Mr.T
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Zimi (former Kittyhawk) won't do it. They just produce the old Kittyhawk is my guesstimate. The Streak-team in 1/32 of which I was part, gathered all data for Kittyhawk in 2014-2015, but it led nowhere, despite lobbying efforts. Italeri, Trumpeter,...Tamiya...all unlikely. Nice dream but not happening. They probably think the market is too small, but see what happens with the Jetmads initiative? Sold out in no time: 500 kits.
They most likely will do the Thunderflash as well, so stay tuned. Their work is getting better by the kit.
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Interesting discussion back and forth on the (new) 3D printing and lines it shows. .... Fact is (most likely) that the subjects that Jetmads has brought thus far to the market and the ones choses will not be done by the regular modelling companies like Tamiya, Hasegawa, Trumpeter, Hobby Boss and so on...unless the molds/designs are sold by Jetmads to actually convert them to conventional model kits. As I mentioned, we (the Streak in 1.32 team, as we dubbed ourselves) tried to support Kittyhawk to get to a point to actually take the kits (Streak and Flash) on board, but things went the other way..they did the F-86 and Mirage 2000, but that was it.
So, for those who like to see the Streak soon this is a great opportunity. The Neptune and Saab Draken are coming up which also special Aircraft that may never be seen in 1.48 (Neptune) or 1.32 (Draken). The 3D tech just now shows different options. Great times for the hobby I would say. And the Streak / Flash fit nicely in the profile range I wrote on Dutch military aviation... happy modelling!!!
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On 3/11/2024 at 12:29 PM, Tony T said:
I'm still hoping your Thunderstreak dossier may find its way into Zimi's hands.
It is as significant as its contemporary the Hunter, which was nicely done by Revell. The F-84F is waaay overdue in 1:32.
Sadly, while I acknowledge that 3D-printed & resin kits are not just the future but also the 'now' in 1:32, my current overriding maxim is "If it can't be done right away using polystyrene cement and Humbrol paints it's a pass".
Tony
I can assure you it did.
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5 hours ago, RicardoD said:
Two kits ordered!
same here and all the whiners on print lines...I salute you. Kisses.
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On 3/11/2024 at 12:29 PM, Tony T said:
I'm still hoping your Thunderstreak dossier may find its way into Zimi's hands.
It is as significant as its contemporary the Hunter, which was nicely done by Revell. The F-84F is waaay overdue in 1:32.
Sadly, while I acknowledge that 3D-printed & resin kits are not just the future but also the 'now' in 1:32, my current overriding maxim is "If it can't be done right away using polystyrene cement and Humbrol paints it's a pass".
Tony
Resin is not for everyone now, but I gained experience with Paul fisher's kits which were amazing (elbow grease required though). The Saab Viggen I ordered to see what it is like and it is very impressive. Some of the builds are stellar. But the material is different and takes getting used to. That said, the Streak (and the Thunderflash) are indeed important post-WW2 aircraft that now get the love they deserve. Pricey but unique. I do not think my files will be converted by Zimi into a proper design. Perhaps Jetmads could venture into the field of polystyrene at some point, but HpH's efforts were short lived too...
It will be a special moment to have that kit in hands. I wrote the Dutch Profile with Luuk Boerman of Dutch Profile/Dutch Decals in 2014 and started compiling the dossier with the team. Jetmads have received our support as well. And the business model seems more manageable (sign up and commit, limited edition).
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1 hour ago, Mr.T said:
ten years ago, Harold, Bruce, Glen, Luuk, Ole and myself started compiling materials for a Streak in 32. That was supposed to be used by Kittyhawk but led us nowhere. It is good to see, Jetmads is picking this up. With the Thunderflash, the Streak is arguably one of the most important post-war jets (with the Thunderjet and Shooting Star) in Europe and the US.
Looking forward seeing this one!
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2014/04/guess-who-is-about-to-launch-new-f-84f.html
LONGGGG ago.
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Something for Reskit to pick up? They are doing the A-7 Corsair II now as well....Decals were by Zotz. Great work but now hard to find.
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ten years ago, Harold, Bruce, Glen, Luuk, Ole and myself started compiling materials for a Streak in 32. That was supposed to be used by Kittyhawk but led us nowhere. It is good to see, Jetmads is picking this up. With the Thunderflash, the Streak is arguably one of the most important post-war jets (with the Thunderjet and Shooting Star) in Europe and the US.
Looking forward seeing this one!
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nine years...the Devastator took long...but is here, same for the F-100F and upcoming S-3B Viking so who knows. But a conversion set from ResKit or Kopecky scale models would probably be quicker...
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3 hours ago, MikeC said:
Later mk 3s had the longer engine nacelles. Alas, the only sure recognition point is an intake on the cowling at about 1/3 chord, in the 11 o'clock position viewed from the front; and that's not visible in the photo. It does look to have the longer wings of the F3 though. The other sure point is the serial no, and I think this is right on the border of 3&4.
