Beyond The Sprues
General Category => Market Place => New Model Kit News/Reviews => Topic started by: Weaver on January 17, 2015, 09:53:32 PM
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Here's a real left-field one from Micro-Mir: the Hunley man-powered submarine used in the American Civil War:
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MM35-013.jpg)
http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MM35-013 (http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MM35-013)
More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._L._Hunley_(submarine) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._L._Hunley_(submarine)) (If you're remotely claustrophobic, this is a horror story up there with the best of them...)
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Coming soon: 1/72 Sud-Ouest SO.9050 Trident
Wikipedia: The SNCASO SO.9000 Trident was a French mixed-power interceptor aircraft of the 1950s. Capable of supersonic flight, the project was cancelled in July 1957 after only 12 examples had been built. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNCASO_Trident)
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17359378_1441347599276305_6107250059765077381_o.png?oh=85dc475751a7a00a1be8f0a18aa916a0&oe=596084ED)
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17388922_1441347645942967_7492613097809608032_o.png?oh=c0c7f3c34babd73b4c9aa406ec461414&oe=5968A3DB)
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17389208_1441347692609629_2792785180918790840_o.png?oh=52660c87db1506e343cd983ff538d0b6&oe=595D597F)
Mach 2 currently offers the same kit.
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They also have this coming:
(https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17424777_1445689165508815_741880275174950294_n.jpg?oh=9e033278fa0e55653b6a9ea0c81c6282&oe=595D339B)
Might be interesting to rescale this to 1/48 as a modern Cargo/Logistics UAV.
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There is also a 1/48 Hunting Percival P.56 Provost T.Mk.1 in the works:
(http://i.piccy.info/i9/947a1b20fde8341dcfed4361e114c98f/1480754127/19245/1095936/pers1_500.jpg)
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They also have this coming:
(https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17424777_1445689165508815_741880275174950294_n.jpg?oh=9e033278fa0e55653b6a9ea0c81c6282&oe=595D339B)
Might be interesting to rescale this to 1/48 as a modern Cargo/Logistics UAV.
Some sprue shots:
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uEy6diEHlF4/WNY3lJPOHBI/AAAAAAAAbnA/16L-Io50EycOANOZ93N40xrr6OI-cBl-wCLcB/s1600/17218335_1437181403026258_9067399724338866888_o.jpg)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eTblDb4z6Pk/WNY324HRb-I/AAAAAAAAbnE/bZcOzr1IiDssys2WasgLls6QAz6VZwgVgCLcB/s1600/58d4e2dcf293a_MikroMirAeroVansprue.jpg.416cd99aded90e36bd733397bccf5fef.jpg)
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I feel really disappointed for my friend who scratched his 1/72 Aerovan, made resin moulds and then passed them on to Kiwi Resins for sale!
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And now a 1/48 Sikorsky R-5 / H-5 injected kit.
(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17632042_1454794514598280_4806670859975468126_o.jpg?oh=2892f96f5165453c4ee759dac0282980&oe=59590FCB)
(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17436281_1454794557931609_5468241364674954149_o.jpg?oh=3ad51c53eeb22acc669e44074b65a47a&oe=595D8457)
(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17635146_1454794594598272_3596058435368208409_o.jpg?oh=6cd081e91d943292c80121c1cea03740&oe=595AF19D)
Finally the Fonderie Miniatures one will have a competitor.
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Excellent news!
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Will this kit include an in scale Mickey Rooney with top hat? :)
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If not I'm sure the aftermarket gang/Shapeways will come to the party!
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1/72 Kalinin K-7 coming:
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/25237/006.jpg)(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/25237/007.jpg)
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Who will be first to scale-o-rama it into the ridiculous CGI "Flying Battleship" version that had made
the rounds for the last few years.
:-X :-\ :icon_zombie:
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I'm keen to try their 1/48 Lavochkin La-9. Does anyone here have any building experience with Mikro-Mir kits?
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Posted on Facebook
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/19944439_1559952990749098_7307733151325062272_o.jpg?oh=05ff92fac780b2d67d0806051bc64d17&oe=59FED6E3)
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(http://i.piccy.info/i9/a86ab311f167f9f948154cfb67b8ecd4/1499504407/84909/1004367/20170708_115930_800.jpg)
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On its way in 1/72 (mutter grumble...):
(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/19702789_1560010427410021_1428913780837353089_o.jpg?oh=28e90d4b111f3c3e1764fca7ba7f222d&oe=5A0B4653)
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(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/19942916_1559952400749157_5228455943214988594_o.jpg?oh=857c241c39fbed413ff3398d6950fbc9&oe=5A30D331)
Wrong scale yet again!
