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Anthrax
USA
111 Posts |
 Posted - 09/04/2013 : 13:35:16
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I received an email today announcing the resurrection of the Le Phoenix line of 1/43 scale model kits. The first two to be re-released are the Aston Martin DB4 and a Ferrari GTO. I tried the website www.lephoenix43.com with no luck.
The email is in English and French and offers no details as to who is involved with this effort.
What have you heard?
Mike Schmidt
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Briface-M
Belgium
149 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2013 : 15:24:23
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[quote]Originally posted by Anthrax
I received an email today announcing the resurrection of the Le Phoenix line of 1/43 scale model kits.
Hello,
I also received the same email today. I am astonished to receive this letter for the reason that there is on this forum that my email address is visible to all members! |
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2013 : 08:17:53
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| I received it also, twice now, once about a week ago and then again yesterday. Not sure who is behind these kits but does not seem like Bertrand. Notice it said "Phoenix 43" and referred to it as a new brand. Has anyone contacted Bertrand? The way this was launched is very curious. |
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Fiero
Luxembourg
1 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2013 : 11:09:18
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I do not think mister bigaudet runs this new brand as he stopped his activities!
Probably the owners of minerva43 are runnin this 'new' company, i am curious to put the old LP kit next to the 'new' one :) |
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christian
Austria
443 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2013 : 12:18:02
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Fred Suber ?
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Anthrax
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2013 : 14:25:51
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Yeah and April 1st is a long ways off! (April Fools Day for the uninitiated)
Mike Schmidt
Millington, NJ
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Millington, NJ |
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2013 : 07:16:28
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| I have confirmed with Fred it is indeed his project. Collectors interested in the new kits can contact Fred directly. First kits will be ready this autumn according to Fred. |
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Models123
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2013 : 08:18:03
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Fred Suber should have chosen a more original name.
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2013 : 09:34:36
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| Perhaps "Le 43" :-) Or is there a creature known for rising from the ashes twice? Too much coffee this morning. |
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Anthrax
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2013 : 11:46:12
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Makes sense to me. I would also venture a guess that the product could be a collaberation with Mike Craig. Who has care, custody and control of the old Le Phoenix molds? Ruf's son in law? I wonder what kind of shape the old molds are in if Fred is using the originals.
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2013 : 12:20:01
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| i do know Mike Craig is not involved. |
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SteveK
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2013 : 17:41:24
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Fred should have called it La43......if it is good enough for Ferrari...
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2013 : 14:28:48
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Originally posted by Models123
Fred Suber should have chosen a more original name.
Marshall
I agree Marshall...but look at the interest it has sparked already...appropriate or not.
Personally I don't think it'a a good idea unless it has some direct connection with Le Phoenix. |
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Trossi
232 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2014 : 11:38:16
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| I don't know how well the sales of the Aston were (the project is called MF43 now), but they have come up with the second model, the Mercedes 300SL gullwing. I have to admit that it is my favorite LP model. Raccoon has it for sale (I hope it is ok to mention it here Mike, as you don't sell those kits as far as I know) , but I have not seen any information regarding limitation. |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2014 : 20:57:14
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| Not for long ;) BTW...30 kits only I have been told. |
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Sena
Belgium
13 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2014 : 22:34:02
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I know that Fred has 4 last kits in stock. price is 125 euro. I just bought a kit from him.
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Le Phoenix 43