In any case, as I've done a HKM F4 I'll pass on this. Now if it had been an F8 T7 or NF I'd have been seriously tempted at the right price. And I'm not sure I'd pay £131-odd (listed price on Hannants "future releases" for a Revell kit. If it was Tamiya or Kotare ...
Paul Fisher did the great conversion kits for the HKM Meteors to build an F8 or T7...Other than that there is not much out there (yet). Perhaps Revell will do the series?
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Reasons are quite legit, part of the team for the Draken had to jump in on the Neptune design team. Looking forward to that one as well!!
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Great news!!!
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The F-16 series is in need of a revamp and an extension to the A(M), B(M), E/F range...
However, the Thunderbird version is a sought after version as it has the basic building blocks to turn it into an A/B model. We'll see. There is a lot of aftermarket now to convert, but that makes it a expensive project.
Also, Tamiya has not done a dual at all (yet).
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12 hours ago, Tony T said:
My own take is that shipping inflation is just another spiralling cost, which coupled with a slightly overengineered product has just made the Magister venture too much of a potential money pit. How many Fouga Magisters at, say, the original £135 postulated retail price are people really going to buy? What if it now has to retail for £180 to mitigate loss?
I'm in for one at the former price, but...
With the moulds cut he's in a bind.
I'm equally cynical about the poor choice of mark for Revell's forthcoming Gloster Meteor. But that's Revell; the big league. They can take the risk while designers remain besotted with WW2 subjects, and sell silly concepts. That's just my opinion and others will no doubt disagree heartily.
When you see the polyurethane resin and 3D-printed JetMads Viggens and Draken selling out quickly at £250+, I do wonder if the CAD styrene kit designers are really using their talents wisely. ResKit seem to have the right idea: turn a dog like the Bobbyhoss Vark or Trumpeter SLUF into something way better with upgrade sets. There are quite a few Cold War jet subjects that could benefit from such an approach.
For now, I'm keeping the 1/32 faith with the Red Pills Models F-4B Phantom II and a possible big scale Rye Field Fishbed.
Tony
I think you're right. And it is a shame if correct. The Magister was an extremely important postwar trainer that was used by many Air Forces (incl. the Dutch that trained with the Belgium pilots in a Magister - T-33 tandem coop agreement). Also, think of how nice a Magister looks in the colours of the Patrouille de France!!. Let's hope Danny (Daco) does follow through and I am sure 150GBP would still be acceptable to most as it is slightly over engineered and therefore pretty cool looking (engines etc).
T
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Do not forget that they could also entertain doing the Two-seater which is perhaps even more aesthetically pleasing to the eye!
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Just now, PTR said:
Thanks for all the input. The AMT kit seems fairly easy to acquire. I'm going to Scalemates to do some more research.
I have never bought from HPH before. Is the 1/48 still being made?
I believe so yes, you can order it here: http://shop.hphmodels.cz/en/model-kits-in-scale-148/88-xb-70-valkyrie-v-meritku-148.html
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how about the 1/48 kit...by HpH models?
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Amazing! Good times. Reservation placed of course. My Neptunes first though
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B-47 in 1/32?? OMG that is huge. The price too.
and the Beaufighter needs more love...
While we're at it: a Do-24 would be nice, both the Dutch and German versions (different engines). 1/48, 1/32?
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Any news on the release of this Giant?
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23 hours ago, Dennis7423 said:
Considering the JetMads 1/48 P2V-7 is going for a cool $466 US (yours for only two easy installments of $233!), I imagine the B-47, from both manufacturers, will be in the same ballpark.
- Dennis S.
Mount Juliet, TN USA
unique kits...mainstream companies won't take them on. (yes, as a Dutchman (living in the UK) I had to order the Neptune (2 kits, one for me and one for my dad; saw the Cosford one recently)
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and while on this topic, the PV-1 Ventura is of course awesome, but the PV-2 Harpoon is another idea as it flew with quite a few post-War nations in Europe (France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, UK, Japan etc)...
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On 8/19/2023 at 12:59 PM, Kagemusha said:
Just received an email from Heinz, a close friend of Jiri at HpH/Infinity.
The Kate is going to be released under the HpH label, Infinity is now in the past, the larger parts will be resin, with the already tooled smaller and clear parts in plastic.
Added to the future HpH releases of the S.M. 79, Bv-138 and He-177, are a B-26 Marauder and Lockheed PV-1 Ventura in 1/32, with a B-47 in 1/48 - this a priority project.
Kage, could you also check with Jiri if they intend to do the Beaufighter now in 1/32?
1/32 SCALE IM F-84F/RF-84F
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It is a little disconcerting indeed, but our group ran into that reality. You may be right that Hobby Boss would be a logical contender since they did (with the help of again some of the Streak team) the Thunderjet in 1/32. A decent kit but with some flaws (Cockpit, wheels and intake solution being 3 main items). Who knows, it may happen one day, but Jetmads is doing it. Their work would be valuable to regular IM companies as well. Anyway, finally a Streak (and later Thunderflash). These were indeed important aircraft of the time.