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Finally, back to something in the correct scale:
(https://s3.postimg.org/jvwnfn5lv/20170821_094438_resized.jpg)
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Not my preferred scale but could provide some interesting ideas for some:
(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/21316303_1619048284839568_4853821768186016034_o.jpg?oh=48c7ebb2c0a369e4bd1469eadfbc4f23&oe=5A128A0C)
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Hiller Yh-32 Hornet in 1/48:
(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/24879567_1711065055637890_7562245886075474305_o.jpg?oh=f2fc2fde90342855ef81e6bf9c4970a3&oe=5AD1DD3B)
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Coming in 1/48:
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/28029/001.jpg)
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1/48 Brantly-B2 in development:
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/28684/001.jpg)
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/28684/002.jpg)
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Coming in both 1/72 and 1/48: Supermarine S.5
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/28871/001.jpg)
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1/48 Hunting Percival Provost Mk.52 & Mk.53 box art:
(https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=https://s9.postimg.cc/cmzmek3yn/33572964_1890470041030723.jpg&key=19dbbf5f6f5bdef8f70d19207985085ac6ed2d1b7d07d9d2d5b94ee47ee13833)
Hmmm...maybe add floats ;)
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More things in the works:
!/48 XH-26 Jet Jeep:
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/33154325_1890478497696544_4735760536912789504_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=e468857dd640c137a92f4125c81a07e4&oe=5BB8F961)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/33528423_1890478484363212_5163388942854127616_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=50a6aab52395e0f4ad451d93cf5cca55&oe=5BA18ADB)
Could easily see this being done in civilian markings as a personal vehicle parked in a drive way.
Also thought I had posted this one already: 1/48 Bristol Type 171 Sycamore:
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29745112_1832651093479285_54627615639703799_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=7c063e024a4b8fc06040daa2fae22028&oe=5BA319F4)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29354404_1832651090145952_7467479975602554495_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d940ef4f335d406c0c5e28955a789a5c&oe=5B9F3B43)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29064089_1832651086812619_7574490660332823284_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=607a777223b5a233de988000c7f6c2ae&oe=5BE983FF)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29351732_1832651156812612_7163325361946681661_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=c8cf257e143b9df5789eb7bc4bda9336&oe=5BA06BE5)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29354856_1832651176812610_8761963723376695225_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=9f020e79896adb18432394fa5a04570f&oe=5BA6180D)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29662482_1832651180145943_3302439568653430426_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=119d7f494818ccfb99e5c3fa269f42a1&oe=5BACB6E7)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29663251_1832651236812604_8158153382111235825_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d5c6e3f3ac4938d6056f726a97de470b&oe=5BB8DDC1)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29745219_1832651253479269_5967386669165896173_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=f15fcef02a9ed815db06db1fe8a56e59&oe=5BBA725E)
Then there is this: 1/32 Yokosuka MXY-7 Model 11/ MXY-7 K-1 Ohka:
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35896195_1925897764154617_1597485619431342080_o.png?_nc_cat=0&oh=e8c63846dfe9d90c5693d471d15ae0f7&oe=5BEB762D)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35923463_1925897667487960_6824257022465146880_o.png?_nc_cat=0&oh=55d2570a9cedea62d865796a119e1dc5&oe=5BACE0DF)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35971191_1925897677487959_5707941579956682752_o.png?_nc_cat=0&oh=ed1b66a1304b68f0cf32cdb54994e80c&oe=5BB157DF)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35943670_1925897684154625_8782481845645213696_o.png?_nc_cat=0&oh=adbd2f59c77970ce0b578a1ff0c936b1&oe=5BBA8E03)
And finally, there is a new 1/48 Kaman Huskie OH-43D (HOK-1) in the works:
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35839078_1925193990891661_7174114024626323456_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=ea92ba032a28c1161787fba481259509&oe=5BEC6E3D)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35839748_1925193997558327_7055931939278028800_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d6a764906132623304e9dc0d6d00f26c&oe=5BBC7764)
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A Sycamore could well find its way into my collection! 8)
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A Sycamore could well find its way into my collection! 8)
Mine too
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1/48 Doblhoff WNF 342 V-4 coming:
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/image.jpg3_zps181qfgfg.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/image.jpg1_zpsn6roltwe.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/image.jpg2_zpsj5nqxxec.jpg)
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1/48 Piaggio-Pegna P.c.7 racing seaplane also in work:
(http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/photos/news/30000/004.jpg)
(http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/photos/news/30000/001.jpg)
(http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/photos/news/30000/002.jpg)
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1/350 USS Parche (SSN-683) In the work - early and late modification:
(https://scontent.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47689589_2167145556696502_1489435563797774336_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne5-1.fna&oh=0cfbb2c5362e1a2bc5ca5ea45fefa095&oe=5C94AD6C)
(https://scontent.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47505312_2167145813363143_9205383919250178048_o.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne5-1.fna&oh=96bd195b67a54f2a151227e2df68217a&oe=5C9AD504)
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1/48 Aérospatiale Gazelle coming:
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/30875/001.jpg)
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One to think about. :smiley:
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(https://scontent.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/58787538_2381239045287151_2409402118193545216_o.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne5-1.fna&oh=4dfd923ac35415dc86662f554b17cda4&oe=5D606837)
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K-7 six engine beauty NEEDS to be a kit release.
