Masinissa Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) On 10/17/2017 at 21:54, Uncle Uncool said: Well, speak about frames; the window frames on the finished kits look a tad thick to me. Is it the way they were painted or they were injected that way? You're right they're painted to look thick. Looking at the clear parts sprue the frames on the canopy are narrow. They were injected to be narrow. Also the fuselage parts don't have those huge battleship rivets. So I think the kit itself may build up into a nice replica of the Mentor. Here's what it looks like in real life: http://airshowstuff.com/v4/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_1303web.jpg https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/80443_1501719145.jpg Edited October 19, 2017 by Julien Please dont post copyrighted images, just links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Release announced for Q1 2018. Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1444694732314440&id=185803448203581 Quote Tooling completed! First shots! Working on assembly instructions, packaging etc. Should be on shelves Q1 2018. Nicely detailed with over 90 parts! V.P. Edited February 22, 2021 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavingav1 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Those built models make the kit look like a long lost 1959 hawk or Lindberg tooling that has been recently found and re-popped, first impressions are powerful and lasting and my first impression is Yuck ! , but i will wait and look for a full review . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, gavingav said: Those built models make the kit look like a long lost 1959 hawk or Lindberg tooling that has been recently found and re-popped, first impressions are powerful and lasting and my first impression is Yuck ! , but i will wait and look for a full review . Agree, they are not doing it any favours. NMF does not help either, probably looks better after a quick sand and some paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 On 18/10/2017 at 4:13 AM, Masinissa said: Looking at the clear parts sprue the frames on the canopy are narrow. They were injected to be narrow. Also the fuselage parts don't have those huge battleship rivets. So I think the kit itself may build up into a nice replica of the Mentor. Here's what it looks like in real life: http://airshowstuff.com/v4/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_1303web.jpg https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/80443_1501719145.jpg I agree with you that the kit looks quite good. Can't wait to see more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 It looks like a T-34 to me! (I never thought I'd say that...) Even if it does have big rivets, I think I can handle that problem. Easier than mashing a Bonanza and a T-34C together, anyway. I'm just glad to see some evidence that this isn't one of those fantasy "No, really, we're going to do ____ ..." projects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) Kit preview: https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/builds/min/build_min_11671.shtml T-34 online references: https://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/t-34/t-34_all.shtml " Exterior surfaces feature scribed panel lines and subtle raised rivet details" Markings are included for two examples: YT-34, 50-0735, USAF T-34A, 51-0365, JASDF V.P. Edited June 12, 2021 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 NOOOICEEE...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Box art Source: http://www.modelarovo.cz/norimberk-2018-jak-jsme-ho-videli-my/ V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 A quick build: https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/builds/min/build_min_11671.shtml V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Two boxings - ref. 11671 - Beechcraft T-34A Mentor - ref. 11695 - Beechcraft T-34 C.A.P. Source: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0251/0463/files/2018_MCM_New_Releases_Brochure.pdf V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) Caracal decals announced: - ref. CD48082 - Cessna T-34A/B Mentor Part 1 http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/282476-cd48082-t-34ab-mentor-part-1/ Contains markings for 2 x USAF, 2 x US Navy and one Lima Lima demo aircraft. - ref. CD48086 - Cessna T-34A Mentor International http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/303463-cd48086-148-t-34a-mentor-international/ T-34A Mentor 41-0303, Japanese Air Self Defense Force T-34A Mentor 71-0418, Japanese Air Self Defense Force T-34A Mentor JG-0505, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force T-34A Mentor JG-0508, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force T-34A Mentor 9004, Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force T-34A Mentor 2-214, Turkish Air Force T-34A Mentor 24205, Royal Canadian Air Force (with extra markings to make 24211 as well) V.P. Edited April 12, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) Id definitely like a couple of these. I really hope they make a Turbo-Mentor as well. Edited April 12, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) At Shizuoka Hobby Show 2018 - Release date ???? Japanese (Platz ?) boxing with JASDF large decals sheet. Source: https://www.facebook.com/gustav.jung.7/posts/1690907367670471 http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/6921.html V.P. Edited February 22, 2021 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Knowing Minicraft kits in the UK they won't be cheap!!! They seem to be making good use of the kits origins back to the V35! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 57 minutes ago, Paul J said: Knowing Minicraft kits in the UK they won't be cheap!!! They seem to be making good use of the kits origins back to the V35! Nobody can force you to purchase your kits in the UK. Remember that today the world is two or three clicks away. V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Reported released in the US. But haven't seen one in stock in the main online (even US) hobby shops yet... http://www.hyperscale.com/2018/reviews/kits/minicraft11671reviewjm_1.htm https://modelpaintsol.com/reviews/minicraft-48-t-34-mentor-11671 V.P. Edited July 6, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 6 hours ago, Homebee said: Reported released in the US. But haven't seen one in stock in the main online (even US) hobby shops yet... http://www.hyperscale.com/2018/reviews/kits/minicraft11671reviewjm_1.htm https://modelpaintsol.com/reviews/minicraft-48-t-34-mentor-11671 V.P. On sale at Mega Hobby in USA. Got mine 10 days ago. Beautiful kit and in IMHO the fuselage riveting is not over done,although every last one is there. Perhaps they will jump out under a NMF or silver paint but they look good in the box. The bare minimum prototype markings leave something to be desired but my Caracal sheet is in the mail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Released in Europe: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/beech-t34a-mentor-11671-minicraft-0048051116714-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=155723 https://minicraftmodels.com/products/11671-1-48-beechcraft-t-34-mentor And a in-box review: http://www.hyperscale.com/2018/reviews/kits/minicraft11671reviewjm_1.htm V.P. Edited February 22, 2021 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Any titbits regarding a C model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) 54 minutes ago, goon said: Any titbits regarding a C model? ??? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/151929-czech-model-4809-t-34c-turbo-mentor And a Fuji T-7... V.P. Edited July 6, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Homebee said: ??? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/151929-czech-model-4809-t-34c-turbo-mentor V.P. I know the Czech Model kit - I've built one and have another in the stash. It's not the easiest (and very hard to find) so I was wondering if there would be a Turbo version of the Minicraft moulds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 hours ago, goon said: I know the Czech Model kit - I've built one and have another in the stash. It's not the easiest (and very hard to find) so I was wondering if there would be a Turbo version of the Minicraft moulds. The original Minicraft announcement, years ago, promised a T-34A/B/C. A B model can be made from the parts in the box, although decals are provided for the A only. A B is likely in the future as only new decals are required. A C is much more of a reach. A whole new fuselage and a new set of wings would be needed. The Sprue layouts don’t seem to accommodate that. There is no speration of those parts useable in a C from those that are not. But, one can always hope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks for the info, I didn't realise there were such big differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
averarandy Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Progress?? Freedom Models 1/48 T-34C Certainly an early will be produced, or is it really that different. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235020391-148-beechcraft-t-34c-turbo-mentor-by-freedom-model-kits-in-design/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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