Paolo Maglio Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 48 scale VIGGEN, I think I'm near to my dreamed kit... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Where does it say it has to fly? Cars are models too! I thought this was an aviation modelling forum! You do know I was being sarcastic when I posted that, don't you (you do know what Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is, don't you?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Agree, to me a Holy Grail kit is one that has been produced but is either very expensive or very difficult to find (or both). By this criteria, I have all my grail kits. I was finally able to acquire a complete Aurora Moonbus a couple of years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I thought this was an aviation modelling forum! You do know I was being sarcastic when I posted that, don't you (you do know what Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is, don't you?) I forgot to hit my sarcasm tag as well. ;) Constant fight to grow the auto side of this forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Tamiya 1/32 F-111F Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Agree, to me a Holy Grail kit is one that has been produced but is either very expensive or very difficult to find (or both). By this definition, which I agree with, then Polar Light's 1/350 USS Enterprise NCC 1701, the TOS ship. Edited July 3, 2014 by midnightprowler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Since the POS Panda / Dragon kit doesn't count as a "model", my vote is for a 1/35 new tool UH-1H Huey. Only the most (2nd most after the Mil-8??) produced helo in history and still no decent kit of it exists. What he said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PJFClifford Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) 1/48 P-3 Orion (big surprise coming from me...) Multiple users Worldwide, 50+ years of painting and marking options, plenty of aftermarket potential to build various versions...and it's got props! Even a 1/72 with recessed panel lines,updates, etc. would be amazing - but I'm totally with you on a 1/48 Orion (or an EP-3 - historically relevant and interesting). A 1/48 Neptune is the only thing that would beat a big P-3 (and only because Kinetic was smart enough to put out their Stoofs). Edited July 3, 2014 by PJFClifford Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Even a 1/72 with recessed panel lines,updates, etc. would be amazing - but I'm totally with you on a 1/48 Orion (or an EP-3 - historically relevant and interesting). What is this irrational desire for a scribed 1/72 Orion as the real aircraft has filled seams such that the present kit is actually fairly accurate on that point and people who rescribe them simply are not.... Edited July 3, 2014 by RCAFFAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Any of the following; - 1:32 CF-101 Voodoo - 1:32 CT-114 Tutor - 1:32 CF-100 Canuck - 1:72 DHC-5 Buffalo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 1/72 USS Nimitz with full interior and air wing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) The 1/72 KC-135 kit that I designed and had tooled (correctly) to my specifications. Well, okay, about 40 of them. In all kinds of variants. I'm going to bed now. Edited July 4, 2014 by Jennings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 A 1/72 Gulfstream V. It would be nice to see some modern biz jets! Those guys are more secretive than the Skunk Works. And they won't even talk about licensing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 :wacko: Why not ask something simple like explaining Einsteins theory of relativity.....My Holy Grail....in all honesty it's been done...Tamiya's 1/32 P-51, however in the spirit if the thread....North American's F-108 "Rapier" in 1/32 as accurate as possible man did it have possiblities!!! To expound a bit; the real Holy Grail [for me], in reality wishful hopeful thinking would be a stable mate for Monovell's 1/48th B-one, in the form of a 1/48th Boeing B-52D. Make it a kit with options to go with either of the succeeding variants E/F/G/H; with a modular design to remove the top of the cockpit to show the work done in the office. Showing the Nav, Radar Nav (Bombardier), EWO, and da 'gunner positions would be a bit much although ya could do surgery to show those positions, if they were included. If HB can do the engines, radar, and open panels....well , and a room addition to put it in :D . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jfmajor60 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 1/72 USS Nimitz with full interior and air wing. :whistle:/> Just a tick over 15 ft. long I'm diggin it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) I just found my Holy Grail kit! ... A 1/72 A129 Mangusta prototype in the overall grey colour scheme AND a chin-mounted gun! ... Didn't even know this kit existed till I started using this forum and now it's literally winging it's way to me via air mail! Saves me having to try and customise an existing Tamiya kit that I bought just for that purpose! ... Think that's a nice way to sign off this forum now! Edited July 4, 2014 by Tsubame Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 A proper 48th scale F-86E with the early windscreen!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 These past several years all the "holy grail" kits I've always wanted have been released. I think the only I'd really get excited about besides a proper remake of some kits is a 1/48 Pave Low and MH-47G. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Mine would be 1/24 - Pilatus PC-7 1/24 - Percival Provost 1/32 - Canadair Tutor (CL-41g) 1/32 - Aermacchi MB 339 a 1/32 - F-5 F 1/35 - Alouette III 1/35 - Seaking S-61 Well still holding to the dream .......anyone of those mentioned will make my day and year rgds mr b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joeltc Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 A 1/48 F-111 that is fully detailed but actually resembles an F-111! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RodRedline Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 For me it would be: 1) 1/35 MH-60M 2) 1/24 Squad 51 4) 1/24 Engine 51 Tim Oh yes, Squad 51! And an Adam 12 squad car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 1/32 CF-100 1/72 Canadair Argus Both as nicely detailed injection-moulded kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It was a 1/350 USS Enterprise from Star Trek TOS, but then the clouds parted, the angels sang, and Polar Lights blessed us. I have wanted a 1/72 B-1A for almost as long, and its my Holy Grail. But I'd also like a 1/72 scale: F-101A Tu-128 C-5 Galaxy And in 1/48 scale: YF-17 Ju-87B-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm inclined to agree with the aforementioned comments about biz jets in 1/72. I'd love a 1/72 Lockheed Jetstar in styrene. A production variant of the Piaggio P.180 Avanti biz prop in styrene has been on my want list for years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Mine would be: A 1/48 or 1/32 MiG-31 Foxhound and a new tool 1/48 SR-71 Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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