Bulldog 09 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Where do I sign up. I need one of those. Dave Fassett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erik_g Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Is it just me or is there something a little strange about the nose on the CAD? It seems kind of small or the tail is kind of big. But given we aren't looking at an image being distorted by a camera lens focal length, that might be what I am seeing. If indeed a brand new 1/48 Kfir is coming, I'll be doing the happy dance as well. It probably wouldn't be hard to backdate one of these into a Kfir C1 version. If the perspective seems off it is probably because there is no perspective. I guess the pictures are generated with the software using parallel projection. Look for example at the drop tanks, they seem fatter at the rear than at the front, it is because the "sides" are parallel instead of angled so that they meet at some distant vanishing point. This will also make the rear of the aircraft look larger in relation to the nose than it actually is. Actually, I think the aircraft look more macho this way :-) /E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 If the perspective seems off it is probably because there is no perspective. I guess the pictures are generated with the software using parallel projection. Look for example at the drop tanks, they seem fatter at the rear than at the front, it is because the "sides" are parallel instead of angled so that they meet at some distant vanishing point. This will also make the rear of the aircraft look larger in relation to the nose than it actually is. Actually, I think the aircraft look more macho this way :-) /E Ah yes. Isometric projection. You're probably right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
centuaryseries Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Where can I find a Kinetic F-5A for $23 US?I'll buy several. NOT $23.00 just $22:99 at http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=KI-K48020 Edited August 23, 2012 by centuaryseries Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 The CAD images mean nothing to me. I'd love a 1/48 Kfir but I want to see the plastic these days before I spend my money. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 The CAD images mean nothing to me. I'd love a 1/48 Kfir but I want to see the plastic these days before I spend my money. Tom yep, these days, it's rather easy to throw a CAD in a forum... i'll be when i'll see some metal/mold carving at least... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mak Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 In 1/32 scale... Please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B_Realistic Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 For a Kfir I would leave for a moment the path of Russian aircraft. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Ah yes. Isometric projection. You're probably right. I had a feeling. I just wanted somebody with a better trained eye who had seen that before to point it out since it has been years since I looked at an Isometric projected image. As for "Russian" aircraft, the Kfir was used in both real life and films as a Mig. The Navy used the C1s as MiG-21 simulators (hence the F-21 designation if I remember correctly). Or you could do it as an Iron Eagle/JAG/whatever other film or TV show used the same stock footage "MiG-23", with the appropriate yellow five pointed stars on maroon circular background. So you technically wouldn't be leaving the path of "Russian" aircraft. ;) Edited August 24, 2012 by Jay Chladek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wow now this is very cool..hopefully the start of a maybe Mirage IiII E series..now that would be the best modelling news for years..well this year anyway! Well until WW pops out the DVII's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wow now this is very cool..hopefully the start of a maybe Mirage IiII E series..now that would be the best modelling news for years..well this year anyway! HPM Hobbies and Must Have already have 1/48 IIIE's planned AFAIK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 HPM Hobbies and Must Have already have 1/48 IIIE's planned AFAIK Problem here is tat Must Have are a limited run company and so, to a large degree, are HPM. What I want is a decent, well engineered and readily available IIIE/5 series. Something in the vein of Eduard's Mig-21 series. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Problem here is tat Must Have are a limited run company and so, to a large degree, are HPM. What I want is a decent, well engineered and readily available IIIE/5 series. Something in the vein of Eduard's Mig-21 series. Limited run company doesn't mean that the toolings are of the limited run kind. The difference between limited run and long run is vanishing as the same methods are used (CAD) and the toolings are done in the same place (China). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wh1skea Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 What about a F-21??? ^This. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 At that price I'd be in for at least one (probably a couple of F-5s), but I haven't seen any Kinetic kits that cheap. http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=KI-K48020 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIG Mikkel Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 any news? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Yep, bump on this for any news. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 any news? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Dear All: More molds and test shot photos will come out soon. Cheer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) Test shots of the KFIR weapons Edited October 1, 2012 by Wesley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Interesting. I'll certainly buy at least one. /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I find it rather strange when someone makes a thread about his own product, and then proceedes to totally ignore all the questions about the product. I understand if there is language barrier issue, but doesn't seem to be in this case... Oh well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIG Mikkel Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) WOW! I think it looks very good :D Hope they do a C10 Cheers, Mikkel Edited October 1, 2012 by MIG Mikkel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K-5 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Test shots of the KFIR weapons Looks proper from the distance. Was that just poor choice of "yardstick or is there fine sarcasm there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I find it rather strange when someone makes a thread about his own product, and then proceedes to totally ignore all the questions about the product. I understand if there is language barrier issue, but doesn't seem to be in this case... Oh well. I've wondered the same thing. I think these teaser photos are posted to be just that, teasers. If the manufacturer answers questions, he's going to be overwhelmed with questions about the kit's accuracy, or details, or what they're planning next, ad nausem. It's easier to simply post the photos, generate some buzz, and let the customers be surprised when the kit is finally released. Steven Brown Scale Model Soup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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