Posted by Jerry Davidson on May 29, 2000 at 20:44:42:
In Reply to: Re: NEW PHOTOETCH SHEETS FOR 350 and 400 TITANIC!!! posted by Teva on May 29, 2000 at 19:33:58:
: :Jerry frm Teva
: no1 how does one get involved with lobbying these
: manufacturers to produce these items..im really
: wanting to become active in this rather than being an interested and benefitting bystander!!
: second i called Toms Modelworks not 10minutes ago
: seems they are closed til may30th (its may30th
: now on this side of the Pacific)..are these detail
: set available now or still pending production
: no2 dont u think it time for a completely new kit
: in either 1/350 or 1/200 scale of the Titanic and
: Olympic and Brittanic and any other important liners pre and post ww1...im thinking TAMIYA or
: HASEGAWA of Japan as the two most competent
: manufacturers as tenders for the project.As
: TAMIYA particularly makes the most stunning warship kits in 1/350 scale ie USS Enterprise and
: USS Missouri i think they could really do justice
: to the Titanic like no other whaddayathink..
: kindest regards
: TEVA
Teva,
Lots of good and complex questions.
Issue 1 the first way to start is to join the TR&MA here on Sean's site. It is a group of researchers and modelers with incredable potential. The second way is to show that you are knowledgable or willing to research so that you have something to bring to the group. Third is to beat the bushes and call some of the manufacturers and ask them if they are willing to help or seeking input on particular topics. We got very lucky with Tom's Modelworks and we learned alot. We at the TR&MA now have a pretty good idea as to what we can offer and what we have to do to get in the door. We just have to follow through.
Issue 2 You were looking at the prototypes for the Titanic brass which will go into production after small flaws and corrections are completed. Call Tom again tomorrow and he should be able to take an advance order or give you a schedule of when to order.
Issue 3 Yes...I personally think it is time for a new model...but I am willing to work, now that we have the new photo etch parts, with the Minicraft as it is. I will always wonder what would happen if Tamiya or Hasegawa or even Aurora sought out the TR&MA for their consultation abilities in regards to a new model. we have so much talent available....it would be mind boggeling! Imagine a new 350 made from the Hahn Beveridge plans.........that would be a gas!
We are looking for companies to work with us and will continue to push the manufacturers to produce the best quality possible.
Hang in there and join our group
Regards
Jerry