KursadA Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 CD48180 will be a 1/48 sheet for US Navy's two-seat Corsairs: TA-7C and EA-7L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Sweet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Yes - the China Lake aircraft on the sheet are BuNo 156768 (with the FLIR test markings) and 156738 with the "TA-7C" on the tail. VAQ-34 (both hi and low-vis markings), VAQ-33, some test jets (PMTC, NATC, perhaps VX-5) and VA-122 with USS Lexington markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostbase Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Good to have these in 1/48th scale. I have just been looking at the Hobby Boss TA-7C and A-7K kits and it looks as though both kits contain parts for the other. I have a spare A-7K so I know which way that will be going 😉 Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Guess I have to start looking for those 1/48 kits. Built a 1/72 NAWC HB TA-7C, great little kit besides the weird looking squashed intake. Heard the 1/48 kit is exactly the same (nice easy build). Thanks for doing these unique Navy test/non-test aircraft. I’m about 80% done with a NATC A-4M. Should be applying your decals by tomorrow. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 shoot, one more round to go broke on 😜 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Another pretty densely populated sheet - this one is coming in March or April, with markings for six TA-7Cs and three EA-7Ls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Nice! I need those EA-7L markings! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I have the A-7K kit, pretty sure it has the TA-7C parts included. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sierrascale Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Well, that was quick. Definetely want a couple for the NWEF insignia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 I had been working on it for some time, along with the TA-4J and RA-5C sheets I announced earlier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 On 11/29/2020 at 5:30 AM, habu2 said: I have the A-7K kit, pretty sure it has the TA-7C parts included. It does A-7K Corsair II - Kits - Britmodeller.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) On 11/27/2020 at 4:56 PM, Niels said: shoot, one more round to go broke on 😜 That's what I usually say. Edited November 30, 2020 by Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Beat you to it 😇 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, Stephen said: It does A-7K Corsair II - Kits - Britmodeller.com I'm going from memory here, which is always sketchy, but I seem to recall that the kit is missing the parabrake housing for the Navy version. I'm thinking that Quickboost makes a resin one. Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 17 minutes ago, f5guy said: I'm going from memory here, which is always sketchy, but I seem to recall that the kit is missing the parabrake housing for the Navy version. I'm thinking that Quickboost makes a resin one. Fred K. That's in 1/72. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Stephen said: That's in 1/72. Hate to be That Guy but here goes - any plans to release this sheet in 1/72 in the future? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 3 hours ago, f5guy said: I'm going from memory here, which is always sketchy, but I seem to recall that the kit is missing the parabrake housing for the Navy version. I'm thinking that Quickboost makes a resin one. Fred K. 3 hours ago, Stephen said: That's in 1/72. Just checked my TA-7C & A-7K kits in 1/72, the Navy version has a part for the parabrake housing - C8, USAF version has a filler piece - C11 Don't have access to my 1/48 kit at the moment... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 minute ago, habu2 said: Just checked my TA-7C & A-7K kits in 1/72, the Navy version has a part for the parabrake housing - C8, USAF version has a filler piece - C11 Don't have access to my 1/48 kit at the moment... The britmodeller link has the sprues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Just now, Stephen said: The britmodeller link has the sprues. Just looked at that link, I can see the parabrake part there too, first sprue pic, just below the nose of the stbd fuselage part. The shape looks a bit inaccurate though, too thin IMO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, habu2 said: Hate to be That Guy but here goes - any plans to release this sheet in 1/72 in the future? I think there is a bit of overlap between this sheet and one that Xtradecals made some time ago - so I wonder whether anyone who would like to build a Navy Twosair might have already bought that one. I am sure I will release this in 1/72, but the list of subjects may be somewhat different to improve the value proposition. I think the Hobbyboss 1/48 A-7K sheet indeed has all you need for a Navy TA-7C / EA-7L : with the combination of the new Caracal sheet and perhaps a Wolfpack or AMK AN/ALQ-167 pod; you should be able to build a great two-seat Navy Corsair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba29 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, KursadA said: I think there is a bit of overlap between this sheet and one that Xtradecals made some time ago - so I wonder whether anyone who would like to build a Navy Twosair might have already bought that one. I am sure I will release this in 1/72, but the list of subjects may be somewhat different to improve the value proposition. Yes they did, but yours would be more than likely more accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Trebor Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Here is one l did using the HobbyBoss kit., but l am sure your decals will improve on it https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235067047-hobbyboss-172-ta-7c-corsair-ii/ Regards Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 23 minutes ago, Tomcat Trebor said: Here is one l did using the HobbyBoss kit., but l am sure your decals will improve on it https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235067047-hobbyboss-172-ta-7c-corsair-ii/ Regards Robert I built the same kit/scheme a year or two ago, and it's in the work display case. That is the only reason I am a little hesitant about buying again for 1/48. Depending on what the profiles look like...I may just add to the stash. The HB kit is not a bad kit at all...a pretty easy build. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Jabba29 said: Yes they did, but yours would be more than likely more accurate. ...and obtainable. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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