Andrew Maverick Taylor Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Hi All Does anyone know whether or not a model company is working on, or has issued a 1:144 or 1:72 scale model kit of the Kawasaki P-1 Japanese Maritime Patrol aircraft? http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/8/6/4/1706468.jpg Edited February 22, 2014 by Andrew Maverick Taylor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stratospheremodels Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'd be pretty much 99% sure Hasegawa will be working on one, question of national prestige. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon053 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Is the plane based on a civil airframe or is it all military? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Fox one from Japan did one in 1/72 in resin. But it is no longer available, which is a shame because it looks amazing. IMO they would be the most likely to do one in 1/144. If hase does one i would expect it to be 1/200 as that seems to be their standard scale for large multi engines. Pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I would like one in 72nd scale of even 48th scale, that and a P-8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Maverick Taylor Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I would like one in 72nd scale of even 48th scale, that and a P-8. Contrails has a resin kit for a 1:200 P-8 Poseidon and they also do a conversion set for the Revell 1:144 Boeing 737: http://www.contrailsmodels.com/Complete_Kits.html - 1:200 kit http://www.contrailsmodels.com/Military.html - 1:144 P-8 Conversion set Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Maverick Taylor Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'd be keen for the Kawasaki P-1 kit to be in 1:72 scale because then it would be suitable to display with Hasegawa's 1:72 P-3 Orion and the Airfix 1:72 Nimrod. That would be a cool line up of Maritime patrol. That would be my line up anyway to go along with my two 1:72 E-3D and E-3F AWACS aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba29 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I would like one in 72nd scale of even 48th scale, that and a P-8. Welsh Models make a 1/72nd P-8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I.Martin Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I also take the opportunity to remember two Japanese planes I would like to see both at 1/144 and/or 1/72 scales, the cargo planes Kawasaki C-1 and C-2. I.Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 The Kawasaki P-1 is a pure military developed aircraft specifically for the maritime patrol role, although I would imagine that ELINT/SIGINT versions will follow in due course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Agree with Scott, while the US, India and now, apparently, Australia went with a modified 737 airframe, Japan elected to go with a completely new, purpose-designed aircraft. I also wouldn't be surprised to see other variants come out in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) I also take the opportunity to remember two Japanese planes I would like to see both at 1/144 and/or 1/72 scales, the cargo planes Kawasaki C-1 and C-2. I.Martin Platz do a 1/144 C-1. Also there is a 1/72 available if you have deep pockets! http://www.coopersmodels.com/catalog/item/5762418/5633624.htm Julien Edited February 22, 2014 by Julien (UK) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I.Martin Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Platz do a 1/144 C-1. Also there is a 1/72 available if you have deep pockets! http://www.coopersmodels.com/catalog/item/5762418/5633624.htm Julien Hello Julien. I know about both kits. Honestly, my expectations about the Platz kit were much higher but seeing the content, no fun with so few pieces!! http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10020650n/40/1 And speaking of NMC model, it often happens that after spending so much money, the experience has shown me that a while after buying the expensive resin kit, another manufacturer releases the same kit in plastic and cheaper, that's no fun :deadhorse1:/> So I've found in patience an excellent money saving factor. Thanks and regards! I.Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pigsty Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Believe it or not there are a few common parts between the P-1 and the C-2. Though it's even more of a 757/767 situation than Boeing had. There's no obvious reason for a P-1 kit to be 1/200 or even 1/144. It's marginally smaller than a Nimrod, and that's not an unmanageable size in 1/72. In that scale I think I could all but guarantee them one sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Aoshima has released the 1/144 C-2 kit and is set to re-issue it with a wheeled vehicle for cargo. Now, anxiously awaiting announcement of a 1/144 P-1 kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hemspilot Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 On 2/21/2014 at 8:29 PM, Falcon053 said: Is the plane based on a civil airframe or is it all military? It's a dedicated design, actually larger than the P-8 Poseidon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Seraph Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 weeks ago I received from HLJ my FoxOne 1/144 P-1 resin kit : undoubtedly the nicest 1/144 resin kit I have ever owned (and I own quite a few Authentic Airliners resin kits). IMHO, the price asked is totally justified, the casting is splendid, the recessed details are petite and consistent, extended slats and flaps are included, even the flap tracks (and canoes but this is obvious) are provided, detail parts are phenomenal. The decal sheet is laser printed and includes white pattern backings : this may be the cons with this kit but the rest is stellar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Yes, I know about the Fox One 1/144 P-1 kit, but at that price, too dear for me. I had one on back order from HLJ for 2 &1/2 years, and finally cancelled it. Hoping for an injection molded kit soon. Edited August 18, 2021 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 6 hours ago, hemspilot said: It's a dedicated design, actually larger than the P-8 Poseidon. Yup: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/P-8A_of_VP-5_and_Japanese_Kawasaki_P-1_at_NAF_Atsugi_in_2014.JPG/1024px-P-8A_of_VP-5_and_Japanese_Kawasaki_P-1_at_NAF_Atsugi_in_2014.JPG Dang, those Foxone kits look so good, esp the 1/72 one with the flaps & slats lowered....like it means business. But at that price......I think I'll wait for Aoshima or someone else to make an injected molded one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 9 hours ago, hemspilot said: It's a dedicated design, actually larger than the P-8 Poseidon. I think the size of the pilots windows is deceptive on the P-1. Without context the aircraft looks small because of the ratio of the window size to aircraft size. When side by side with other aircraft, you quickly realize that they are big! Big windows make for a good visual surface search though, an advantage on a maritime patrol aircraft. Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 12/29/2020 at 5:34 PM, Silver Seraph said: 2 weeks ago I received from HLJ my FoxOne 1/144 P-1 resin kit : undoubtedly the nicest 1/144 resin kit I have ever owned (and I own quite a few Authentic Airliners resin kits). IMHO, the price asked is totally justified, the casting is splendid, the recessed details are petite and consistent, extended slats and flaps are included, even the flap tracks (and canoes but this is obvious) are provided, detail parts are phenomenal. The decal sheet is laser printed and includes white pattern backings : this may be the cons with this kit but the rest is stellar. Stephan, Well, I finally took the plunge and reordered a Fox One Studios 1/144 Kawasaki P-1 from Hobby Link Japan (HLJ) and they had one in stock within a week at a more reasonable price than before. Dunno if this is due to a better currency exchange rate or what, but I am happy. It is due to arrive in about a fortnight. Kind regards, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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