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7 engines, Bill!
And in 1/72: MikroMir Britmodeller posts with sprues, etc. (https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235019710-172-kalinin-k-7-by-mikromir-3d-rendersspruesbox-art-release-in-2019/page/2/)
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Yes, 7 engines - people sometimes miss the pusher one:
(https://www.3dcadbrowser.com/th/1/30/30740.jpg)
This is a kit release and that is the box art that I posted earlier. Will be in 1/72 as Frank said. Thus the kit will be ~39cm long, and with a wingspan of ~74cm.
In civil transport configuration, the K-7 would have had a capacity for 120 passengers and 7,000 kg (15,000 lb) of mail. As a troop transport it would have had capacity for 112 fully equipped paratroopers. In bomber configuration it would have been armed with 8 x 20mm autocannons, 8 x 7.62mm machine guns and up to 9,600 kg (21,200 lb) of bombs.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/jjpSKbKx/67587197-2544067585670962-3461220852861763584-o.jpg)
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It looks like a FW-189 and a P-38 had a baby... and the milkman was a Beaufighter!
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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1/72 Nieman KhAI-3 coming:
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/33140/001.jpg)
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1/72 Nieman KhAI-3 coming:
([url]http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/33140/001.jpg[/url])
Looks like it needs more power. A whiff with a larger engine would seem simple and practical.
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1/72 Nieman KhAI-3 coming:
([url]http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/33140/001.jpg[/url])
Looks like it needs more power. A whiff with a larger engine would seem simple and practical.
Or two engines, one at the front of each fuselage section.
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Looks like it needs more power. A whiff with a larger engine would seem simple and practical.
For its era (first flew) it wasn't a bad performer: Capacity: 12 people, Max Speed: 135km/h Cruise Speed: 115km/h Ceiling: 2,000m Range: 850km all from a single 110hp M-11 radial. I could easily see this as a form of airborne assault platform instead of gliders.
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1/48 scale McDonnell Model 120 Flying Crane announced:
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33452/001.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33452/003.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33452/006.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33452/005.jpg)
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1/72 Armstrong Whitworth AW-52:
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33455/001.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33455/002.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33455/003.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33455/004.jpg)
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1/72 Armstrong Whitworth AW-52:
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33455/001.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33455/002.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33455/003.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/33455/004.jpg)
Nice. So much whif potential.
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I do like the AW-52, hopefully it will be nowhere near as heavy as the resin one I built a few years ago
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1/72 Armstrong Whitworth AW-52:
Is that an injection plastic kit Greg ? I've got the A&V Models resin kit which I had started before my house move years ago, it got packed away and I haven't seen it since ---- :-X
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It should be injection
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Is that an injection plastic kit Greg ? I've got the A&V Models resin kit which I had started before my house move years ago,
That's the one I built, forgot who it was by. Quite a simple kit, but goes together well
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(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/73388318_2689785107765875_8255757699392733184_n.png?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQn_yaXRKOYjvTNMIHux4nV_OV9pBQdR1jLXuwvTM-vaPgIT-ZuSwImI5Xl9GS6-y9A&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=b0a17860a7de248a5ca4a286acc4ca17&oe=5E1CFBE3)
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/72441148_2689786001099119_5708670156733939712_o.png?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQmoqI4UuCrFqOmPWYZPUqKhDcmQK3wlWj4usixsn5Uu2uuNXFT8u5dAhK4A60EKR1Q&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=95274e8284674dc5b370c1c4660faa50&oe=5E31A214)
"Silbervogel" «Antipodal-Bomber»... 1/72 liquid-propellant rocket-powered sub-orbital bomber
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Got it...in 1/72 and 1/48...in resin...you can queue to offer thanks to the left...
