Kagemusha Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 An interesting and welcome development from Brengun http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-32-accessories-31/n1k2-j-shiden-kai-(hasegawa)-1099#!prettyPhoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hmmm. I wonder if I could pack that and a few other scraps into the cockpit of the Revell George. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hmmm. I wonder if I could pack that and a few other scraps into the cockpit of the Revell George. John I hadn't thought of that, though they were completely different aircraft, got one in the stash with various Rex bits and bobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I hear you. I know there has to be some differences, but it may still be of some use. Just thinking outloud and thanks for posting, by the way! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hmmm. I wonder if I could pack that and a few other scraps into the cockpit of the Revell George. John John, I was thinking the same thing...The left side of that cockpit looks VERY close to that of the N1K1 series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I don't have enough references for this, yet, but I do have the Revell kit, thanks to one of our great fellow members. Given the size of the cockpit and it's visibility, some additional upgrades would be nice. I just haven't researched it far enough, yet. As for the Hasegawa kit, I don't have one, yet. I was under the impression that it's pretty nice, straight OOB. Is this set worth getting, in that case? I know, to each their own and all that, but just curious to know the thoughts of those who own/have built it. I put both early and late Hasegawa kits on my Christmas wish list, so there's a chance I could end up with one really soon (and I'll eventually buy at least one in the future, anyway). John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I just got the Hasegawa kit last week. This is my first opportunity to look at it closely... The IP is very well done (I think) The left side controls look pretty good, although the detail is a little soft in places. The right side is in this pic also... The IP differs from Rex to George to George... Rex: Mid-wing George: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian79 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 The Hasegawa kit has one of their best cockpits to date. I'm almost done with one and while any Nippon aftermarket is always welcome, you cant really see much anyway when its done. I think that the Mid wing George or even a Rex is the only logical choice for the next subject to be done by Hasegawa. Did anyone notice the sublte hint that Fine Molds gave when they issued their latest set of seatbelts...which by the way are the best belts on the market end of story. The detail has to be seen to be believed, I'll never use anything else. http://www.plazajapan.com/copy-of-fine-molds-nh2-ww2-ijn-aircraft-seatbelt-set-1-32-scale-kit-1/ Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the pics, Bill! Brian, I've been using Fine Molds Luftwaffe belts in a lot of builds over the last year. I have to say that I agree. I know that others have fabric this and that, actually latch, etc. However, I don't need a microscope and an engineering degree to paint/install the FM belts. I really like them, too. Worlds better than Eduard, for sure. I guess I didn't notice the "hint" by FM on the box, but we can remain hopeful! John Edited December 11, 2014 by mywifehatesmodels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I have the SB Rex conversion as well as the Rev mid-wing George (which btw besides the raised details actually seems like a decent kit) ................the SB Rex conversion will DEFINITELY take some work, as the leading edge of the cowl is not the characteristic "knife edge" shape. Its not beyond me, nor any modeler with average to better than average skills, but its going to be a LOT of work, and full Has 1/32 Rex would be MOST welcome, and Id buy one in a heartbeat. Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 I think the cowl/spinner in the Scratchbuilders set is too small, I also have the Horizon conversion which I could do with checking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think the cowl/spinner in the Scratchbuilders set is too small, I also have the Horizon conversion which I could do with checking... It is Andy, but I always attributed that to some resin shrinkage. I figured you could block on some filler on the spinner and chuck it in a drill/lathe and turn it down to the correct shape. Id be ALL OVER an IM Rex, that was good on shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Floatplanes don't really turn me on, but I think a nice lineup of Japanese floatplanes in 1/32 scale could change my mind (especially the Rex)! John Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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