Mike C Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hi guys... Has anyone used the exhaust nozzle "conversion kit" for Growler/Super Hornet from Olimp? What are they like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Ive seen a coupple WIP here on ARC with them they look good.. just really hard to get a set Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Ive seen a coupple WIP here on ARC with them they look good.. just really hard to get a set Found them on eBay. Do you happen to have the link to the WIP thread please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I build mine with this set in 72nd scale. I have to shorten the polycap slot that hold the horizontal stab. To receive the flame holding part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobski Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Do they actually fit in the aircraft? Because their Eurofighter exhausts certainly don't! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The diameter of donut rings fit to fuselage quite perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 The diameter of donut rings fit to fuselage quite perfect. Hmmm... So I'd need to perform surgery by removing the donut rings off the fuselage halves? Can I simply use the exhaust nozzles only? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvark Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) I pulled out a Hasegawa and a Revell Super Hornet kits and the Olimp 1:72nd exhaust set (7210) this morning. It was an interesting exercise... Here is what comes in the box (note that at some point in the design process, the two left hand pieces in the drawing were combined): After cutting away the casting material they look like this: Note that Olimp has used resin for the afterburner flame holder that is often found as PE in many aftermarket kits, That is not entirely unwelcome as it gives the part a 3D look that you can't get with PE, However, once you've removed the part from the casting block, some careful sanding is required. I found a pencil eraser on a sanding stick a useful technique. Revell and Hasegawa approached the nozzle installation in very different ways. The Revell kit uses on optical illusion in an attempt to create depth. As you can see here, the Olimp AB tube will easily fit into the Revell fuselage after widening the holes. The AB tube will also fit into the Hasegawa kit (without enlarging the holes). However, Hasegawa deigned their kit with a faux afterburner section that incorporates the little grommets they use that allows the horizontal tails to be added later in the build (and move). So it kind of depends what is more important to you. That feature, or an AB tube. As for the nozzle itself, it looks to be a good fit for the Hasegawa kit. Unlike the Revell kit. As you can see, cutting even more of the nozzle away (as recommended by the instructions) will not help the fit at all!: So, the question arises, JUST how different are the three nozzles? Quite, as it turns out: I'm now toying with the idea of using the AB tube on the Revell kit and the nozzle on the Hasegawa kit. I hope my quick and dirty review has been enlightening. Edited August 22, 2014 by mrvark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inquisitor Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) I pulled out a Hasegawa and a Revell Super Hornet kits and the Olimp 1:72nd exhaust set (7210) this morning. It was an interesting exercise... Here is what comes in the box (note that at some point in the design process, the two left hand pieces in the drawing were combined): After cutting away the casting material they look like this: Unlike the Revell kit. As you can see, cutting even more of the nozzle away (as recommended by the instructions) will not help the fit at all!: So, the question arises, JUST how different are the three nozzles? Quite, as it turns out: I'm now toying with the idea of using the AB tube on the Revell kit and the nozzle on the Hasegawa kit. I hope my quick and dirty review has been enlightening. It isn't that Revell doesn't fit, because like the instruction indicate in the lower right, you need to cut the donut ring from the revell plastic exhaust and use that section in addition to the Olimp piece. And end up with something like this Edited August 22, 2014 by Inquisitor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 mrvark and Inquisitor - AWESOME review. Thank you so much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piker38 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Does anyone here have experience with their 1:48 Super Hornet cans ? regards Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 The edges of the Olimp and Revell exhausts look quite thick compared to the Hasegawa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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