trooper Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Seeking information on a rumor/or news posting if there is an upcoming release of a F4U corsair coming out in the near future. Does anyone know for sure?
1to1scale Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 I only heard a rumor a few years ago that Kinetic was working on one, but nothing to substantiate it.
1to1scale Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Although, I think the Hellcat needs a foe, maybe an A6M5 in 1/24. I am am going to guess that as successful as the Hellcat is, Airfix is already working on something in 1/24. Maybe they will drop some hints this winter? coogrfan 1
coogrfan Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 On 7/3/2019 at 10:29 AM, 1to1scale said: Although, I think the Hellcat needs a foe, maybe an A6M5 in 1/24. I am am going to guess that as successful as the Hellcat is, Airfix is already working on something in 1/24. Maybe they will drop some hints this winter? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/bandai-0034043-a6m5-zero-type-52-zeke--1198341 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/bandai-0034044-interceptor-shiden-21-n1k2-j--1198220 D Bellis 1
1to1scale Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 I was hoping for something more modern, maybe Hellcat style, super detailed. coogrfan 1
Collin Posted July 7, 2019 Posted July 7, 2019 1/24 is too large. We need a new Hellcat in 1/32, and later versions of Corsair types as well. Don’t get me wrong, the 1/24 Hellcat is impressive. Just too large for this builder. My my two cents for any developers out there listening. Cheers Collin Out2gtcha, Daywalker and timvkampen 3
Out2gtcha Posted July 7, 2019 Posted July 7, 2019 Agreed, as impressive as the new AF F6F is (and as rare as it is for me in 24th, I will be getting a copy) it is a LARGE model and takes up a lot of real estate, especially if one wanted to start making more models in that scale. jimbo 1
coogrfan Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) On 7/6/2019 at 4:24 PM, 1to1scale said: I was hoping for something more modern, maybe Hellcat style, super detailed. Yes, please. Until that day comes the old Bandai kits are the only game in town. Good news: both kits are generally accurate in outline and feature nicely done surface detail. Bad news: like most large kits of similar vintage, both are lacking in interior detail (the Shiden-kai is the better kit in that regard). Zero: https://www.largescaleplanes.com/kitdb/details.php?kit=1080 Shiden-kai: https://www.largescaleplanes.com/kitdb/details.php?kit=741 Edited July 8, 2019 by coogrfan Out2gtcha 1
trooper Posted July 8, 2019 Author Posted July 8, 2019 A good thing about larger scale, little parts are bigger little parts. Especially with 67 year old eyes. otis252, Lothar, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5
RonGUSA Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, trooper said: A good thing about larger scale, little parts are bigger little parts. Especially with 67 year old eyes. Here...Here. OH crap my tri-focals are fogging up
Lee in Texas Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 So...no votes for detailing the 1/18 F4U? It will look great hanging from my ceiling as the Bud Light Super Corsair.
John1 Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 On 7/3/2019 at 11:29 AM, 1to1scale said: I am am going to guess that as successful as the Hellcat is, Airfix is already working on something in 1/24 And you know that the Airfix kit is “successful” based on what verified information? nmayhew 1
Palm-tree Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 1/24rth too large? That is why Airfix provided the option to fold the Hellcat wings, just like on the carriers. Now there is the justification to yourself to buy and build it.
RonGUSA Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 12 hours ago, John1 said: And you know that the Airfix kit is “successful” based on what verified information? By the amount that are selling based on what is being shown on YouTube and the internet and forums.
1to1scale Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, RonGUSA said: By the amount that are selling based on what is being shown on YouTube and the internet and forums. And also the fact that the first US shipment is pretty much sold out everywhere, and the next shipment is not due til sept. Out2gtcha 1
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