Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Are the intake-mounted drop tanks for this kit located at the right point? Seems a bit off to me, having them on the outer corners of the intake nacelles (instead of closer to the middles), and interfering with the landing gear, but I can't recall people complaining about them, so I wonder if it's just me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Haven't started on the kit yet, but maybe these shots will help... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I don't know that they're 100% spot-on (maybe a little TOO outboard?) but they're more on track than the 1/48 Academy kit, which has you mounting them on the inboard part of the nacelle! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel_B Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 If they're in the same location in the 1/72 kit as on the 1/48, then that was my original first impression, too--"Whoa, these are too far outboard, aren't they?" But in fact, everything goes together fine--no interference with the struts, and the tanks look to be in the right spots once attached. :) Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hasegawa does have them too far outboard. Should be outboard of center, but not drastically so. -brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Andrew, if I remember, there is a left and right tank, make sure you're mounting the correct one to the correct side ... It's been a long time since I built the kit ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Yes, the mounting pylon is keyed for left or right depending on the tank, this will have an effect on how the tank hangs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 Yeah, I do remember that bit, but if I recall, the angle inside the fitting edge of the pylon showed that it was to fit right on the corner edge of the intake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmith Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Andrew, if I remember, there is a left and right tank, make sure you're mounting the correct one to the correct side ... It's been a long time since I built the kit ... It is just the pylon that is handed :blink: -Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Doug, I'm pretty sure the pylon is molded onto each tank ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Affirmative on the pylons. Attached to tank top half. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) Heres a kit comparison for you - Revell 1/72 F-14D - on the intake Centreline Hasegawa 1/72 F-14A - too far out, but looks OK. Sometimes it interfers with the main struts, sometimes not :) Fujimi 1/72 F-14D - Again pylons are on the intake centreline Edited August 4, 2008 by Andy Mullen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mdlchiw Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 the picture here shows the pylons near the outer corner of the intake tunnel click to view pic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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