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Got it...in 1/72 and 1/48...in resin...you can queue to offer thanks to the left...
I had it in resin in 1/72 - it would have made a good weapon (it had sharp edges, pointy end and it was a solid chunk). Also have it in 1/350. Plus the Russian copy with ramjets.
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I had it in resin in 1/72 - it would have made a good weapon (it had sharp edges, pointy end and it was a solid chunk). Also have it in 1/350. Plus the Russian copy with ramjets.
Do you have an image to share of this version?
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They've also announced a 1/72 Horten Ho.IX V1, the glider prototype. The CAD looks gorgeous, I'm holding out for them to do the V2...
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Do you have an image to share of this version?
The 1/350 Keldysh model was made by our own Hamza. Here's my "build" (other than finishing and painting) (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=5426.msg142596#msg142596)
Here are his two Sanger designs on Shapeways:
The model on Shapeways (https://www.shapeways.com/product/S383LK3NP/1-350-keldysh-bomber?optionId=64435679)
Saenger Antipodal Bomber (https://www.shapeways.com/product/QG4XAYYS9/1-350-sanger-silbervogel-amerika-bomber?optionId=64435644&li=ostatus)
I'll have to find a picture of the giant resin 1/72 weapon.
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Thanks. Forgot about Hamza's models and yours too.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/Vsb20NSg/75204596-2717373915006994-5167017966880948224-n.jpg)
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Coming in 1/72:
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/90522064_10222178375398125_8718995954063114240_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=CkB3-m2sDEMAX8toZcf&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne6-1.fna&_nc_tp=7&oh=b91a64981cb3e02993e68f0aa1a28b67&oe=5E9D3AC1)
(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/73215689_2798441956900189_3733426980910006272_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=A9h2RL_uzZsAX_54A2_&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne6-1.fna&_nc_tp=7&oh=36d0c0f7f5453f22678abc71ba0d62e3&oe=5E9C38AA)(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/78765871_2798442023566849_1582860933665914880_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=qCDb5hvn3C4AX9HCwUx&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne6-1.fna&oh=88f21547d4387c6fdd519a402bd037e2&oe=5E9D3BD9)(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/75640783_2798442100233508_6506506034712936448_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=vFEL-ukamUcAX_wJMok&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne6-1.fna&oh=b53f850a09dabdc04237be2fd8dd7b72&oe=5E9C1755)
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(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/87327021_2973839579360425_5938057127288373248_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=2TxgfFlFyfQAX8Tuk_B&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne6-1.fna&oh=e6b7a5b7a5350706f98450e045d41b99&oe=5E9BC2B9)
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(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/87174953_3008545389223177_7483928647254933504_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=oYq2IPCbaY8AX8JXFfq&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne6-1.fna&oh=976d61931841b58267ef9892af4638a2&oe=5E9C0B40)
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Hope they will do a CSS Virginia to go with it.
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1/35 British Welman W10 Mini sub:
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/35464/Welman1.jpg)
plus these:
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/35465/Hol1.jpg)(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/35466/93%201.jpg)
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The Wellman W10 has Robida/steampunk possibilities...
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Paint it yellow on put it on a trailer...
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Very excited by this: Mikro-mir are working on 1/48 Junkers W.34. W.33, W.46, K.43:
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/35709/001.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/35709/002.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/35709/003.jpg)
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(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/36682/007.jpg)
(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/36682/008.jpg)
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I hope they do other versions, too.
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I hope they do other versions, too.
I've got the old (b/w box) MPM kit of the fighter version, but I'd certainly like to see a new tooling to go along with this. To be honest I didn't even know there was a recce version of the G-1
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(https://www.strijdbewijs.nl/top/G28.jpg)(https://modelbrouwers.nl/media/cache/97/a6/97a6bd7769dee6dd96a6257a193f52f6.jpg)
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(https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/1598642570515-png.593094/)
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(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/36856/002.jpg)
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Be interesting to see the seaplane tender for that one.
