NewModeller64 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 As was posted above, names like FLANKER, FENCER etc are not NATO names. They are decided by the FVEYs. J-20 isn't FIREFANG, that seems to be a product of whoever runs the SINODEFENCE forum and I'm pretty sure he counts for squat in this process. J-20 is FAGIN, the receiver of stolen goods. Has been for at least 18 months. Mighty Dragon is probably a domestic nickname. Looking forward to the model. 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deino Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) On 8/19/2023 at 7:08 PM, flanker27 said: Just FYI in case someone is interested, there is a two seater J-20 model by Dream model in 1/72 scale Really? Is there a link available or even images???? PS: Just found: Chinese J-20S 'Mighty Dragon', DreamModel DM720023 (2023) (scalemates.com) On 8/20/2023 at 5:19 AM, DET1460 said: NATO names as stated above... Two syllable names- Jet power. Single syllable names= props. Thought this might help. DET1460 From my understanding, the J-20 has not received an official NATO/ASCC name but most often the name "Firefang" is mentioned Edited August 21, 2023 by Deino Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) I love the box art on the top of the Dream Model J-20! Really cool! Edited August 21, 2023 by Curt B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Evidently this one is released.. any reviews you guys have seen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Just ordered mine off ebay and receive notice its shipped. Should arrive in couple of months 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/5/2023 at 8:18 AM, flanker27 said: Just ordered mine off ebay and receive notice its shipped. Should arrive in couple of months 😁 Just to clarify, the kit you are referring to as ordered is the 1/72 Dream Model J-20, correct? NOT the 1/48 Meng J-20, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) . Edited October 8, 2023 by Solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 21 hours ago, Curt B said: Just to clarify, the kit you are referring to as ordered is the 1/72 Dream Model J-20, correct? NOT the 1/48 Meng J-20, right? Its the Meng 1/48 J-20. Its on ebay already Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 4 hours ago, flanker27 said: Its the Meng 1/48 J-20. Its on ebay already Wow, really? Very cool. All I’ve seen on EBay seem to be references to future availability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I got it from Sunlightmodelstore https://www.ebay.com/itm/266432049211?epid=27060077564&hash=item3e0896703b:g:K1AAAOSwX8ZlFw9I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I ordered one as well. It is out. I even saw some low quality plastic pictures. No "real" reviews yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) Sorry, delete. Edited October 11, 2023 by Solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Received mine last Friday, from order to delivery about 10 days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 For those interested, there is more surface detail and more pronounce, and its slightly longer than the Trumpeter kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 More pics please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salomon Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) It reminds me Hasegawa F-22 a lot with that surface detail. I like it. Million pieces of exhaust, I am not fan of. Key is the overall dimensions and complex dorsal body shape of J-20 for me, hope it captures that. Edited October 18, 2023 by foxmulder_ms Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salomon Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Tamiya's F-4 and F-35 also have multiple pieces though, the fit was fine, I think the Meng's could be almost the same. The WS need a little bit detail in my opinion, the ladder is included, very basic and I think that I use to print the engine and ladder for this build. The other trouble with the ladder is a small error on the steps, the distances are not equal, by cutting the pieces and repositioning them two ministers towards the last step at the bottom and the problem would be solved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plastictiger Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) I checked the FAB Scale J-20 exhausts for the Trumpeter and they don't fit. The diameter is too big. We'll have to wait for aftermarket. It's too bad. The Fab Scale are really nice. Edited October 18, 2023 by Plastictiger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salomon Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 No offense, you better use the in box Meng model, it wasn't bad at all, because the plastic process don't allow tiny detail but the WS engine is ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plastictiger Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, salomon said: No offense, you better use the in box Meng model, it wasn't bad at all, because the plastic process don't allow tiny detail but the WS engine is ok. You have to. The Fab Scale exhausts have much better detail, but is way too big in diameter for the Meng kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plastictiger Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Does anybody have a good technique for using Meng decals made in China? Will need it for this model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 11:23 PM, flanker27 said: Received mine last Friday, from order to delivery about 10 days. Does this guy take good care of the packaging? Did your kits' boxes come in excellent conditions, if not perfect, and not full of big dents and creases? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 The box is protected in a layer of cardboard paper. There are no dents or creases on my box when I receive it, but I guess its up to the shipper if they will kick it around 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Just received. Very reminiscent of Hasegawa F-22 as I thought. Raised RAM details, inner parts engineering, and layout of parts are all great. Exhaust breakdown is similar to Great Wall Hobby Su-27/35 series with multiple parts which can work but doesn't for me 🙂 Overall, I am pleased, should be a fun built. Hopefully aftermarket will come up with a nice exhaust and external pylons / missiles / fuel tanks etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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