haneto Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Great progress so far,Chris! BTW,your Flanker goods should be introduced on the mentioned Japanese hobby magazine Scale Aviation November issue with the Flanker Column.:D Cheers, Yufei Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) Here's the first APU-23 out of the mold: The stock Trumpeter parts: And a closer shot: I'll be working on production molds and instructions in the coming days. I'm hoping the lack of replies on this thread aren't an indication of how well these will sell... BTW,your Flanker goods should be introduced on the mentioned Japanese hobby magazine Scale Aviation November issue with the Flanker Column. :)Thanks for submitting the article Yufei! It looks like a nice magazine , just very expensive with shipping to the US... :) Edited August 14, 2011 by Zactoman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steel_tiger1 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 These are sooooo on my have to buy list. Just like the 2 seat SU27 canopies! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 They're on my list Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Booga Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I'm hoping the lack of replies on this thread aren't an indication of how well these will sell... I'm waiting for the APU-60-2 to be available then I'll order both for my big Flogger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Great job, Chris! The difference is obvious. Very...no, highly detaled work! My worship to the Master! Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Firecaptain Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) Still patiently waiting for those too................ Just like the 2 seat SU27 canopies! :) Edited October 16, 2010 by Firecaptain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostkiller Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Hi Chris ! another great work from you it looks great lucky me for being a fanatic 1/32 scale modeler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Raphael Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Cashier is standing by! BTW, Can these ones also be used on the Mig-27? Thx, Eli Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the comments guys. I feel a little more encouraged now! First full set of castings came out of the molds last night and look great. I've started the instructions and expect to release both the MiG-23 pylons and the solo APU-60 pylons this coming weekend. Can these ones also be used on the Mig-27?I would think that the BD3 pylons could but glancing around the net for pics it doesn't appear so. It seems that the 27 may have its' own unique pylons. Edited August 14, 2011 by Zactoman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maXar Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Probably I do it already a little late and this information isn't so actual... But here some photo of missiles and launch rails from an air show of AviaSvit-XXI. Excuse for the bad quality of a photo - it was necessary to use a mobile phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maXar Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Other photos - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijozic Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Pardon my ignorance, but are there any news on the replacement MiG-23 intakes? I find those rather crucial for the decision on getting this kit or not because it's a rather obvious flaw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) Thanks for posting the pictures maXar! I'm still looking for more pics of the R-77 missile and AKU-170 pylons though... Pardon my ignorance, but are there any news on the replacement MiG-23 intakes? I find those rather crucial for the decision on getting this kit or not because it's a rather obvious flaw.Actually, yes I have made a little progress. I have decided to just replace the splitter plates though and include instructions on how to modify the kit intakes to make them more accurate. With about 1,400 holes on each side, not counting the rivets or hinges, I can only do so much at a time without destroying my eyes... Edited August 14, 2011 by Zactoman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Actually, yes I have made a little progress. With about 1,400 holes on each side, not counting the rivets or hinges, I can only do so much at a time without destroying my eyes... Hey Chris! It's not a LITTLE progress, it's a HUGE progress so far especially taking into account that tremendous amount of holes you did! But let your eyes to have a proper respite. Cheers and take care! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) Looks great! :P I'll definitely be in for a couple of sets for my MiG-23s. BTW, did anyone else notice that Aires has just come out with wheel bays? http://www.aires.cz/wheel-bays/mig-23-flogger-wheel-bay/ Wonder if they will also do an exhaust? Edited October 23, 2010 by Dave Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B sin Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Looks great! :) I'll definitely be in for a couple of sets for my MiG-23s.BTW, did anyone else notice that Aires has just come out with wheel bays? http://www.aires.cz/wheel-bays/mig-23-flogger-wheel-bay/ Wonder if they will also do an exhaust? I'm sure they will make a cockpit, exhaust and everything else you can think of for it. Please tell me Dave, what is your impression of this kit. How accurate do you think it is? Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I'm sure they will make a cockpit, exhaust and everything else you can think of for it. Please tell me Dave, what is your impression of this kit. How accurate do you think it is? Brad Brad, Chris wrote some impressions here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Booga Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 BTW, did anyone else notice that Aires has just come out with wheel bays?http://www.aires.cz/wheel-bays/mig-23-flogger-wheel-bay/ Thanks fo the heads up. In accordance with one the basic principles of scale modelling Aires releases their landing bays just when I'm done scratching mine! Theirs will require some surgery as the upper bulkhead in the kit is part of the wing assembly but it should be quite simple. Chris, when it'll come to doing specific pylons for the future Trumpeter MiG-27s I can provide some fresh, hi-res pictures. Here are bandwidth-friendly samples : Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Chris, when it'll come to doing specific pylons for the future Trumpeter MiG-27s I can provide some fresh, hi-res pictures.Thanks for posting the pics Booga. Yes, when the time comes I'd love to see the other pics you have!Finally!!! I've finished the APU-60-2 dual Aphid launch rails: Compared to the Trump MiG-23 parts: Mounted on the Su-25: On the MiG-23: These can also be carried on the MiG-21. The patterns are finished and the first test castings came out nice. I need to go back and enhance some details on the patterns before pouring production molds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steel_tiger1 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Sweet. Wondered what you have been working on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedStar Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Outstanding - this is one of the only gaps left for my MiG-23, will definitely be picking up a set for the current project! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Chris, The dual launchers look tremendous Your photos showing them loaded up on the pylon with the pair of missiles are mind-blowing. You need to set some time aside to paint them up in the correct colours buddy. Painted up, they would be the best possible advertisement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) You need to set some time aside to paint them upTime??? What's that? :wacko: I wish I had the time to paint up some samples or better yet to build a complete model using my parts... Thanks for the nice comments! Instructions are finished and "buy now" buttons should be up on my web site later today! Edited August 17, 2011 by Zactoman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 APU-60-2 Dual Aphid Launch Rails are now available! Please go buy some (and other goodies) soon or I may have to close shop and take a job at Walmart... Mounted on the Su-25:Unfortunately after doing some further research I've found that these can't be carried on the Su-25.But they can be carried on the MiG-21! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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