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Even in 1/350, this kit is going to be big:
Wingspan (for model): 57.5cm
Length (for model): 47cm
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True.... Though will wait for 1/144 to scale-o-rama as 1/72.
Would go with 1/200 as did for PBH-417 http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=2179.msg30402#msg30402 (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=2179.msg30402#msg30402)
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:o :o :o
OK, that would have been a seriously big aircraft ---
Should be right up Bill's street ------- >:D
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Is that 12 props and four jets? Pity that a single .50 cal bullet would make it go up in flames (it seems to be the fate of all Japanese aircraft)
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With modern engines be useful water bomber in California.
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Someone created a model of that for a War Thunder game mod and apparently forgot to put the jet engines on it. It is huge to be sure and impressive to see in game flying around.
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Is that 12 props and four jets? Pity that a single .50 cal bullet would make it go up in flames (it seems to be the fate of all Japanese aircraft)
Apparently, it was to get 12 turboprops and four jets --- although the turboprops were only about 1900 hp. IMHO, that would be more underpowered than the Hughes HK-1
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That almost sounds like Star Trek fanboys who add four warp nacelles, multiple photon torpedo and phaser turrets to their starship designs.
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(https://kitmaker.net/photos/news/36994/002.jpg)
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Via Facebook. Test Sprues.
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/123388316_3658565527554490_3071624013965042906_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=3TWIqPvJMCcAX8Mdy74&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=24c8eb1d5ee365016a7c502be19a3041&oe=5FCEABBE)
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/123477853_3658563850887991_4773848123389219140_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=81pOoBSn5c0AX9WZvOL&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=ca1fc60fe9e69d43a7901af251c48e5b&oe=5FCC2A3E)
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Has bomber and recon potential.
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More renders of the 1/48 Junkers W.34. W.33, W.46, K.43:
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-01/10/158-entry-0-1610295694.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-01/10/158-entry-2-1610295694.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-01/10/158-entry-3-1610295694.jpg)
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1/48 DH 112 Venom coming:
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-03/02/406-entry-0-1614719514.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-03/02/406-entry-2-1614719514.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-03/02/406-entry-3-1614719514.jpg)
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Wrong scale - obviously -, but also scale-o-rama potential. :smiley:
Use this plus a 1/72 Mosquito cockpit+canopy for a jet-powered medium bomber.
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I want it in 1/72 as well, but over the last five years I've been transitioning to 1/48 for my Kiwi warbird models so this is very exciting news. We've had three, and the third - currently the sole airworthy example - is based at my local airport so I'm hoping for a boxing with Vampire verticals and Pinocchio nose....
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50997304633_a22bcc4aed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kGsvWZ)ZK-VNM Whanganui 130620 Zac Yates (https://flic.kr/p/2kGsvWZ) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50998119427_81b18aab81_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kGwGaa)ZK-VNM Whanganui 190120 Zac Yates (https://flic.kr/p/2kGwGaa) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50998117297_f3a4ed7c01_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kGwFwr)ZK-VNM Whanganui 190120 Zac Yates (https://flic.kr/p/2kGwFwr) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
YouTube video by yours truly of a display in January (https://youtu.be/frme_zsenFo)
They're back on now but for a while owner John Luff flew her without tiptanks...maybe this is an opportunity for me to experiment with these "magnets" some clever modellers use...
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Is that an Ex-Swiss Air Force Venom Zac ?
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Is that an Ex-Swiss Air Force Venom Zac ?
Yes, it is an ex-Swiss Air Force FB 4.
Mind you, the RNZAF did have plenty originally...
(http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/gallery/albums/New-Zealand/VenomStartup.jpg)
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Is that an Ex-Swiss Air Force Venom Zac ?
It is, formerly J-1634 and then HB-RVA on their civil register. There's a great article on John and his Venom by a talented young guy* here (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/boyhood-dream-takes-off/MB2CP4PWURDZ3ATIHGCD3BNOKI/)
Mind you, the RNZAF did have plenty originally...
We leased around 45 for Malaya but unfortunately they never made it here. Two of the three Kiwi warbird Venoms wore/wear the scheme of WE434 from that bunch.
