Solo Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Must have one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Here are some very impressive F-2A and F-2B panel line washed models from FM: Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 (edited) For those wanting a closer look like this, go to https://nippper.com/2022/05/57406/ (I use use Chrome and "Translate to English"). Gene K Edited May 29, 2022 by GeneK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haneto Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) The fitting of parts looks not so great as the propganda says. Especially the gap/step between fuselage and wings/clear canopy is quite eye catching. Originally a bit dissapointing to split wings and fuselage parts to save molding cost in 2022, does not show maker's sincerity in my personal view. Edited May 30, 2022 by haneto typo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 15 hours ago, haneto said: The fitting of parts looks not so great as the propganda says. Haneto, Your eyes are MUCH more critical than mine . Based on the limited photos I've seen, I think the fit looks great ... a fact that I'll have a chance to validate next week Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haneto Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 It is indeed a great kit, but maybe just not "so splendid" as propganda says. The gap between fuselage and wings could have been avoided, if they make the whole upper surface by one piece part, but unfortunately it did not happen. So you still need to make adjustment to reduce the gap, or even fill the gap then rescribe, if minor adjustment does not work. Again, just my personal opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, GeneK said: Based on the limited photos I've seen, I think the fit looks great ... a fact that I'll have a chance to validate next week Each of us will come to our own conclusions. 8 hours ago, haneto said: It is indeed a great kit, but maybe just not "so splendid" as propganda says. The gap between fuselage and wings could have been avoided, if they make the whole upper surface by one piece part, but unfortunately it did not happen. Like any model there will be room for adjustments. I've seen mentioning by FineMolds that these were test shot builds and adjustments were made. Maybe my modelling heart has a soft spot for FineMolds with their F-4 releases and love of plastic modelling, but I am giving them a pass regardless of the verdict of others. mine as well will arrive next week. The "slice shape rivets" @haneto refers on the wing are likely FM attempt at producing the effect of these type of fasteners(sorry the technical name eludes me) that are detailed here in the shot of the lower wing on a F-2. Rivets seem to be the common term modellers use to call every divot the kit manufacturers try to produce on the skin of an aircraft. Edited May 31, 2022 by Craig Baldwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clumsy Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Delivery in progress. HLJ started to place and complete the pre-orders. Mine is at their storage room now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Mine was just delivered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 6/9/2022 at 7:21 PM, habu2 said: Mine was just delivered Hi Habu2, Opinion of the kit??? Here is a kit built for a Japanese publication. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I initially thought that the F-2A/B kits would have a single and two-seat top fuselage inert ... but the F-2A fuselage top is one piece front to back. So here is the F-2B fuselage in-progress from FineMolds: Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 For those who are sticklers for following instructions, a correction was noted by FineMolds in the painting notes. Here is their post on both Facebook and Twitter. I ordered the Wolfpack Design seats and they arrived yesterday. Although made for the Hasegawa series, the fit is fine, but you will have to add the rear seat rails from the kit part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 This photo by nc39 306 J50 np @306Z33 on Twitter of the second built F-2A helps show off the underside details of the aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Some more inspiration ... Enjoy ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 54 minutes ago, Craig Baldwin said: This photo by nc39 306 J50 np @306Z33 on Twitter of the second built F-2A Is that the particular model you are building? Thanks for the chest bump, Gregg. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 I got really big walkaround, so if somebody wish to download it, enjoy yourself: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ibl7tnsn2grfsgb/Mitsubishi F-2A.rar?dl=0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, Solo said: I got really big walkaround, so if somebody wish to download it, enjoy yourself: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ibl7tnsn2grfsgb/Mitsubishi F-2A.rar?dl=0 Thanks Solo - great reference! For those who are going to download this treasure chest, a shortcut is to copy and paste the above link into the browser address bar, change the 0 to 1, and hit return - the download will start to your computer (file is a .rar). Gene K Edited June 19, 2022 by GeneK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Thanks. I had problems to handle that Dropbox. Hoped that link will be all right. Edited June 19, 2022 by Solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) Here is one modellers attempt to access filling the intake seams. Edited June 22, 2022 by Craig Baldwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 For the ones who speak the language it must be interesting. If someone like me, at least you can understand some of the reasons for some design features of the kit. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 2:12 PM, ya-gabor said: For the ones who speak the language it must be interesting. If someone like me, at least you can understand some of the reasons for some design features of the kit. On a YouTube video, one can click CC (Closed Captioning) and then in Settings select Subtitles/Auto Translate/English (or another language if desired) to get a clue as to what is being said ... but the translation is extremely rough and requires imagination. The FineMolds president must have a tough accent/dialect that YouTube Translate has trouble understanding. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 Hi Gene K, Thanks for the idea. Never tried it before. Will do in future. On the other hand I believe the drawings he is showing explain perfectly well what the point is, even without the language to back it all up. Has anyone received the kit? Any opinions on it??? Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, ya-gabor said: Has anyone received the kit? Any opinions on it??? @Craig Baldwin and I have had the kits for a couple of weeks (thanks to HLJ Private Warehouse ), and we've been comparing notes. He is way ahead of me in the build and I suspect he will present a summary of his experience shortly. Great modeler, he is. I think the kit is great in all respects - packaging, molding, fit, and accuracy. I've read some concern about filling the seam in the full length duct, but it will be a simple fill since the fit is tight. The duct design, in my opinion, is a great alignment feature that I'd like to see in other kits. Sure have come a long way since the days when we had poorly placed blanking plates in the intakes! Gene K Edited June 25, 2022 by GeneK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 Show us something!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 7 hours ago, ya-gabor said: Show us something!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL, Okay my little teaser, that gun muzzle fairing that looks poorly fitted on the test shots build. Mine fits well but a bit of filing was needed, that is all. I was considering writing up a detailed review but thought everyone would have had theirs by now. So today I will see if I can get written and posted quickly. The panel lines are delicate but some care is needed in the fitting. More very soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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