Craig Baldwin
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Everything looks to great to have the kit ready for release the end of December. FineMolds are almost always on time with deliveries. Photos from FineMolds X account.
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This looks quite nice. As posted on X by finemolds_news.
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I think everyone is interested how the windscreen/canopy will look. First glimpse. Posted on X by finemolds_t .
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Initial shake down complete. A success.
Actually, just a curious modeller checking out the fit of parts on the test kit.
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FM will also revise the MLG strut.
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CAD detail image on X, provided by finemolds_t .
A change in the wing, other than of being the thin version, the open speed brake option deviation from previous releases.
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Well there you have it. F-4B/N. Should make a couple of people happy. Well, happier.
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From finemolds_t on X (Twitter) with a Google translation.
"The assembly direction is decided at the design stage, but when actually putting it together, it often turns out differently than imagined. From here, we will create the instructions"
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A bit surprised they are following so quickly.
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Really well done, not too heavy on the weathering. I like it.
Craig
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Beautiful build. NMF usually scares off most modellers, but you've finished this to a professional level. Congratulations.
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On 5/19/2024 at 3:36 PM, Tank said:
Yep, a repop but if you want Hasegawa instructions.
Yes, 1999 aka Hobbysearch is an excellent resource for kit instructions.
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More goodies announced from FineMolds, sorry I can not translate at this time.
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Did you check the Res-kit page?
https://reskit-models.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=f-35&ocf=F16S2V3607417149
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FineMolds has announced that the first boxings of the C kit are missing parts tree "E". Customers are asked to contact FineMolds to arrange for replacement part.
As well this is their holiday schedule.
"As of December 28th, business has ended for the remainder of 2023. We will be open for business from the 5th of the new year, but responses to inquiries, requests for parts, and mail order shipments will be available from the 9th onwards. Please refer to the information in the source post regarding the missing runners for the “F-15 C Fighter” kit."
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23 hours ago, Mercury said:
FineMolds is pretty on the ball for these new Eagle kits: the "J-MSIP" one does not have this exhaust, but the "Hot Scramble 1984" one does...
Yes, I have both, and wish they would have included both parts in all kits. A good build but double check alignment of parts along the way.
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My current bench project is the F-15J J-MSIP by FineMolds. Test fitting and gluing in progress.
I have found detail and fit excellent throughout. Three two minor areas are the top of the intakes with sink marks, filling sanding in progress with Mr Surfacer. On the forward fuselage, aft lower end are some seams requiring blending, with the left side needing slightly more blending.
Future releases seem possible with locating divots on the side of the intakes for the fairing as seen in the final photo.
Good information can be found here https://thaimilitaryandasianregion.wordpress.com/2017/02/05/mitsubishi-f-15j-japan/
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On 11/9/2023 at 11:09 AM, CF104 said:
According to "The Modern Eagle Guide" by Jake Melampy, the round exhaust is for the Regenerative Heat Exchanger. Factory installed on all Eagles up to F-15E 96-0200. Later Eagles had a change to the ECS which negated the round exhaust. Many earlier Eagles have been modified to also remove this exhaust which is what happened to 090 in the photos. Best to check photo references for the particular jet being modeled.
Thank you John. One never has enough reference material. I see that book is harder to find.
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During my build of the FineMolds F-15, I noticed that some aircraft have the round louvred vent to the right side aft of the cockpit, and some don't. And now in at least one case there are photos of an aircraft with and without it in the time period of one year. Assuming it is tied to the Environmental System (air conditioning), anyone have any information on it installation?
Thank you
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15 hours ago, GeneK said:
For those with Silhouette cutters, I posted canopy masks for the single seaters here. I also posted an svg for folks with other cutters or those who want to trace/cut manually.
Unfortunately the excellent Scale Models Paint Mask site is not well known, but hopefully with the increasing number of cutter owners, traffic (and subsequently uploads) will increase. A great modelling resource with so much potential ... .
Thank you Gene, a great job. Very useful for which I believe will be the go-to Eagle kit in 1/72. Mine arrived a few days ago and no disappointments here.
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As a side note "
[Color announced at the All Japan Model Hobby Show ② ] Two new colors have been added to Mr. Color's airplane colors! Two FS colors available for current US military aircraft.
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18 hours ago, MRF said:
Can anyone help with link to some japanese blog devoted to F-4 and its model kits?
I remember there were nice comparison between kits, and I'm specifically after the picture showing difference between ZM and Tamiya canopy outline...The above links work good. Other aircraft and armour are analyzed and compared as well.
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I did search the threads in this forum but have not seen this.
GWH shows this new kit and one of the post states-"will be listing in 2023". Check their Facebook page, it is an open page so no FB membership is required to view.
https://www.facebook.com/Great.Wall.Hobby
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In case Boomer or anyone else has not seen this. 3D printed parts for the RF-4.
https://1999.co.jp/eng/11016896
Finally; a new 1/72 Phantom
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First sprues of the "coming soon" B/N release.