Alleycat Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Need some input. Who makes the most accurate and detailed aftermarket 1/72 AGM-88 HARMs. Cost is no issue. I looked at the ones at Modern Hobbies and they look good. I also have some from the Hasegawa Aircraft Weapon set. So what else is there and which is "best". Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Revell's F-16C kits and Tornado ECR kits come with them. They look pretty decent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Attack squadron makes some. You can find them at Pacific coast models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alleycat Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 It looks like for 1/72 resin AGM-88 HARMs there are these: Modern Hobbies - http://www.modern-hobbies.com/shop/native-american-basket-06 The fins look fairly thick and these: Arma Hobby (Attack Squadron series" - http://www.armahobby.com/agm-88-harm-2szt.html I can not find a photo (other than the box) or a review online. Has anyone seen both and can recommend one as being better than the other? Hopefully Eduard will do some in their Brassin line soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 The Attack Squadron ones are nice, BUT are cast in two halves as well as having separate fins... Far too much like hard work for my liking!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alleycat Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Anybody have photos or links showing the Attack Squadron ones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wojtek Bulhak Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Thank you for discussing Attack Squadron 1/72 HARM set! It is always interestingand valuable to know modelers opinions about our products. Here is a photo of parts website Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 A missile in two parts like that can be one hell of a headache to build straight. I remember getting some Paveways with the seeker head separate in the same way, never to this day can I get the head straight on one of them Ill never ever buy this break down again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alleycat Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 I think I need a third source. The Attack Squadron ones look a bit fiddly while the Modern Hobbies ones look nice. Unfortunately Modern Hobbies has a shipping policy that sucks. Here it is from their web site: "MH is fortunate enough to offer very reasonable shipping to the USA and International with expected delivery times as little as 4-7 days. Unfortunately local shipping with-in Canada is frustratingly high, over $15.00 from MH to a local town just an hour away. MH has to offset this cost by charging a few dollars more for USA and International in order to provide reasonable shipping for everyone. Small Packet - International Air $12.00 International - (All other countries outside USA & Canada) ….Please allow up to 7-10 days for delivery Small Packet - USA Air $10.00 USA (All states)…Please allow up to 4-5 days for delivery Regular Parcel $10.00 Domestic (Canada only & Nation wide) ……Please allow up to 5-7 days for delivery " So everyone else must pay more than the actual shipping costs in order to underwrite the extra taxes and fees for Canadian citizens. For USA customers $10 instead of $5 and for Canada customers $10 instead of $15. I do not live in Canada so why should I be punished with the extra charges? I just ordered a $14 item from Hobbylink Japan and shipping was only $5. Sorry MH, no sale. It's too bad because this place has several items that look interesting for 1/72 jet modelers. Greg Williams, Owner/Manager of Modern Hobbies told me he plans to do a resin cockpit set for the 1/72 Academy F-18C and a 1/72 AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR Pod. Maybe once these are available I will place an order for every thing I want and get it in one shipment to save on costs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 A missile in two parts like that can be one hell of a headache to build straight. The trick is to use a slower setting glue. I use a 2-part epoxy, and I do the final adjustments just a the point it starts hardening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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