ZM have announced that pre-orders for their 1/32 Raiden will start on 20th July. This has a release date of October 2013.

http://www.zoukeimura.co...ducts/sws05_raiden.html

Price works out at £60 approx (+/- some pence)

Here is a photo of the innards as a taster.



This would also be a nice one to do like out 1/16 Zero.

Having done a couple of test builds of this for them I can say that it is a very well done kit and goes together like a dream. There is only about 250 parts and If anyone wants me to I can post pics of the sprues.


James

I would love to post pics for you all, but ZM have asked me not to release my test build pictures until after the actual release date. I have very few remaining as I wrote them out to a disc along with my reports to them before posting. I didn't think to keep copies of them.

I can, however, say that the initial build of the first test shot that I got were mostly ready for release the fit was so good. ONce again ZM raises the bar on quality.

However, now the UHU is released I can put up photos of my build of this big beast which I will do in a seperate thread.

Fir those interested in the Raiden I would recommend that you should get this one as the detail is superb (especially the engine)and it is a joy to build up. I will later post on Japanese aircraft colours for those interested.

I am very sorry guys, but for those of us who test build for companies like Trumpeter, ZM etc we have to keep our cards close to our chests an our mouths shut. That way we keep getting unmarked boxes through the post and not dumped along the wayside! It is not unusual for companies to use out test builds in their literature.

Keep an eye out for my UHU thresd

James

I got mixed up with my builds. Sorry guys.

I supplied some technical information for the UHU in the form of one of the manuals I have, but I didn't actually work on the kit itself.

You do get stung on Import duties because ZM but a bill of laiding on the box which tells customs just how much you paid

In fact I do know what ZM have coming next. and it is, I belive their boss' favorite aircraft!

Just to prove that I am on their test/review builders team:

Dear Mr. James


Thank you for the photos of the Swordfish.



We will put your name on the list of the modelers when we call for the SWS kit building review in future.

We will contact you when we decide which kit to build and then please let us know if you are available to help us.

Please note that it will take a little while to contact you on this matter because we have lots of modelers on the list all over the world.



Once again, we appreciate you sending the photos of your building kits.



Regards



Hideyuki Shigeta

President of ZOUKEI-MURA INC.

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I will put up photos of my build of the UHU shortly.

James

Hope you dont mix up your builds directly with Zoukei-Mura and Trumpeter as your listing will be short lived

It is an email! Want a copy?

In the words of the great D i c k Emery.."Oooh you are awful,but I like you"