Global Scale Modeller

I got an email from Kotare today - their next release is a 1/48 Halifax BII - and will be limited to a run of 7000 kits with #0001 and #7000 being auctioned for charity first 1,000 to pre-order will be named in the instruction book. All those pre-ordering will be able to take part in discussions about the forming of the kit.
List price is US$ 185 and $46 shipping.
If anyone is interested the link is:
https://www.kotare-models.com/products/ ... 4MlUNRLr5g

This is the website text:
"All orders receive membership of Project Halifax. Pre-order before release and receive:

Two beautiful (and highly collectible) Darryl Legg art prints suitable for framing, including the initial teaser painting seen here as well as the final box art painting, a 3Dprint resin accessory to be decided by Project Halifax members, and a unique lapel pin. The 1st 1000 purchasers will have their names published in the instruction manual. 20 lucky modellers from the 1st 500 purchasers will be randomly drawn and given the chance to build and critique T2 test shot samples.

Only available direct from www.kotare-models.com. High quality injection moulded plastic scale model kitset requiring assembly and paint. Exclusive limited edition of 7000 numbered models - Models #0001 and #7000 will be auctioned off to support the Big Buddy charity of New Zealand - This model will NEVER be re-released in this form - ONLY AVAILABLE FROM WWW.KOTARE-MODELS.COM

Become a member of Project Halifax

In a new initiative in kitset development, Halifax enthusiasts can help shape the model from day one. As a member of Project Halifax this is your exclusive invitation to join the Kotare design team (including Lead Designer Darren Mildenhall) and be a pioneer in design. Contribute ideas, photographs, drawings and feedback in multiple ways, and be kept up to date on the progress of the model like never before. You will have the opportunity to influence every detail:

• Surface treatment: rivets, oil-canning or smooth panels?

• Colour schemes and squadron markings

• Engine options: include one, two, or none

Exclusive Community Access

Members of Project Halifax will gain entry to private channels and live events:

• Exclusive Facebook group and forum access for members of Project Halifax

• Monthly email updates from the Kotare design team

• Quarterly online Q&A with Darren Mildenhall and Kotare owner Mark Robson

• Special sessions (online and in-person) at major modelling conventions

• Regular updates on design accuracy and production timelines."

In all likelihood it will be a stunning kit and the idea of getting hobby enthusiasts involved in the evolution of the kit is brilliant.

Kotare are obviously doing well, they're not cheap but you cant argue with the product.

I built a Matchbox 1/72 Halifax, must be 40 odd years ago, so this bought a mini wave of nostalgia as I looked at the artwork.

I would say 1/48 for this subject is perfect, big enough for superb detail but not too large in both size and price to deter people. Interesting choice of engines too.

Interestingly on their Facebook page they say if this is a success they will look at introducing a 1/48 Short Stirling!!
Now THAT would definitely be worth having....

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Aug 27, 2025 11:43 am Interestingly on their Facebook page they say if this is a success they will look at introducing a 1/48 Short Stirling!!
Now THAT would definitely be worth having....

That would be really good news