jabow Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 6:13 AM, midnightprowler said: We sorely need a accurate D/H Huey. I have no faith Kitty Hawk will correct the errors of their 1/48 kit when they upsize it and a state of the art large scale AH-1G Cobra is sorely needed too. Oh now ya done it!! I'd go for some more Hueys. Especially the C and M Models!! And I'd jump all over a Tamiya 48th AH-1G Cobra!! Why has ANYONE made this Snake???? Bo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Yes finally an F-16D.....🤷♂️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Yes finally an F-16D.....🤷♂️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Is it too early to start the storied ARC tradition of criticizing the shape and accuracy of this un-named, un-seen kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 9 hours ago, midnightprowler said: Scissors are way off, stabilizer bar way to low, access panels thicker than armour plating. All are very noticeable and make for a unrealistic model. Heck Revells ancient kit has those parts right. The top of the propeller blade pitch gizmo is not quite right, but fixable. Rest is spot on! Think you've never seen the kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) I've seen it and YOU are wrong. The push pull tubes are not where they should be. I has been discussed quite a bit. Your ignorance of helicopters shows. Propeller gizmo??? No such thing on a helicopter. Come back to the discussion when you have learned what these parts are. Edited July 25, 2019 by midnightprowler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 12 hours ago, jabow said: Oh now ya done it!! I'd go for some more Hueys. Especially the C and M Models!! And I'd jump all over a Tamiya 48th AH-1G Cobra!! Why has ANYONE made this Snake???? Bo Never understood why we’ve haven't seen a new-tool 35th scale AH-1G. One of the prettiest flying machines ever.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 its been announced here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 38 minutes ago, dylan said: its been announced here Nice. I'm really not into WWII subjects, but I have always liked the look of the earlier P-38s with the streamlined front radiator intakes. Who know, maybe I'll get one. Knowing Tamiya, it should be a joyful build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 ^^^ Agreed. I'm sure there's a few Lightning schemes out there that would look simply amazing on this kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 7 hours ago, 11bee said: Never understood why we’ve haven't seen a new-tool 35th scale AH-1G. One of the prettiest flying machines ever.... Yes. The G is the first purpose made helicopter gunship and sorely misrepresented. It's a shame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jabow Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 hours ago, midnightprowler said: Yes. The G is the first purpose made helicopter gunship and sorely misrepresented. It's a shame. AND, there are so many decals just waiting for one!! Bo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 15 hours ago, habu2 said: Is it too early to start the storied ARC tradition of criticizing the shape and accuracy of this un-named, un-seen kit? Is it ever? Gotta beat the dead horse before it's even born. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 16 hours ago, habu2 said: Is it too early to start the storied ARC tradition of criticizing the shape and accuracy of this un-named, un-seen kit? Some pictures from a Tamiya display are up. Let the shaming begin! https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/07/tamiyas-148th-scale-lockheed-p-38-fg.html#more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: Some pictures from a Tamiya display are up. Let the shaming begin! https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/07/tamiyas-148th-scale-lockheed-p-38-fg.html#more It looks amazing 😮 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I'll buy one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jabow Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 59 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: Some pictures from a Tamiya display are up. Let the shaming begin! https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/07/tamiyas-148th-scale-lockheed-p-38-fg.html#more Not from me!! Gonna get several of these beauts!! Even has canopy mask!! Way to go Tamiya!! Bo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Barr Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 This is the one I have been waiting for, even has the markings I wanted, "Japaneses Sandman II"; EXCEPT they don't have the Japaneses Sandman II nose art on the decal sheet or shown in the markings artwork . What gives with that? Regards Jim Barr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Dave Williams said: Some pictures from a Tamiya display are up. Let the shaming begin! https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/07/tamiyas-148th-scale-lockheed-p-38-fg.html#more The nose looks all wrong. What’s with recessed divots?? Horrible. Why didn’t they listen to the experts here on ARC? Rear end looks too fat. Hopefully KH will release a decent one! Did I cover all the bases? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 12 minutes ago, 11bee said: The nose looks all wrong. What’s with recessed divots?? Horrible. Why didn’t they listen to the experts here on ARC? Rear end looks too fat. Hopefully KH will release a decent one! Did I cover all the bases? Yes 😄😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk524 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Jim Barr said: This is the one I have been waiting for, even has the markings I wanted, "Japaneses Sandman II"; EXCEPT they don't have the Japaneses Sandman II nose art on the decal sheet or shown in the markings artwork . What gives with that? Regards Jim Barr While "Japanese Sandman" was White 33, this particular White 33 on the decal sheet is a different airframe. The decal sheet represents one of the current warbird surviving P-38's that is a combat veteran and in its original markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Barr Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) Ok, so Tamiya decided to give us decals for a restored P-38 that has White 33 markings instead of White 33 - Japanese Sandman II. Thanks for the info. Regards Jim Barr Edited July 25, 2019 by Jim Barr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 55 minutes ago, 11bee said: The nose looks all wrong. What’s with recessed divots?? Horrible. Why didn’t they listen to the experts here on ARC? Rear end looks too fat. Hopefully KH will release a decent one! Did I cover all the bases? Nope, one more thing: When are they going to release the darn thing? We've been waiting for what seems like... (looks at watch, counts on fingers) ...one day! I don't think it will ever be released now. Blah, blah, blah... That about covers it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 hours ago, 11bee said: Did I cover all the bases? You forgot to mention pre-ordering the Best P-38 Kit Ever. 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 4 hours ago, 11bee said: The nose looks all wrong. What’s with recessed divots?? Horrible. Why didn’t they listen to the experts here on ARC? Rear end looks too fat. Hopefully KH will release a decent one! Did I cover all the bases? I guess you didn't. You did cover almost all bases for a Kitty Hawk release. The ARC Manual For Kit Releases lists in the Tamiya section only one gripe: "Where's the 1/48 F-16D???" Habu2 already covered that. There's also a generic "At least not another Spitfire/109/190/Tomcat", but that's more of a generic gripe rather than one particular to Tamiya. 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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