I was at the LHS last night and looked over the new Tristar Pz IV. I noticed that is had the name of the designer, along with somebody who helped with research, and I think the person who did the CAD drawings, all on the box. I also noticed that the DML T34/76 Mod 1941 I got the other day had the designer and draftsman's names in the instructions. Is this a new trend? Will people begin to look for such things on the box in order to judge if they want to buy other kits by the same people?

Hi Rodger!

I don't know if it is a new trend, or if it's a way of making this modelers (3D or for real) known!
Whenever I can (if I have this info) I'll give credit to the master maker...

The same sort of thing happened a few years (decade(s)) with the illustrators how made the box art - Airfix, Revell, Matchbox, Hasegawa, Tamiya and latter Dragon had almost their brand recognized by the "cover"!

So, if the master modeler recognition is half way to know in advance if a model is good (or not), with disregard from the box top quality, I agree with this new branding!

Just my 2 cents

Skipper

That's pretty common in the figure field. The sculptor will be listed as will the person who paints the sample on the box.

SNAP!.............got an "Oak Leaf ".. from AA ......so I have been told .......not seen it myself
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BARV
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That's great Derek and Steve. I like the idea of these credits. It's like going to a movie directed by a favorite director, or reading a book from a favorite author. knowing who is doing something can help you decide if you want to spend your money.

This is very common for figures. And it can have a real influence on people's choice to buy, at least in the figures camp. Certain sculptors (Mike Good, Raul La Torre, etc.) have really strong followings.

Randy