Marko

Any chance to see the prototype B-52 at Moson, as few years ago the B-36?

Well, mine are paid now, so im all in. Dirk, thanks for the heads up, i will keep the tips in mind. I just hope that the boxes are not as exaggerated in size as the ones from Eduard

Hi Dirk, thanks for heads up. Well, i jumped too early and ordered two of the ZM kits...darn :/ (not yet paid,..but still) With a bit of blocksanding i figure the wing issue is easy solveable, is it? How about with the cockpit sides, can you give a good insight about that issue? regards, M

Great reference build. May i ask how would you rate the kit in aspect of buildability (including issues and positives that it offers)? Im deciding what should i take (hasegawa/eduard-academy or ZM) considering that the ZM costs nearly double as either of both, is the question if it is worth? Does it assemble itself so much better? Im no external contour fanatic, so if it looks like a F-4J its pretty much close enough for me. I did not read carefully enough though, are the fit issues due to insufficient dry-fitting/or similar, or are a general design issue - i know that i should read it once more in detail prior posting, but somehow i dont get to it at this time due to work regards, Marko

Yes please, a bit infromation how the painting was done what was applied first, colors blending, etc, etc. I love it excellent work. I think ive seen one of those in Hungary last year (Mosonmagyarovar)

Not sure if it was already mentioned, but id love to see decals for this one:

For the ADF you can start from any 1/32 f-16 Kit, its just matter how much elbow grease youre willing to put in. And of course there are possible simplifications. If you can live with the cockpit of a C in the ADF by all means take the academy or even better Tamiya kit. (And try to avoid Hasegawa kit) That being said, ADFs are modernized early F-16 for the possibility of carrying Sparrows (missiles, not birds) And for demand of National guard IFF was added (bird slicers) on top of nose and same thing on the bottom of intake - ihave no idea why - had they had separate for both hemispheres of AC coverage - visible field? Aditionally spotlight on the port side of nose was added. Again for identification purposes. Most simple mod would be: Tamiya F-16C Thunderbirds kit, ADF conversion from PWMP (tail base and bird slicers) + decals. If you can live with a C cockpit in ADF, you can call it job done, if not you can purchase Black box F-16A cockpit, but then again that will call for some additional elbow grease. Optionally as previously mentioned, you can take the block 50 kit as well, but you will need beside other above mentioned stuff NSI intake+PW nozzle made by GT resin. Or take the academy C kit, but PWMP conversion was tailored to the notch of Tamiya tailfin base (bit modding required). careful for the panel lines around Tail as well - as it was mentioned in my thread about belgian f-16 by others. Other minor modifications might also be required but nothing as visible as obvious ones mentioned above - note to rivet counters For the block 42 answer is already stated Marko

not sure if someone already pointed this out, but it would be nice to see female modern jet pilot figures in both 1/48 and 1/32 Id love to have some standing with helmet in hand, or sitting pose helmet on, climbing ladder with helmet, etc... If such thing already exists please enlighten me

Holy... impressed...speechless... Quite a while ago i bought Tamiya's light & sound zero and i thought that must be the most expensive kit ever, and that without any aftermarket. Im pretty sure you had to pay for this at least 3 to 4x more than i did This is one serious..pardon my expression...pants jizzing material Ill be constantly returning to this topic for updates...must subscribe somehow

Well, i fully support your standing point, and i can agree on all facts you named, but at the moment i will have to move to smaller appartment - due to work. Display/and storage possibilities will get dramatically lower. Im even afraid i will have to let go my present part of the 1/32 and 1/24 scale kits, or at least some of them, and substitute them with 1/48 or 1/72 scale.

I'd love to build a Kingfisher one day, but im afraid 1/32 would be too big for me. I think i once read on the forums that one of the Chinese/Hongkong companies should release same thing scaled down to 1/48 in cooperation with KH? am I correct on this one, or was the information false? If true, any idea how long would it take to realisation? Otherwise im afraid id have to take the revell/Monogram kit + boatload of resin corrections to look it decent (and those are rare these days -> expensive)

Well, i guess slat wings elevator tops would be it. I just googled earlier CEC conversion sets on sale at ebay and i must say, they are worth its weight in gold (at least according to some people). http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cutting-Edge-CEC32024-1-32-F-4E-F-Phantom-Upgrade-Set-OOP-RARE-/321755870173 For that price i think i'd rather spend few months of trial-and-error of trying to scratchbuild all actuators for the inboard section of wings.

