galileo1 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Is there a kit of the L-39 in 1/48 out there besides the one from MPM? Would love to build one of these jets. Thanks, Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Me too! I've been looking to build the one I flew and can't find one anywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Fan Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 MPM is the only show in town I'm afraid... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 What is the review on the MPM kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's a very old MPM kit (at least mid-1990s). It can be built - I've seen it done to breathtaking results. But it's not an easy build. My kits both had the vacuformed canopies turn into useless yellow-orange messes. MPM had actually sent me nice clear replacements several years ago (they got lots of complaints). It's still the only game in town, but be ready for a battle. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks! Probably won't do one in 1/48 (have 1/72, long left unfinished). But it's good to know more about MPM kits. I have a few un- or semi-started. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iceman8241 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 A friend of mine just completed two of them (MPM). There's nothing else on the market at the moment, but this kit is anything but easy to build. And that's a quote from a quite skilled modeler who build from scratch for living. I doubt that Eduard will come up with such kit since it's not profitable according to their CEO. The 1/72 kit has many flaws, so they'd better come up with brand new tool for that bird. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffbmac1 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The MPM is is only one I know of. I have one to build down the track, out of box it looks fine.. I purchased the Linden Hill Decal set (the New Great Game)for the MPM set. It looks amazing with a couple of great marking for examples from the Caucasus, Russia, Africa and Central Asia (highly recommend). Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I have mine still in the box, unstarted. Fortunately, both of my vacuform canopies are still crystal clear and have not turned yellow. I have the Extratech resin L-39ZA conversion, as well as the Extratech PE set and SiamScale decals for a Royal Thai Air Force L-39ZA, which is how I will be building mine. i think it looks so cool in their blue camouflage. Since the Thais used it to tow targets, I will put Hasegawa's RMU-10/A Reel Pod with TDU-10B Target under the wing. Larry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Given that we've got recent kits from Asia of the T-38 and the L-29, perhaps it's not too much to hope that the much more popular (vs. the L-29) L-39 might see the light of day in the not too distant future. Right after, of course the MIGHTY TWEET!!! :) J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks for the replies, gents! Seems I'll wait until a better one comes out then. Hopefully we'll be getting one in the near future. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 To bring this back to light, I've got an MPM kit with all three CMK sets added in headed my way. I'll throw up a WIP as soon as I get it going which should be fairly soon. I figured if I survived the Special Hobby T-2 I can survive this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pookie Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I wouldn't be surprised if a Chinese kit manufacturer were to make something that looks like an L-39. Just wait and see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I hope so. And I hope they don't screw it up. The L-39 and its derivatives are very widely used and really nifty little airplanes. Of course first we still need a decent kit of.... MIGHTY TWEET!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I can guarantee they'll bring out a new one just as soon as I build this one, especially since I only have the desire to build one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't be surprised if a Chinese kit manufacturer were to make something that looks like an L-39. Just wait and see. That should "satisfy" the LOOKS LIKE A ..... crowd! Edited December 13, 2014 by ReccePhreak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kasatka Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 MPM kit is OK. If you have experience to work with resin you can bring the kit to a very nice standard. Here is mine http://modelism.airforce.ru/gallery/archakov/l-39/index.htm S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 MPM kit is OK. If you have experience to work with resin you can bring the kit to a very nice standard. Here is mine http://modelism.airf.../l-39/index.htm S. Very Nice build! I don't recall the flaps being dropped. Did you cut and lower? Also love how you faded the stars on top of the wings. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kasatka Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Thank you I used this set for the exterior details and flaps http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/CMK4083 Sergey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Let's hope so! Their L-29 is a really nice kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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