*they've removed my byline! What the hell?!
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1/48 Bendix Model J coming:
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-03/06/430-entry-0-1615044950.jpg)
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Now, that may be one to add to the stash.
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<...> Mind you, the RNZAF did have plenty originally...
([url]http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/gallery/albums/New-Zealand/VenomStartup.jpg[/url])
Before they all caught in fire. Simultaneously. Very suspicious... :P
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Too bad it's not a 1/35 Bendix.
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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-03/16/494-entry-0-1615904833.jpg)
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Found this on their Facebook page. No other information but I hope they make it.
Oh, it's 1/72. >:D
Sharkit had made one. But long OOP.
There is a brief write-up on it in French Secret Projects Volume 1, pages 191-192.
If this kit does get made, I would add three smaller missiles mounted on the engine nacelles.
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/164141829_4027889243955448_2973722620596738343_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=_0IvryFtwloAX96Nhwd&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=2010f96e4a13d22701ec2e10a71ac143&oe=6082A561)
I believe the artist is Christophe Gibelin. http://christophe.gibelin.free.fr/indexhibit/index.php (http://christophe.gibelin.free.fr/indexhibit/index.php)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ff/92/b3/ff92b31ecf8d7fce0988470f2b870dbd.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/57/88/14/578814ef283698095493b0af75d38ec1.jpg)
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Very Gerry Anderson-esque. 8)
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Photo of a test build of the 1/72 scale Silbervogel sub orbital bomber design.
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-03/24/536-entry-0-1616621212.jpg)
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MikroMir is preparing designs for the trijet ground-attack Martin XB-51 in 1:72 scale. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-04/14/635-entry-0-1618428053.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-04/14/635-entry-2-1618428053.jpg)
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Yawn.... got two in 1/48 in the stash.
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Good for Mikro-Mir. :smiley:
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It would appear that another 1/72 Mitsubishi J4M Senden is in the works. Unicraft has one but the quality is well Unicraft.
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-06/29/973-entry-0-1624988363.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-06/29/973-entry-3-1624988363.jpg)
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Is that labelled a J4M1? It looks like it could also be a Ki-98.
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They do look similar; at least parts for the Ki-98 were under construction at the end of the war. The Meng Ki-98 was a fun kit to build. Too bad it's long OOP. It's unlikely this Mikro Mir kit will be as enjoyable.
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SNCASO Dever Sprue shots.
(https://scontent.fyzd1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/212204821_4329635047114198_9062407609799896643_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=dKrb2OHlEYcAX_BIFHU&_nc_ht=scontent.fyzd1-2.fna&oh=1b5b33a1ad6071d09ce02e7b30509620&oe=60E92CC8)
(https://scontent.fyzd1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/212664605_4329635280447508_7239093392394184787_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=SfT0J-LEk88AX8EZsPw&_nc_ht=scontent.fyzd1-2.fna&oh=2585b0aa735a5e4760052324866b7e34&oe=60E861B6)
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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-07/05/1001-entry-0-1625528532.jpg)
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:-\
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Hmmmm. ??? Pretty sure ericr already built that one.
;)
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(https://nsa40.casimages.com/img/2021/07/16/210716071053306795.jpg)
I'm really hoping for a floatplane version:
(https://ingeniumcanada.org/sites/default/files/2019-04/artifact-junkers-W34ffi.jpg)
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I'm really hoping for a floatplane version:
Yes! I always liked the markings on Canadian Airways' CF-ARI (with the red band around the rear fuselage.
But here's a couple of postwar mods ...
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1/72 AMP Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/221977499_4392023717541997_6812512690995028889_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=fqn64FICPdAAX9LOy5J&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=f39b07301c013d0c611378ebe048a4a4&oe=612685F9)
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Sigh...
(https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/1629195611093-png.638252/)
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1/72 DH 108 Swallow
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/244706607_4613517145392652_1867553217038055158_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=c3sqn3je0LsAX9mLclA&tn=v10ddJgQ_pfKEs6g&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=8492633dfc0e7ed444a32891533e12c0&oe=61861E35)
Would look nice beside the MPM X-4 Bantam.
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Damn! now what am I going to do with the Project X kit I have --- :-X
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Damn! now what am I going to do with the Project X kit I have --- :-X
Consign to the box of unbuilt/never to be built Vacforms like the Project X kits I have that have been released as injection moulds.
