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What's the latest on the 1/35 Dora?
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:25 pm Post subject: What's the latest on the 1/35 Dora?
Hi Guys- I just cannot help myself, has anyone heard anything new on the 1/35 scale Dora? I hope this kit actually does come out as I would really enjoy looking over the parts on the internet! Are any of you thinking of buying this beast? With thanks- Geoff Steer [;-{/)

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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:02 pm Post subject: Re: What's the latest on the 1/35 Dora?
Hi Geoff! Hi Folks! Nothing new noticed here in West Texas sense the first news reports back when the idea and preorder deal came out. Sgt, Scouts Out! _________________ "You can never have too much reconnaissance." General G.S. Patton Jr.

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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:59 am
Post subject: Re: What's the latest on the 1/35 Dora?

According to a short piece in the latest issue of TMMI (#129) in the UK.

"The cost will be $699 US and as the model is a major undertaking for the manufacturers involved, they will require a deposit from serious buyers of $90 US before the balance is paid"

I have no interest in this model, but the question I have is do the manufacturers expect the $90 deposit BEFORE they actual embark on producing moulds, parts, etc.

In Europe contact Modellbau-Centre Koln
www.modellbau-center-k...ygun35.htm

Rest of the World
www.modeler-paradise.com

JH

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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:08 pm
Post subject: Re: What's the latest on the 1/35 Dora?

HI JH! Hi Folks!

- jch_in_uk

.. the question I have is do the manufacturers expect the $90 deposit BEFORE they actual embark on producing moulds, parts, etc.

It was my understanding that the manufacturer was looking for enough buyers that if they started production, they would be able to recover start up cost. If they could not get enough buyers to sign up, their deposit would be refunded.

The way I read that was nothing would be started until the required number of buyers signed up. My guess is the answer to your question is YES.

If I was into all things artillery, I might want that kit. Lucky for the wife, I am not. My take on that over size kit.

Sgt, Scouts Out! Smile

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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:43 am
Post subject: Re: What's the latest on the 1/35 Dora?

Hi Folks!

Stopped by Great Web Model Store to check up on my pre-order items. Noticed the following info in their 'Pre-Order' section.

Fujimi
FJMDORA
1/35 FJMDORA Railway Gun Dora
Category: Weapons Models 1/35
Expected for November 2006

Retail Price $699.95, Your Price $699.95
Shipping in US is free already included in cost due to size. 6 feet long, gun is 160 cm.

I guess GWMS is not asking for a pre-order commitment of funds. I wonder if that means Fujimi got enough pre-order commitments to go ahead with this project?

Spot Report!
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