hamfists nz Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 http://barracudacals.com/proddetail.php?prod=BR32386a $21.95 KiwiZac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Now that the KAHU cockpit after market resin has been released by Barrracuda can anyone advise the best 1/32 kit to make an A4K? KiwiZac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 3 hours ago, CJP said: Now that the KAHU cockpit after market resin has been released by Barrracuda can anyone advise the best 1/32 kit to make an A4K? There are only two 1/32 Skyhawk kits, Trumpeter and Hasegawa, and the conversion set is designed to fit the Trumpeter. It will probably take more work to fit to the Hasegawa kit. Both kits have issues, with the main issue for the Hasegawa kit being that it’s an older kit with raised panel lines and less detail, but it’s generally accurate. The Trumpeter is a newer, modern kit with recessed panel lines, but with a few issues. There is a tweak list here. https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=2800 Note that the Trumpeter A-4E and A-4F kits are exactly the same plastic, so it doesn’t matter which boxing you get. You’ll need to source a bent refueling probe, since the E and F kits only have the straight probe. CJP and KiwiZac 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: There are only two 1/32 Skyhawk kits, Trumpeter and Hasegawa, and the conversion set is designed to fit the Trumpeter. It will probably take more work to fit to the Hasegawa kit. Both kits have issues, with the main issue for the Hasegawa kit being that it’s an older kit with raised panel lines and less detail, but it’s generally accurate. The Trumpeter is a newer, modern kit with recessed panel lines, but with a few issues. There is a tweak list here. https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=2800 Note that the Trumpeter A-4E and A-4F kits are exactly the same plastic, so it doesn’t matter which boxing you get. You’ll need to source a bent refueling probe, since the E and F kits only have the straight probe. Ok thanks Dave that is useful information on the Trumpeter kits as I was wondering if there was any difference - I did rebuild an old Hasegawa Skyhawk a while ago and quite liked it despite its vintage - thanks for the link too Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 12:16 AM, Dave Williams said: You’ll need to source a bent refueling probe, since the E and F kits only have the straight probe. Oh, that's frustrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 It's great to see this conversion set released. Now, I wonder if there is a market for the Singapore AF two seat SkyHawk. It has to be the most odd looking and unique version of the Sky Hawk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfists nz Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 AMS resin https://www.scalemates.com/kits/ams-resin-32029-a-4-skyhawk-correct-bent-refueling-probe--246458 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Got the conversion set today. Very nice, although I haven’t been able to find the assembly instructions for it yet. Also need to find some decals. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfists nz Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 It’s supposed to have decals in the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, hamfists nz said: It’s supposed to have decals in the kit? The only decals are for the IP. There are no A-4K Kahu decals included with the conversion. Waiting for Ronin Decals to come out with their sheets, which Roy say he has an order in for. Last I talked to Ronin, they were delayed due to the flooding in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfists nz Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Ok so I’ve got my set. Very impressed. The paperwork says there’s instructions on barracudas website. I can’t find them anywhere. Anyone else had better luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenhen Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 6 hours ago, hamfists nz said: Ok so I’ve got my set. Very impressed. The paperwork says there’s instructions on barracudas website. I can’t find them anywhere. Anyone else had better luck? I emailed Roy and he said that the instructions should be up any day. I would keep checking the product page and you should find them soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Oldmodelsdecals has 1/32 sheets for ALL Kahu schemes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfists nz Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, thierry laurent said: Oldmodelsdecals has 1/32 sheets for ALL Kahu schemes! I have a set of these..they look very nice but they’re printed..very tricky..you need to put clear coat on them and let it dry before you use ..not for the faint hearted Edited September 3, 2022 by hamfists nz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 I have a set of Ronin decals, RDS-028, for the overall green scheme spare, only looking to recoup what I paid, so £20 including postage anywhere, just PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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