1/48 - Embraer EMB-312 Tucano by Hobby Boss - released - Caracal Decals in design

[ABeck]

Got it today,

well, HB.....

no correct wing profile (at least not existing), VERY difficult to correct.

top fuselage side profile line in front of canopy has aslight curve, just some sanding

housing of the air duct below the prop axle too edged on the upper part, can only be be fixed with major efforts

engraved panel lines a bit too heavy

detail is not overwhelming

fit of main components (solid plastic) excellent

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Shorts Tucano: no traces of insert molding for this variant.

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What we Need: a resin air duct with correct cross section, new wheels, and for the Shorts Tucano a new nose, prop & spinner, resin canopy with frames, Cockpit details

[ABeck]

Just an idea  for friends  from the sanding and putty detachment:

 

The HB top wing which is just flat might replaced with a (cheap) ICM P-51 top wing half which has a fairly better profile and comes close to the original.  Material that is hanging over will be cut off, open spaces will be supplemented with parts from the HB wing , plastic and putty. A sanding chunk will bring the whole thing into the propper form. The engraving work will not be too difficult. The main landing gear bay is to be cut from the HB wing tops and to be glued to the lower wing. 

[ABeck]

It works

 

[Homebee]

A dedicated Caracal decals sheet is in design - ref.48132 - Brazilian AF EMB-312 Tucano

Source: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/300888-cd48132-148-brazil-af-emb-312-tucano/

 

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CD48132 will be a 1/48 sheet designed to fit the brand-new Hobby Boss EMB-312 Tucano kit - I was able to fit four very attractive schemes in a two-page set. It will feature markings for:

-Brazilian AF T-27 Tucano "1361" in 30th anniversary special scheme

-Brazilian AF T-27 Tucano "Esquadrilha da Fumaca"

-Brazilian AF T-27 Tucano AFA trainer scheme

-Brazilian AF T-27 Tucano two-gray scheme

 

Coming as part of the November batch of releases.

 

 

 

Soon - October 2017 - a reference book about the Tucano by Harpia Publishing.

EMB-312 Tucano - Brazil's turboprop success story (Joao Paulo Zeitoun Moralez)

Source:  http://www.harpia-publishing.com/futurebooks

 

V.P.

Edited October 2, 2017 by Homebee

[TimB]

Does anyone know if the old Alley Cat Tucano could be usefully kit-bashed with this for a Shorts version?  

Regards

Tim

[Homebee]

Another Caracal decals sheet in design - ref. CD48133 - EMB-312 Tucano "Esquadrilha da Fumaca"

Source: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/301263-cd48133-148-emb-312-tucano-esquadrilha-da-fumaca/

 

 

 

 

V.P.

[CaracalModels]

20 hours ago, TimB said:

Does anyone know if the old Alley Cat Tucano could be usefully kit-bashed with this for a Shorts version?  

Regards

Tim

With so many interesting schemes available for RAF Tucanos, the Shorts Tucano conversion set opportunity is so big that I would be very surprised if someone does not do a conversion soon.  

 

[Homebee]

And another Caracal decals sheet announced - ref. CD48125:  1/48 EMB-312 Tucano International

Source: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/299168-cd48125-148-embraer-emb-312-tucano/

 

V.P.