Iain Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 We take a look at Barracuda's replacement nose for the Special Hobby Tempest Mk V: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=2066 Iain Michael931080, MikeMaben, Out2gtcha and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Something that I found interesting is that when I originally ordered this set, shortly thereafter another little box appeared. Apparently the quality of the original casting was not up to par and Roy and Barracuda automatically sent out a replacement, free of charge. Great customer service, as expected! Chris Iain, LSP_K2 and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Thanks for your review Iain. Well done. I also recently picked up this kit and I must say it was perfect timing. Thanks again, Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 That looks simples to fit I might have to invest, thanks for the review. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBC Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) Iain, Would you mind checking for a deformity on the underside of the nose above the rad intake? Not sure how visible it will be with the casting blocks on. I didn't see my problem until I removed the casting block half covering the rad intake. I've had two of these recently. The original from Hannants this past January and then a replacement from Barracuda with the same problem. I had a post all done up with images but decided against it. Edited March 21, 2018 by TBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Good job Iain Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Thought about buying one but the differences are so subtle i cant justify the work vs reward. Now if Roy had done a new nose or lower cowl for the Trumpeter 109 fixing that under done over curved lower nose making it look to pointy I would buy 6. Nice review and more nice stuff from Barracuda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Subtle? Have a closer look at the spinner difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Nice review Ian! Always nerve wracking when a project you were involved with goes under scrutiny. Whilst getting the shapes of the nose correct was tricky enough in its own right, the surface detail Roy restored was a testament to his skills. As for the spinner Thierry mentions......well, worlds apart. Its the old story I cant see many if any issues with half the 109's out there, but those who know 109's will spot a slight inaccuracy a mile off, like those of us with the Tempest. Now that CMK exposed engine set is very tempting, expensive, but tempting. Such a beautiful piece of casting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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