nachjager Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 My take on this matter: 1) Modern (meaning from July 2024 onward not Vietnam nor DS) US/NATO pilots in the latest suit/helmet in both 1/48 and 1/32. 2) Modern (meaning from July 2024 onward not Vietnam nor DS) US ground crew figures in both 1/48 and 1/32. 3) How about some Legion/Tiger Eye and related pods? They are starting to appear in growing numbers under F-16/F-15E bellies. 4) How about an F-16 tail base with BLOS modification? All active USAF F-16 units have them already. 5) An actual F-15E update set for the Revell is sorely needed. 6) Please NO MORE Tomcat nor Me 109 nor P-51 stuff, these subjects have been covered to death by other aftermarket makers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmer25k Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 1 hour ago, nachjager said: 6) Please NO MORE Tomcat nor Me 109 nor P-51 stuff, these subjects have been covered to death by other aftermarket makers. By making more stuff for #6 makes #1-5 possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 A USAF F-16 update set with the BLOS tail base and other parts for the Tamiya kit is one of the first set group of goodies I will be announcing soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 2 hours ago, KursadA said: A USAF F-16 update set with the BLOS tail base and other parts for the Tamiya kit is one of the first set group of goodies I will be announcing soon. Great choice and can I suggest a one piece radome for the Tamiya and Kinetic Gold Vipers in 1/48? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rando Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 On 8/8/2024 at 8:06 AM, swimmer25k said: By making more stuff for #6 makes #1-5 possible. While I get this in theory, I feel like #6 usually just means....more Tomcat/109/P-51 stuff. As much as Eduard has brought to the table over the years it feels like they could do so much more, lately instead are cranking out more of the same popular single engine WWII stuff. Fortunately Kursad is definitely one of those aftermarket guys who gets it and is willing to fill the voids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) On 7/10/2024 at 3:47 PM, TomTheCat said: The "sugar scoop" exhausts for the AH-64 which have as yet only been included in ONE Hasegawa boxing (1/48). Aside from that, I'd very much like to see 1/35 ammunition for the WW2 German 88mm Flak 41 This is an elusive weapon with only about 530 units built. It used different ammo than the famous 88mm Flak 18/36/37/Tiger I, and it was also different from the 88mm Pak/Kwk 43. The gun itself has been released by now (injection moulded) by three makers in five or so boxings. Bronco are including a couple of shells, but these are wrong, being for a Pak 43. I'm aware that there are makers which specialize in artillery ammo, but none of them has stepped forward yet, and as you're explicitly asking for suggestions, there you are 😄 Deleted. PM sent. Aaron Edited August 10 by strikeeagle801 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I have an idea. I asked BAM Models about this but got no feedback. An SR-71B conversion kit for the Revell 1/48 SR-71A kit, #04967? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Arrowhead Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 12 hours ago, Captain Tyler said: I have an idea. I asked BAM Models about this but got no feedback. An SR-71B conversion kit for the Revell 1/48 SR-71A kit, #04967? Second that! Chances Arnaud from BAM would have enough availability to issue that kind of kit are scarce. A 2-seater conversion for AFV’s U-2A/C would also be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 I built the Testors release of the Italeri 1/48 SR-71 kit back in the 1980s and seem to remember that it included parts for the SR-71B model. But hey, you were asking for a conversion for the recent Revell kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircal62 Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 While a two seat U-2 conversion would be great, I'd do it for the Testors U-2. The AFV kit is wrong in so many areas - rear fuselage cross section, forward fuselage, wheel wells... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hemspilot Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 On 8/11/2024 at 5:26 PM, Captain Tyler said: I have an idea. I asked BAM Models about this but got no feedback. An SR-71B conversion kit for the Revell 1/48 SR-71A kit, #04967? It's my understanding that BAM models is no longer in business. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 (edited) 3 hours ago, hemspilot said: It's my understanding that BAM models is no longer in business. His website says he is planning on opening again in Mid-August...so probably any time now. It WAS my understanding he had closed, but I think that is no longer the case. Aaron Edited August 13 by strikeeagle801 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Arrowhead Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 3 hours ago, strikeeagle801 said: His website says he is planning on opening again in Mid-August...so probably any time now. It WAS my understanding he had closed, but I think that is no longer the case. Aaron Arnaud is pretty much alive and kicking. He just doesn’t have enough availability to run his business full time. He reopens the site every once in a while for orders, and generally announces it on his Facebook page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachjager Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 On 8/8/2024 at 9:00 AM, KursadA said: A USAF F-16 update set with the BLOS tail base and other parts for the Tamiya kit is one of the first set group of goodies I will be announcing soon. Great!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 How about Blue Angel Mods, such as the stopwatch, smoke control, etc.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 On 8/7/2024 at 8:20 AM, jbryan911 said: 1/144th too. Antennae farm and ejection seat hatches for the Minicraft D. I so want this antennae set up for 1/72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Tyler Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 8/12/2024 at 8:53 AM, Dutch said: I built the Testors release of the Italeri 1/48 SR-71 kit back in the 1980s and seem to remember that it included parts for the SR-71B model. But hey, you were asking for a conversion for the recent Revell kit. I have a copy of that kit too. I did ask if it was possible to use those SR-71B parts on the new REV kit but everyone says its probably not worth the effort. Its either that or a new conversion kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarcB Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I second the request for an F-105B and a Thunderstick II conversion for the Hobby Boss 1/48 kits. Would greatly help us using more options from CD48186. Thx MB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) I realize that the Academy 1:144 P-8A Poseidon kit is not yet out, but perhaps a ventral Multi-Mission Pod (MMP) (seen just ahead of wing root) and dorsal SATCOM antenna could be on the list of 3D printed items. Seems easy enough. And then VX-20 Force decals! And why not add the AN/APS-154 Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS)? Seems it is used by line units now. K/r, Dutch Edited August 21 by Dutch add link. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 On 8/20/2024 at 6:55 AM, MarcB said: I second the request for an F-105B and a Thunderstick II conversion for the Hobby Boss 1/48 kits. Would greatly help us using more options from CD48186. And 1/72 F-105B nose and T-stick II hump for the Revell kit (preferred) or Trumpeter kit (secondary). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riffraff Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Will you be do the 3D printing for the modifications needed for the NASA F 15 sheet 72129? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 I'll second Dutch's 1/72 F-105B recommendation. Then you could produce an accurate Thunderbird decal sheet for the B. The 50-year-old Minicraft Thunderbird Thud kit decal was poorly printed with bleeding red ink and didn't come close to fitting the better Revell Thud kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 On 8/21/2024 at 11:54 PM, Paul Boyer said: I'll second Dutch's 1/72 F-105B recommendation. Then you could produce an accurate Thunderbird decal sheet for the B. The 50-year-old Minicraft Thunderbird Thud kit decal was poorly printed with bleeding red ink and didn't come close to fitting the better Revell Thud kit. Add cut tape or vinyl masks in all three major scales for the red/white/blue markings. A natural extension of your 3D endeavor. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachjager Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Adding to the shopping list, how about a replacement nose with engraved refueling door for the Academy 1/48 A-10C? This is the only really minus I see in this kit. There is an option made by Quickboost but it require precise cutting and the potential to frack up the nose piece is to high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 HC and MC-130 noses for the Zvezda C-130's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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