Steven H. McLain Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Does anyone know if this kit is dead or will it be released ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Randie Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Tower Hobbies is showing a December 2016 release date. It has been bouncing around on their site. It originally showed a late 2015, then December 2016, bumped up to November, then to April and now it's back at December. Waiting patiently..... :pray:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I wouldn't hold my breath, honestly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SinisterVampire319 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I called them direct back in January. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=289899 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Sounds like you might be better off checking with the vendors at the next show near you. There were a few of them down here in September. If you haven't found one by then, remind me and I'll look for one for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I see a Lima Lima display in my future... Also, maybe Julie Clark's beautiful T-34... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Finally - I had a complete decal sheet design waiting for this kit for almost two years now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Can't wait to build the Lima Lima bird I got to fly in 20+ years ago... Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Oh heck yes! I see a couple of these making it onto the ever growing mountain of kits in the hobby room as well as Kursads decals. Love it. Rivets and all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I got to fly with a friend in one over Southern Spain in the summer of 1976. It belonged to the flying club at NS Rota. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos and I can't remember what kind of finish it had. I did think it odd, at the time, that it had an "N number" on the side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 On 10/16/2017 at 11:05 PM, jefropas said: Can't wait to build the Lima Lima bird I got to fly in 20+ years ago... Jeff Me too. My brother and I got to go up for our Young Eagles flight. We flew out of Naper Aero. My mom is still trying to find the picture(s) so I can post. In the mean time this one is probably from Oshkosh or some other airshow , some time in the late 80's judging by my attire. I always like this one because of the unusual number. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Anyone seen these on the shelves yet at their LHS or know of a release date? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chriss7607 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 You know, I was going to post a topic on this very thing. There have been a couple of build ups/test shots so I figured that a release was imminent but then nothing. I'd like to know too. I personally like the early orange and white with the naval aviator wings and 'Fly Navy' under the rear cockpit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpk Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 At the Shizuoka Hobby Show Minicraft had the T-34 on display with sprues, decals and boxing. Hopefully it will be soon. This little kit has been a long time coming. I suspect that Minicraft must either have financial difficulties or is waiting for their financials to catch up to allow production and release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Two years ago, I set up an alert to let me know as soon as it showed up on Ebay. The alert was triggered five minutes ago. It is out there. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Minicraft-Models-11671-1-48-T-34A-Mentor-Model-Kit-NEW-TOOL/273312754588 Edited June 21, 2018 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I get this message ; The listing you're looking for is no longer available Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lex said: I get this message ; The listing you're looking for is no longer available They seem to have ended the auction early after selling a few. I bought one, so I can still see it in the completed transactions view. Edited June 22, 2018 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Looks like this eBay link works now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Minicraft-Models-11671-1-48-T-34A-Mentor-Model-Kit-NEW-TOOL-/273314596174?oid=273312754588 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chriss7607 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 On 10/16/2017 at 12:03 PM, KursadA said: Finally - I had a complete decal sheet design waiting for this kit for almost two years now. Is there any chance if/when this thing hits the shelves of seeing decals for the early orange and white scheme that had the gold aviator's wings and 'Fly Navy' on the fuselage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Chriss7607 said: Is there any chance if/when this thing hits the shelves of seeing decals for the early orange and white scheme that had the gold aviator's wings and 'Fly Navy' on the fuselage? No, I am done with all the T-34 Mentor sheets for the time being. No matter wherever I looked, I could not find detailed enough references for the aircraft you mentioned; and nobody offered to help. This is what I have: http://caracalmodels.com/cd48082.html http://caracalmodels.com/cd48086.html Since the kit is already out on Ebay, I am sure it is only a matter of days before it is on the shelves. Edited June 22, 2018 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chriss7607 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Darn. Heck, if I had known you were interested I know people at the museum in Pensacola. I could have probably gotten you something that you could have used. If you ever do anything naval aviation related and need something, give me a holler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, Chriss7607 said: Darn. Heck, if I had known you were interested I know people at the museum in Pensacola. I could have probably gotten you something that you could have used. If you ever do anything naval aviation related and need something, give me a holler. I have a forum here and I also posted here that I was doing T-34 decals. I have been shouting it from the mountaintops since the kit was announced more than 2 years ago. The scheme is interesting enough that maybe someone else or Minicraft themselves will do decals for it. It might take some time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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