RNoAF

For those interested, here's some pictures that I grabbed of the F-35 kit at OrangeCon. My full show report will be coming later.
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
Matt 

Hello !
Trying to go back to some new figures, with an US Navy fighter pilot standing, from the late 90s to 2000s era, open survival vest, MBU-14 mask

 

 
cheers
Norbert

Same here......

Mine showed up the 3 days ago, 10885 nad was in perfect condition. Almost 1 year to the day when I ordered it.
 
Dave

It's been awhile. Although I'm essentially done with 1/32, I finally got around to completing these USN H-60 release, and it expanded greatly since starting last summer before being put on hold.
Now expanded to two large releases - plus full airframe data/stencil sheet.
They're at the printers now so looking at a Q4 2022 release. 
 
Part 1 (AOA 35-003) covers the SH-60B, SH-60F, HH-60H, and MH-60R: 
SH-60B:
HSL-43 Battle Cats (2011)
HSL-48 Vipers (2013)
HSL-51 Warlords (2011)
SH-60F:
HS-5 Nightdippers (2012)
HS-11 Dragonslayers (2015)
HH-60H:
HS-5 Nightdippers (2012)
HS-11 Dragonslayers (2015)
MH-60R:
HSM-46 Grandmasters (2019)
HSM-48 Vipers (2018)
HSM-51 Warlords (2022)
HSM-70 Spartans (2017)
HSM-73 Battlecats (2017)
725 Squadron [Australia] (2015)
816 Squadron [Australia] (2018)
Eskadrille 723 [Denmark] (2017)
 
Part 2 (AOA 35-004) covers the MH-60S: 
2515th Naval Air Ambulance Detachment (NAAD) (2009)
HSC-7 Dusty Dogs (2016)
HSC-9 Tridents (2017)
HSC-11 Dragonslayers (2020)
HSC-12 Golden Falcons (2020)
HSC-14 Chargers (3.5 options - 2014, 2020, & 2021)
HSC-15 Red Lions (2 options - 2014/15 & 2015/16)
HSC-22 Sea Knights (2014)
HSC-28 Dragon Whales (3 options - 2018, 2019, & 2021)
 
 
Additional images of the sheet and details at https://www.aoadecals.com/
 
 

 

I preordered it. It looks stunning!!!

The russian helicopters and fighter jets might be **** but they look very coool!!! This is a must buy!!

The russian helicopters and fighter jets might be **** but they look very coool!!! This is a must buy!!

The russian helicopters and fighter jets might be **** but they look very coool!!! This is a must buy!!

posted on Trumpeter website, sorry if it was mentioned here already
http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=237&l=en
 

10885, I got the same email today, getting closer!
 
Dave

10880 and I received an email today, saying my order of the second run is being packed and will be shipped soon. They also wanted my phone number to put it on the package.
 
 
 

I would rather have a Mk 24 in 1/24.

I have the static Tiger I. It helped the price not having all the gearing and electronics, but I was a bit disappointed they didn't add a few bits of better detailed plastic to replace some of the RC metal stuff, or get rid of the out of scale/incorrect fasteners for the gearbox, which is still there.

@RNoAF
I've got quote a bit done, so pics coming right up and thanks!
 
Ryan

Im watching you.........

A new build series on this new kit.
 
 

 
 

There are many great schemes and versions of the type that what makes it even more difficult to make decals for these large scale models. On a typical A5 SIZE decal sheet in 1/72 you can get say 6-8 aircraft, 1/48 4-6 options, 1/32 maybe one or two, obviously these are just quick random numbers. So you can only do a limited number of schemes, so do you do a WWII option, a Vietnam option, a colourful drone option, a French one, or one used by a smaller country or conflict. Because even I would like one of each at least, but once again in the BIG scale it becomes more impractical.
Further to the above over all the versions above you would require even more conversion sets to build the various options, just look at how many box offerings ICM have done in 1/48 scale so far, and I am sure more will follow in due time all being well.
Added to this the market is a LOT smaller than many would admit, secondly it was apparent early on that this particular kit is a disaster, so therefore how many are going to shell out £15-£20.00 for one set of markings for a really bad kit.
I firmly believe if I printed a decal run of say 100 decals for any one particular aircraft I would be lucky to sell 50 in the first year and the rest would just lay on a shelf….ask me I know all about it.
I do not mean any of this in a negative way but to be honest I think in this day and age you can see why not to many companies are putting their hands into their pockets for such projects, remember also that most of the companies are one man shows or very small groups of guys, but usually there is ONE guy that has the money.

I want a Corsair in 1/24!

I want a Corsair in 1/24!

I want a Corsair in 1/24!

I want a Corsair in 1/24!

and released in China
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235109692-132-lockheed-martin-f-35c-lightning-ii-by-trumpeter-released/
http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=3780&l=en
 



 
 

Available now on our web site, as well as Ebay
 

 

 
 

Pretty much, yes.  Also, the fewer copies that remain, the higher the price per copy goes.  
 
There’s only one or two sheets I’m even remotely interested in but the cost for one of each would be close to $85.  That’s way more than I’m willing to pay.