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Title: Sova model kits
Post by: Diavel on October 16, 2012, 06:28:16 AM
This looks cool, expensive, but cool non the less
http://modelsua.com/Pantsir-S-anti-aircraft-gun-missile-systems-1-72-Sova-Modelworks-7012.html (http://modelsua.com/Pantsir-S-anti-aircraft-gun-missile-systems-1-72-Sova-Modelworks-7012.html)
Chris
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: finsrin on October 16, 2012, 10:21:07 AM
Lotz to select from.
Prices go from way low to way high.
Interesting to browse.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 16, 2012, 03:07:52 PM
Some interesting Soviet stuff there...especially in the armoured vehicle lines.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 16, 2012, 06:16:06 PM
Pricing are not that bad, actually.

When the new Amodel I-211/5/6 kits are released, it will be good to compare prices to the big H.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Diavel on October 17, 2012, 05:57:30 AM
The website that is selling the Sowa stuff is one I have used quite a bit for the more obscure russian stuff, and including postage works out a hell of a lot cheaper than any other site I have ordered from
chris.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 12, 2017, 08:46:10 AM
1/72 Northrop Grumman Firebird OPV with antennas and sensors 2 variants of assembling (different equipment)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-72001.jpg)

You can reserve your copy over at Hannants: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72001 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72001)

1/72 Northrop Grumman  Firebird OPV with reconnaissance containers 3 variants of assembling (2 types of reconnaissance containers)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-72002.jpg)

You can reserve your copy over at Hannants: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72002 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72002)

1/72 Northrop Grumman  Firebird UAV concept 4 "air-to-ground" missiles+ container
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-72003.jpg)

You can reserve your copy over at Hannants: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72003 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72003)

You can more about it here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_Firebird (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_Firebird)
http://www.northropgrumman.com/Capabilities/Firebird/Pages/default.aspx (http://www.northropgrumman.com/Capabilities/Firebird/Pages/default.aspx)
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/firebird/ (http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/firebird/)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 12, 2017, 04:20:37 PM
Damn!  Wrong scale! ::)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 20, 2019, 03:27:17 AM
Mutter...grumble....

(https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=https://i.postimg.cc/L4D8S9P3/160121-0.jpg&key=49db6f5ece339bf6632cf07c61ec290a6d057c6ca2d5d534f8d0e66e2c569d8a)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Frank3k on January 20, 2019, 08:43:24 AM
ModelsUA is a good vendor - he's pretty quick and uses the old Earl Martell method of flattening boxes to lower shipping costs.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 20, 2019, 09:16:10 AM
ModelsUA is a good vendor - he's pretty quick and uses the old Earl Martell method of flattening boxes to lower shipping costs.

I 2nd this. Ivan Kolenko is very reliable. Never had an issue.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: The Big Gimper on May 27, 2019, 03:29:38 AM
Gulfstream G-550 J-STARS (Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System)
Kit includes:

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-72017.jpg?t=1558776380)

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72017 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72017)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 14, 2019, 09:44:05 AM
1/72 U-28A Pilatus (ISR version) includes:

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-72016.jpg?t=1568397181)

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72016 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72016)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 15, 2019, 01:34:31 AM
Yawn....wrong scale...
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: kim margosein on September 15, 2019, 11:09:29 AM
550 pieces?   Does the damn thing have individual compressor blades?
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on September 15, 2019, 12:05:32 PM
550 pieces?   Does the damn thing have individual compressor blades?

Most likely an indication that this is a LIMITED Production Run kit.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: finsrin on September 15, 2019, 05:38:01 PM
550 pieces?   Does the damn thing have individual compressor blades?

Most likely an indication that this is a LIMITED Production Run kit.
So many pieces in single engine 1/72 airplane - yipes.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 15, 2019, 06:23:31 PM
550 pieces?   Does the damn thing have individual compressor blades?

Most likely an indication that this is a LIMITED Production Run kit.
So many pieces in single engine 1/72 airplane - yipes.

I think that is the way the European kits makers way of saying "limited run of only xxx kits"
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: ChernayaAkula on September 15, 2019, 08:15:51 PM
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I think that is the way the European kits makers way of saying "limited run of only xxx kits"


This!  :smiley:
And AFAIK this doesn't necessarily mean that the kits are complete short-run kits. They can be from proper steel moulds. Just this particular boxing is only available in x units. Probably to save quite a few bucks during decal production. Between Amodel and Sova-M, they have about ten different boxings of the HP Jetstream.

