tank Posted April 7, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2013 Hello out there, Is there any word on when Caldercraft might release this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanh Posted April 8, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 8, 2013 We are all waiting with baited breath for a release date, like the 74 both will be such a success. Quote Norman Current build Trumpeter Arizona 1:200 with White Ensign PE and a Nautilus Wooden Deck. Built Caldercraft Convulsion, HM Brig Badger and HMS Snake. Awaiting - Zvelda HMS Dreadnought planning to get the Pontos Deck and PE Upgrades, Panart 1:23 Gun deck model and couple of the cannon kits Manatu - French siege mortar, and American coastal cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted April 8, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 8, 2013 this ship has been in work for a long time. i was wondering if they went back to the drawing board or something. Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted April 9, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 9, 2013 Check with Mobbsie, he was in contact with them, but I wouldn't hold your breath for good news... :mellow: Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort stoll Posted April 9, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 9, 2013 Is it possible that Caldercraft does not have the funds necessary to release either or both of these kits? Mort Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted April 9, 2013 Share #6 Posted April 9, 2013 I'm eagerly waiting to see this released as well - I wonder if its more a question of scale and resourcing rather than funds. Maybe they don't want to overstretch themselves right now and compromise quality/service. Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 9, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 9, 2013 i wonder that the outlay would be to put a release out like that, even though they will make it back Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 HMHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished St-Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusawa2000 Posted April 9, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 9, 2013 The last I heard through this forum a few months ago is that they are busy right now trying to meet the demand for their existing kits and don't have time and resources to release a new kit and the demands it would create. I am also waiting for this kits release. I have posted a few pics of the kit prototype that was posted on a blog a few years ago showing the kit. Hope we hear some news about her soon. I think this will be a kit that will be definitely a must buy Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada avsjerome2003 1 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted April 9, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 9, 2013 Trying to read the price...739 Euros (?) , ~$960 (US) or GBP 630 - definitely a higher end kit, but looks very nice. Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SketchupModeller Posted April 9, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 9, 2013 I'm not sure it will be that expensive everywhere, because Krick (the German distributor? for Caldercraft) also lists HMS Diana at 739 Euro/630 GBP, while the same kit sells for 440 GBP (Cornwall Model Boats) to 500 GBP (Ship Wright Shop) from UK-based companies. Similar differences exist for other kits as well. So I'd say this kit's pricing is in line with Caldercraft's other kits. Quote Brandon Current project: HMS Pandora (1779) CAD build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanh Posted April 9, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 9, 2013 I have spoken to Jotika on a number occasions now regarding the Suprise when I have had queries with my Snake build and its pretty simple they are busy and have said the designs are ready for production but they dont have sufficient time to produce sufficient volumes to satisfy the market demand. I was told that a lot depended on a planned expansion of the business but I think that was gobbled up with the range of existing models marketed. I am sure it will be released sometime - its on my dream/wish list for one Quote Norman Current build Trumpeter Arizona 1:200 with White Ensign PE and a Nautilus Wooden Deck. Built Caldercraft Convulsion, HM Brig Badger and HMS Snake. Awaiting - Zvelda HMS Dreadnought planning to get the Pontos Deck and PE Upgrades, Panart 1:23 Gun deck model and couple of the cannon kits Manatu - French siege mortar, and American coastal cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks for the reply's everybody. I remember reading in a thread on the old site that someone at Caldercraft had said that it might be released Christmas 2012 and was curious if there was any new word. Oh well just keep on waiting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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