aaronacw Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) I bought a Academy F16 CG/CJ today in 1/72. The LHS says it is the best and came out a few weeks ago. Is it a good kit and are there any pitfalls? Thanks Aaron Edited May 25, 2008 by aaronacw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I found this review via Google. There have also been several discussions here on ARC which you can find via Search. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) I found this review via Google.There have also been several discussions here on ARC which you can find via Search. Steven, Since I have trouble with the "new" search function, what phrase(s) did you search for? I tried, for example, "Academy Viper" and didn't get any hits on the new kit. Thanks for the link to Mike V's review - pretty much says it all! Thanks, Gene K Edited May 25, 2008 by Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alrite Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Someone has built one in the "in progress section" quite recently, very good job it was too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hi Aaron, Steve (the Webmaster) recently fixed the forum's search function. You can now confidently search for "F-16C" or "Academy" and get the results you seek. I tend to select the "Search titles only" option for the best results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I got the kit from Lucky Model not that long ago. My initial impressions are wow!! what a nice kit, Seperate cockpit sidewalls great wheel well detail. Fantastic weapons. It does appear that the instrument panel shrould looks better than the 32nd scale one. However the "Bigmouth" intake looks "off" to me. It does have nice intake trunking but not all the way to the engine fan. The surface has slight pebbly look to it. but I do not thinkit will be visible once it is painted. The GE exhaust nozzle is well molded WAY better than the RoG version. All in all I like it better than the RoG kit( but thats just me) If the after market folks would make a proper big mouth intake Ithink we have found THE 72nd scale lawn dart. The decal sheet is flat out fantastic!! I beleve there are 2 blk 40's and 3 50's and a slew of stencilling for the weapons also printed by cartograf. The box art show the a Blk 40 with the scab patches on it but they are not included in the kit, It does say howeverthatthe kit may vary from the picture. I hope this helps!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I got the kit from Lucky Model not that long ago. Thanks, Craig. I picked up the kit yesterday and pretty much have everything trial fitted and ready to assemble...... but the nose profile "just doesn't look right" (I refrained from plans and overlays this time). One thing for sure - the engraving as well as the decals and pods/weapons are outstanding. However, I think the Revell/Monogram kit still has the edge. Alrite - thanks for the heads up, and Steven, appreciate the words about the search engine. KUDOS to Steve! Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hoi, Well not a scientific study, i did compare the RofG and Academy Vipers. The Academy cockpit is a little further back than on the RofG kit. This might be what is making the nose look "a little off." The main gear bay's seem to be the same length, in case one wants to try and put the Academy gear in the RofG kit (since the CMK set is meant for the Hasegawa kit which has a shorter bay). later Ruud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 (since the CMK set is meant for the Hasegawa kit which has a shorter bay). For that matter, so is the Aires wheel well set. Question, does the Academy kit have Bulged gear doors? Thanks, -Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 According to the review posted above, it does... I'll be getting the Korean boxing, but the RoG F-16C will still be my favorite Viper... Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 According to the review posted above, it does... The review says that it has the heavy weight gear, but doesn't say if the doors are or not. Looking at the one in progress build here on ARC it looks to me like they are the normal doors, but I can't tell for sure. Confirmation? -Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 A post or two down from the review states that the Academy also has Bulged doors. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hoi, Bulged probably, that is to say, not as convincingly as the Hasegawa kit. later Ruud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aaronacw Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks for your help! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat RIO Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 done the cg a month back.. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....mp;hl=tomcatrio http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....mp;hl=tomcatrio oh, i attempted to send the pics to the gallery, but i think the sending failed, cuz i havent seen it appear on the daily updates yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 what about previous problems with academy decals. are they over that now? Do they actually stick on their own? Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Doesn't the kit got stickers advertising "Decals by Cartograf"? Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hoi, Yes both the CG/CJ and the KF boxing have Cartograph decals. Very nice sheets at that. later Ruud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'll be getting the Korean boxing, ... Who is offering the KF-16 boxing? I can't find it anywhere... :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm also hunting that one. I hope Luckymodel will stock it (hint, hint, Mr. Raymond :blink: ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hoi, It is listed as a future item here: http://erichmodel.tripod.com/ Not a bad price either, though i do not know what the shipping might be. later Ruud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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