JackMan

Bump. Still looking. Even partially built or trashed kits are ok, as long as the Dmold resin parts are still ok. Thanks.

Hi folks, I'm looking for the 1/48 DMolds corrected forward fuselage resin set (either for the Monogram or the Hobbyboss F-105D Thunderchief kit) Part no: DM48021 Thanks much!

Good build video here:

Nice pics, Gabor. Thanks I have mine on the way. Can't wait!

Another alternative: https://www.hlj.com/us-fifth-generation-stealth-fighter-color-1-vihvicsv501

Man, I can't imagine the time and effort you put into this. The panel line and rivet work itself give it a Tamiya/Hasegawa level detail. Awesome detail work, esp the cockpit.

Yup, got mine too. Enjoy your kits

Fantastic. I've always liked the Russian Knights scheme, especially the yellow sunbursts on the tail. Nice work

Hi Matt, Sorry, I'm not sure what the shipping is to the US. I am having them shipped elsewhere. But maybe these might help? https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/faq/102#shpctscia https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/faq/102 You can also contact them. They're usually fast in their response. hs-support@1999.co.jp

Guys, better grab 'em quick! https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10013608 Around US$11.00 each! Not affiliated with this company but just a satisfied customer. Just wanted to share before they're all gone. I ordered 5 of them because I plan to build multiple Top Gun Scooters

Wow, Greg. I can feel your frustration in your post. But it's a great post and I appreciate the way you detailed out the pros & cons. Very informative and makes me think that I was right in avoiding it and sticking to the Hasegawa Skyhawks.

Hi Ben, Thanks for the info. I've sent you a PM with a request.

Hi, I think I read somewhere that the C&H 1/48 F-100F Super Sabre conversion set has 2 or 3 versions? Like, 1st generation, 2nd generation etc? I believe the earlier versions were inaccurate with the fuselage & canopy being longer than it should be? Later boxings were corrected, if I remember correctly. Anyone know which boxing is the accurate one? How about this one? https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bQsAAOSwvGVmlpGt/s-l1600.webp https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G1ck4Se9S._AC_.jpg Thank you.

Will be easier to paint the framing then

I think you may be right in that the panel lines & rivets are a bit too much for a Skyhawk: I'll stick to Hasegawa kits. Their Skyhawks have finer & more refined panel lines. At less than US$17, to me, it's a better deal. https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10037742 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10037742 And the Hasegawa weapons set go for less than US$8: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10000499 But I do look forward to seeing your progress pics. Who doesn't love Scooters, right?

That truly is 'snap-tight'

Agreed: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10531166 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10514667 MattP, pity you're not into what-if because I think the F-2 Kai would look really bada$$ with CFTs, ASM-3s and HARMS, etc. https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10941902 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10813170

Awesome! Thanks, Dave

Sorry to revive this old thread but I was wondering if there's been any news about Sierra Hotel? Are they still in business? I've never ordered from them before and would like some feedback if I decide to order. https://sierrahotelresin.net/ Thanks in advance.

I think you did an awesome and very realistic job on the "fluid leak" look. The overall effect is very realistic looking. Also appreciate your detailed explanation of your techniques, type of airbrush and nozzle size that you used. Very helpful for people like me who want to learn.

All I can say is....WOW !!! https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11115414 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/11115414 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11115415 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/11115415 But I cannot say Wow! when it comes to the boxart

This one's a surprise. Thanks

Thanks for the close-up shots. I heard a lot about this kit being a mixed bag of raised & recessed panel lines but I've never actually seen it until now. Wow! Hard to believe Tamiya would actually do something like this. Even the old ESCI Skyhawks had the wings with raised panels and entire fuselage with recessed ones. But this is the first time that I've seen a kit with forward fuselage recessed and the main fuselage raised. So odd. Still, I guess Tamiya made up for this goof with their fantastic 1/48 Tomcats.

Will be watching this one. I've often been curious about the old 1/32 Tamiya kit. Looking forward to seeing more in-progress pics, esp of the rescribing work. Good luck!