Homebee Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Minicraft is to release 1/144th Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker - ref.14707 - & EC-135C "Looking Glass" - ref.14709 Source: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/blog/1509254 V.P. Edited February 6 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 - ref.14708 - USAF KC-135R Fuel Tanker Source: http://minicraftmodels.com/products/14708-1-144-usaf-kc-135r-fuel-tanker And... Source: http://sandmmodels.co.uk/misc-news/news-for-ipms-telford-2016/ Quote News for IPMS Telford 2016 21st October 2016 S&M Models is pleased to announce the following new products which will be available at IPMS Telford on November 12th & 13th. (...) British RC-135W Airseekers. This resin Conversion is based on the Minicraft KC-135R new tool kit and also contains new engine parts so any Minicraft KC-135 issue Kit may be used. Silk screen Decals printed by Fantasy Print Shop for all three in service aircraft including the 2016 anniversary tail markings. (...) V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Would be good if you can find the Minicraft kits in the UK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 As the various incarnations of the AMT KC-135 aren't that hard to find I wonder how much demand there would have to be to justify upscaling the RC-135 conversion set to 1/72nd scale ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV107 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 3 hours ago, Jabba said: Would be good if you can find the Minicraft kits in the UK. Hannants used to be a reasonably reliable source for them, but now have only a small number in stock, most limited availability, and while their computer hasn't got around to deleting some Minicraft items from my watching list, these aren't on their system anywhere else and I'd be surprised if they actually emerged. The rot seemed to set in when a version (I forget which) of the DC-8 was deleted from the future release list with some regretful noises from the Lowestoft area, which made me think that there might have been some sort of problem with the importer. ISTR someone muttering that Amerang were the importer and suggesting that they have no interest in bringing the kits to the UK (unless, it was darkly hinted, an Amerang employee wanted one). Does anyone know the actual state of affairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) I do know that Creative Models used to import these kits but stopped about 2 Yrs ago, and no-one seems to have taken up the mantle since. Edited October 23, 2016 by Jabba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Amerang is the "new" UK importer, but apparently without any real interest in actually selling any. I've written them an email about the Minicraft dilemma a few months ago but never got a reply... Jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hi Folks, Has anyone found anywhere in the UK yet where we can buy the Minicraft KC-135R ? I'm keen to build an RAF Rivet Joint if I can. Also has S & M actually bought out the RAF RJ Decals and Resin set yet, they promised it for Telford last year didn't they? I suppose it is a waste of time them bringing out the conversion set though if you cannot get the Minicraft kit in this country. Are there any nice American modellers out there who would be willing to post one to a Brit if I Paypal'd them the cost of the kit and normal postage, please? Homebee, are you back at Waddo these days? Cheers Radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boffin Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I have found the easiest source is to use Amazon. UK amazon (.co.uk) sometimes has them albeit expensive, but Amazon.com has had some at very reasonable prices. Of course the dollar rate has hasn't helped, and there is always the customs charges lottery, but it might be worth a look. Some KC-135Rs on te site today for around £42 inc p&p. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 16 hours ago, Radar said: Hi Folks, Has anyone found anywhere in the UK yet where we can buy the Minicraft KC-135R ? I'm keen to build an RAF Rivet Joint if I can. Also has S & M actually bought out the RAF RJ Decals and Resin set yet, they promised it for Telford last year didn't they? I suppose it is a waste of time them bringing out the conversion set though if you cannot get the Minicraft kit in this country. Are there any nice American modellers out there who would be willing to post one to a Brit if I Paypal'd them the cost of the kit and normal postage, please? Homebee, are you back at Waddo these days? Cheers Radar Have you considered the Welsh Models RC-135 as an alternative? The kit contains a relatively unintimidating two part vac-form fuselage and all of its other major components are resin and the detail parts are white metal. Tempting link here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Get the KC-135E plus the Welsh Models Airseeker conversion kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Vlamgat9, I took your advice and have ordered the Minicraft KC-135R from Amazon.com, it is coming from the States so is not cheap. Also I have ordered Welsh Models CV 23 the RAF Rivet Joint conversion set to modify the Minincraft kit, again not particularly cheap! The Welsh Models set has arrived but the instructions are a bit vague as to which resin blisters go where! Has anyone ever done this conversion already here on Britmodeller (or anywhere else on the web for that matter) as it looks like this is not going to be an easy conversion and I could do with some tips and photos. Please can anyone help? Thanks Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Good Sergeant Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Radar said: The Welsh Models set has arrived but the instructions are a bit vague as to which resin blisters go where! Ian Have you contacted Welsh Models for assistance? If the instructions are vague perhaps they can help with further detail. http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/contactus.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Something else has just occurred to me, the new Minicraft KC-135R kit is going to have horizontal stabilzers that are too small as the EC-135's were all fitted with the larger Boeing 707 stabilizers I have read. Can anyone confirm this for me please. If true then that scuppers the conversion I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On 13/03/2017 at 5:26 AM, Radar said: Something else has just occurred to me, the new Minicraft KC-135R kit is going to have horizontal stabilzers that are too small as the EC-135's were all fitted with the larger Boeing 707 stabilizers I have read. Can anyone confirm this for me please. If true then that scuppers the conversion I guess. Ian, I believe when the KC-135As were converted to Es they all received the B707 stabs. As the Rs were updated Es then they would have the larger stabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Ray, Thanks for that, it's a relief knowing I won't have to work on the stabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 New Academy boxing - ref. 12638 - Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker Source: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11060776 V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now