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 Karel Padar from Eduard introducing Spitfire Mk.IX 1/32 PE details to
modeling 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 1/32nd
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 1/72nd 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
th
productivity is gaining momentum. First and foremost, I’d point out the collection of sets for the B-24J in 1/48 . 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 1/350th, and in the form of two sets for the HMS Repulse. I’d also like to turn your attention to sets on
the 1/72nd 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 1/32nd 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

US
KITS 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