LSP_K2 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 43 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Well hopefully if Stephen sees this he'll at least be 1/2 happy Yes. He's been begging for one since around 1954. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 54 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Well hopefully if Stephen sees this he'll at least be 1/2 happy About right since he has a mahogany VAL as what I see as a hedge against a kit not showing up in his life time...or all of ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 new web layout of Infinity website + few new in progress pics https://www.infinitymodels.cz/en/pripravujeme/aichi-d3a-val-1-32-2/ Alex, Kagemusha, HB252 and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) This is a Must-Buy for me - I have been longing for some more Japanese aircraft in 1/32.. Now bring on the Torpedo Bombers, B5.. B7..as well! Did anyone notice that they are also working on a 1/32 Bristol Beaufighter? - Or is that old news? Edited November 10, 2021 by Zola25 coogrfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, Zola25 said: Did anyone notice that they are also working on a 1/32 Bristol Beaufighter? - Or is that old news? already discussed Zola25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 4/29/2020 at 8:45 AM, Rick Griewski said: Are there VAL or a Kate aircraft leftover from the war to measure? Plenty of Zeros remain to support an accurate kit. Zero is known Favorite around the world Yes, Rick. There are a few still around. The B5N Kate at the Pacific War Museum is about 80 percent complete. It will be restored to full static using as much of the original material as possible. There are the 2 Vals in Fredericksburg, which it is said there is enough material there for a full airframe, but currently there appear to no plans for restoration of either. Planes of Fame’s airplane is a D3A2 that was restored by Robert Dietmart of Canada in the late 60’s. That airplane was cut apart by locals he hired for easier shipping back to his airfield in Canada. He “restored” the airplane, very shoddily, installing an R-2600 engine and cowing from a B-25. Planes of Fame wants to restore it to airworthy condition, but it appears to be stalled at the moment….. And there are quite a few wrecks being recovered from Balalae in the Solomon Islands, including 2 and 1/2 Bettys, atleast 3 Vals, a couple of Zeros, and possibly a couple of Kate relics. A couple will be restored and returned to the government for display. But the exact counts and what are still not known. Some great photos here- https://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/wwii-japanese-aircraft-wrecks-salvaged-at-balalae.html HTH- Thor Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Hope that Kate happens at some point in the future Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Val is getting closer first test sprue posted on Infinity FB page https://www.facebook.com/infinitymodels.cz/photos/pcb.135003312540162/135003272540166/ Uncarina, Gazzas, Scotsman and 18 others 14 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Yippie! Thanks Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) Sprues look good but the true test will be how it fits together. That’s what I’m waiting to see…. If it’s like their Helldiver, I’ll pass and hope that Hasegawa will eventually get around to doing one, slim though it may be. Edited June 29, 2022 by Juggernut ivanmoe, nmayhew, Gazzas and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 This might be a kit to get, and not pass on. Bill M., Gazzas and Rick Griewski 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, LSP_Mike said: This might be a kit to get, and not pass on. Not if it doesn't fit; I, for one and I can only speak for myself, don't have enough patience for ill fitting parts. Rather than throw it in the bin after becoming infuriated at the poor fit, I'll just pass and save both money and aggravation. If I never get one from Hasegawa, that'll be ok; I just won't have a D3 on my shelf. Edited June 29, 2022 by Juggernut Gazzas and Greif8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adameliclem Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I’m looking forward to seeing how it looks and how it goes together, and that goes for Infinity’s new Vampire, too. I hope that Infinity has improved the shapes and dimensions of the power plant and cowl over an early mock-up they showed. It looked a little underfed, to me. I’m eager to see what experts make of the kit. Adam Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Indeed I want to see some plastic produced from the pretty metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borsos Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 That’s looking mouthwatering. Bring it on! Andreas Bill M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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