Verlinden Fw 190D-9 update set - which base kit?

[Anders_Isaksson]

This set looks pretty good for what I need and it is labelled as being designed for the Hasegawa kit. So far so good.

However, when looking closer at the photo of the set I see the base kit looks like an older version, clearly having raised rivets etc.

 

What gives? I assumed this set was for the Hasegawa 'new tool' D-9 and I was not aware they ever made an older kit of the D-9, unlike the A-F series which also are available as earlier generation kits.

 

Perhaps the set fits the newer D-9 kit also, has anyone given it a try? 

[Kagemusha]

You'd be better getting the Aires set for the new tool D-9

[Juggernut]

http://www.largescaleplanes.com/Marketplace/lsp_kitlist/kit_details.php?kit=397

http://www.largescaleplanes.com/Marketplace/lsp_kitlist/kit_details.php?kit=401

http://www.largescaleplanes.com/Marketplace/lsp_kitlist/kit_details.php?kit=400

 

These are all "old tool" Fw190D-9's and should be avoided at all cost and/or prices

[LSP_K2]

Yep, the interim D-9 kits from Hasegawa used the old A wings with a new fuselage, and the verlindun set was designed for these older kits, if memory serves correctly.

[Anders_Isaksson]

Thanks all for the info, very much appreciated!

 

Forgot to say that it is the new tool JV44 edition I have but the Verlinden set seem to feature all items I need for my build.

Even though the Verlinden set is not up there with Aires in terms of quality I am most interested in the open gun cowl and the shelf behind the seat.

But it looks like Aires offer similar sets, albeit at a higher price. On the other hand those sets are designed for my kit, although fit often is a relative term regarding Aires stuff...

 

Still wondering if the relevant Verlinden parts can be adapted to the new tool kit, I guess there is only one way to find out...

Edited November 24, 2013 by Anders_Isaksson