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Damn! now what am I going to do with the Project X kit I have --- :-X
Looking at those sprue gates you might be better off building it. Glad I built mine from the resin kit, can't remember the maker off hand.
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Damn! now what am I going to do with the Project X kit I have --- :-X
Looking at those sprue gates you might be better off building it. Glad I built mine from the resin kit, can't remember the maker off hand.
That might have been Whirlybirds Chris, they got most of the Project X and Maintrack Models moulds. I remember a plan I had for the DH.108, a proof of concept DH Vixen smaller scale FTB. I think this will be a go now as I also wanted to build an RW DH.108. An article in Air-Britain's AeroMilitaria was about the RN using Vampires (could have been Venoms) to train the ground crews on carrier handling of the Sea Vixen, could be something alone the same lines.
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Damn! now what am I going to do with the Project X kit I have --- :-X
Looking at those sprue gates you might be better off building it. Glad I built mine from the resin kit, can't remember the maker off hand.
That might have been Whirlybirds Chris, they got most of the Project X and Maintrack Models moulds. I remember a plan I had for the DH.108, a proof of concept DH Vixen smaller scale FTB. I think this will be a go now as I also wanted to build an RW DH.108. An article in Air-Britain's AeroMilitaria was about the RN using Vampires (could have been Venoms) to train the ground crews on carrier handling of the Sea Vixen, could be something alone the same lines.
Checked it and it was the Planet kit
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Another for the 1/72 crowd: Ju388:
(https://i.ibb.co/dB9FD8g/245537985-4646699055407794-7927865553633344789-n.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/phW1SjF/246196080-4646699598741073-1774067919591847535-n.png)
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Another for the 1/72 crowd: Ju388:
Interesting choice. I wonder, does another kit in this scale suggest issues with the Special Hobby Ju 388 offerings?
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Another for the 1/72 crowd: Ju388:
Interesting choice. I wonder, does another kit in this scale suggest issues with the Special Hobby Ju 388 offerings?
Here is a Scott Van Aken review: https://modelingmadness.com/scott/axis/luft/ju/ju388.htm (https://modelingmadness.com/scott/axis/luft/ju/ju388.htm)
Overall, this is not a bad kit. Sure, it takes work to build, but that is the nature of the beast. However, it doesn't take that much extra, and anyone who considers themselves to be an intermediate modeler should be able to build it without any major traumas. It isn't a shake and bake Tamigawa kit nor is it a subject I would expect to see from them. The overall result is very pleasing and well worth the effort put into it.
Jan Forsgren over at Hyperscale: http://hsfeatures.com/features04/ju388ljf_1.htm (http://hsfeatures.com/features04/ju388ljf_1.htm)
I can accept a kit that is a challenge, and this one is. It’s a pity SH got the gear bays wrong, but still I recommend buying it until the ultimate 388 comes along.
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I have a few MikroMir kits and they cover unusual subjects, but they can be a pain to build. I don't mind a difficult assembly - especially if it's a scratchbuilt or a major kitbash - but if I'm paying a lot of money for a kit, I want it to be at least a somewhat enjoyable build. I'll let someone else build and review MikroMir kits now, before buying. Look at the issues Kit had with theirAW.52 (https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=48941) over at Whatif.
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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-11/06/1495-entry-0-1636166711.jpg)
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Mistook the bubble beneath the canopy for a SAC badge for a moment there. Probably my whiffing brain trying to tell me something. :icon_beer:
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Mistook the bubble beneath the canopy for a SAC badge for a moment there. Probably my whiffing brain trying to tell me something. :icon_beer:
Good call, am with you.
Just enough larger than old Revell kit that can do something with it !
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To re-quote Greg: "Wrong scale!"
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-11/07/1499-entry-0-1636284616.jpg)
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Mitsubishi J4M Senden – 1:72
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-11/18/1544-entry-0-1637279299.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-11/18/1544-entry-3-1637279299.jpg)
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1/144 Myasishchev M-50 coming:
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-11/30/1582-entry-0-1638301889.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2021-11/30/1582-entry-3-1638301889.jpg)
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Idea #1:Stratojet! B-47ish canopy, twin-engine nacelle under the wings, Vulcan in the tail, SAC markings.
Idea #2: Blackbird! The Bounder's canopy has something SR-71ish about it. Overall black, red markings, D-21 drone.
