Homebee Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Valom is to release in 2016 a 1/72nd Grumman J2F-6 Duck kit - ref.72112 Source: http://www.valom.net/pripravujeme_en.html V.P. Edited April 15, 2023 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Interesting! Moreover - Handley Page Harrow and Sparrow are back (or still were there?) on short list of "other upcoming kits"... Cheers J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 A new-mould Duck - nice! And a Harrow/Sparrow; now we need a Hendon. I would say then I'll be satisfied, but of course I won't - we modellers are never satisfied. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Of course they are, I've got two Airfix Ducks, the second bought quite recently. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 No, the Harrow/Sparrow have been missing for some time, and it is good to see them back. It's a bit disappointing to see another late Duck rather than an earlier one for a change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaider Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 A new 1/72 Grumman Duck is excellent news! As for the earlier vs. later versions.... Consider this: like some other vendors, Valom is known to have released / announced several variations of the same kit in the past (e.g. Fouga Magister; F-101). It may well prove to be the same with the Duck in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) Now announced for late 2017 Source: http://www.valom.net/ - ref. 72112 - Grumman J2F-1 Duck - ref. 72113 - Grumman J2F-6 Duck https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/VAL72113 V.P. Edited January 10, 2023 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) Duplicated earlier post, must be going daft. Steve. Edited November 11, 2017 by stevehnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfordhibby Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) Ooh! Can you do the Duck from Murphy's War with one of these ? Does anyone do the decals ? If I remember correctly the film aircraft didn't have a cowling ??? Peter Edited November 9, 2017 by Blackfordhibby Forgot about the cowling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 On 2/7/2016 at 4:17 PM, Learstang said: A new-mould Duck - nice! And a Harrow/Sparrow; now we need a Hendon. I like the way you think. I've always wanted a Hendon but couldn't generate the long-term commitment for the vac. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Just now, Kevin Callahan said: I like the way you think. I've always wanted a Hendon but couldn't generate the long-term commitment for the vac. Me either. I had a chance to buy one at a modelling show once, but prudence and a lack of quid stopped me. However, I would love a Hendon in IM in 1/72nd scale. Followed by a Virginia/Valentia. I can dream, can't I? Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 47 minutes ago, Learstang said: Followed by a Virginia/Valentia. I can dream, can't I? That is a dream of me too! But the early Duck is also interesting. I think the differencies were bigger than only cowling. (?) J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 09/11/2017 at 22:38, Blackfordhibby said: Ooh! Can you do the Duck from Murphy's War with one of these ? Does anyone do the decals ? If I remember correctly the film aircraft didn't have a cowling ??? Peter Yes, and very oversize markings too. Which should not be too hard to obtain from the spares box. Thomo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blackfordhibby Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, The Tomohawk Kid said: Yes, and very oversize markings too. Which should not be too hard to obtain from the spares box. Thomo. Cheers Thomo Did a wee bit hunting after my post, do believe it's a J2F-6. The A/C used in the film is at Wright Patterson Museum. It has been repainted in Rescue Squadron markings and regained its engine cowling. Probably be Letrasett for the RN/MS Mount Kyle on the fuselage. Wouldn't normally build a figment of someone's imagination, but i'd bend the rules for that one. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) It did at actually exist for the length of filming, so it’s not imaginary from that point of view. Its not as though you are recreating a GGI aeroplane as physical model. Thomo. Edited November 12, 2017 by The Tomohawk Kid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) Released: http://www.valom.net/?page_id=113 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/grumman-j2f-1-duck-72112-valom-vaclav-lomitzk-8594054291122-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=138647 Sprues. Source: http://www.72news.eu/2017/12/valom-grumman-j2f-6-duck-spruessh00ts.html V.P. Edited December 19, 2017 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/www.valom.net/posts/740385429494535 V.P. Edited April 9, 2019 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) New boxing/variant - ref. 72126 - Grumman J2F-2/J2F-2A Duck Sources: http://www.valom.net/?page_id=681 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/VAL72126 V.P. Edited January 10, 2023 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Is that a vac canopy with no injected alternative? Yikes. That would be a dealbreaker for me unless the type is something I have been wanting for ages. Which the Duck isn't. I have no issue with including a vac canopy as an alternate, but in 2019 there should be at least an injected one as primary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, Kevin Callahan said: Is that a vac canopy with no injected alternative? Yikes. That would be a dealbreaker for me unless the type is something I have been wanting for ages. Which the Duck isn't. I have no issue with including a vac canopy as an alternate, but in 2019 there should be at least an injected one as primary. I have built the kit and yes , they supply two vac canopy , both around 0.5-1mm wider than the fuselage on either side - this is an error that is simply unfixable . No matter what you do to mate the canopy frame with the fuselage , it will show . Rest of the kit also pose significant build issues - especially the outside struts that are around 2mm too short requiring boots to jack the wing up to correct height. I put in lot of work in my model and still hate how it looks. Have built two valom kits and they are the two worst models I have ever assembled in my life. AVOID LIKE PLAGUE . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I've built the DH-91 and Brigand, and have the B-45 and Albemarle waiting to enter the construction queue. Though they weren't in any way shape or form easy, I wouldn't characterize them as the worst ever. But then I'm a confirmed kit assembler.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 23 hours ago, Basuroy said: No matter what you do to mate the canopy frame with the fuselage , it will show . A slim wedge shaped spacer in the fuselage join before & after the cockpit opening would probably work to accommodate the width of the canopy & at the same time have little effect on the rest of the kit. No, you shouldn't have to do it but sometimes needs must. This was a fix used by some people on the overwidth Hampden clear parts that Valom did, unnecessary now AZ have brought out their fix for this. other kits have needed similar fixes, it not uncommon. No, don't ask to to recall exactly which kits & when, my memory isn't that good but I do know I've read of such on several occasions. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) New boxing/variant - ref. 72133 - Grumman J2F-3 Duck Sources: https://www.facebook.com/208070375871052/photos/a.208144655863624/3005925896085472 http://www.valom.net/?page_id=859 Box art V.P. Edited January 11, 2020 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) Released - ref. 72133 - Grumman J2F-3 Duck Source: https://www.facebook.com/www.valom.net/posts/1286061221593617 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/VAL72133 V.P. Edited January 10, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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