jwest21 Posted September 30, 2024 Share Posted September 30, 2024 Has anyone released an update/correction set for thr Takom AH-64 kits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 1, 2024 Share Posted October 1, 2024 (edited) Not that I’ve seen, and it dearly needs it. Every time I look at mine, I find something else they screwed up. My bad, I was thinking this was about the Trumpeter AH-64A kit. Edited October 1, 2024 by Dave Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwest21 Posted October 1, 2024 Author Share Posted October 1, 2024 Fingers crossed someone does it. I really want to build one but I want to do it as accurate as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted October 1, 2024 Share Posted October 1, 2024 I've got the D Block II I want to do as a memorial build for a friend (Apache pilot) who was KIA in Afghanistan, as well as a Guardian in the stash to build. What all is wrong with the Takom kits? Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted October 1, 2024 Share Posted October 1, 2024 There are several updates and correction parts by Simone Plai from Italy : https://www.facebook.com/friends/suggestions/?profile_id=1051514645. To get them, you must contact him. Reskit from Ukraine has also some parts : https://reskit-models.com/scale-plastic-model-kits?ocf=F21S2V2044111865F20S2V20603828F16S2V3874765639 Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted October 1, 2024 Share Posted October 1, 2024 4 hours ago, norbert said: There are several updates and correction parts by Simone Plai from Italy : https://www.facebook.com/friends/suggestions/?profile_id=1051514645. To get them, you must contact him. Reskit from Ukraine has also some parts : https://reskit-models.com/scale-plastic-model-kits?ocf=F21S2V2044111865F20S2V20603828F16S2V3874765639 Norbert Simone's stuff is amazing (but pricey). I've got his cockpit correction set, updated pylons and fuel tanks and the MUM-TX rotor hub antenna. Waiting on his fixes for the TADS housing. My build was too far along to utilize his fix for the screwed up lower fuselage (still can't believe Takom missed that feature). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 1, 2024 Share Posted October 1, 2024 My bad. I read it as fixes for the Trumpeter kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 1, 2024 Share Posted October 1, 2024 8 hours ago, strikeeagle801 said: I've got the D Block II I want to do as a memorial build for a friend (Apache pilot) who was KIA in Afghanistan, as well as a Guardian in the stash to build. What all is wrong with the Takom kits? Aaron Generally, complex instructions, poor decals, poor anti collision beacons on the engine sides, and cockpit errors. For the cockpit, (except for the D Block II kit, which has a special issue), they didn’t include the helmet sensors, a/c vents, and for the early D the old CPG sight. For the D Block II kit, they added a correct cockpit, but it’s a cockpit for an E model, not a D model. Use its cockpit with the E guardian you have. For the E kit, it’s missing the belly armor, which even Hasegawa got in the 1/48 kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwest21 Posted October 1, 2024 Author Share Posted October 1, 2024 7 hours ago, norbert said: There are several updates and correction parts by Simone Plai from Italy : https://www.facebook.com/friends/suggestions/?profile_id=1051514645. To get them, you must contact him. Reskit from Ukraine has also some parts : https://reskit-models.com/scale-plastic-model-kits?ocf=F21S2V2044111865F20S2V20603828F16S2V3874765639 Norbert Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwest21 Posted October 1, 2024 Author Share Posted October 1, 2024 I ordered Simone's cockpit updates and the pylons from Reskit. Now we wait. Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted October 1, 2024 Share Posted October 1, 2024 (edited) 9 hours ago, Dave Williams said: Generally, complex instructions, poor decals, poor anti collision beacons on the engine sides, and cockpit errors. For the cockpit, (except for the D Block II kit, which has a special issue), they didn’t include the helmet sensors, a/c vents, and for the early D the old CPG sight. For the D Block II kit, they added a correct cockpit, but it’s a cockpit for an E model, not a D model. Use its cockpit with the E guardian you have. For the E kit, it’s missing the belly armor, which even Hasegawa got in the 1/48 kits. I was aware of the instructions and the decals. I ordered decals from Caracal, and I've seen a few build reviews about taking the instructions with a grain of salt and dry fit, dry fit, dry fit. I sent Simone a PM on Facebook, and it looks like I'll be ordering a few sets from him at some point soon. I've got several sets from Reskit and Black Ops to replace the pylons and weapons. We'll just have to go from there and see. I like the idea of 35th over 48th for this memorial build. I'm going to be building it and donating it to either Selah High School where he graduated, or Central Washington University where Aaron attended ROTC and hopefully they will display it for everyone to see. Thanks for your help. Aaron EDIT: This is actually an article about my friend, and his return from Afghanistan. Hard to believe it's been over 10 years ago now. The last inspection: Precise ritual for dressing nation's war dead (nbcnews.com) Edited October 1, 2024 by strikeeagle801 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwest21 Posted October 1, 2024 Author Share Posted October 1, 2024 That is so heartbreaking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted October 2, 2024 Share Posted October 2, 2024 1 hour ago, strikeeagle801 said: I'm going to be building it and donating it to either Selah High School where he graduated, or Central Washington University where Aaron attended ROTC and hopefully they will display it for everyone to see. 🫡 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted November 10, 2024 Share Posted November 10, 2024 I thought Eduard had some updates too. For my skills, the kit is enough! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted November 11, 2024 Share Posted November 11, 2024 Don't forget the Werner's Wings decals. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted November 12, 2024 Share Posted November 12, 2024 15 hours ago, Floyd S. Werner, Jr. said: Don't forget the Werner's Wings decals. Floyd Those decals are amazing. Highly recommended! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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