Jennings Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Edited October 15, 2011 by Jennings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Hmm, the way the fuselage parts are split up, does that mean a P/F-80 and F-94 as well, let alone the recce versions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I would be thinking F-80 before F-94 and I would say that is a given. The F-94 can be a bit of an enigma. An F-94A or B I could see, but the C would be rather different in many areas. Now if MRC imports this into the states (perhaps with some nice USAF marking options) that will be even more cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Yes! The wait seems to be worth it :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RAGATIGER Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well that´s more than nice From what I can see it looks that you got some very nice interior lots of details in airbrakes, U/C an some engine detail Well for RF-80 you can get the recon nose from a old Heller RT-33 kit in 1/72 scale and use it for a RF-80 but the big problem are the decals (none available) Best modeling Armando Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Well for RF-80 you can get the recon nose from a old Heller RT-33 kit in 1/72 scale and use it for a RF-80 but the big problem are the decals (none available) Not so Armando. Fox3 Studios has ALPS printed decals for the RF-80 (also some neat ANG F-80 decals). They are worth tracking down. -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skidbuggy Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I like that. I see a Boeing chase plane in my future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 ME like it too./.Very nice ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I like that. I see a Boeing chase plane in my future. Have you looked at pics of those birds?? They've got wrap-around windscreens on them now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 No fixed release date though! The decal sheet was a concept, the sprues a testshot and the packaging a print out sticker on a cardboard box.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 No fixed release date though! The decal sheet was a concept, the sprues a testshot and the packaging a print out sticker on a cardboard box.... There's no such thing as a "fixed" release date. There are just too many things outside of their control. Decals and boxes are the last things to come together. The decal artwork has clearly been finished (where else would that printout have come from?), so Cartograf is probably working on those right now. The only difference between a 'test shot' and a 'production kit' is that one is put into a sellable box and the other one isn't. Clearly the tooling is finished, since we're seeing a fully built-up kit and a full set of sprues. I'd say release is probably imminent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) re: the fuselage break. Many of the early jets had the whole empennage assembly removeable in order to service or exchange the engine. The break in the model's fuselage looks to be in about that position. Darwin Edited October 23, 2011 by yardbird78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 It's in exactly that position :) I'm sure they have an F-80 in mind. It's clear from the way the sprues are broken down. Really no other reason to break the fuselage unless a complete engine were provided (which it may be... we're missing at least one sprue here). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Now that looks nice! Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well, it seems to be getting near :D Platz have added pictures of what is (presumably) a finished kit: http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/3081.html and 1999.co.jp have the release date as "early feb." http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10127814 Fingers crossed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 It looks nice. Just curious; any opinions on how it might compare to the Sword JASDF T-33? http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10136229a/20/1 Purely speculative, of course, given that the Platz kit hasn't been released yet. I'd just like to know what folks think :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Platz have added pictures of what is (presumably) a finished kit: http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/3081.html This is the testshot shown at the Radicon Hobbyshow in October last year. and 1999.co.jp have the release date as "early feb."http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10127814 The release date of this kit has been changed so many times that I will believe it when I see it! Fingers crossed indeed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) It's in!!! :D HLJ shows it as "In stock" (hopefully that means mine will be on the way if the aren't already :D) http://www.hlj.com/product/plzac-6 And 1999.co.jp has the instruction sheet up! http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10127814z/70/1 Yahooo! :D Edited February 3, 2012 by cvrle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnsan Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Been waiting soooo long for this one. I think I know what will be making its appearance on my bench soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Single-piece canopy..Are they serious? Is it so hard to make a 1/72 T-33 that can be built with the canopy open? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Just got the request for payment for the 3 I pre-ordered from Hobby Search so they should be winging my way soon!! Edited February 4, 2012 by Flyboyf18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Great!!! Finally released. My trip to the Shizuoka hobbyshow is slowly taking shape, so I'll pick one up there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Great!!! Finally released. My trip to the Shizuoka hobbyshow is slowly taking shape, so I'll pick one up there! one for me too!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnsan Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Ok. I picked up 3 today. I was only planning on getting 1. This is a really nice kit. I don't care much for the panel lines. Some are delicate. Some are a bit coarse. Some seem to fade. Better than Airfix panel lines. The cockpit is nice enough without adding their photo etch. The photo etch will really make it shine. Wheels and landing gear are very well detailed and delicately molded. Decals are Cartograf with options for 4 (or more depending on how you count) JASDF subjects. I would have preferred options for other nations, but what is provided is very nice. There are some panels and panels rendered by raised patches. These will need attention from a sanding stick. KursadA - yes, it is a one piece canopy. It is a single simple cut to make it a two piece. The canopy is thin enough that this shouldn't be a problem. All in all, this is a very nice kit with some very colorful markings. Oh. and most importantly for me, Platz got the rudder and tail shape spot on. The intakes also look pretty good and appear from looking at the parts that they will not be difficult to assemble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 It's also the first T-33 kit to depict the leading edge wing root glove (on the angled part of the leading edge). People assume that's a red painted no-step area, and it's not. It's a bolted-on glove with a cambered leading edge and a funky wavy outboard edge. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.