rustywelder Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Sorry if this is old news, I'm sure there would be quite a few people here interested though. Sword has added a new F-94B to there upcoming releases page. F-94. Hopefully there will be an F-94C to follow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom G Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Very nice. Looking forward to it. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I know it. They are quickly becoming my favorite short-run manufacturer, considering their chosen subject matter. On a somewhat related note, what e-shop do you consider best for buying Sword kits? Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 What was wrong with the Heller kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 What was wrong with the Heller kit? That's a good one Jennnings :) Aren't they coming out with a new 1/72 T-28 series as well (I know, wrong forum for the T-28, but...)? -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nfiler Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 What was wrong with the Heller kit? Well actually there probably isn't a whole lot wrong with it. Biggest problem might be the raised panel lines. But they are pretty fine, and there are not a lot of them. The interior is probably pretty decent considering how old this kit is, but it seems to be more fiction than fact, with nothing more than a flat front instrument panel with no detail or decal,and totally the wrong shape anyway. No attempt at all to give you a rear panel, just a wild attempt at the radar screen (I think). and the seats are better than some of the period, but could use some serious improvement. Then there is the inclusion of the .50 gun pods and not the mid-wing rocket pods. Considering the junk yard prices for the Heller kit, and as I remember, some Squadron after market stuff, it probably could be built for a small percentage of what the Sword kit will cost. I didn't think the F-94 series was very high on the wanted kit list, but am happy to see a newer kit coming. I have not built a lot of the Sword stuff, but what I have built has been pretty good. Not the easiest stuff due to the butt joints without locating tabs, but with a bit of extra effort, they can look really nice. Jennings, I suspect you were fishing with your comment, but it does warrant some consideration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Jennings, I was not aware there was a Heller kit. cvrle, IMO Hannants has the best deals on Sword kits, most of them seem to priced between $18 and $20 where Squadron usually charges closer $40+. Quick example, I was able to order two of Sword's Harrier T.MK.2 kits shipped for the same price as one kit shipped from Squadron. Derek, Sword has a 1/72 T-28B and C upcoming. On a side note of my own how hard/would it even be possible to turn the B into a USAF D model from Vietnam? Edited November 6, 2012 by rustywelder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 If the Sword F-94 shares the same problems as the Sword T-33, then it won't be much of any improvement over the Heller kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 What is wrong with the T-33? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 What is wrong with the T-33? Mainly the poor fit of the intakes. The wheel hub detail is weak too. Other than that, I think the kit is good, a big improvement over the ancient Heller and Hasegawa kits. Lots of great detail. Here's a link to my review: http://modelingmadness.com/review/korean/us/usaf/olsont33.htm -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
centuaryseries Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Jennings, I was not aware there was a Heller kit. cvrle, IMO Hannants has the best deals on Sword kits, most of them seem to priced between $18 and $20 where Squadron usually charges closer $40+. Quick example, I was able to order two of Sword's Harrier T.MK.2 kits shipped for the same price as one kit shipped from Squadron. Derek, Sword has a 1/72 T-28B and C upcoming. On a side note of my own how hard/would it even be possible to turn the B into a USAF D model from Vietnam? I'm not surprised to hear of Squadron gouging on Sword kits, I haven’t dealt with them since they wanted to charge me $10 to ship one set of decals to Canada. Actual cost would have been less than $4 I got the same decals from Hannants from the UK and saved $6+. There is NO good explanation for Squadrons postal charges other than perhaps that excesive postage is being funneled to subsidizing their "sales"? Never again Squadron, never again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 I'm not surprised to hear of Squadron gouging on Sword kits, I haven’t dealt with them since they wanted to charge me $10 to ship one set of decals to Canada. Actual cost would have been less than $4 I got the same decals from Hannants from the UK and saved $6+. There is NO good explanation for Squadrons postal charges other than perhaps that excesive postage is being funneled to subsidizing their "sales"? Never again Squadron, never again. For me it wasn't the shipping that was bad but the retail kit price being double what Hannants was asking. IIRC Squadron are the US distributor for Sword kits and have fallen into the same trap of being greedy and over inflating kit prices the same way that MRC over charges for Italeri and Academy. Leaving us here in the states to have to hunt off shore to buy these kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Mainly the poor fit of the intakes. The wheel hub detail is weak too. Other than that, I think the kit is good, a big improvement over the ancient Heller and Hasegawa kits. Lots of great detail. Here's a link to my review: http://modelingmadness.com/review/korean/us/usaf/olsont33.htm -Derek Sword seems to strugle with that on their modern jet kits. The fit of the intakes on the Harrier twin stickers is terrible as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-basset Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I noticed in the Hannants newsletter that the Emhar 1/72 F-94C (early) and F-94C (late) kits are available once again. So are their F3H Demons... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I noticed in the Hannants newsletter that the Emhar 1/72 F-94C (early) and F-94C (late) kits are available once again. So are their F3H Demons... The Emhar kits have their share of fit issues, but certainly aren't the worst kits I've come across. Cockpit is a little scarce and lacking in detail but True Details has an affordable answer for that.That said, I'd LOVE a new state of the art 1/72 F3H Demon series from one of the big manufacturers (Tamiya preferably, although Revell Germany would do as well) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 If the Sword F-94 shares the same problems as the Sword T-33, then it won't be much of any improvement over the Heller kit. I don't really care if the Sword kit is better or worse than the Heller kit (which I have one of in the stash) I just hope it generates a couple of new decal sheets. VTANG anyone? Kursad? Beuller? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Mainly the poor fit of the intakes. The wheel hub detail is weak too. Other than that, I think the kit is good, a big improvement over the ancient Heller and Hasegawa kits. Lots of great detail. Well..... not so much. The vertical fin and rudder are shaped wrong, it lacks the inboard wing gloves fitted to all T-33s after the late 1950s, and the tip tanks are total fiction in size, shape, and detail. The exact same errors that appeared in the 1/32 kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 The Emhar kits have their share of fit issues, but certainly aren't the worst kits I've come across. Cockpit is a little scarce and lacking in detail but True Details has an affordable answer for that. That said, I'd LOVE a new state of the art 1/72 F3H Demon series from one of the big manufacturers (Tamiya preferably, although Revell Germany would do as well) I fully agree about the F3H. I have been hoping Hobbyboss will scale their 1/48th kit down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 I'm sure this hope is a bit unrealistic but I really hope Sword carries on and combines their themes of the F-80/T-33/F-94 family and USN trainers and does a T2V. I have wanted one for a long time and the couple of old vac kits that were issued in the past are about like hen's teeth now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm sure this hope is a bit unrealistic but I really hope Sword carries on and combines their themes of the F-80/T-33/F-94 family and USN trainers and does a T2V. I have wanted one for a long time and the couple of old vac kits that were issued in the past are about like hen's teeth now. The Sea Star? Yeah, that's a unique one. I've often thought about doing one by kit-bashing a T-33 with the intakes & tail of a F-94C (sanding away the protruding parts on both sides of the lower tail). Have to extend the dorsal area behind the canopy too. Several other things need to be done, I'm sure, but it seemed like too much work so I gave up the idea. The vac kits that you mentioned; how accurate are they? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 The Sea Star? Yeah, that's a unique one. I've often thought about doing one by kit-bashing a T-33 with the intakes & tail of a F-94C (sanding away the protruding parts on both sides of the lower tail). Have to extend the dorsal area behind the canopy too. Several other things need to be done, I'm sure, but it seemed like too much work so I gave up the idea. The vac kits that you mentioned; how accurate are they? I have no idea I've never seen more than a few not so great pics on the net. 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.