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    new 48th and 32nd kit releases since 2008

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by model_madness

    OK sounds fair so far! No woorries, I'm certainly no river counter, almost certainly a goodnuff as I have 50% of my stash Monograms!, loads of Academy, some HB etc - really got better things to do in my free time than take a mould to bits online...but at least fair accuracy and quality is what im after, and of course a reasonable price!

    I like to at least make a semi informed decision to buy or wait it out....

    thanks for the 1st installment, waiting with baited breath for the next! :cheers:

    new 48th and 32nd kit releases since 2008

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by model_madness

    Cheers Matt, got a few q's re quality of some of those releases compared with earlier stuff... :blink:

    1.How do the Hase and Academy Raptors compare to the Italeri in terms of accuracy, fit, etc

    2.Can you comment likewise on the HB Tornado IDS

    3.HB and Trump Thuds vs Revell and old Monogram kits?

    4. AFV F-5E is it much better than the old CA, Revell, Italeri versions?

    5. Trump Su-24?

    6.Seriously interested in the Bronco or Trump J-10A or maybe C? Whats the verdict on these?

    7. Trump J-8 ?

    8. Bronco JF-17 ?

    new 48th and 32nd kit releases since 2008

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Yes, that's what a starting a new hobby and related business, a divorce and lifes little detours can do to you...awful I know, should be deemed sinfull :touche:

    But hey, look on the bright side, I'M BACK! :yahoo:

    I already have at least one fairly decent kit of most Cold War and some Modern in my 1/48 and 1/32 stash which I had collected prior to 2008, but I know that loads??? has been released/remoulded since then...

    so, can we make this thread a refresher and try and list all/some of the re/releases/remoulds/new moulds in above era's that are my main area of interest, as it might be time for me to put the hand in the pocket m'fraid... :lol: :)

    A brief description or general concensus how the kit stands up to its to predecessors, etc in quality, ease of build, decals, aftermarket required or available etc

    I know, bit of a tall order, but if you don't ask as they say :)

    I already had the following before my sojourn into the wilderness, so no need to duplicate in replies...

    48th

    HB Mirage III CJ

    Hase F-2A

    Italeri Gripen ( single + 2-seater)

    Italeri F-22 ( not sure if this is recent release )

    32nd

    Trump Mig-21MF Fishbed J

    Trump F-105G Wild Weasel

    Spooky goes China

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Fantastic morning read spooky, made a refreshing change to the usual hum drum, complaints and woe be me's I usually encounter as I make my way through the last few days postings here... :D

    Some wonderful shots there, good eye I see you have.

    Will be checking back for your updates for sure!

    P.S Make sure you get a shot of the eclipse if you can (weather permitting :) ) ; some ppl I know have paid big money to go to China just to see it!

    Yellowing future

    in Tools 'n' Tips

    Posted

    Not sure if it is relevant to OP, but I heard from a long time modelling friend , that Future here in the UK had changed their formulation recently.

    I know the old Future worked wonders for most of us, not sure how/if the "new" formula might affect yellowing :rofl:

    L/F Academy 1/48 F-22A

    in Buy and sell - add scale to your title

    Posted

    Kevin,

    I've got 1/48

    Academy Su-27 Flanker B

    Academy Su-28 Flanker C

    Academy MiG-29 Fulcrum A

    I may have a Su-25 Frogfoot also.

    Not seen the F-22 in any shop here, yet. ( I can't afford mail order postage, at the moment )

    Also, lots of decals here:

    http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=187354

    As you remember, I'm in the UK too, so postage is easier.

    Regards,

    Gerard

    thanks G, i got a few Su-25s and those jets are way too modern, im more 50s-60s with v few exceptions.

    cheers anyway mate

    A couple of q's

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    I was planning my future builds recently, and, after some thought, hauled out my selection from the stash.

    Upon closer inspection of the kits I have some questions for you guys.

    I'm not too concerned about 100% accuracy,more the fit and detail so bare this in mind when replying please :thumbsup:

    1. Academy Mig-21PF

    Good?

    Any other 21's around currently better than this?

    2. Academy Hawker Hunter FGA.9

    Whats this build like?

    Any other manufactuers released this or other version in 48th?

    3. Hobyy Boss Mirage III CJ

    From initial inspection this looks like a super kit, decals look ace. Right?

    4. Italeri F-22 Raptor

    I heard this is not at all accurate, was tooled before production a/c was available based on a prototype??

    Easy build? Fitwise?

    Any other 22'savailable in 48th?

    5. Revell and Italeri F-5Es

    Kits look very basic. Are they same tool?

    Hardly any detail, and cockpits/seats are lacking any detail. Comments?

    Thanks!

    Correction tail parts in Hobbyboss F-105G

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by model_madness

    The Monogram article is tan with raised panel lines and no rivet detail, and has been included only as a reference. The HB item is gray with recessed detail and a ton of divots. Two HB tails are displayed, with one undergoing transformation into the wider/taller F-105G configuration. The unaltered tail is, again, there for reference.

    'Least, that how I see it.

    Phil

    Oh yeah, I'll be sticking with my Monogram versions

    That's what had me stumped, my Mono F-105s are green plastic not tan!

    This must be the new RM release??

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