KursadA Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) Folks, is the Modelcraft 1/48 Twin Mustang kit really the terrible kit that it is said to be? Do you think I should be doing any decals for it? I am asking because the US buzz number digits on these aircraft are the same pattern that was used on Korean War-era F-86's. Since I am drawing these digits anyway (there is no font that is even close), I might as well reuse them on an F-82 sheet at some point. Any ideas? Edited September 2, 2022 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I have two in the stash. I heard someone who built one compare it to an older classic airframes or Mach 2 kit when building it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 YES PLEASE!!! I have two of the B model kits that have no decals and I can't find any anywhere. A couple of options would be great. The kit sucks but I am sure people have them in the stash and would buy decent decals if they were available. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, martin_sam_2000 said: YES PLEASE!!! I have two of the B model kits that have no decals and I can't find any anywhere. A couple of options would be great. The kit sucks but I am sure people have them in the stash and would buy decent decals if they were available. Sean Yeah, same here..two b kits and no decals. The g seems to be harder to find than the e or b. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 55 minutes ago, Charlie D. said: Yeah, same here..two b kits and no decals. The g seems to be harder to find than the e or b. Actually, turns out I have the F-82E, not the B, but other than minor items all aircraft are basically the same. Still..we Def need decals!! Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Yes please! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 "It's unbuildable" But it's the only 1:48 kit out there. I would be up for a sheet as I don't really care for the kit options. F-82E in my case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I'm so in. Got the kit and decals suck. I am down for this sheet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 11:23 AM, KursadA said: Folks, is the Modelcraft 1/48 Twin Mustang kit really the terrible kit that it is said to be? Do you think I should be doing any decals for it? I am asking because the US buzz number digits on these aircraft are the same pattern that was used on Korean War-era F-86's. Since I am drawing these digits anyway (there is no font that is even close), I might as well reuse them on an F-82 sheet at some point. Any ideas? Kursad, I think you'd be the only decal manufacturer to tackle the 1/48 kit so you'd own the market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Drifterdon said: Kursad, I think you'd be the only decal manufacturer to tackle the 1/48 kit so you'd own the market. Printscale did a set a few years ago but it was mostly "G" models and they can be a little hard to find. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, martin_sam_2000 said: Printscale did a set a few years ago but it was mostly "G" models and they can be a little hard to find. Sean I stand corrected. But given the choice of Printscale, that I've heard can be problematical, or Caracal, it's a no brainer. And like you said, Printscale just covers the G nightfighter. Edited June 20, 2018 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Drifterdon said: I stand corrected. But given the choice of Printscale, that I've heard can be problematical, or Caracal, it's a no brainer. And like you said, Printscale just covers the G nightfighter. Somehow I am not very concerned by any sheet in the market from them. Edited June 20, 2018 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 depending on how much space you have on the sheet, Betty Jo, Old 97 and at least one of the cool Alaska birds are needed After that, some cool night fighters with nose art is all you need to round out the sheet. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 32 minutes ago, martin_sam_2000 said: depending on how much space you have on the sheet, Betty Jo, Old 97 and at least one of the cool Alaska birds are needed After that, some cool night fighters with nose art is all you need to round out the sheet. Sean Heck ya! What Sean says... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I actually found a site the other day that had detaield pictures of a number of F-82's..but I can't seem to find it again...Ill post it if I come across it again Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) Some nice pics here. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F-82_Twin_Mustang And here http://www.wikiwand.com/en/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang Edited June 20, 2018 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 by the way...just found a source on shapeways for the radar pod and flame dampener exhaust so you can do a "G" out of any kit you have!! https://n/product/DWD6RJB2S/f-82g-twin-mustang-exhaust-1-48?optionId=64940431 Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Drifterdon said: Some nice pics here. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F-82_Twin_Mustang I really wish I had bookmarked that site. It was a close up of a bunch of radar pod artwork. It would have been a great resource for this sheet...now I have no idea where it was. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) If you needed any more inspiration for this project, I just saw on Facebook that Tom Reilly is bringing the XP-82 to Oshkosh this summer!!! https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/eaa-airventure-oshkosh/05-23-2018-rare-legendary-xp-82-twin-mustang-aims-to-make-debut-appearance-at-airventure-2018 Corey Edited June 21, 2018 by Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jabow Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 12:23 PM, KursadA said: Folks, is the Modelcraft 1/48 Twin Mustang kit really the terrible kit that it is said to be? Do you think I should be doing any decals for it? I am asking because the US buzz number digits on these aircraft are the same pattern that was used on Korean War-era F-86's. Since I am drawing these digits anyway (there is no font that is even close), I might as well reuse them on an F-82 sheet at some point. Any ideas? Since you asked, No!! There are toooo many GOOD kits that, either don't have or under represented, with decals. My 2 cents. Bo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 45 minutes ago, jabow said: Since you asked, No!! There are toooo many GOOD kits that, either don't have or under represented, with decals. My 2 cents. Bo I see your point, but you could make that argument against most proposed decal subjects. There are a lot of people out there (myself included) with the Minicraft F-82 kit, without any good decal options. A good set of Caracal decals might spur more people to build their kits. Maybe a good set of decals could spur some more aftermarket to make a F-82 build more palatable. Also, at the rate model manufacturers are going, someone will release a new injected mold F-82 in the near future (Special Hobby, GWH, Trumpeter/Hobbyboss, Kittyhawk...<gulp>) My preference would be for Korean War aircraft, especially with nose art, but there are so many interesting subjects: Alaskan Air Command, Air Defense Command, SAC. There are enough subjects one could probably get two sheets out. Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crlandrum Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I have a G in my stash looking for decals - please! Charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris D Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 While it wouldn't be the most colorful or distinctive Twin Mustang, FQ-383 from the 68th F(AW)S would be a welcome addition given its historical significance as the first aerial victor of the Korean War. Other than the buzz numbers and the squadron insignia on the tail, it didn't carry any unique markings. The Twin Mustang kit is a bit of a challenge, but it can be built. And I'm sure more would be built if people had the decals for them. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Chris D said: The Twin Mustang kit is a bit of a challenge, but it can be built. And I'm sure more would be built if people had the decals for them. Chris I know I will build mine with good decals available! Edited June 23, 2018 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Folks, I heard you and I will go ahead and release an F-82 sheet in the next few months. I already assigned a product number and added it to the site. I will share more details as I make progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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