jmel Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I just assembled an AIM-9X and am overwhelmed at the quality of the casting, the detail, and the engineering. Just amazing. You guys did an OUTSTANDING job!! Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) I just assembled an AIM-9X and am overwhelmed at the quality of the casting, the detail, and the engineering. Just amazing. You guys did an OUTSTANDING job!! Jake Hi Jake, Thanks for appreciation. Maybe you are right, but the thingy's not a good seller so far. B) Cheers! Alexander p.s. For those who are out of swim, this is how the thingy looks like: Edited December 15, 2011 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'll be buying more! As well as the -Ms. I really like the option of a live or captive missile. Great attention to detail. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 You guys did an OUTSTANDING job!!What can I say? Thank you so much for the glowing endorsement Jake. And once again, Thanks to Alexander for sharing his brilliant craftsmanship... Maybe you are right, but the thingy's not a good seller so far.Sales have been slower than I would have expected or hoped for, but it's by no means a failure.I'm guessing that the lack of sales is due to the smaller number of airframes that carry them in comparison to the AIM-9D/G/H or AIM-9L/M. That and the fact that the Academy offering isn't terrible. Speaking of airframes, can anybody provide a complete list of 1/32 kits/airframes that the AIM-9X can be used on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
utley Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Thats a small list... F/A-18 series, F-35, F-16 50+, F-15C..I would say F-22 as well, but it lacks the helmet mounted cueing system and software (but will probably be upgraded after block 3.5) in the near future. If the aircraft has the ability to shoot off boresite, and its a NATO bird, then good chance it can shoot the X. Edited December 20, 2011 by utley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signals Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Speaking of small # of airframes that can carry the missile.... I was thinking what other countries besides the US and Israel operate the AIM-9x? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Well does anyone know if the Lindberg 1/32 F-35 is still happening? That may generate some more interest. Fantastic work gentlemen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Speaking of small # of airframes that can carry the missile.... I was thinking what other countries besides the US and Israel operate the AIM-9x? If I am not mistaken the Israeli Air Force does not have the AIM-9X in its inventory. Apart from the US, as far as I know the Polish and the Turks use it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signals Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 If I am not mistaken the Israeli Air Force does not have the AIM-9X in its inventory. Apart from the US, as far as I know the Polish and the Turks use it. Good to know....I assumed IAF had it since it came with the SUFA kit.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Thats a small list... F/A-18 series, F-35, F-16 50+, F-15C.. It's not only the Block 50 Viper. All USAF Vipers can now use it. Additionally, the FMS MLU Vipers have them. The F-15E is also undergoing testing with it. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) RAAF F/A-18Fs also use AIM-9X. Quite interesting, as they use AIM-132 ASRAAM on their Legacy Hornets. And I'm sure I've seen them in pics of ROKAF F-15Ks. But they looked like airshow/demo pics, so I don't know whether they're in fleet service yet. Edited December 22, 2011 by ChernayaAkula Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 small question why the tax to canada? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 small question why the tax to canada? From my website: "(Id. add 6% sales tax)" Id. is for Idaho. There is no tax charged to Canada. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aviationpic Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The Swiss Air Force is using the AIM-9X as well on their F/A-18C and Ds. Regards, Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 From my website: "(Id. add 6% sales tax)" Id. is for Idaho. There is no tax charged to Canada. Oh ok now i get it Thanks Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Bump: Best thread title ever... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daywalker Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I'll be ordering a couple of sets of the X soon, got a pair of M's recently and they really are that good, well worth the money! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkey Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'll be ordering a set soon, too. I started the 1/32 F-15K, gotta pimp it out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CraigSargent Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Got given a set of AIM-9Xs and sadly have no airframes to use them on, but I agree - they are jewels, and may even just assemble and paint for the sake of it. Have ordered a D and an M which will make it on to an F-16, but will definitely be placing follow up orders for any other 1/32 airframes I complete needing Sidewinders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Got given a set of AIM-9Xs and sadly have no airframes to use them on, but I agree - they are jewels, and may even just assemble and paint for the sake of it. Have ordered a D and an M which will make it on to an F-16, but will definitely be placing follow up orders for any other 1/32 airframes I complete needing Sidewinders. Hah, very interesting tendency. Having bought weaponry set first people start looking for an airframe to use the "bad boys" on. :) Cheers! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Bump: Best thread title ever... :D I'm a giver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I don't kow guys... how can the Aim-9X be the best resin ever when the R-27 and R-73's are the best resin ever Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maXar Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hah, very interesting tendency. Having bought weaponry set first people start looking for an airframe to use the "bad boys" on. :) Cheers! Alexander No surprise there! When one sees the Quality of Your models and compares them to the "log" from many kits, this idea appears by itself... ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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