Brad-M Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Hi John, At least you got an email with an idea of when. The guys at Wheels and Wings are top notch. I'll be getting one from them when I return back to Canada next month. Brad mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thanks for the link Jennings, I wonder why a whole new fuse? mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I just had a email from Wheels and Wings Hobbies in Toronto. They have been advised to expect the -1D in late August or early September. BUMMER! I was really expecting it would be sooner. John, So are you planning on building the Fw190 now? Joel mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Given what Brett has in his hands, I'd bet it will be sooner than that. I hope you are right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Southern Bandit Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Given what Brett has in his hands, I'd bet it will be sooner than that. I think so, the fact that he actually has the actual kit release decals this time that he never got in previous previews is a good sign, maybe Tamiya are just waiting on the box's to be printed? mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 He is talking about new here, new there, but from what I see the lower centre piece has a window opening in it and fuselage sprue layout is the same as it is on the previous b-cage/1A sprue as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Sounds like it. I'm sure all the tooling was done when the bird cage was tooled, so boxes, decals, and instructions are likely all they need. And squeezing plastic. They had exclusive unlimited access to a 1D and backdated to the Birdcage and 1A. So yes, the 1D was tooled early. Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Bell Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Thanks for the link Jennings, I wonder why a whole new fuse? Hi Anthony, So far - looking at Brett's posting today - the only kit fuselage difference I've noticed is the rear fuselage carbon monoxide vent aft of the cockpit. I'm looking forward to buying my own to see what else the kit offers. (Just wondering if the rocket arming/firing panels are added to the cockpit?) Cheers, Dana CANicoll and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esarmstrong Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Surprising that after all that Tamiya made the flap with an open hole for the foot step. That doesn't belong on a WWII F4U. The step was added during F4U-1D/FG-1D production, but it had a spring loaded door over it until after the war. Should be an easy fix. Plus, the after market will likely step in, too. allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Surprising that after all that Tamiya made the flap with an open hole for the foot step. That doesn't belong on a WWII F4U. The step was added during F4U-1D/FG-1D production, but it had a spring loaded door over it until after the war. Not surprising at all since they made the same mistake in their 1/48 kit that was released 19 years ago. That's what can happen when using museum or restored warbirds. nmayhew and Bill Cross 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 19 years - seriously .. Oh man I must be getting REALLY old , I remember it as if it happened only , well 19 years ago... ! ColinR MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) Tamiya provides a flap step that has the close flap represented. Look at the provided images and you'll see it. Edited June 15, 2017 by Juggernut esarmstrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Should be an easy fix. Plus, the after market will likely step in, too. Pun intended? nmayhew and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esarmstrong Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Pun intended? After I posted I realized what I had done and rather than modify I just left it. BTW, pun accidental. allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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