Captain Tyler Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 It's been close to 2 decades since there was any 1/72 kit of the ATF competition finalist, bearing in mind that the recent Platz kit is a rebox of the old Dragon kit. While the Testors kit is indeed decent, it is a very old kit with a lot of details missing that would certainly contribute a lot to the type. Is anyone anywhere working on a new kit with new tooling and parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 While the YF-23 has a decent cult following for what it could have been and the mystery, I doubt we'll ever see another mainstream kit. But, crazier things have happened. -Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hemspilot Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Captain Tyler said: It's been close to 2 decades since there was any 1/72 kit of the ATF competition finalist, bearing in mind that the recent Platz kit is a rebox of the old Dragon kit. While the Testors kit is indeed decent, it is a very old kit with a lot of details missing that would certainly contribute a lot to the type. Is anyone anywhere working on a new kit with new tooling and parts? The Platz kit is actually a rebox of the Italeri/Testors kit and not the Dragon kit. I agree the Testors kit is the least inaccurate of the two and hence it commands higher prices on eBay. Perhaps Hobby Boss could scale down their 1/48 kit. Edited March 12, 2022 by hemspilot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 In the current situation I cant see any mainstream manufacturer making one at all. It was only really made at the time because it was current. I would think one of the smaller manufacturers like Anigrand might have a go at it but I doubt we will see a company like Trumpeter have a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inquisitor Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) On 3/12/2022 at 10:38 AM, hemspilot said: The Platz kit is actually a rebox of the Italeri/Testors kit and not the Dragon kit. I agree the Testors kit is the least inaccurate of the two and hence it commands higher prices on eBay. Perhaps Hobby Boss could scale down their 1/48 kit. Nope, It's definitely the Dragon kit. Check hobby search. The description already says the parts are by Dragon. The photos of the parts list and sprues here https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10776957 Two loose fuselage halves and some parts attached to them., clear sprue, one tiny parts sprue Then look at the sprues of the dragon kit review here: http://modelingmadness.com/scott/mod/dyf23preview.htm same as above. Link is to the tamiya rebox of the Italeri/Testors since I couldn't find other sprue shots: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-60715-northrop-mdd-yf-23--134522 It's the old Italeri 'box size' sprues with the fuselage attached to the center. Edited March 14, 2022 by Inquisitor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hemspilot Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 19 hours ago, Inquisitor said: Nope, It's definitely the Dragon kit. Check hobby search. The description already says the parts are by Dragon. The photos of the parts list and sprues here https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10776957 Two loose fuselage halves and some parts attached to them., clear sprue, one tiny parts sprue Then look at the sprues of the dragon kit review here: http://modelingmadness.com/scott/mod/dyf23preview.htm same as above. Link is to the tamiya rebox of the Italeri/Testors since I couldn't find other sprue shots: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-60715-northrop-mdd-yf-23--134522 It's the old Italeri 'box size' sprues with the fuselage attached to the center. I stand corrected, I had confused the Platz kit with the Italeri's rebox by Tamiya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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