Homebee Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) AZ model is to release (in 2016 2019) a 1/72nd Vought OS2U Kingfisher kit (Pavla plastic). Source: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234931186-azmodellegatoadmiral-wwii-aircraft-comments-questions-and-wishes/?p=2147039 Quote (...) Great progress in the preparation of models DHC-1, Kingfisher, Gosling , Bf 109K,Bf 109G-12 , UC-78, Piper L-18/21 and Ki-102nd (...) Petr Muzikant and team KP/AZ V.P. Edited January 14, 2021 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Release in 2017. Will be based on the Pavla kit as the masters are own by AZ model.. It will be upgraded and changed where Az model knows about issues. Plastic quality will be different. Schemes: US float, US wheels and RAF/RAAF. Three boxings Source: http://z15.invisionfree.com/72nd_Aircraft/index.php?s=f9a6f02f7315e97029cf486d9a2276e2&showtopic=7748&st=225 V.P. Edited February 10, 2017 by Homebee 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 There was nothing overtly wrong with the Pavla/Octopus Kingfisher that a some modest engineering changes won't sort. Looking forward to it. Thomo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Any news on this release. Thomo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 Now expected in 2018. Wait and see. Source: http://www.azmodel.cz/2018/01/az-model-v-roce-2018/ V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'm looking forward to this one. Thomo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 The only thing I object to about the Airfix one is the thickness of the cowling gills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, dalea said: The only thing I object to about the Airfix one is the thickness of the cowling gills It's a stalwart is'nt it? However, its a kit that is showing its age, thick glazing that does not fit too well, next to no interior, suspect cowling and float shape and size, raised panel lines, et al. I have the Octopus original which this new kit is based on and its a quantum leap better than the Airfix kit, despite it being a short run IJ kit. If Pavla are going to add further improvements as suggested. Airfix can safely retire thier moulds. Thomo. Edited January 5, 2018 by The Tomohawk Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) In view, three boxing -ref. AZ7624 - Vought OS2U Kingfisher "FAA & USN" (on wheels) Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7624 - ref. AZ7635 - Vought OS2U Kingfisher Mk.I "RAF & RAAF" Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7635 - ref. AZ7636 - Vought OS2U Kingfisher "US Navy" (with floats) Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7636 V.P. Edited October 24, 2019 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Pity about the RAAF one. Check the discussion here....... https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/72nd_aircraft/kp-kovozavody-prostejov-news-and-questions-t4608-s220.html Scroll down to Feb 10 2017 and note that some of it is from 2012! In case the embedded link does not open, here it is. HMAS Wyatt Earp's Kingfisher is yellow. Judgement is suspended on the actual decals until they are actually seen. But, see below............... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Its a pity that Attack Squadron P6 catapult is no longer available. I have a vague memory White Ensign may have produced one too, can anyone confirm? Tommo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 9 hours ago, The Tomohawk Kid said: Its a pity that Attack Squadron P6 catapult is no longer available. I have a vague memory White Ensign may have produced one too, can anyone confirm? Tommo. Yes, lots of photoetching stuff, I have one. One of ”mad” Pete’s mastercrafts, a bit flimsy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 There will be a short delay in the release while they fix a couple of minor problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Robertone139 said: Yes, lots of photoetching stuff, I have one. One of ”mad” Pete’s mastercrafts, a bit flimsy though. Thanks for confirming that, despite my request I think I may have one. For the reasons you highlighted I just filed it and forgot about it. The Attack Sqaudron kit was a little more robust and it been in my pending pile along with the Octopus Kingfisher. I'll wait for this revised edition now. Tommo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 Released - ref. AZ7624 - Vought OS2U Kingfisher "FAA & USN" (on wheels) - https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10397,en_kingfisher-wheeled-version-.html - ref. AZ7635 - Vought OS2U Kingfisher Mk.I "RAF & RAAF" - https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10395,en_kingfisher-faa-raaf-.html - ref. AZ7636 - Vought OS2U Kingfisher "US Navy" (with floats) - https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10393,en_kingfisher-us-navy.html V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 Sprues & test build Source: http://www.modelarovo.cz/vought-kingfisher-1-72-azmodel/ V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Still, the most attractive to me US WWII scheme for Kingfisher, that one from I think USS Detroit (Aleutian Island area) is not in box... (there is vertical white strip on rudder, but are they also on tailplane?): Cheers J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenshirt Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 21 hours ago, JWM said: are they also on tailplane? It appears so. You can just see the white stripe at the forward edge of the hinge line on both horizontal tailplanes. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Good news, I'll have to do a compare and contrast to the Pavla/Octopus kit to see if any changes have been made. I see Hannants have it listed as a future release at a cost of £15. Happy days. Tommo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 One assumes that the changes are the injected canopy and plastic parts replacing the resin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I have had a quick look at both and as commented the resin has been replaced by plastic. The AZ kit is much cleaner with less flash and less DIY where the Pavla kit expected you to make bits up from stretched spure. Pavla kits always gave me the feeling of being a bit 'clunky', at least the Typhoon which I finished about four years ago needed a lot of work especially on the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Yes, the resin and the vac canopy replaced. the sprue layout is very different too. Tommo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) New boxing - ref. AZ7672 - Vought OS2U Kingfisher "in US service" Sources: http://www.modelarovo.cz/novinky-az-kp-pripravovane-na-leden/ https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10507,en_kingfisher-in-u.s.service-.html V.P. Edited February 1, 2021 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 Another new boxing - ref. AZ7673 - Vought OS2U Kingfisher Source: http://www.modelarovo.cz/novinky-azmodel-na-1-q-2021/ V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) - ref. AZ7673 - Vought Kingfisher Mk.I "Royal Navy" Sources: https://www.azmodel.cz/2021/09/kingfisher-mk-i/ https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7673 V.P. Edited September 24, 2021 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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