Dutch Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) On 8/12/2018 at 2:32 AM, Drifterdon said: Wouldn't mind seeing some HU-16 Albatross decals downsized to 1/72 for the old Monogram kit and maybe even 1/144 for the newish Amodel kits. Amen, Brother Don! I would love to see some 1/144 HU-16 decals to replace the horrible ones that come in the AModel kits. 1/72 wouldn't hurt either, as the Monogram kit keeps surfacing on evilbay for reasonable amounts, even if it is a flying billboard for raised rivets!. Can't wait to get my November Caracal order and see what December offers. Edited November 20, 2019 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Dutch said: Amen, Brother Don! I would love to see some 1/144 HU-16 decals to replace the horrible ones that come in the AModel kits. 1/72 wouldn't hurt either, as the Monogram kit keeps surfacing on evilbay for reasonable amounts, even if it is a flying billboard for raised rivets!. Can't wait to get my November order and see what December offers. Yes - I had this in mind for a long time. Let's do it - I will put it together next week, and probably even throw in a Japanese option if there is space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Yes! Thank you, Kursad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I think it’s been mentioned in passing, but I see that Big Plane Kits (BPK) is releasing a 1/72 737-200. That could be a good canvas for a sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 44 minutes ago, KursadA said: Yes - I had this in mind for a long time. Let's do it - I will put it together next week, and probably even throw in a Japanese option if there is space. Excellent news! Once again Kursad to the decal rescue! You rock sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1/48 AH-1G options for the Special Hobby kit currently in the works? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Kursad, Do you think you could add 1/144 RCAF CSR-110 Albatross markings for the AModel Tri-phibian kit? Please. I have asked Chris to send you the scans. K/r, Dutch Edited November 20, 2019 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) Any hints as to the December/January releases??? Edited November 21, 2019 by Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Corey said: Any hints as to the December/January releases??? I am still working on the 1/48 scale line-up - but I will definitely have the 1/72 versions of the F-111A, Early F-18, V-22 and NASA F-104 sheets released in the last batch, along with the 1/72 scale T-6 Texan and "Starfighters" F-104. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Thanks Kursad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 11:15 AM, thegoodsgt said: I think it’s been mentioned in passing, but I see that Big Plane Kits (BPK) is releasing a 1/72 737-200. That could be a good canvas for a sheet. I think you mean that they are releasing their kit AGAIN. BPK has had several boxings of the 737-200 for years now. I have the T-43 boxing in my stash from maybe three or four years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) Not sure if this would be relevant right now or maybe wait until after Z-M releases their long nose Phantoms but some HAF RF/F-4E's would be really nice. Not very many options out there that I am aware of considering they've worn 3 different distinctive camouflage patterns. Plus some HAF A-7's would be a interesting choice. Edited November 22, 2019 by Whiskey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) In a nod to Mike Idacavage, speaking of more NASA subjects, they operate several Beechcraft B200/C-12 King Airs. Mach2 has their 1/72 kit out. Edited November 22, 2019 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 10 hours ago, Dutch said: In a nod to Mike Idacavage, speaking of more NASA subjects, they operate several Beechcraft B200/C-12 King Airs. Mach2 has their 1/72 kit out. Mach 2? Dutch, you are a braver person than me! I built their PBM, that’s enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 It's surprising how many 1/72 scale kits of various King Air versions have been made over the decades: Rareplanes (vac), Model Aire International (resin), RVHP (resin), and AModel. I haven't studied which kits apply to which U.S. military versions just yet, but just how many King Airs am I going to need?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike J. Idacavage Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Dutch, that is one FANTASTIC photo!! Thanks for posting that beauty. I would almost be tempted to build another Mach 2 kit with those markings....... Have fun modeling! Mike On 11/22/2019 at 9:00 AM, Dutch said: In a nod to Mike Idacavage, speaking of more NASA subjects, they operate several Beechcraft B200/C-12 King Airs. Mach2 has their 1/72 kit out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) Alcon, I only said Mach2 because it is the latest kit and still readily available, which is one of Kursad's criterion for releasing a decal sheet. I do realize that the Rareplane kit is a fine kit shapewise, but the metal props and undercarriage are very hard to locate these days. RVHP is also very good quality-wise but expensive. I did not know about the AModel kit. On another forum/thread there was talk (by Vince Maddux, perhaps?) of drafting a 3-D printed C200/C-12 King Air in 1/48 scale. So the field is wide open. Mike, if you do a web search for NASA and C-12, several photos should appear. R/ Dutch * PS [ After a little bit of research, I have found that the AModel kit is of the Beechcraft 1900C/D airliner series, six kits being released with various decals, including a C-12J. While the wings and engines may be used, the fuselage is all wrong for a B200 / C-12 military version. RVHP offers both the C-90 and B200 King Air versions.] Edited November 24, 2019 by Dutch add links Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trash hauler Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Dutch, You are absolutely correct about the King Air Family, C-12 etc. They have been used by many many Military and Civilian units, organizations, and companies. I would have to lean towards the RVHP line at present, but the price is a killer. I'm really surprised no company has jumped on this Airframe for either 1/72, or 1/48. Once you started into that line, it would be a never ending collection ! Regards, Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Ok, technical question not necessarily related to a specific subject. Well, it is but for now just generally curious: How plausible is it for the decal printer to successfully print 1-2 inch high block letter black stencils in 1/72 scale? Can it work or is it a lost cause? I'm more a 1/48 builder and don't know much about the limits of 1/72. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arg Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Some aircraft that seem currently underserved in 1/48: A-20G B-26 P-61 (A & B) A-26 (WW II) He 177 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 7 hours ago, Spruemeister said: Ok, technical question not necessarily related to a specific subject. Well, it is but for now just generally curious: How plausible is it for the decal printer to successfully print 1-2 inch high block letter black stencils in 1/72 scale? Can it work or is it a lost cause? I'm more a 1/48 builder and don't know much about the limits of 1/72. Rick L. Hi Rick, Cartograf (but not too many others) can do it consistently every time; although this is about the limit of legibility. The image below is a snippet of CD72031 scanned at 1200dpi, and the 1-inch block lettering of the F-16 data block are easily readable. The distance between the two red parallel lines is 0.11in. Hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Trebor Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 On 11/21/2019 at 5:05 AM, KursadA said: ,.........along with the 1/72 scale T-6 Texan and "Starfighters" F-104. 'Starfighters' F-104 in 1/72 that is great news. Regards Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Thank you Kursad. That’s encouraging. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 9:05 PM, KursadA said: I am still working on the 1/48 scale line-up - but I will definitely have the 1/72 versions of the F-111A, Early F-18, V-22 and NASA F-104 sheets released in the last batch, along with the 1/72 scale T-6 Texan and "Starfighters" F-104. Anything in 1/144? Like a B-58 ? 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 +1 on the 1/72 and 1/48 Gripen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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