Craig Baldwin Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 From FineMolds technical group Twitter account. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 From FineMolds FB page Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Parts layout has been posted, Craig -- new? https://www.finemolds.co.jp/FP/FP48.html Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 3 hours ago, GeneK said: Parts layout has been posted, Craig -- new? Yes, thanks Gene. The only things I've noticed are no pylon/launcher for sta 2/10 and is that both an open/closed optional speedbrakes provided at the very top of the sprue layout? The markings option scheme to are given but unless you going for aftermarket decals there are a bit minimal. I did find this early scheme but will require some work to find the colours and markings to reproduce it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Anyone know what’s up with the 3 tone camo in the last picture? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 First time I’ve seen that 3-tone camo. Interesting… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Looking forward to this one too, Craig. August release: https://www.finemolds.co.jp/FP/FP49.html (As an aside - Couple of Phantom and an F-14 reissue here : https://www.finemolds.co.jp/2022SHS-new.html ) Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, GeneK said: Looking forward to this one too... https://www.finemolds.co.jp/FP/FP49.html Almost expected but a bit earlier than I assumed. Most of the anniversary schemes were applied to A models, I'll have to google some anniversary B schemes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Craig Baldwin said: Almost expected but a bit earlier than I assumed. Same here -- I had set aside a B model Hasegawa front fuselage insert to use on the FM A model. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba29 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Craig Baldwin said: Almost expected but a bit earlier than I assumed. Most of the anniversary schemes were applied to A models, I'll have to google some anniversary B schemes. I was having a look this morning when it was announced and found this:- https://dxmdecals.com/shopping/ols/products/172-viper-zero-f-2b-jasdf-21st-sq-anniversary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 18 hours ago, Jabba29 said: ... found this:- https://dxmdecals.com/shopping/ols/products/172-viper-zero-f-2b-jasdf-21st-sq-anniversary Thanks. Available in US here at Sprue Brothers. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric B. Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 On 4/4/2022 at 1:10 AM, Gary F said: Anyone know what’s up with the 3 tone camo in the last picture? Beware, It seems it's fake like for a past April fool's day... https://www.f-16.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8009&start=240 Se lower part of the page Eric B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Thanks Eric. I like the top scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 Some test sprues and initial build ups Open air brakes Main bay looks busy. Out with small brushes for detail painting Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 2 hours ago, ya-gabor said: Some test sprues and initial build ups These parts are looking very nice and they didn't simply just mirror the right and left main wheelwell details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 They did most certainly do "some" research! Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I have one of these on (pre)order but I've always wondered why Tamiya hasn't done the F-2 in 1/32..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) From FM Company Twitter: Also -- here's a link to the FM president announcing new tools, including the F-2A and B starting at 7:30. His frequent Japanese "UH" growl is hard to take, but Closed Captioning does an OK job of translating his main points. Interesting that he goes into his philosophy of why it's important for him to create a really good kit, despite the kit not costing much for modelers. Gene K Edited May 2, 2022 by GeneK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 5 hours ago, GeneK said: Never seen that before: a full-length intake trunk going all the way back to the burner can. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clumsy Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Murph said: Never seen that before: a full-length intake trunk going all the way back to the burner can. Regards, Murph Hello Murph, Platz’s 1/72 F-15 has the same feature. Cheers, Arkut Edited May 3, 2022 by clumsy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 10 hours ago, clumsy said: Hello Murph, Platz’s 1/72 F-15 has the same feature. Cheers, Arkut News to me. Not sure I'm a fan of it. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Murph said: Not sure I'm a fan of [the one piece intake-to-burner] How come, Murph? Looks like a creatively simple way to get all the pieces lined up. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Murph said: Not sure I'm a fan of it. I tend to agree, looks like filling the seam will be more difficult, especially in 72nd. May have to cut it anyway to "reach" the middle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, GeneK said: How come, Murph? Looks like a creatively simple way to get all the pieces lined up. Gene K Gene, As habu2 mentioned, the seam issue. Personally, I'd rather fiddle around with aligning pieces than trying to fill a seam that is either inaccessible or requires some Rube Goldberg tool to reach. Obviously, others will feel differently. Having said all of that, I have two on preorder. Regards, Murph Edited May 4, 2022 by Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 10 minutes ago, Murph said: Having said all of that, I have two on preorder. I have one on preorder and may get a B model after I compare the A model with the Hasegawa kits I already have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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