AV8TORJoe
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Post by AV8TORJoe on Jan 3, 2016 22:26:32 GMT
Haven't been keeping up with the Jones'es but does anyone know what the status
of this company nowadays?
Are they still in the diecast game or what? I would still love to have the announced
Northrop F-5A 'Skoshi Tiger' for my collection, but I have not heard a peep about it!
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Raddger
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Post by Raddger on Jan 3, 2016 22:47:42 GMT
I think the short answer is 'YES' although I seem to remember them saying they were taking a pause or something along those lines.
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Raddger
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Post by Raddger on Jan 3, 2016 22:53:50 GMT
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ACpilot
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Post by ACpilot on Jan 3, 2016 23:42:24 GMT
I'm afraid that Falcon Models is likely finished.
It was October of 2014 that I heard from Chris that Falcon's contract factory had gone bankrupt and had possession of all their toolings.
At the time Chris figured it would take the Chinese government 3 to 6 months to sort things out. I have not been able to contact Chris since, and assume that the reorganization never took place.
Dan
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PBRStreetgang
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Post by PBRStreetgang on Jan 4, 2016 0:26:08 GMT
The silence is per-thunderous.
Hopefully HM will pick up on the F/CF5A tooling.
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AV8TORJoe
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Post by AV8TORJoe on Jan 4, 2016 1:04:20 GMT
So it's safe to assume that Falcon Models have joined the ranks of defunct diecast manufacturers
like Carousel 1, Eagles International, Gemini Aces, Franklin Mint etc.?
PBRStreetgang, yes I agree with you on the F-5A molds getting picked up by HM... I hope we can
hear from William regarding the matter this year?
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Post by Col.Angus on Jan 4, 2016 15:56:15 GMT
Falcon was great for tackling subjects that other manus have shied away from, but unfortunately they really weren't very good. Sure wouldn't hurt my feelings at all if HM picked up the F-11 and F-86D.
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Post by Hangar05 on Jan 4, 2016 16:11:07 GMT
Great ideas on HM picking-up some models from Falcon to produce...
but HM has a, "Full-plate" in trying to manufacture their 'aggressive
schedule' of die-cast models.
Would love to see it... just don't hold your breath!
H56 
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vipermad
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Post by vipermad on Mar 25, 2016 21:45:49 GMT
what about the T-38 Talon, is HM not going to pick that one up? I was hoping to see the NASA which was announced but never done.
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fredleander
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Post by fredleander on Mar 26, 2016 21:12:04 GMT
I found their Grumman F11F particularly nice. Very nice mould. Pilot by me. The actual colour is somewhat greyer. Too much flash here. Fred |
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Post by tricolor1902 on Dec 17, 2016 20:26:07 GMT
Does anybody know where I can find replacement parts for Falcon models?
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fredleander
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Post by fredleander on Dec 17, 2016 20:37:01 GMT
Does anybody know where I can find replacement parts for Falcon models? What parts are you looking for? Regds Fred |
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Post by Buccaneer on Dec 17, 2016 21:20:35 GMT
what about the T-38 Talon, is HM not going to pick that one up? I was hoping to see the NASA which was announced but never done. Are you shocked  . I don`t mean the price difference  . What is the difference anyway - sorry I could look myself BUT...............  . |
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tricolor1902
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Post by tricolor1902 on Dec 17, 2016 22:19:35 GMT
Does anybody know where I can find replacement parts for Falcon models? What parts are you looking for? Regds Fred One part actually: cockpit canopy for Grumman F11F FA728001 |
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cheesecake
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 20, 2016 10:55:07 GMT
I fear it's impossible to find replacement parts with the death of Falcon Models, because for a mirage III i contacted Chris from FM in order to have some pieces destroyed...
Maybe with some members...
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Post by ACpilot on Dec 20, 2016 15:06:44 GMT
I fear it's impossible to find replacement parts with the death of Falcon Models, because for a mirage III i contacted Chris from FM in order to have some pieces destroyed... Maybe with some members... I believe this is the case. Falcon simply no longer exists to provide any kind of customer support. Dan  |
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