scotthldr Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Well seeing how I started the thread way back, I suppose it only fitting that I comment now. I ended up building the Kinetic F-16C Blk 52 "Hellenic" kit and was pleasantly surprised by the quality, it's a little over engineered in places which resulted in a few headaches at the time but nothing that great when I look back. There is no droop in the nose as was reported when they first hit the selves and any reservations I had on the kit were quickly dispelled. After the Kinetic F-16 I built the Tamiya CJ version and although the latter is the better F-16, it's not by far. It's clear to see that the Kinetic version is based on the Tamiya and when you consider the pricing the later Kinetic versions are definitely worth considering. Hence why I'm trying to swap my Hasegawa F-16D Advanced for a Kinetic F-16DJ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 So is this one of the partially-corrected releases? I've got it in the stash, so replacement isn't really an option. I'll build it, someday… Yup. This one has the retooled nose. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Thanks, Mark, I appreciate the confirmation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 What about this one? http://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Model_Aircraft/KIN00048002/product.php?s=0&t=0&u=0&micr=150&pg=1&ppp=24&sb=stocknumber&so=a&era=8&sc=48&man=KIN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 What about this one? http://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Model_Aircraft/KIN00048002/product.php?s=0&t=0&u=0&micr=150&pg=1&ppp=24&sb=stocknumber&so=a&era=8&sc=48&man=KIN That, along with the DG/DJ, was their first F-16 release. Not sure if they used the newer nose in the later batches but the first batch had the weird droop. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-basset Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Does anyone know whether the Italeri re-box of the Kinetic F-16DG/DJ would have the corrected nose section? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 I'm interested in the Blk40 Brakeet boxing, does anyone know if it comes with the standard tail unit as well as the big spine version? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Yep, it looks like there are a few extra tail base parts in there, not complete, just the aft ends. Curt My link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks Netz, have since found out that the 'Brakeet'(Blk 40) box does indeed come with both styles of tail plane, so you can also model an earlier spineless IDF a/c. As for the nose droop problem this has been rectified on all Kinetic F-16 variants, except for 48002 'NATO Viper' which was discontinued before the fix. The 48005 DG/DJ kit has been rectified and all production batches since late 2009 are of the corrected nose, however there may still be some of the original batches lying in shops around the Globe so beware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 As for the nose droop problem this has been rectified on all Kinetic F-16 variants, except for 48002 'NATO Viper' which was discontinued before the fix. The 48005 DG/DJ kit has been rectified and all production batches since late 2009 are of the corrected nose, however there may still be some of the original batches lying in shops around the Globe so beware. Kinetic is still selling the KI-K48002 'NATO Viper'. It is not discontinued. http://www.kineticmodel.com/scale.aspx?search=Y&q_scale=&q_word=F-16A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 That link doesn't suggest they are still selling it, just showing you what's in the box. The reason I said that the kit has been discontinued is because that is what Mr Chung told me himself, it's not to say that it isn't still available at model shops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Uuuuugh! I am going to fork over the money for a Tamiya kit, and stick my Kinetic NATO Viper tail and decals on it. And I know the perfect prototype for my Kinetic 48002 F-16, and its misshapen nose: Edited November 14, 2012 by Rocky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Uuuuugh! I am going to fork over the money for a Tamiya kit, and stick my Kinetic NATO Viper tail and decals on it. And I know the perfect prototype for my Kinetic 48002 F-16, and its misshapen nose: OUCH! I'm sure that the seat harness was as tight as he could make it and he still almost slams his face into the HUD controller. Did he get out ok? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 OUCH! I'm sure that the seat harness was as tight as he could make it and he still almost slams his face into the HUD controller. Did he get out ok? Yes, he walked away from it. From what I read, this happened at the Oshkosh airshow last summer. The pilot ran out of runway and the nosewheel dug into the grass. http://www.military.com/video/military-aircraft-operations/aviation-accidents/f-16-crashes-at-oshkosh-air-show/1089920847001/ There are lots of photos online, and video on Youtube. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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