EU, Roden would have to pay a 25% import tariff on Cartograph decals. This might increase the price of a kit one to three US dollars depending on scale. I think most modelers would gladly pay the higher kit price over having to purchase aftermarket decals or fight with the existing quality kit decals. Perhaps this forum could post a poll where modelers could vote for Roden to include Cartograph decals. Then the result of this poll could be sent to Roden.

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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #236 on: October 26, 2020, 12:27:52 PM »
Yes it’s interesting. Pay more with aftermarket or for the package. For me the priority is the kit quality. The decals can be sourced.
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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #237 on: October 26, 2020, 01:21:01 PM »
Folks, we are not running a poll on whether Roden should use Cartograf decals in their kits. A poll of this nature is too selective and ignores other quality decal manufacturers such as Fantasy Printshop who print Pheon's decals.

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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #238 on: October 26, 2020, 04:58:10 PM »
Thank you, Dave!
But the fact that this thread went a little loose seems to be due to the fact that Roden is leaving us alone with our thoughts, ideas and wishes. Throwing in a question is one thing. (Not) Taking part in the developing discussion is another. To be clear: Roden's PR-manager should show up more often and drop a few kind words... (Or did he and I missed it? Then I'd apologize!)
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Re: If Roden resume production of new WW1 kits, what subjects would you buy?
« Reply #239 on: October 26, 2020, 05:12:35 PM »
Is there any projected timeline when the kits are coming?
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