habu2 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/m/10807375 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Not until I see something more definitive than a poorly slapped together pre-build. Until then, the stash has plenty of opportunities for build time. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Well if thats a photo of the completed kit its already looking not bad. They seem to have got the top curves on the two canopies correct which gives hope for a correctly shaped upper fuse which also means it should make the dimensions ie width of the chine correct making it only the second kit to get it close to right(Italeri got pretty close). Hopefully Revell had the A team deployed for this one and redeployed the guys who did the F-18E to Northern Alaska on polar bear patrol. Visually its not looking bad fingers remain crossed and hopes high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwen Phoenix Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Wasn't this kit supposed to be released in October? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas Beck Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Gwen Phoenix said: Wasn't this kit supposed to be released in October? yes, it WAS. (container departure delays from China are now up to 12 weeks, I was said). Will let you know more if I get reliable information. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Is October over yet? Still 2 1/2 weeks left where I live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tony.t Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 10:55 AM, Andreas Beck said: yes, it WAS. (container departure delays from China are now up to 12 weeks, I was said). Will let you know more if I get reliable information. So, ETA is now December or January? Okay, I'll stock up the Xmas drinks caddy soon and buy my Revell in the New Year. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Krol Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 1/31/2020 at 7:07 AM, polybebber said: SR-71 is not my cup of tea, but I share your sentiments regarding Hypersonic products. I've bought and used quite a few sets from him and they outclass a lot of other AM manufacturer's stuff. So I guess his SR-71will be the icing on the cake. Plus, he creates AM stuff the mainstream guys will not touch like his A-3 engines and canopies...and hopefully, the main gear well. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 And here...we...go! http://www.hyperscale.com/2021/galleries/sr71arevell48dw_1.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, IAGeezer said: And here...we...go! http://www.hyperscale.com/2021/galleries/sr71arevell48dw_1.htm Liking some bits, but not digging others, like the exhausts and the lack of any camera windows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Looks pretty good in those pics but I would like to see the other offering that was announced as well. Hopefully soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Looks great and a significant improvement over the Testors kit. With the shipping delays, I’m not counting on seeing this one anytime soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piker38 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Well, after seeing those pix, I will definitely be waiting for Hypersonic's version ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwen Phoenix Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Wow, it is a huge improvement over the old Testors kit, indeed. The whole forward fuselage and windshield looks the part. Still, I've got this hunch that the one by Hypersonic Models/GasPatch is going to be even better, huh, @JeffreyK? On 10/13/2021 at 6:55 AM, Andreas Beck said: yes, it WAS. (container departure delays from China are now up to 12 weeks, I was said). Will let you know more if I get reliable information. Okay, Andreas. Thank you very much for the info! On 10/13/2021 at 9:08 AM, Dave Williams said: Is October over yet? Still 2 1/2 weeks left where I live. Guilty as charge, Dave. I'm such an anxious person, to me October means the 30th of September at 23:59:59. Cheers, Gwen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) One of the biggest disappointments ... level 5 ?! LOL I was so happy when heard new tooled 1/48 Blackbird release , bcs its best looking airplane ever built , IMHO tho. And then I saw this no details,no rivets,no weelbay kit for I assume ,kids... in 1/48 scale ?! Well done Italeri ,really well done... If someone think I'm a bit harsh , pls look at my 1/72 SR-71 build (it should look at least something like that in that scale) and you may understand my disappointment. Edited November 6, 2021 by Woody_ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I was so hoping for a super detailed Blackbird, when I heard about this 1/48 scale plane. I've gotten so spoiled with the fantastic molding and surface details that are on all the new Tamiya and Eduard planes, and was kind of expecting something similar for this SR-71. I'm no expert on the Blackbird, and I don't know what the surface details should look like, but from the photos of a built kit, I have to admit to being disappointed. Maybe I'll feel differently after some people get the kit in hand and build it, but it won't be so terrible if it is not what I was hoping for, as it will save me the price of the kit and aftermarket stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 8:11 AM, Gwen Phoenix said: Wow, it is a huge improvement over the old Testors kit, indeed. The whole forward fuselage and windshield looks the part. Still, I've got this hunch that the one by Hypersonic Models/GasPatch is going to be even better, huh, @JeffreyK? Okay, Andreas. Thank you very much for the info! Guilty as charge, Dave. I'm such an anxious person, to me October means the 30th of September at 23:59:59. Cheers, Gwen On 11/7/2021 at 4:54 AM, Woody_ said: One of the biggest disappointments ... level 5 ?! LOL I was so happy when heard new tooled 1/48 Blackbird release , bcs its best looking airplane ever built , IMHO tho. And then I saw this no details,no rivets,no weelbay kit for I assume ,kids... in 1/48 scale ?! Well done Italeri ,really well done... If someone think I'm a bit harsh , pls look at my 1/72 SR-71 build (it should look at least something like that in that scale) and you may understand my disappointment. Your calls shall be answered, but it'll take some more time.... J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwen Phoenix Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 11/7/2021 at 9:14 PM, JeffreyK said: but it'll take some more time.... Hi Jay! Bummer... just HOW MUCH some more time? Cheers, Gwen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 3:54 PM, Woody_ said: One of the biggest disappointments ... level 5 ?! LOL I was so happy when heard new tooled 1/48 Blackbird release , bcs its best looking airplane ever built , IMHO tho. And then I saw this no details,no rivets,no weelbay kit for I assume ,kids... in 1/48 scale ?! Well done Italeri ,really well done... If someone think I'm a bit harsh , pls look at my 1/72 SR-71 build (it should look at least something like that in that scale) and you may understand my disappointment. I gather you have never seen the real thing in the flesh. Just a really smooth and slick skin. I thought the afterburner cans (?) left something to be desired, and the cockpit is somewhat bland looking. Yet you won't see much of anything inside. gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 4 hours ago, ChesshireCat said: I gather you have never seen the real thing in the flesh. Just a really smooth and slick skin. I thought the afterburner cans (?) left something to be desired, and the cockpit is somewhat bland looking. Yet you won't see much of anything inside. gary Smooth and slick ?! Its full of rivets,as you can see : Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwen Phoenix Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 My only input to the discussion will be: Oh, have you seen how lovely the expression on that little blonde lass is? Such a cutie! Cheers, Gwen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sergei Galicky, Russia Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Unboxing the kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Thank you for that very informative review. I'm going to still wait on the other kit and then decide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dustiepal Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Here are the instructions, https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/4/9/8/1265498-32-instructions.pdf . And a review, https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235102722-lockheed-sr-71-blackbird-04967-148/ . Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 4 hours ago, dustiepal said: Here are the instructions, https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/4/9/8/1265498-32-instructions.pdf . And a review, https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235102722-lockheed-sr-71-blackbird-04967-148/ . Dave I question whether the decals are actually printed by Cartograf as the BM review says. All the decal sheet said is “Printed in Italy”. Cartograf isn’t the only decal printer in Italy, and decals done by them usually have their name on the sheets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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