EDUARD – NEWS IN 2010

2nd March 2010

This past summer in Columbus, a friend of mine tried hard to explain to me that modeling is a sport, and that we
need to do everything in our power to get modeling into the Olympics. He didn’t say if it should be the summer or
winter games. As far as I know, there was no modeling in Vancouver. So we’ll see what happens. For now, good
ol‘ Nuremberg will have to suffice.

The significance of the Nuremberg convention is today by many manufacturers, retailers and even modelers
downplayed. I suspect its undeserved. Its still the biggest get together of modeling firms in the world, but many,
especially small manufacturers, have chosen to forego participation. I think this is a mistake, since at Nuremberg,
companies present their capabilities, strengths and ambitions, and a comparisons of presentations shows the
trends and direction of future development. It may seem overstated, but it seems that those that aren’t at
Nuremberg, just aren’t at all.

Even last year, I noticed an interesting phenomenon that this year was even more pronounced. There was an
influx of modelers, journalists and manufacturing colleagues with the impression that there was not all that much
new. It’s as if the previous anticipation of newly announced items has been almost completely exhausted. I am
convinced that this is due to the fact that there are actually more new items announced than ever before. A large
percentage of these comes from the production of Chinese firms, who are flooding the market with kits at a
fevered pace. Add to this the central European influx of short-run kits, and the situation is ripe for a burned out
effect. The market then is saturated with kits of relatively good quality for reasonable prices, but nothing that really
impresses. The response that I have observed at our stall at Nuremberg leaves me to believe that we have
managed to offer something of interest, not the least of which is our desire to face the overall apathy, for a lack of
a better term.

Eduards stall was situated in crowdy hall no. 7, dedicated mostly to
modeling

Karel Padar from Eduard introducing Spitfire Mk.IX 1/32 PE details to
representatives of Tamiya

Alfred Murr giving KIT Modell Journal award to Mr. Sulc for
Bf 109E-4 1/32 kit

Our stall looking like on press conference. On the left - Marcus
Nicholls, Editor of Tamiya Model Magazine from United Kingdom. On
the right - Didier Michaux from Tamiya Model Magazine French
Edition. In background – representatives of German magazíne
ModellFan.

Of our new offerings displayed, the centerpiece, of course, was the Dora, and I had at times the feeling that
visitors were expecting a flop. It was surprising how many times I heard ‘but, that looks pretty good….’. Besides
the Dora, the other big premiere at our stall was the Brassin line. Technically, the Brassin line was shown off at
shows last year, but didn’t go on sale until January of this year, so this was the first time it was shown off as an
available, functioning product line. So far, the consensus appears to be that the Brassin line offers among many
other resin details that differ in finesse of detail and design. Its true that the Brassin line was developed in a way
that among resin details is unique, which was, of course, the basis of the development in the first place. Our goal
was to develop a line of details that were not just….well, detailed, but easily applied, without drastic adoption of
the base kit to accept the resin. We wanted to offer something to the modeler that would not require the usual
large amount of cutting and sanding of the kit. In a year, we’ll use that twenty-twenty hindsight to gage our
success. And, of course, we will gage how far this design philosophy has seeped into the subconscious. In the
future, the design and integration of the Brassin line into our own kit development will be made simultaneously
with the kit itself. This symbiosis will form the next evolution in our design philosophy. Personally, I feel that this is
the right road, and it will push the quality envelope a step further.

And while we are on the subject of quality and the raising of the bar, I’d like to mention the medal results.
Nuremberg was always associated with Model of the Year awards. The pomp and glamour are long gone, but the
medal awards still hold a strong significance. Even for that reason, it’s a good thing that ModellFan was able to
wait out last year’s problems, and the tradition lives on. As for us, we received Model of the Year for our 1/32

nd

scale Bf

109E. From the competitive KIT, we also received Model of the Year, specifically for the Bf

109E-4. Both

of the awards made me very happy, because it reminds me that the road we are on is not as fruitless as some
commentators dream.

The big February events, the Olympics and Nuremberg, are now history, and its time to turn to the future. At least,
the near future. What can we look forward to in March and April?

KITS IN MARCH

The star for March will undoubtedly be the Limited Edition boxing of the Su-7. That this kit was originally produced
by OEZ Letohrad, and later Kovozavody Prostejov (KP) is already well known. As is the established standard, the
kit is complemented by our photoetched brass, decals produced by Cartograf, and a new seat from the Brassin
line. The other two kit offerings are the reboxed L-39C Albatros in 1/72

nd

scale, and a quarter scale Ni-11 in the

Weekend line.

PHOTO-ETCHED SETS IN MARCH

A quick look at the photoetched brass being offered up this month shows that, after a bit of a lull, the tempo of
productivity is gaining momentum. First and foremost, I’d point out the collection of sets for the B-24J in 1/48

th

. In

April, this line will continue, and will also grow to include the B-24D. March will also see offerings for another naval
subject in 1/350

th

, and in the form of two sets for the HMS Repulse. I’d also like to turn your attention to sets on

the 1/72

nd

scale Nimrod, which we invested quite a bit of time in.