Modelsvit has their boxings colour-coded:
(http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/uploads/monthly_2019_03/1103150737_ModelsvitLimitededition.jpg.d07e3bb3df8e4d0789d6202455f4944b.jpg)
Pic by "ya-gabor" from THIS THREAD (http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/307144-mig-21f-13-modelsvit-72nd-scale/&do=findComment&comment=2954722) on ARC
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 16, 2019, 01:09:32 AM
 ;D

Mind you, if it was "Only 450 pieces" in a 1/72 kit, one almost gets into rivet counting when building... ;D
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Volkodav on September 16, 2019, 09:45:18 PM
Me thinking RFDS instead of boring grey...….
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Rickshaw on September 17, 2019, 11:53:11 AM
Me thinking RFDS instead of boring grey...….

I had a similar idea.  I was also thinking of an Australian Army Aviation green/brown/black wrap 'round cam...
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 30, 2020, 07:18:57 PM
1/72 Grumman SA-16A Albatross 14 plastic frames+PE sheet+decals for 1 livery (Global Wildlife PP-ZAT)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-72024.jpg?t=1601391146)

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72024 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72024)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 23, 2021, 03:32:08 AM
(https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/8/4/2/1327842-12741-50-1440.jpg)(https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/8/4/1/1327841-12741-63-1440.jpg)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Gingie on January 26, 2021, 01:06:33 PM
I completely missed the Albatross. I may finally be able to get rid of that old Revell one.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 03, 2023, 02:08:32 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/SNGtVQWw/sova-models-svm-72060-cim-10a-bomarc-surface-to-air-missile-system-f54-199140-0.jpg)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Gingie on November 04, 2023, 07:26:45 AM
^ makes sense, I bought the BB Resin one a month ago.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 05, 2023, 01:31:57 AM
^ makes sense, I bought the BB Resin one a month ago.

Welcome to the club my friend.
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 26, 2024, 01:02:58 AM
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/1572717-11789-45-pristine.jpg?width=590&height=590&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Frank3k on August 26, 2024, 02:55:28 AM
I thought they were getting into the super-deformed model business... but it's a real boat:

Barrier Boat (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrier_Boat)

Still a strange choice for a model. 3"/80mm in 1/72
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Kerick on August 26, 2024, 04:54:11 AM
I thought they were getting into the super-deformed model business... but it's a real boat:

Barrier Boat (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrier_Boat)

Still a strange choice for a model. 3"/80mm in 1/72

I wasn’t sure if it was an AI joke or what!
Now, how can we whiff this?
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Frank3k on August 26, 2024, 10:00:48 AM
Maybe two torpedoes at the waterline, running at all times to give the boat some extra speed. I think even a 0.50 cal MG would be too much for that boat. It reminds me of a Benchy (a 3D filament printer test model):

(https://cdn.help.prusa3d.com/wp-content/uploads/Benchy1_no_edits-800x554.jpg)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Story on August 26, 2024, 01:26:38 PM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yEUlOS2iEYc/hqdefault.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/TR1BJUC.jpg)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: ChalkLine on August 26, 2024, 02:00:25 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Kerick on August 26, 2024, 10:55:27 PM
That first pic is nuts! ;D
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: apophenia on August 27, 2024, 02:48:42 AM
I thought they were getting into the super-deformed model business... but it's a real boat ...

Yup. Simplest possible whif would be to just paint it yellow. 'Boom boats' are pretty common in these parts. (For dioramas, ensure that the boom boat is heeled over to a minimum of 35° and kicking up plenty of foam!)

If the boat's tiny size is a insurmountable issue in 1/72, there's always 1/1  ;)
-- https://www.boatdealers.ca/boats-for-sale/560750/nelson-log-bronc-co-sidewinder-boom-boat-mission-british-columbia (https://www.boatdealers.ca/boats-for-sale/560750/nelson-log-bronc-co-sidewinder-boom-boat-mission-british-columbia)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 01, 2024, 06:23:07 PM
Grumman HU-16B/D "Albatross" flying boat
3 liveries
HU-16D - Royal Thai Navy,
HU-16B - US NAVY,
HU-16B - Royal Canadian A.F./Air Transport Command)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-72079.jpg?t=1730407480)

Grumman HU-16B "Albatross" flying boat
3 liveries
Germany
Spain
Argentina

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-72029.jpg?t=1730406176)




Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 08, 2025, 07:25:56 PM
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-14012.jpg?t=1736181400)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-14011.jpg?t=1736181284)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/SVM-14020.jpg?t=1736181646)
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: Kerick on January 08, 2025, 10:41:07 PM
Oh sure, now that I’ve collected the parts to build the Mach2 WB-57F!
Title: Re: Sova model kits
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 07, 2025, 01:53:09 AM
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/a07712f7-3378-4f37-b261-f34176123eec/1aa72d55-71dd-445e-8685-528ca326e19b.jpg)