TBP1538 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I'd really like to build this T-38C. Does anyone know if Wolfpack ever intends to release their "C-model?" The release date keeps slipping on their website... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 You don't want to try the Trumpeter T-38C? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 58 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said: You don't want to try the Trumpeter T-38C? The Wolfpack T-38 has much more accurate lines. The Trumpeter T-38 forward fuselage and canopy are completely buggered in my opinion. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 On their website it says "available in May 2017". Looking forward to it. The Trumpeter kit is just, well, something. Kinda looks like a T-38, but... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBP1538 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 5 hours ago, JeffreyK said: On their website it says "available in May 2017". Looking forward to it. The Trumpeter kit is just, well, something. Kinda looks like a T-38, but... For the past several months (or maybe even a year or longer), as the expected release date gets close, they slip it a month or two. As others have pointed out, the Trumpeter kit has some flaws but maybe I can use the c-model parts from the Trumpeter kit to convert the WP kit... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SinisterVampire319 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Trumpeter/ Hobbyboss "squashed" their canopies. (Let alone misshaped front fuselages.) Like they did on their A-7's and RA-5C for examples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I've got some detail pics here that may be useful: http://s20.photobucket.com/user/DDonSS3/library/T-38 Talon Although, to be honest, I'm not sure what T-38 variant this is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Nice walkaround pics, thanks for sharing. These are T-38A models though. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 4 hours ago, JeffreyK said: Nice walkaround pics, thanks for sharing. These are T-38A models though. J Due to the age of the pics, that's what I figured. Mid-late 1980s, IIRC. I hope there's something useful there for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBP1538 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 On Friday, March 24, 2017 at 5:03 PM, DonSS3 said: I've got some detail pics here that may be useful: http://s20.photobucket.com/user/DDonSS3/library/T-38 Talon Although, to be honest, I'm not sure what T-38 variant this is. Thanks for sharing your pics, you've got some good ones in there! With the gunsight on the glareshield, counterweight at the base of the tail, and the centerline hard point, I think we are looking at an AT-38B. It's got the right camouflage pattern for the jet I'd like to build so I'm sure I'll use some of your pics. Thanks again for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 21 hours ago, TBP1538 said: With the gunsight on the glareshield, counterweight at the base of the tail, and the centerline hard point, I think we are looking at an AT-38B. It's got the right camouflage pattern for the jet I'd like to build so I'm sure I'll use some of your pics. Exactly - that is an AT-38B, when the Lead In Fighter Training wing operated out of Holloman AFB. I spent three weeks there in the summer of 1982 on an AFROTC summer training program, I got several rides in those birds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Thanks, learned something new there! What are the differences between the T-38A and the AT-38B? Cheers J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Thanks for the info, TBP and Moose. I'm really jealous, Moose! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 13 hours ago, JeffreyK said: Thanks, learned something new there! What are the differences between the T-38A and the AT-38B? Cheers J Jeffrey, A couple of external differences is the housing or fairing that extends aft from the base of the fin and tapers to a point. Also, 38215 is carrying a centerline pylon which was used for weapons delivery. While it could also be used to carry a travel pod, it is different than the one used on the travel pod with integral pylon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I have built the Trumpeter T-38A and honestly, the nose is not that bad at all. Okay, the canopies are a little smashed, but you can't tell unless you build it with the canopies shut. If they are open, it looks like a T-38 to my eye and I have been devouring T-38 and F-5 details for a number of years. That's not to say there aren't some other issues, but they are relatively minor all things considered with the biggest offenders being the oversized gear tires (only really noticeable on the nose gear strut). Also, if push came to shove, I suppose one could stick Trumpeter T-38C intakes on a Wolfpack kit. BTW, if you ever plan on doing a NASA T-38N with the radar nose, Trumpeter is your ONLY option as they tooled up the unique nose on that jet. Here's my T-38A model: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 On 27/03/2017 at 9:48 PM, Tom said: Jeffrey, A couple of external differences is the housing or fairing that extends aft from the base of the fin and tapers to a point. Also, 38215 is carrying a centerline pylon which was used for weapons delivery. While it could also be used to carry a travel pod, it is different than the one used on the travel pod with integral pylon. Thank you for the clarification, that's good to know! Jeffrey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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