Tapchan Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Some "samples" were sent to reviewers so I suppose it's only a matter of time now. Who knows, maybe they have had some quality problems with production and they had to fix it? Anyway, still lot to build till it appears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salomon Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) I am sure that the model is perfect but I also think that there must have some small problems on the drawing of the assembly instructions or the packging which is not finished. Notice that the KH's assembly instructions commits so many mistake but the sale date is respected. For their first model, I things the product could be perfect in every point. Edited January 13, 2021 by salomon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 3 hours ago, salomon said: I am sure that the model is perfect but I also think that there must have some small problems on the drawing of the assembly instructions or the packging which is not finished. Yes. This has been the main hold up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas Beck Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/sinch.tw?fref=nf scroll a bit down, seemingly they are on the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Solo Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Departure or fresh store delivery? 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salomon Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 The shipping should be near, Can't wait to see this masterpiece. To have list for the year: F-18E Mv-22 Ka-52 (No any news from KH since last year, neither for their Su-57.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inquisitor Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Seems some reviewers got their early samples. Here's a test fit review at the modelling news site: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/01/test-kit-dry-fit-review-48th-scale.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijozic Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) Wow. It seems super overengineered, but in a good way. From the quick look over it, I would have preferred separate instrument decals (like GWH did on their MiG-29 kit) and perhaps a PE glare shield for the cockpit with a plastic alternative, but it's impressive. Hope it sells well enough so we might get to see more of such insanity. I'm surprised that the cockpit is so different between it and the Kinetic, though. The weapon options page seems obviously wrong regarding the placement of IR guided Alamo variants, though: Edited January 18, 2021 by ijozic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madcop Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, ijozic said: Wow. It seems super overengineered, but in a good way. From the quick look over it, I would have preferred separate instrument decals (like GWH did on their MiG-29 kit) and perhaps a PE glare shield for the cockpit with a plastic alternative, but it's impressive. Hope it sells well enough so we might get to see more of such insanity. I'm surprised that the cockpit is so different between it and the Kinetic, though. The weapon options page seems obviously wrong regarding the placement of IR guided Alamo variants, though: Seemed that the Kinetic cockpit was too shallow .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, madcop said: Seemed that the Kinetic cockpit was too shallow .... It seems both model designers saw two different cockpits. The details are so different, I m now wondering which one is accurate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 3 hours ago, madcop said: Seemed that the Kinetic cockpit was too shallow .... And much, much more detailed then Minibase one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijozic Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Solo said: And much, much more detailed then Minibase one. Blashpemy! 🙂 Keep in mind that's not a fully finished cockpit presented there for comparison. There's plenty more instruction shots in the given link and they seem to indicate that Minibase cockpit is noticeably more detailed than the Kinetic one, except for that rear panel around the ejection seat rails. Edited January 18, 2021 by ijozic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salomon Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, ijozic said: Blashpemy! 🙂 Keep in mind that's not a fully finished cockpit presented there for comparison. There's plenty more instruction shots in the given link and they seem to indicate that Minibase cockpit is noticeably more detailed than the Kinetic one, except for that rear panel around the ejection seat rails. I second that and the Themodellingnews' pictures shows the impressive detail over the aircraft model, I am waiting for the reception of my model, I wonder what will be their next kit. I think the SU-33 has a different cockpit variant and just look the details of the model, I have no doubt that this cockpit is right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mirage3 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) The big one for all Minibase crew. Edited January 18, 2021 by mirage3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 "Kinetic's" (original developer was Aviation Art) cockpit was notoriously shallow. This was due front landing gear bay and was one of the things, among with other bugs, that just couldn't be fixed in time in development. Minibase kit is an improvement in all directions IMHO. It is certainly not a kit for a beginner, but not because of the fit or anything like that, but just the sheer amount of detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Very impressive looking piece of kit engineering. Look forward to checking it out in the flesh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 10:50 PM, Andreas Beck said: On 1/17/2021 at 10:50 PM, Andreas Beck said: How do you know there are Su-33 kits in there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floggerman Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 or Covid-Masks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solher1 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 It’s finally available to order in Hobby Easy. It means they have it in n stock I guess. Juan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 That doesn't quite look like an Su-33 i have ever seen i must admit.😛 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 True, Su-33 have canards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Its quite expensive for a 1/48 after including the shipping. But then its a very detailed kit and a lot of thought has gone into designing and packaging the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salomon Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 It depends on what you are looking for, if we want to have a well detailed model in every corner of the plane without going to buy accessories then the price does not seem so expensive to me. No need to upgrade the cockpit ($ 15). the wheels ($ 10), the engines ($ 25), the landing gears ($ 25), various details that we usually have with EDUARDS ($ 20), the decal looks good to me too ($ 15). And I'm not going to count the armaments. We come to a total of $ 110 without the kit. So fine I'm happy with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hope my resin exhaust nozzles from Amigo Models will fit the Minibase fuselage. Building any model without aftermarkets it is something unnatural. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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