spideys_clone Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 HI all, Pretty much as the title says.... Thanx for lookin, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 What scale are you asking about? I'm a 1/72 guy. There was the Italeri/Testors kit and the DML/Dragon kit. Both are long out of production but can be found on eBay from time to time. Occasionally the bidding can get a little silly though. I'm not too familiar with any 1/48 offerings of the YF-23, if any, are available. In 1/32, Zactomodels, which can be found in the manufacturers forums on this site, is working on a pattern to produce a multi media kit of the YF-23. Check out the Zactomodels forum on ARC for more info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Collect Aire made a 1/48th scale kit of the YF-23. It is not in their current catalog. This is a pic from the IPMS Nats in Orange County, CA a few years back. This is not my model, wish it was. Don M. Edited January 29, 2011 by viper50 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Collect Aire made a 1/48th scale kit of the YF-23. It is not in their current catalog. This is a pic from the IPMS Nats in Orange County, CA a few years back. This is not my model, wish it was. Don M. Wonder if is the same one that was at Scale Fest in the Dallas area a few years ago? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DutyCat Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Of the two...Italeri and DML, the Italeri has the reputation of being the better. I have one in my stash that I got off of ebay. I checked regularly for months before one popped up. I had to spend a good bit to get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattP Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 If you're looking for something "SMALL", Trumpeter makes one in 1/144 scale. HTH Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Isn't the Tamiya repop of the Italeri still available at some of the far-east internet shops? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Isn't the Tamiya repop of the Italeri still available at some of the far-east internet shops? Yes, Tamiya/Italeri/Testors are the same kit, which is the most accurate kit of YF-23 in that scale. In 1/48 we only have Collect Aire, which looks somewhat inaccurate to me. Here is a thread where i was building my YF-23: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....=181769&hl= Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) About the only kit I could find is the testors quick build Testors YF-23 No idea what these are like. I think that Zactoman's 1/32nd kit will be worth waiting for. Edited January 29, 2011 by Av8fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 For those that have not seen the Testors/Italeri, I took these sprue shots. Don M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 About the only kit I could find is the testors quick buildTestors YF-23 No idea what these are like. I think that Zactoman's 1/32nd kit will be worth waiting for. That is the Testors quick build die cast kit. Horribly detailed, but about the only thing readily available in 1/72. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Revell issued a 1/144 scale version, here's my build report. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 For those that have not seen the Testors/Italeri, I took these sprue shots. Don M. Black plastic, interesting. Is it the from the Testors box? Revell issued a 1/144 scale version, here's my build report.Rob Nice one. Those little buggers go for 20 dollars on ebay. I have seen the Italeri one go up to around 55 bucks tho. Good i have a stash of those thanks to a frenchman. Interesting to note that Revell and Italeri both have the mesh on top of the engines represented as round "holes". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wege Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Revell issued a 1/144 scale version, here's myRob was/is the Revell version the same as the Trumpeter one by chance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 was/is the Revell version the same as the Trumpeter one by chance? I am pretty sure they are different toolings. Also, in 1/72 scale there was Revell kit as well. Italeri/Testrors rebox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Collect Aire made a 1/48th scale kit of the YF-23. It is not in their current catalog. This is a pic from the IPMS Nats in Orange County, CA a few years back. This is not my model, wish it was. Don M. I recognize that style of base - that one was almost certainly made by "Bondo" Phil Brandt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The YF-23 is one of the sexiest planes ever built, in my book, at least! Any chance someone has scale drawings, including cross sections? This may to be a project well worth spending time TRYING to scratchbuilt in 1/48 scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The YF-23 is one of the sexiest planes ever built, in my book, at least! Any chance someone has scale drawings, including cross sections? This may to be a project well worth spending time TRYING to scratchbuilt in 1/48 scale. There is nice drawings of F-23. Yes, it is not a typo. F-23. I have yet to see good drawings of YF-23. That is however one of projects i have been thinking about... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Since I'm at it, I have an ignorant question... Say, one can't find scale drawings with cross section of a plane. If you use a 1/72 scale plane, you cut the model so you have the sections, transfer them on paper, scan 'em, what program should one use to 'blow' it up to the desired scale, as accurate as possible? :D Hmmmm, this sound awfully complicated, now that I look at the question, but at least for my own knowledge. Cheers! Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 There is nice drawings of F-23. Yes, it is not a typo. F-23.I have yet to see good drawings of YF-23. That is however one of projects i have been thinking about... Hey, Berkut! I asked 'bout the drawings because I'm certain I've seen unclassified blueprints of the YF-23 containing all the cross sections for sale, somewhere on the web, but for the love of God, I can't find them anymore! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hey, Berkut!I asked 'bout the drawings because I'm certain I've seen unclassified blueprints of the YF-23 containing all the cross sections for sale, somewhere on the web, but for the love of God, I can't find them anymore! Try here:http://www.up-ship.com/drawndoc/drawndocair.htm Scroll down a bit. there is a set for sale and includes some cross sections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Black plastic, interesting. Is it the from the Testors box? This is the Testors issue. Kit No. 657. The plastic is actually very dark gray, not black. Probably close to FS 36118. Don M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Of the two...Italeri and DML, the Italeri has the reputation of being the better. I have one in my stash that I got off of ebay. I checked regularly for months before one popped up. I had to spend a good bit to get it. Could I know what is wrong with the Dragon/DML kit? I have one somewhere in my stash but I never really examined it. Bought it on a whim. Thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Try here:http://www.up-ship.com/drawndoc/drawndocair.htm Scroll down a bit. there is a set for sale and includes some cross sections. THANK YOU, Jason! That's exactly what I need! Much appreciated! Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) THANK YOU, Jason! That's exactly what I need! Much appreciated! Emil And that is exactly those drawings i was talking about. They are NOT YF-23 drawings. As i have previously stated, they are F-23 drawings. Either way, they are beautiful and interesting insight in what F-23 would have looked like. There is numerous differences between YF-23 and F-23. PS: Thank you for the info Viper. I have so far only the Italeri kit. (several of them). Edited January 30, 2011 by Berkut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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