f5guy Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hi all, After seeing some very nice Sunday Punchers Vietnam era decals from Zotz, I'm thinking of picking up this kit. I've found a number of reviews on the web, but they're mostly in box reviews. Has anyone actually built one of these yet? Also, how is the accuracy? I can live with a few small problems, but as we all know, Trumpeter is pretty famous for really getting shapes wrong. Thanks in advance! Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Check out Large Scale Planes and in your google search try a word like "build" for better results. I have the A-6E version and the AOA decals. Every build I've seen of the jet looks stunning. I've been screwed by the folks at Trumpeter twice, but all their newer stuff along with Hobby Boss has been good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 It's an absolutely gorgeous kit. Don't hesitate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl h Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 mine: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=47834&hl= Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starfighter Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 It's a great kit indeed. The instructions were a bit hard to understand, so I ended up with this: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Starfighter said: It's a great kit indeed. The instructions were a bit hard to understand, so I ended up with this: Seriously??? 32nd scale?? Now that's impressive! Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/18/2017 at 0:18 AM, karl h said: mine: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=47834&hl= Very nice, but a little concerning regarding the paint not sticking. I'll be following your build. I was planning on getting going on my A-6 kit once it arrives, but now that Kittyhawk is supposedly coming out with a new tool 32nd F-5E in March, I'm going to be all over that instead! Thanks, Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/17/2017 at 8:11 PM, Darren Roberts said: On 1/17/2017 at 9:42 AM, fulcrum1 said: Check out Large Scale Planes and in your google search try a word like "build" for better results. I have the A-6E version and the AOA decals. Every build I've seen of the jet looks stunning. I've been screwed by the folks at Trumpeter twice, but all their newer stuff along with Hobby Boss has been good stuff. Thanks Brian! Fred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 12 hours ago, Starfighter said: It's a great kit indeed. The instructions were a bit hard to understand, so I ended up with this: I'm a bit confused. Are you saying you started with the Trumpeter 1/32 A-6 and scratch built an EA-6B out of it? If that's the case, I'm gobsmacked! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 30 minutes ago, Darren Roberts said: I'm a bit confused. Are you saying you started with the Trumpeter 1/32 A-6 and scratch built an EA-6B out of it? If that's the case, I'm gobsmacked! He had all those leftover parts that ended up looking like a carrier deck too It was an amazing build on LSP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 23 hours ago, zerosystem said: He had all those leftover parts that ended up looking like a carrier deck too It was an amazing build on LSP. Starfighter: Beautiful work! Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 The kit is excellent and worth every cent. Surprisingly one of the best 32nd kits released has been completely ignored by aftermarket companies like Aires etc. Starfighters build is an outstanding piece of modelling and then some. super kit dont hesitate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Well, I've just been humbled. That's quite impressive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starfighter Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Cheers gentlemen, I am glad you like it. I have posted a few pics in the Critique Corner section for those interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpagueur Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 20/1/2017 at 10:13 AM, Starfighter said: It's a great kit indeed. The instructions were a bit hard to understand, so I ended up with this: incredible Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just won my Intruder kit on ebay! It should be here in a week. Woohoo ;0) Fred. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 I just got my kit in yesterday.....WOW! Super nice! My one gripe would be that there's only two MERs and bombs for a jet that quite often carried four MERs plus bombs. Too bad Trumpeter couldn't have done all of their releases like this. Hopefully they've turned over a new leaf. I sure wouldn't mind seeing a big Prowler to this standard ;0) Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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