Heller
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Heller
Hey folks!
Just a quick question.
Are Heller Models - France still in business?
I was under the impression they weren't until today I came across What I believe is a new style:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/401396282334;
http://www.ebay.de/itm/311904023663;
Just a quick question.
Are Heller Models - France still in business?
I was under the impression they weren't until today I came across What I believe is a new style:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/401396282334;
http://www.ebay.de/itm/311904023663;
- fredk
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Re: Heller
Yes, they are still in business; they've sort of been almost on the brink of closing down a few times over the past couple of years which has led to sporatic kit supply to the shops
Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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Re: Heller
After many years not being "financially solvent" enugh to release new tooling, they even managed to get out a NEW tooling of a classic french farm tractor, called Petit Gris, almost a year ago.
But no newly tooled airplane kits since a long time - but at least they give you old tooling with big decal sheets, though (not with every kit, though).
But no newly tooled airplane kits since a long time - but at least they give you old tooling with big decal sheets, though (not with every kit, though).
Waiting for the day, when wars for territory will be something to be read about in history books only.
Playing Tetris taught me: If I clean up too much, my kits disappear.....8-(
Markus, alias Crashpilot, or Crash, or CP, as you wish
Playing Tetris taught me: If I clean up too much, my kits disappear.....8-(
Markus, alias Crashpilot, or Crash, or CP, as you wish
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Re: Heller
I'm hoping they pluck up the courage to re release the E-3D or a new release of the RAF Rivit Joint!
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Re: Heller
I picked this up last week - It's a bit basic but looks like it'll be a nice build.
And yes, the decal sheet is huge!
And yes, the decal sheet is huge!
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Re: Heller
Is that related to the 1972/73 Airfix moulds?
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Re: Heller
If Heller are still in operation how do I contact them to obtain a copy of the Nina instructions?
In truth, the cat (8kg or thereabouts!) decided to use them for her bed and shredded them:-(
Dai
In truth, the cat (8kg or thereabouts!) decided to use them for her bed and shredded them:-(
Dai
Life or Death there no other options.
Indian Proverb.
Indian Proverb.
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Re: Heller
A FRENCH[!] classic tractor!?! The Ferguson TE-20 is an Ulster [Northern Ireland] invention, built in a British factoryCrashpilot wrote:After many years not being "financially solvent" enugh to release new tooling, they even managed to get out a NEW tooling of a classic french farm tractor, called Petit Gris, almost a year ago.
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No, its Heller's own. A couple of versions were sold by Humbrol in their Bobkit rangeEric Mc wrote:Is that related to the 1972/73 Airfix moulds?
Have you still got the box? It may have the address. Or maybe someone on here will have one of the newer kits with the address in or on itDH-Drover wrote:If Heller are still in operation how do I contact them to obtain a copy of the Nina instructions?
In truth, the cat (8kg or thereabouts!) decided to use them for her bed and shredded them:-(
Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
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Re: Heller
I have to admit that I don´t know much bout things with wheels on - the info that Heller´s petit gris is a NEW tooling, I got from one of my fellow club members, who´s very much into cars and tractors!fredk wrote:A FRENCH[!] classic tractor!?! The Ferguson TE-20 is an Ulster [Northern Ireland] invention, built in a British factoryCrashpilot wrote:After many years not being "financially solvent" enugh to release new tooling, they even managed to get out a NEW tooling of a classic french farm tractor, called Petit Gris, almost a year ago.
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...and then I thought, well, " "petit gris" is french, so must be of French manufacture, then"
Waiting for the day, when wars for territory will be something to be read about in history books only.
Playing Tetris taught me: If I clean up too much, my kits disappear.....8-(
Markus, alias Crashpilot, or Crash, or CP, as you wish
Playing Tetris taught me: If I clean up too much, my kits disappear.....8-(
Markus, alias Crashpilot, or Crash, or CP, as you wish
Re: Heller
have a heller bobkit-corsair f4u from say 20 years ago.found it was only worth $16 us.been collecting pics.plans
cutaways. I will take my time building it.retired. no hobby shops here in SC here.
cutaways. I will take my time building it.retired. no hobby shops here in SC here.
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Re: Heller
Re La Nina.
I sent an email to Heller and had the reply within 12hrs.
Dai
I sent an email to Heller and had the reply within 12hrs.
Dai
Life or Death there no other options.
Indian Proverb.
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Re: Heller
I love their interwar French aircraft kits.