Idea #3: Hustler! Four podded engines on a delta wing? That's a B-58, right? So... Hustler-style pod and markings
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Idea #1:Stratojet! B-47ish canopy, twin-engine nacelle under the wings, Vulcan in the tail, SAC markings.
Idea #2: Blackbird! The Bounder's canopy has something SR-71ish about it. Overall black, red markings, D-21 drone.
Idea #3: Hustler! Four podded engines on a delta wing? That's a B-58, right? So... Hustler-style pod and markings
Great ideas. Add #4 kit-bash as 1/72
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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2022-01/21/1740-entry-0-1642778164.jpg)
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(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277554965_5189942471083447_5261403256811432443_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=9G8gfsIY7NIAX_Wxee-&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=00_AT_p8cS3PKNsILiXzswtBohSd3omuFsUmSrltoUzyz6ztw&oe=624A5BB8)
This is a better WHIF. A jet engine.
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Hmmm.... looks familiar (https://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=3063.msg45927#msg45927)
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Hmmm.... looks familiar (https://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=3063.msg45927#msg45927)
Yep ;) But does this Mikro-Mir kit come with the essential postwar French decal option?
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de Havilland Venom-FB.4 1/48. Test sprue.
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/310682384_471533311663091_7153019841480893720_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p552x414&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=7DZzu26qp9sAX-DxFnE&_nc_ht=scontent.fxds1-1.fna&oh=00_AT_iRzCZ5eek-trd696DAHCjegJSQ5Wl_G_pJR2WvalDqg&oe=6342469F)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/50NSSyCS/315112145-501578185325270-7779429302247162381-n.jpg)
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I NEED this!!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52102108278_48e97f8c76_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2no5VzG)DSC_4732 (https://flic.kr/p/2no5VzG) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52028130584_3b72e1c610_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ngxLAd)DSC_3839 (https://flic.kr/p/2ngxLAd) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52027916468_0548f09d90_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ngwEWy)DSC_3690 (https://flic.kr/p/2ngwEWy) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52106050981_639347df79_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nor8Bk)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2nor8Bk) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-04/05/3208-entry-0-1680653979.jpg)
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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-04/05/3208-entry-0-1680653979.jpg)
I'm NOT buying models anymore .... must get one of these (RAAF markings).
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Extremely tempting! 8)
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1/72 Dyle et Bacalan DB-10 coming:
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-06/14/3404-entry-0-1686749686.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-06/14/3404-entry-2-1686749686.jpg)
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On a list of "I never thought I'd see-" A favorite since I saw it in one of the columns in Air International years ago.
Seems to have flown well enough.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTGki_q8aO8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTGki_q8aO8)
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A good candidate for the Sexy Ugly category (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=4262.0;all)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/1502866-33840-79-pristine.jpg)
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1/72 & 1/48 Bristol Belvedere reportedly in work.
(https://www.baesystems.com/en-media/webImageWebp/20210402104757/1434589963165.webp)
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1/72 & 1/48 Bristol Belvedere reportedly in work.
(https://www.baesystems.com/en-media/webImageWebp/20210402104757/1434589963165.webp)
That's gotta be B.S. .... I've been after a 48th Belvedere for DECADES & don't expect one this side of Heaven ! :o
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Crusader K6 - Jet Powered Boat (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mikromir-tba-crusader-k6-jet-powered-boat--1507383)
(https://plastic-models-store.com/image/cache/catalog/product-23105/MM35-029-550x550w.jpg) (https://plastic-models-store.com/mikro-mir-35-029-1-35-crusader-k6-jet-powered-wsr-boat-plastic-model-kit-mm35-029)
Saw it at the PM Models store (click picture). Has potential...
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Definite potential
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Some info on the real thing:
https://www.bluebird-electric.net/bluebird_history/crusader_water_speed_record_boat_john_cobb.htm (https://www.bluebird-electric.net/bluebird_history/crusader_water_speed_record_boat_john_cobb.htm)
https://youtu.be/Kv0CzyTRpIA?si=wyG5GyIBet88gI6T
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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2024-01/07/3961-entry-0-1704666218.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2024-01/07/3961-entry-2-1704666218.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2024-01/07/3961-entry-3-1704666218.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2024-01/07/3961-entry-5-1704666218.jpg)
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Looks cool! The cockpit is separate so maybe a two seater option soon?
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Bugger! Wrong scale! ::)