Unicorns & Holy Grails

[GTX_Admin]

Hi folks,

A new thread for members to list their 'unicorn' or 'holy grail' kits so that others might let them know if they come across one.

For those not aware, a unicorn or holy grail kit is often one that reportedly has been produced but is extremely rare and may never have even been seen.

An example for me might be the supposed 1/48 AA-model Caproni Ca.313 model kit -  the only reference I have is a brief Scalemates mention.

[kitnut617]

What's the difference between the Ca.313 and Ca.314 Greg ?

BTW, the AA Model Ca.313 is a basic vacuform, AA Model production only lasted 4 years, 1981 to 1985.

A company called E.P. Original Models did a resin 1/48 Ca.314, but this would be even more rarer, production started in '95 and ended '96

[GTX_Admin]

What's the difference between the Ca.313 and Ca.314 Greg ?

BTW, the AA Model Ca.313 is a basic vacuform, AA Model production only lasted 4 years, 1981 to 1985.

A company called E.P. Original Models did a resin 1/48 Ca.314, but this would be even more rarer, production started in '95 and ended '96

From what I understand the Ca.314 was a development of the CA.313, itself a development of the Ca.310.  The main differences (apart from use - the Ca,314 being the more dedicated attack version) possibly slightly different engines (though hardly noticeable visually) and heavier MGs in wing roots plus the Ca.314 was heavier.  Are you aware of a 1/48 Ca.314 kit?

[kitnut617]

What's the difference between the Ca.313 and Ca.314 Greg ?

BTW, the AA Model Ca.313 is a basic vacuform, AA Model production only lasted 4 years, 1981 to 1985.

A company called E.P. Original Models did a resin 1/48 Ca.314, but this would be even more rarer, production started in '95 and ended '96

From what I understand the Ca.314 was a development of the CA.313, itself a development of the Ca.310.  The main differences (apart from use - the Ca,314 being the more dedicated attack version) possibly slightly different engines (though hardly noticeable visually) and heavier MGs in wing roots plus the Ca.314 was heavier.  Are you aware of a 1/48 Ca.314 kit?

I was looking in the PAK-20 book Greg --

[GTX_Admin]

BTW, the AA Model Ca.313 is a basic vacuform, AA Model production only lasted 4 years, 1981 to 1985.

I can live with that if its the only option.

A company called E.P. Original Models did a resin 1/48 Ca.314, but this would be even more rarer, production started in '95 and ended '96

Hmmm...resin is even nicer.

[apophenia]

The early Ca.313s could also be distinguished by their noses. The early model Ca.313 - eg: the Swedish Ca.313S (Svezia, aka Ca 313RPB/S to Caproni), Ca.313F (Francia) for the AdA, and  Ca.313 RPB.1 for the Regia Aeronautica had fully-glazed noses. By contrast, the later Ca.313 RPB.2 for the Regia Aeronautica had the short, stepped nose of the Ca.314.

BTW: RPB = Ricognizione/Pattugliamento/Bombardamento

[GTX_Admin]

Some other unicorns for me:

1/35 Slovenian A.E.F. Designs M-55:



The following 1/48 Racoon Resins ones:

[The Big Gimper]

Blap! Models 1/72 FDL-7.


Fantastic Plastic FDL-5.


I have the FDL-6.

[tankmodeler]

1/35 Slovenian A.E.F. Designs M-55:

You want that AEF kit because you are openly declaring yourself a masochist, then? 

Or is the unicorn part of this that it needs to actually be buildable.

'Cause that ain't never gonna happen...

[GTX_Admin]

I want it since it is the only M-55 kit/conversion available.

[GTX_Admin]

A couple more:

[GTX_Admin]

Another:

[GTX_Admin]

I have also heard rumour of a Kiwi Resin 1/48 PAC CT/4 Airtrainer resin kit...

[ChernayaAkula]

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What even is that?  Looks like a Japanese try at a Beaufighter. Nice! 

[The Big Gimper]

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What even is that?  Looks like a Japanese try at a Beaufighter. Nice! 

Nakajima J5N: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakajima_J5N

Scratch built kit:



http://www.modellversium.de/galerie/9-flugzeuge-ww2/13382-nakajima-j5n-1-tenrai-eigenbau.html


Here is 1/72 version (A+V):



https://modelingmadness.com/scott/axis/j/jnaf/j5n.htm

[The Big Gimper]

Here is a list of most Raccoon Models: http://arawasi-wildeagles.blogspot.com/2013/05/raccoon-models-pt-1.html

[GTX_Admin]

Yes have seen that site before.  This is another from Raccoon Resin that I want:



I already have a number of their other products.

[ChernayaAkula]

What even is that?  Looks like a Japanese try at a Beaufighter. Nice! 

Nakajima J5N: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakajima_J5N

Thanks for the heads-up!  Didn't know about this one.

[elmayerle]

Note quite at Unicorn/Holy Grail level of desire, but I would love to get the Raccoon Models kits of the Ki-201, S1A1, and R2Y1 if I ever find such.

[GTX_Admin]

These would be nice too:

[GTX_Admin]

A new Unicorn for me:

1/35 Terre Modèles AMX-30 Pluton conversion.  My only proof of its existence is the following:



Supposedly this is the master:

[GTX_Admin]

Fantastic Plastic FDL-5.

Have you tried contacting Allen Ury directly?

[GTX_Admin]

One I would like from Fantastic Plastic - have tried to contact Allen but no luck with any in stock:

[GTX_Admin]

A few others I would like - same deal frustratingly:

[kitnut617]

A holy grail of sorts, although it's a new release :

Some months ago I placed a pre-order for an Atlantis reboxing of the Aurora 1/72 AH-56A Cheyenne Helicopter. An email just now informs me it is now being shipped to me.