boom175 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Has it been announced what will be provided as external stores? Not just bombs and missiles, but what about different bomb racks, sensors, etc.. Also how is the kit progressing towards release? Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Chung Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Has it been announced what will be provided as external stores? Not just bombs and missiles, but what about different bomb racks, sensors, etc.. Also how is the kit progressing towards release? Thanks in advance!! Hi everyone, The major F/A-18 parts has been passed test shot case. 2 more parts need to be adjusted to have an easier intake trucking installation. Besides, we have fully enhanced the MLG and NLG bay detail as well as the fitting on the nose section. The weapon option for F/A-18: AIM-120B/C AIM-9x, AIM-9M GBU-12 CBU-20 AGM-88 AAQ-13/14 AAQ-28 with pylon VER DUAL CHAFF DISPENCER FUEL TANK PE: Seat Belt, NLG detail, canopy mirror, Chaff dispencer, reinforcement plate on vertical tail The F/A-18 should be ready by mid April. A new format and style on manual and instruction. Come to you soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Wow! sounds impressive!! looking forward to seeing it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I ordered two! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 AAQ-13/14 Why are you including the LANTIRN system? Hornets do not use it. It would make more sense to include the AN/AAS-38 Nite Hawk or AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR pod instead. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 What about AN/ASQ-173 LDT/SCAM or AN/AAR-50 TINS pods? Those pods also have been used by Hornets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Chung Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Oops. I recheck again. I think i miss the ASQ228 on typing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Why are you including the LANTIRN system? Hornets do not use it. <....> USMC & RAAF Hornets use them ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 USMC & RAAF Hornets use them ... -Gregg I think you may be confused between the AN/AAQ-13 and -14 LANTIRN and AN/AAQ-28 LITENING systems. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Why a VER? Every Hornet kit out there includes the VER, but NO ONE has the CVER, which is what is in use now and would also be the basis for a BRU-55. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Why a VER? Every Hornet kit out there includes the VER, but NO ONE has the CVER, which is what is in use now and would also be the basis for a BRU-55. Bingo. The BRU-55 would be a must have for this kit, and the CF-18 version that will be released later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FireStallion Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Will there be any Super Hornet planned or considered? Btw, my real name is similar to Raymond Chung. (I am also a Chung and Ray, ;-) ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vodnik Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Why a VER? Every Hornet kit out there includes the VER, but NO ONE has the CVER, which is what is in use now and would also be the basis for a BRU-55. Good question. I asked Raymond about it privately some time ago. His answer did not convince me, but hey, it's his business and his decision :) But I leave it to Raymond to answer it here :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I had an opportunity to look over what I believe was the first test shot during the Atlanta IPMS show this past weekend. I have been told that more changes have been made, so this is only based on what I have seen. While it does have some nice details, it does not make the Hasegawa kit obsolete. There are a lot of improvements (mainly ease of construction) over the Hasegawa kit, but there are also a few issues that keep the Hasegawa kit in the running. One item that immediately jumped out at me were the SUU-63 wing pylons. They are too thin and just don't look right. Keep in mind that I worked on those pylons for about 10 years, so they were noticeable to me. Obviously, I'll wait to see the final kit before making more detailed comments. For what it's worth, Attack Squadron out of Poland makes a very nice BRU-33/55 CVER. A possibly missed opportunity by Kinetic is their gain. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vodnik Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 One item that immediately jumped out at me were the SUU-63 wing pylons. They are too thin and just don't look right. Keep in mind that I worked on those pylons for about 10 years, so they were noticeable to me. I reported the problem with pylons (and several others) to Raymond after I received the test shots a couple of months ago and I understand that they are being corrected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 One item that immediately jumped out at me were the SUU-63 wing pylons. They are too thin and just don't look right. Keep in mind that I worked on those pylons for about 10 years, so they were noticeable to me. Obviously, I'll wait to see the final kit before making more detailed comments. Dave Hi, Dave. When I read that, I immediately thought of the Wolfpack upgrade sets for Hornets that I have. These include resin pylons. I always wondered what the benefit of those over the Hasegawa kit parts was. Now they are at least an option to replace the Kinetic wing pylons (if these stay as thin as in that test shot). Do you find the Wolfpack pylons better than the Hasegawa parts? Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hi, Dave. When I read that, I immediately thought of the Wolfpack upgrade sets for Hornets that I have. These include resin pylons. I always wondered what the benefit of those over the Hasegawa kit parts was. Now they are at least an option to replace the Kinetic wing pylons (if these stay as thin as in that test shot). Do you find the Wolfpack pylons better than the Hasegawa parts? Cheers, Stefan. Stefan, Honestly, it's been so long that I've had a set of the Wolfpack pylons, I couldn't give an accurate answer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Stefan, Honestly, it's been so long that I've had a set of the Wolfpack pylons, I couldn't give an accurate answer. Hi, Dave. Thanks for the reply anyway. Somehow, I assumed that you'd have one of the biggest Hornet stuff stashes in the world. ;)/> I had a look myself, with the aid of Jake's Modern Hornet Guide. I ended up appreciating the Wolfpack pylons a lot more than previously. Hornet Pylons by StefanBuysse, on Flickr One probably can't blame Hasegawa for not having the small aerodynamic covers for the sway braces on SUU-63 A/A and SUU-63 C/A. I'm fairly sure the kit was designed before these came into use. Cheers, Stefan. Edited March 25, 2016 by Stefan buysse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neeko Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I can't speak definitively for the legacy hornet community, but when we received our new Super Hornets, the first thing we did to the wing pylons was pull those aerodynamic covers off. They posed a TFOA hazard if they got loose, so we eliminated the hazard by keeping them off permanently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Test shots up on facebook My link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Looks like they won't be including the late type centre line pylon due to lack of space on the mold. Pity. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I think it looks great! I already have Hasegawa and Revell 1/48 D,E, and F hornets, I would love to fill in the rest of the models with these guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I received mine today so all you guys who pre-ordered should be getting yours soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Please tell us what it is like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I was trying to take advantage of Luckymodel promotion, with one kit shipping is $15 to the US. with two kit, shipping went up to $54 and with three kits, shipping is at $66 :( I thought the price of gas is dropping? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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