markiii Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hey Chris, those are awesome AIM-9's. I have a model club meeting Sat. and I will show them off . Mark PS-- AIM-9X's done yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 PS-- AIM-9X's done yet? Alexander? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aviationpic Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Chris You have probably answered this question already... Although the Swiss Air Force has replaced the AIM-9P with the -X version on their F/A-18s, they do still use them on their F-5E/Fs both as captive and live ammunition. Therefore I'm really desperately looking for an appropriate -P version Are they part of your plans? Greetings from Switzerland Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) So when can we start buying these babies? I'm starting a 1/32 Harrier soon, and can use a couple of 9L's. [EDIT: I just noticed that Chris' site was updated with the missiles available. Woohoo my Harrier will look awesome with those 'winders!] Edited August 11, 2010 by loftycomfort Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (markiii @ Aug 10 2010, 11:03 PM) PS-- AIM-9X's done yet? Alexander? Hi Chris! Just stuck completely with the intakes for my Mig-29 :) As for X...well, it's really tempting...D'u really want ME to master it? BTW, PM sent yesterday...still not replied... Cheers! Alexander. Edited August 11, 2010 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vodnik Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 How do plans for AIM-9J/P look today? Any ETA? I need a couple for my early F-15A... Pawel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) Hi all 1/32 scale enthusiasts! I think it's time to bump the topic up to enhance the interest.:D Have you odered those "bad boys" shown here for your F-15, F-16, F-18, etc. yet? :D Not yet? Then rush, rush to the Zactomodels.com and place your orders! :) BTW, next project to launch is supposed to be AIM-9X. I finally managed to master it but since I'm a very slow modeler, I can't name a due time to release it. :D Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. :D Edited September 12, 2010 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markiii Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi all 1/32 scale enthusiasts! I think it's time to bump the topic up to enhance the interest. ;) Have you odered those "bad boys" shown here for your F-15, F-16, F-18, etc. yet? Not yet? Then rush, rush to the Zactomodels.com and place your orders! BTW, next project to launch is supposed to be AIM-9X. I finally managed to master it but since I'm a very slow modeler, I can't name a due time to release it. :D Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. I have got my 9M's (excellent by the way) 9x's, How about some pics? Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 I have got my 9M's (excellent by the way)9x's, How about some pics? Mark Hey Mark, please, don't spur me on! :D I haven't started yet. Just picking refers. But if you mean the pics of the real thing, I can place some. cheers! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I'd get some 9X's since I have a couple of 1/32 Super Hornets in the stash. Their interest might be limited to only those who have the SH kits, though. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 I'd get some 9X's since I have a couple of 1/32 Super Hornets in the stash. Their interest might be limited to only those who have the SH kits, though.Terry Hi Terry! You mean the Trumpeter's kit, I suppose. I haven't seen their in-kit 9X yet but I think it's not so"delicious" as my version is expected to be. ;) But don't forget F-15 and F-16 big scale guys who maybe will have excited much to get the thingy when it's done. :P Cheers! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvark Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 AIM-9X is used on F-15, F-16, and F/A-18A-F. The Trumpeter AIM-9Xs in their Super Hornet kits is down to their normal low standard of accuracy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 AIM-9X is used on F-15, F-16, and F/A-18A-F. The Trumpeter AIM-9Xs in their Super Hornet kits is down to their normal low standard of accuracy. Hello Jim! I hope my standard is high enough. Cheers! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvark Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hello Jim! I hope my standard is high enough. Cheers! Alexander. I'm not worried about you and Chris; just grateful that Trumpeter identified their missiles AIM-9Xs so we know what they were supposed to be, otherwise I would have never guessed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 I'm not worried about you and Chris; just grateful that Trumpeter identified their missiles AIM-9Xs so we know what they were supposed to be, otherwise I would have never guessed! Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) Hello guys! Now I finally can show you something I accomplished so far. ;) Three da*n weeks I've been tinkering with that tiny (even in 1/32 scale) 9X rear fin. For the first time I managed to use plastic card to master it but my three attempts failed and finally I decided against plastic and took thin aluminum sheet. And now you can see how it turned out. Here some in-progress pics: And now some photos of the completed thing: I do know that the fin is not 100% accurate, but I think it's not nacessary to replicate it 100%, it's "good enough" as it is, isn't it? :) Next step will be the fore fin. BTW, it's just a tradition to begin each my missile project with fins. :) Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. Edited October 12, 2010 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wow! Getting all of the intersecting angles and facets looking so neat and tidy must have been quite a challenge Alexander. Are you planning to make all four fins seperately or hoping that the remaining three can be cast in resin? (It would certainly be less stressful) The finished article is once again commendably thin. These AIM-9X missiles will surely be much sought after. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wow! Getting all of the intersecting angles and facets looking so neat and tidy must have been quite a challenge Alexander.Are you planning to make all four fins seperately or hoping that the remaining three can be cast in resin? (It would certainly be less stressful) The finished article is once again commendably thin. These AIM-9X missiles will surely be much sought after. Keep up the good work. :) Thank you for comment, Guy! Oh, no, no more 9X rear fins to master, I had enough with one. :) I hope Chris will resin cast them. :o Cheers! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Wow! Getting all of the intersecting angles and facets looking so neat and tidy must have been quite a challenge Alexander.Are you planning to make all four fins seperately or hoping that the remaining three can be cast in resin? (It would certainly be less stressful) Yes, that is some amazing craftsmanship getting those facets so perfect and sharp. I'm inspired. Thankfully Alexander will only have to do one of each fin which I will duplicate in resin, then make a mold with four copies for production. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 AIM-9X will be cleared on F-15E's soon too, so by the time I get around to building mine, I'll buy a set for it. And if not those, certainly the Mikes, as the ones in the kit are not that great. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Jesus, that lil wing even has airfoil shape to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) Hello guys and thanks for the encouragement. Now I'm here again with some updates. The fore fin is done and I'm about to place a few pics to show how it turned out. So, check it up! :) Well, slowly but steady I hope to finish this "bad boy" by the Christmas, if everything's OK. Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. ;) Edited October 29, 2010 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Alexander, That fin looks like the real thing that came out of a CAD drawing and a milling machine. I won't be surprised if it's actually air-worthy. You and Chris, the two of you really feed off each other's work - your missile fins, and his MiG splitter plates. You guys are doing what is meant for machines to do, and that is some unbelievable work when performed by humans. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Alexander,That fin looks like the real thing that came out of a CAD drawing and a milling machine. I won't be surprised if it's actually air-worthy. You and Chris, the two of you really feed off each other's work - your missile fins, and his MiG splitter plates. You guys are doing what is meant for machines to do, and that is some unbelievable work when performed by humans. Terry Hi Terry! Thank you much for your kind words. What you said is very inspiring and encourages me to new modeling exploits. ;) Chris and me are the two modeling nerds :D but it's nice to feel yourself a winner when that piece of plastic or aluminum is defeated. Yes, it takes long hours of scrupulous and meticulous work and great patience but the end result is worth it! But I think my work is quite modest in comparison with what some other guys do, especially in 1/72 scale! Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Hi there! It finally happened! Today I eventually finished this beast! Actually I didn't expect it would be sooo time consuming project. It was a real challenge from one hand but from another side it was a kind of contest whether I'm able to accomplish that. Three rear fins were broken while in progress until I decided against plastic and managed to master it using thin aluminum sheet. Three fore portions of the rear fin platform also were broken accidentally. Sometimes the build were screwing me up but with my teeth clenched I've been creeping to the finish line and now - relief! I'm reporting it done, mission accomplished! And now some teasing pics. Of course, the thingy is not 100% accurate and not too neatly done (I always take a back seat for Zactoman) but I hope it will be a very nice substitution to what we can find in Trumpeter's A/F-18F kit. Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. edit. What's the heck! Can't see the pics on my monitor! Can anybody see them? Edited January 22, 2011 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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