GMK Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Apparently Aoshima is releasing an injection molded kit of the US-2 amphibian in 1/144. Anyone got any more information? Edited October 5, 2015 by GMK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 That's cool! A more manageable size for such a large a/c. I'll definitely be getting one of these! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Think I'll add the Tomytec P-3 engine & lighting kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Looks good! Will be in for one if it doesn't break the bank! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 If I am not mistaken Platz recently also issued an US-2 but in 1/200 scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 What scale is the P-3? What motors did you use? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 The P-3 is 1/144. Tomytec do a motors & lighting kit for it. I picked up their CV--22 and the motor kit for it - even the nacelles rotate on that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) If I am not mistaken Platz recently also issued an US-2 but in 1/200 scale. There was a set in 1/300 that had the PS-1 & the US-2. Also A&W have resin kits in 1/144 & 1/72. Edited October 5, 2015 by GMK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattP Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Can't wait!!! MattP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaz Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 That prototype was shown off back in the All-Japan Model and Hobby Show 2014. In this year's show, an Aoshima rep stated that they're starting all over again because the model in question was inaccurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 That prototype was shown off back in the All-Japan Model and Hobby Show 2014. In this year's show, an Aoshima rep stated that they're starting all over again because the model in question was inaccurate. Ah, bugger. Glad it's accurate but I don't want to bother with my A&W kit now I know there's an IM one in the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaz Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) It appears this project is back on track with a tentaive release date of July 2016 and set to retail at 3,800 Yen when it comes out. The jointed stand is also included with the kit. http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/product/4905083011843/ Edited April 12, 2016 by kaz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Available for preorder now at HLJ 3040yen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoobs Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Nice! When I was living in Japan I used to watch these guys fly over my house on their way to Atsugi - felt like I'd stepped out of a time machine and was watching a Mavis or Emily flying by! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Hmm, the pic they provided isn't filling me with confidence. The prop look straight and the cockpit insufficiently "humped". Hopefully I'm wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 It's here: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/m/10384141 Mine turned up today. Very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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