32237 F-8E exterior 1/32 (Trumpeter)

36094 Matilda III/IV 1/35 (Tamiya)

36106 Sd.Kfz.7/1(late) 20mm Flak 38 1/35 (Trumpeter)

36110 Matilda III/IV PSP rear plating 1/35 (Tamiya)

48618 B-24J exterior 1/48 (Revell/Monogram)

48634 B-24 bomb bay 1/48 (Revell/Monogram)

49464+FE464 F-15K interior Self Adhesive 1/48 (Academy)

53046&53049 HMS Repulse & HMS Repulse railings 1/350 (Trumpeter)

72505 BAe Nimrod exterior and surface panels 1/72 (Airfix)

BRASSIN

The Brassin line continues to grow with a quarter scale seat for the F-16 from Tamiya, and two wheel sets for the
same aircraft, but from Kinetic. If it seems like we are only making items for the F-16, just take it as our usual
learning curve speed, and a promise of what’s to come. For example, there will be another seat in April for the F-
16, but it will be accompanied by an exhaust set, but there will also be the first two sets, seats and wheels, for the
Phantom. And that’s just the beginning!

If you find yourself feeling that the March release schedule of kits is a little lean, then I think you’ll find April’s
offerings a bit more interesting. Judge for yourself. There will be the new 1/32

nd

scale Bf

109E-4/7

Trop

with the

new correct canopy. In the Limited Edition line, we will be offering the Fokker D.VII (MAG), which will be a
somewhat non-traditionally conceived kit which will please modelers of not just biplanes, but those who are fans
of First World War aviation. For us, the MAG is a bit of a stepping stone to the Albatros D.III OEFFAG, which we
are actually preparing for June, so more about that next time. And the standard over the past few months triad of
new releases will be rounded out by the Bf

110G-4 in a Weekend boxing. This will be a bit more expensive kit in

the Weekend line, but still the typically great value for the money.

There will be no short-changing the brass, and these will be dominated by sets for the Tamiya Spitfire Mk.IX. I’ve
said in the past, that its easiest to develop these types of sets for the best kits available, the Spitfire from Tamiya
is a good one to put it mildly. You can judge for yourself how well we approached developing photoetched sets for
this kit, and how well they complement it.

All of this will be taken to Mosonmagyarovar at the beginning of April. I must say, I am realling looking forward to
it!

Happy Modeling!

Vladimir Sulc

NEW RELEASES FOR MARCH 2010. Available March 1st, 2010

KITS

US
RETAIL

7042

L-39C Albatros REEDITION

1/72

PROFIPACK

24.95

1148

Su-7BKL/BMK

1/48

Limited

59.95

8421

Nieuport Ni-11

1/48

Weekend

14.95

BRASSIN
648008

F-16 late seat

1/48

TAM

12.95

648010

F-16 early wheels

1/48

KIN

7.95

648011

F-16 late wheels

1/48

KIN

7.95

PE-SETS
24012

Sparco Red 2005 1/24

1/24

22.95

32233

F-8E/J weapon

1/32

TRU

29.95

32241

F-8E/J wing central section

1/32

TRU

24.95

32650

BAC Lightning F.6 interior S.A.

1/32

TRU

34.95

36094

Matilda III/IV

1/35

TAM 35300

19.95

36106

Sd.Kfz.7/1(late) 20mm Flak 38

1/35

TRU

29.95

36109

Sd.Kfz.7/1(late) engine

1/35

TRU 01524

22.95

36110

Matilda III/IV PSP rear plating

1/35

TAM

22.95

48618

B-24J exterior

1/48

REV/MON

34.95

48634

B-24 bomb bay

1/48

REV/MON

54.95

48647

B-24 surface panels

1/48

MON/REV

24.95

48648

F-15K exterior

1/48

ACA

34.95

49464

F-15K interior S.A.

1/48

ACA

29.95

49476

F-15K seatbelts

1/48

ACA

14.95

49481

F-16AM S.A.

1/48

KIN

34.95

49488

BAC Lightning F.2A S.A.

1/48

AIR

29.95

53046

HMS Repulse 1/350

1/350

TRU

34.95

53049

HMS Repulse railings 1/350

1/350

TRU

34.95

72501

Canberra B(I)8 landing flaps

1/72

AIR

24.95

72505

BAe Nimrod exterior and surface panels

1/72

AIR

24.95

72508

BAe Nimrod F.O.D.

1/72

AIR

10.95

72509

BAe Nimrod ladder

1/72

AIR

10.95

73353

Canberra B(I)8 S.A.

1/72

AIR

24.95

ZOOMS
33058

F-15E interior S.A. 1/32

1/32

TAM

29.95

33059

BAC Lightning F.6 interior S.A. 1/32

1/32

TRU

19.95

FE464

F-15K interior S.A.

1/48

ACA

14.95

FE481

F-16AM S.A.

1/48

KIN

14.95

FE488

BAC Lightning F.2A interior S.A.

1/48

AIR

19.95

SS353

Canberra B(I)8 S.A. interior S.A.

