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Raminator wrote:I can't say I've seen or heard the Sheridan in action, it's not a vehicle that's ever interested me at all. Just going from the (admittedly poor quality) video earlier, the Centurion's sounds have that same weird synthetic quality Tamiya tanks have; I've always thought there's something a bit off about the pitch shifting they use to simulate motor speed. Doesn't hold up compared to aftermarket options like Elmod or Clark, which would be fine if they weren't charging what they are.

Maybe it's just me, but If I'm expected to part with a weeks' worth of pay for something like this it'd want to be something pretty spectacular... and this ain't it, chief.

HERMAN BIX wrote:I would say that as long as there are any new products coming out from any manufacturer, thats a good sign.
Wonder how many will end up being Shot-kal's or Vietnam Australian versions once they get about the community ?

Raminator wrote:I can't say I've seen or heard the Sheridan in action, it's not a vehicle that's ever interested me at all. Just going from the (admittedly poor quality) video earlier, the Centurion's sounds have that same weird synthetic quality Tamiya tanks have; I've always thought there's something a bit off about the pitch shifting they use to simulate motor speed. Doesn't hold up compared to aftermarket options like Elmod or Clark, which would be fine if they weren't charging what they are.

Maybe it's just me, but If I'm expected to part with a weeks' worth of pay for something like this it'd want to be something pretty spectacular... and this ain't it, chief.

HERMAN BIX wrote:Wonder how many will end up being Shot-kal's or Vietnam Australian versions once they get about the community ?

Ad Lav wrote:The video isn’t good enough to cast a vote on - a proper video up close will tell us more. They have surprised a lot of people with this release, and I for one am very happy about it.

jarndice wrote:£800 per week You don't have any vacancies I suppose

I hope Mr Haya's ones get a warm reception from the hobby community, perhaps he can make them with a bit less generalisation in mind which should suit the niche market of hard core modelers.
A bit surprising that no one has released a mainstream WW1 Mk4

Raminator wrote:

Ad Lav wrote:The video isn’t good enough to cast a vote on - a proper video up close will tell us more. They have surprised a lot of people with this release, and I for one am very happy about it.

You're right, I'm being a bit of a negative nancy about it. Any release is worth celebrating, we can do with as many options available as possible. It does feel like there are some missed opportunities here, though.

jarndice wrote:£800 per week You don't have any vacancies I suppose

Certainly not after tax! I should have said "more than".

Ad Lav wrote:

Raminator wrote:

Ad Lav wrote:The video isn’t good enough to cast a vote on - a proper video up close will tell us more. They have surprised a lot of people with this release, and I for one am very happy about it.

You're right, I'm being a bit of a negative nancy about it. Any release is worth celebrating, we can do with as many options available as possible. It does feel like there are some missed opportunities here, though.

jarndice wrote:£800 per week You don't have any vacancies I suppose

Certainly not after tax! I should have said "more than".

I get what you mean though - for £750 you would hope for a pretty perfect model. Even the Haya one will be £600 and will have flaws. Part of the fun of modelling and modifying