Zactoman Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/23/2017 at 10:31 AM, VAL-4 Black Ponies said: Yep, door hold open assembly. I've got the Air Force version of the "Illustrated Parts Breakdown" on the Black Pony webpage - http://www.blackpony.org/ipb.pdf Thanks for answering and providing the link. The part I'm not sure about is what the latch attaches to to hold the door open. Is it the ring in this pic? On 5/23/2017 at 10:52 AM, VAL-4 Black Ponies said: No hills in the Mekong Delta. Nothing in the books about it - so the North American Tech Reps told us to throw a line over the booms, loop & tie it loosely and sit on the rope to pull the nose up. In actual practice - we walked up to the nose gear facing aft, placed a shoulder blade under the fuselage - and straightened up lifting the nose until the gear extends & locks, place chock behind wheel and it would stay that way until your done. Fascinating stuff. Might make for an interesting diorama! How many men does it take to lift the nose? How many to sit on the rope if that method is used? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Zactoman said: I wear that badge proudly! You can but it's also a burden: - if the "rivet counter" is only a forum dweller, "it looks like a X to me"s will bounce on him - if the "rivet counter" helps internally a particular company, some of his findings may be ignored for cost and keeping-on-schedule reasons so there's may be some frustration 6 hours ago, Zactoman said: Having said that and now being part of a development team, I dread the thought that somebody might find problems and point them out for the whole world to see (It's embarrassing, especially if it's a stupid mistake). Some have suggested e-mailing the company about the flaws rather than making it public. I am mixed about this because somebody noticing a small flaw might lead somebody else to finding a related bigger/fatal flaw that might have otherwise been fixed. That's why a company should use several contributors on a project, not only a single subject expert. The problem is that a subject expert may not be efficient at troubleshooting and explaining convincingly what's wrong. 6 hours ago, Zactoman said: Generally, molds will not be changed (very expensive!) so test shots pretty much always represent the final product. It's depends if the company owns the toolshop or not. Owning one has some pros (tight QC, reactivity) and cons (need to keep machines and employees working, idle ressources to be avoided) Anyway. Sprues layout design and tooling phases soon ! Edited May 25, 2017 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I for one think that posting CADs is a good idea if people can provide reasonable input. An example of this happened recently with Airfix in 1/72 with their Wildcat kit. Last year they released a 1/72 Wildcat kit in one of the most produced variants (two bank radial engine) then decided to work off the same mold but add a new sprue to make a Martlet IV British Wildcat that had a single cylinder bank radial engine. They tooled up a new cowling and prop and stuff on a new tree and posted CADs of the revised model. but it was pointed out on an English discussion board that when the conversion was done in real life the fuselage forward of the wing was extended too to keep length similar with a single bank of cylinders, not just a new cowling and engine. Their new sprue wouldn't work if they wanted to do a proper job. Airfix bit the bullet and then ran a further sprue with a two part fuselage extension and a new cowling to match to it but still using parts (engine, propeller etc.) from the first new sprue and effectively corrected their mistake. If other companies listened like Airfix did we would have less to complain about when kits are released but as the moulds had been made, it cost them to correct the matter and they are to be congratulated for doing so. Hopefully this is a new trend that continues...... Good luck on your future release as it is looking like a very nice kit even if not my particular scale... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 On this Memorial Day, Remember the Fallen, Honor their Service and Sacrifice, and Rejoice in your Freedom. LTJG Joel Alexis Sandberg, USN, and CAPT Carl Edwin Long, USMC lost on December 20, 1969... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Seems to have gotten quiet since your last post... Any news/info? Scott CNJC-IPMS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 24 minutes ago, f-16 said: Seems to have gotten quiet since your last post... Yeah... I guess nobody cared for the box art... Waiting for the tooling and test shots. Still no news on price or estimated release date. I'll post as soon as I get anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Waiting with bated breath...and wallet at the ready! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Missed that fabulous box art- saved! Who's the artist? Can't quite make out the sig. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 The box art is worth framing! Right click! Any idea when the kit will be released? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 On 7/23/2017 at 7:58 PM, Zactoman said: Yeah... I guess nobody cared for the box art... Waiting for the tooling and test shots. Still no news on price or estimated release date. I'll post as soon as I get anything. I found the painting sobering. gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usmcski6502 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I know I'm not alone in thinking the box art looks fantastic! I already have a commission build lined up for the Bronco when it comes out (VMO-2). (Im)patiently waiting to hear a release date! Cheers, Ski Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usmcski6502 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Looking fantastic! With all these ordnance options, what are the chances of seeing a GPU-2 20mm gun pod? They were carried on both As and Ds for the Marine Corps: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usmcski6502 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Back side of GPU-2/A: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usmcski6502 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 USN OV-10A: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skuki Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 OUTSTANDING! Will get one and once I recevie it, all other subjects will be stopped and removed from the bench I often do that, but this time i really mean it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan H. Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Really looking forward to this kit and hopefully there's a OV-10D in the future as well! It's a bit of a unlikely wish but a kit of the proposed Boeing OV-10X Super Bronco with the 5/6 blade props, LGB's, Hellfire missiles, etc. would be stupendous - if not in plastic, maybe a resin conversion. After the OV-10X, I need to find a conversion for a 1/48 F/A-14 Super Tomcat 21. They'd look great next to my 1/48 F-20 and 1/48 A-4 Super Skyhawk! and happy modeling, Bryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Good to hear some positive feedback on the box art! I thought the artist did a great job. On 7/24/2017 at 8:51 AM, chukw said: Missed that fabulous box art- saved! Who's the artist? Can't quite make out the sig. Thanks! The artists name is Shu Ming. On 7/26/2017 at 3:42 PM, IAGeezer said: Any idea when the kit will be released? Still no firm answers on release date or price. Test shot parts pics should be coming soon though! On 7/27/2017 at 2:37 PM, usmcski6502 said: With all these ordnance options, what are the chances of seeing a GPU-2 20mm gun pod? They were carried on both As and Ds for the Marine Corps: Not in this boxing. We are only including ordinance appropriate for the schemes included and as far as we know these aircraft didn't carry the GPU-2. The GPU-2 didn't actually start production until 1972. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) I'm already thinking about your next project!!!! gary hint: two engines and dark blue paint Edited August 28, 2017 by ChesshireCat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Hans Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 test shots soon! WOOHOOO!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 12 hours ago, HomeBe said: 1/48th North American AJ-1/2 Savage ? V.P. nope Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm glad to hear the progress about the Bronco. Will be purchase for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 On 8/28/2017 at 2:04 AM, ChesshireCat said: I'm already thinking about your next project!!!! gary hint: two engines and dark blue paint P2V Neptune! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 2 hours ago, madmanrick said: P2V Neptune! Enough with the speculation please. Our next project will be announced soon enough. I can't say what it is yet, but I will say it's not a twin engine blue aircraft. Focus and repeat after me: "Bronco, Bronco, Bronco" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 8 hours ago, Zactoman said: Focus and repeat after me: "Bronco, Bronco, Bronco" That's what I like to hear rather than be tempted to appease too many. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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