Cheap Hawk

[Chris J]

Here it, was:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4614189120&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Not the type you're looking for, but it shows the difference between secondhand values of 289 and Stratos kits. This one is SVA'd.

[mudhut]

Not an expert on Cobras although I look through the kit cars frequently. I'd say that this was a bit of a steal even with an incomplete interior. Usual Hawk quality I expect.

[Chris J]

Yes Peter, the quality of the 289 kits will be as good, but compare the starting prices:

Hawk 289 (inc VAT) £5516.63
Hawk HF3000 (inc VAT) £11,103.75

That's for an HF3000 without spoilers. Even then, it's twice the price!

[guy mayers]

Next time you are at a show have a look at the 289!
Chassis is a simple twin rail design with a few outriggers and subframes.
Body is a one piece moulding with no awkward shapes so the moulds come in 3 or 4 parts to make the whole body. After that it's moulds for doors, boot and bonnet. Just think of the number of moulds needed for the Stratos - it's much more labour intensive!
The other saving grace for Gerry is the number of each model he sells. Lots of 289, 427s etc = big discount with bulk orders and he can store flat chassis easier than multiple Stratos chassis.

[Chris J]

Guy

I know the Cobra type of car are/is a much better bet for the kit manufacturer. Also, if the builder sells the car on, he/she is more likely to get (a little of) their money back. Cobras make more sense all round?

I can't say sense and Stratos replica in the same sentence, can I?