1/72

AIR

12.95

MASKS
CX257

F/A-18A 1/72

1/72

ACA

7.95

EX287

E-2C 1/48

1/48

KIN

12.95

EX288

P-40F/L 1/48

1/48

HOB

12.95

EX289

MH-60K 1/48

1/48

ITA

12.95

EX290

F-16I SUFA 1/48

1/48

HAS

9.95

EX294

A6M3 Zero 1/48

1/48

HAS

9.95

EX295

Canberra B.2/B.20 1/48

1/48

AIR

12.95

JX104

MiG-21 UM 1/32

1/32

TRU

14.95

XT158

Tiger I Mid production wheel masks 1/35

1/35

TAM 35194

12.95

BIG-ED sets

BIG3281

Ki-44 SHOKI 1/32

1/32

HAS

44.95

BIG3566

AAVP-7A1 1/35

1/35

HBS

64.95

BIG3567

IS-2 1/35

1/35

TAM

49.95

BIG4923

RE 2002 1/48

1/48

ITA

39.95

UPCOMING RELEASES FOR APRIL 2010. Available on April 1st, 2010

KITS

3004

Bf 109E-4/7 Trop

1/32

Profipack

74.95

1147

Fokker D.VII MÁG Dual Combo

1/48

Limited edition

74.95

8404

Bf 110G-4

1/48

Weekend

39.95

BRASSIN
648004

F-16CJ Block 52 engine

1/48

Tamiya

19.95

648009

F-4C/D/E/F/G seat

1/48

Hasegawa

12.95

648012

F-4C/D/E/F/G wheels

1/48

Hasegawa

7.95

648013

F-16 seat

1/48

Kinetic

12.95

PE-SETS
32225

F-8J exterior

1/32

Trumpeter

34.95

32249

Spitfire Mk.IX exterior

1/32

Tamiya

24.95

32644

F-8J interior S.A.

1/32

Trumpeter

19.95

32651

MiG-21MF KM1M seatbelts

1/32

Trumpeter

19.95

32657

EF 2000 Double Seater seatbelts

1/32

Trumpeter

29.95

32661

MiG-21F KM1 seatbelts

1/32

Trumpeter

19.95

32664

EF 2000 Single Seater seatbelts

1/32

Revell

19.95

32665

EF 2000 Single Seater interior S.A.

1/32

Revell

29.95

32666

Spitfire Mk.IX early interior S.A.

1/32

Tamiya

24.95

32669

Spitfire Mk.IX early seatbelts

1/32

Tamiya

14.95

36099

Flakpanzer Ostwind

1/35

Dragon

29.95

48631

TA-4J Airbrakes

1/48

Hasegawa

24.95

48644

A-4 ladder

1/48

Hasegawa

14.95

49458

TA-4J S.A.

1/48

Hasegawa

29.95

49467

Canberra B2 S.A.

1/48

Airfix

24.95

72504

Mi-24V exterior

1/72

Hobby Boss

26.95

72507

Mi-26 Halo exterior

1/72

Zvezda

24.95

73343

BAe Nimrod

1/72

Airfix

26.95

73346

Mi-24V S.A.

1/72

Hobby Boss

24.95

73354

BAe Hawk S.A.

1/72

Airfix

24.95

73356

Mi-26 Halo interior

1/72

Revell/Zvezda

14.95

ZOOMS
33050

F-8J interior S.A. 1/32

1/32

Trumpeter

19.95

33064

Spitfire Mk.IX late interior S.A. 1/32

1/32

Tamiya

19.95

33065

EF 2000 Single Seater interior S.A. 1/32

1/32

Revell

19.95

FE458

TA-4J S.A.

1/48

Hasegawa

14.95

FE467

Canberra B2 S.A.

1/48

Airfix

14.95

SS343

BAe Nimrod interior

1/72

Airfix

19.95

SS346

Mi-24V interior S.A.

1/72

Hobby Boss

14.95

SS354

BAe Hawk S.A.

1/72

Airfix

14.95

SS356

Mi-26 Halo interior

1/72

Revell/Zvezda

12.95

MASKS
CX256

Rafale A 1/72

1/72

Hobby Boss

6.95

CX258

MiG-15 1/72

1/72

Airfix

5.95

CX259

Sea Harrier FRS.1 1/72

1/72

Airfix

5.95

EX283

F-6F3 1/48

1/48

Hobby Boss

9.95

EX286

F-16AM 1/48

1/48

Kinetic

9.95

EX291

AH-1F 1/48

1/48

Revell

9.95

EX293

B-24D 1/48

1/48

Monogram/Revell

14.95

EX296

BR.20 Cicogna 1/48

1/48

Special Hobby/Pacific Coast

14.95

JX103

Spitfire Mk.IX 1/32

1/32

Tamiya

12.95

JX105

AV-8B 1/32

1/32

Trumpeter

12.95

BIG-ED sets

BIG3282

Bf 110D 1/32

1/32

DRAGON

59.95

BIG3568

M-16 HALF TRACK 1/35

1/35

DRAGON

56.95

BIG4924

CANBERRA B2/B20 1/48

1/48

AIRFIX

64.95

BIG4925

S 35E DRAKEN 1/48

1/48

HASEGAWA

56.95