Anigrand Ah-56 Cheyenne ?

[Shasper]

Paris' flight 66

I remember them having a better selection of stuff last time I was in that neck of the woods (been about 3yrs this July)

Shas B)

[Archangel]

I'll make do with my Aurora one. And the Miku resin one which is probably unbuildable.

Now, if he did a Bell 222 (with optional bits to turn it into Airwolf) or perhaps a Sikorsky S76, I'd be overjoyed

You and me and around a dozen other guys  I know would be too.

[Archibald]

Thanks for the tip, Martin. Ok, If I order some anigrand stuff one day, I'll ordered right from Arnold.  

Think it's 1/72 scale (no anigrand 1/48 stuff AFAIK, and 1/144 would be odd   ).

If this new is confirmed, one can have the whole lineage of US attack helicopters from the 60's. Apache and Cobra are easy to find, and Anigrand deals with the unbuilt choppers prototypes (AH-3, AH-56 and AH-63).

Just imagine a row of these attack helicopters, add to that A-10, YA-9 and an
RAH-66 Comanche... (is there any kit of this one ?)          

The mother of all attack choppers (tandem seating, gun turret, small wings to carry weapons)  was the Bell 207 Sioux scout. We also need a kit of this one  

I think there's tons of whatifs to be build from an AH-56 kit... Lockheed thought they had found the perfect hybrid between aircraft and choppers, so the company drawn many, many interesting derivatives (including commuters, airliners...).

An Iranian AH-56 would be cool (Mi 24 kills!!!!) ... Apache / Cheyenne hybrid.... Hellfire Cheyenne... USCG derivative... anti-helicopter cheyenne with Phantom nose and Sparrows... Sea Cheyenne with Harpoons and Mavericks...

[NARSES2]

Not my bag but I'll probably be ordering one for someone  

Just to confirm what's been said - As far as the UK is concerned then ordering direct from Arnold is cheaper (inc. postage cost) and quicker in my experience.

HOWEVER, Hannant's have just recently reduced their prices on the back of the strong £/$ exhange rate and do not forget that HM Customs may well open the packet and decide to charge you the duty - especially if there is more then one item    I've not been copped yet, but you could be and this will take the price up.

"Switch personal beef mode on " I do get a bit narked when people complain about certain retail prices - If you take duty, VAT and a normal retail profit margin into account then you can quite easily arrive at the price even from what is going to be Arnold's wholesale price. Please don't forget that without people like Hannants etc then the hobby in the UK would be a lot poorer   "Switch personal beef mode off"

On a lighter note those of you who have ordered direct form Arnold will have experienced the green "oily" paper, profusion of colourful Hong Kong stamps and the SMELL even with the paper on (oh the anticipation)  - must drive the sniffer dogs mad    

Chris

[kitnut617]

and an
RAH-66 Comanche... (is there any kit of this one ?)          

You mean this one Archie?

http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV4469

[kitnut617]

My first Anigrand kit I got through Hannants, but all my others I went straight to the source, much cheaper for me being near the west coast of Canada and a straight delivery from Hong Kong.

Similarly the High Planes kits,  Hannants prices were just a pound sign for Aus$ sign, I've been ordering straight from High Planes for quite a while, way, way cheaper.  

[Archibald]

Thank you !!!    

[Mossie]

I'll make do with my Aurora one. And the Miku resin one which is probably unbuildable.

Now, if he did a Bell 222 (with optional bits to turn it into Airwolf) or perhaps a Sikorsky S76, I'd be overjoyed

You and me and around a dozen other guys  I know would be too.

I'm one of those dozen (at least)!  I think it's probably worth petitioning Allen B. Ury at Fantastic Plastic for an Airwolf kit, he's done several what-if & film/sci-fi projects & he posts occaisionally on this site as ABU625.  His e-mail address is: fantasticplast@aol.com

Have a look at his catalouge & 'coming soon' list as well:
http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/onlinecatalog.htm
http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/gift_shop.htm

EDIT, sent him an e-mail, I'll update if I get a response.

[Mossie]

Got a response from Allen, he's not planning an Airwolf kit as the AMT kit is still available on e-bay & such, I guess this'll put anyone off producing a resin kit as they won't be able to get anywhere near the price.

He did mention his Whispercraft kit (from the Arnie Film 'The 6th Day') is due within the month if anyones hankering for a futuristic helicopter.  It's not Airwolf, but I'll probably pick this one up as I've been eyeing it ever since Allen put it on his 'coming soon' list.  Not a huge fan of the film, just liked the aircraft.
http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/Whispercr...taloguePage.htm

[PanzerWulff]

I loved those I wouldent mind doing up one myself

[Joe C-P]

Someday - a USN Cheyenne, for attacking small craft.  B)

JoeP