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21C Fire
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:27 pm
by olifant
I am hoping some of the long time members could bring me up to speed on the 21C plant fire I have heard alluded to.
What I think I had heard was back in 2004 the factory had a fire and all the old 21C molds were destroyed. Is this correct? If so, is this why we are not seeing re-releases of the old 1/6 and 1/18 items?
I would love to get my hands on a Cobra but they go for big bucks nowadays so my dream is there will be a re-release.
21st. C ' Fire !
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:34 pm
by MG-42
As far as I know ,.. just the molds for the kübelwagen were destroyed. 
Mitch _ v MG
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:15 pm
by tmanthegreat
...and the A-10, JU-88, FW-190A, F-14...
Just kidding
MG-42 is right about the Kubelwagon. Other original moulds (the Panther, Sherman, etc.) we have seen released again since that time. I do not think the Supercobra was destroyed, and it is time for another to be released!
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:24 pm
by tko211
There was a fire a while back for sure. I think it was 04 but it might have been late 03? Anyway- There was some damage to many things (including some early Avenger tooling, that was part of the delay on that bird) As far as I know the Kubel tooling was totally destroyed. Most of the stuff that was cooked was projects that were in development and thus had to be reworked and those projects suffered delays in release but eventually were rebuilt or repaired.
Not much else to tell. The Kubel and the fire are famous because both the fans and 21st would like to see these made once again... However it would mean a brand new kubel. Not all bad news, perhaps someday soon we might get an all new version with new features!
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:39 am
by coreystinson
I think a new 1:18 scale German Kubelwagen and also Zundapp motorcycle w/ sidecar would be some excellent smaller items for 21st to consider for release.
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:50 am
by Threetoughtrucks
How about a Kettengrad with a trailer or small anti tank gun? Neat, small pieces, add a trailer or gun and you can even charge us alot and we'll still buy.......
TTT
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:51 pm
by Panther F
YES!! A Kettengrad in 1/18th! I have the 1/6th version but very few in that scale.
Jeff
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:09 pm
by Fox Tare-28
Panther F wrote:YES!! A Kettengrad in 1/18th! I have the 1/6th version but very few in that scale.
Jeff
I know this is off topic, but I love your avatar.