For many modelers, such as myself, who prefer to build their kits with aftermarket photoetch and wood decks, the arrival of the HMS Royal Oak kit is welcome (I purchased mine through the initial offering from Squadron). However, I won't be building mine (beyond gluing the hull parts and perhaps the main decks) until those aftermarket products are available.

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Anyone hear any buzz as to why the Royal Oak kit isn't populating retailers? Squadron had a couple dozen kits but they've sold out and I don't see any retailers carrying any kits at the moment. Nothing either on auction sites that shall remain nameless. I also see no sign of Trumpy's QE aircraft carrier.