Well, the design engineers surely found an odd spot to attach it Thats the probably same system as the F-14 has under the nose. Im considering a Revell's f-4f for parts as Tony sugested, as it is not expensive here. Got to check the local shop as it is stated online that they cost around 40 euros, which by the way comes in a whole lot cheaper than the tamiya's kit, but then again, its on a lower level in terms of quality. Gary, will your newly designed set allow dropping the wing slats perhaps? Marko

Well, im not in a rush, as the idea of the build is in its early stage. Most definitely will I first try to hunt a F-4EJ for a good price. Therefore i can wait for the new wing set. altough i have few questions to your offer Gary. The TISEO is the thingy that looks like a flashlight on the port side mid-wing? If that is it, i think german F-4 do not have that. But they sure do have the slatted wings. Is it possible to see some samples (photos or renders) of all the options you have (or you will offer), as i (we) could easier determine which set and additions would i require.

Many thanks Tony. I was hoping that the elevator is an easy fix - and it surely seems that way. I think that centreline tank can be located in their F-4J kits - am i wrong? By the way, if i drop the flaps, do i also have to drop (extend) the slats on the wing? Marko

After a wonderful response for the albatros plans, i decided to make a thread for my question as well. For another future planned long-long term project im thinking of a german F-4F. Since the Revell has one in 1/32 scale, but it is not really a clean build, also it has lots of cosmetical errors im thinking of converting the tamiya's kit. After brief review of all kits in their range I determined that the most accurate variant is F-4EJ. The only modifications required to turn it into german phantom would be: Slatted wings (resin), and elevators without the slats (will try to source one from the C/D kit - that is if someone would have them). Are this all the major modifications, or am i missing other bits and pieces as well? Or would it be wiser to get the revell kit afterall? Also, if i would like to make slattless elevator, is it enough if i cut (or fill) the slots on the original tamiya parts from the EJ kit? Marko

Thanks for the info, i've already forwarded them to the friend.

A friend of mine has been asking around for a set of plans for the Albatros DVa in 1/16th scale. A kit is manufactured by model expo/model airways, i guess that it same company? So, does anyone know if there is possibility to get / buy a set of plans for this particular plane - without the kit? Marko

I've also heard that their cockpit for 1/32 tamiya f-16 doesn't exactly fit? Any feedback on this one?

I've heard that their sets require see through thinning, both aires parts and kit parts. Are you that far already? Another way, cut the tub into 3 parts, i see by the eye chance of trimming 1,5mm at the tub sidewalls - ejection seat base each side, then if necessary thin the ejection seat base itself as well to fit it in... It may sound sour but at the end it could blend in when the cockpit will be populated by other parts+paint. I can make a sketch if i wrote it un-understandable And for the cheer up, im sure you all heard it, or know it, but here it is; bit of visualisation:

Thanks for the info! my lord, thats one big model. And i most definitely I can't think where could i put it, at least not in this appartment. I think im gonna stay with 1/72 scale, and pile up Extratech and Part PE. Im afraid 1m x 0,5m is really too big for me. Maybe once in future...

Amazing and beautifull! bit of curiosity; how large is WNW felixstowe actually? Im thinking of getting one, but if it is too large im afraid im gonna have to limit myself to roden's 1/72 kit... So bit of info regarding length and wingspan, also height maybe (either mm or inches) of the WNW kit would be nice

What about one of these PE nuts, bolts, rivets? you can get them in PE or even turned parts, some even as resin. They are meant for 1/24 or larger automotive modeling, but i guess for LSP would work as well if you take smallest ones. http://www.hiroboy.com/124120_Nuts_Bolts_Washers_and_Fasteners_Photoetched_Set_8117--product--138.html http://www.hiroboy.com/Hex_Nuts_PhotoEtched_Parts_Set_05mm13mm--product--5663.html http://www.hiroboy.com/Metal_Rivets_Series_NoS02__Roundhead_minus_rivets__S_75_pieces_P1018--product--4759.html there is about one million variations and dimensions, check it, you might find something interesting. also Archer has nice 3d resin stuff deposited on decal paper, at least i got myself a set of rivets and welds for 1/72 VIIc sub and it looks superb. regards M

Well, currently im looking through the Verlindens lock on 2 f-16A & B. There are some nice shots of cockpit. I noticed there are many photos online of the illuminated cockpits of the late blocks, but yet, as i am a fan of the lights, are there any references of the earlier blocks f-16 (block 15) with the lit up interior?

Are you looking for some specific scheme? I know you can get general stenciling for some countries, but special markings have to be done individually i guess.