Julien Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 It is OK, personally I would wait for Sword to do one. I had planned on using a number of sabre spares to help the Emhar kit out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Agree with Julien on waiting for Sword to fo an FJ-4. The Emhar kit isn't too bad but it's very reminiscent of a late Frog kit, raised panel lines, and little detail. IIR I had problems with the decals as they were not correctly sized for the kit. If Sword decide to add an FJ-4 it's going to be miles ahead of the existing kit. At the same time price is sure going to be higher, as the Emhar kit can be found quite cheap at second hand sales 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 14 hours ago, Learstang said: Julien, regarding the FJ-4. Speaking of which, just how bad/good is the old Emhar FJ-4? I used to have one, but it was lost quite some time ago. Is it worth picking up again, or should I wait for Sword to release one (it's not like I don't have hundreds of other kits to keep me occupied in the meantime)? Not so bad. I've had worse! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Thank you for the advice, gentlemen! I think 'late Frog kit' is an apt description of it, Giorgio, from what I remember of it. Excellent job on that Fury, Martin! I just might have to pick up the old Emhar kit again, after all. Although I suppose by the time I get round to actually building it, Sword will have come out with their own FJ-4. Best Regards, Jason Edited October 6, 2017 by Learstang Additional comment added. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Follow on : http://ipmsnymburk.com/forum/viewtema.php?ID_tema=39911 V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Looking good! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Martin, There is a thread in the Cold War section which I've put some comments on. SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 FJ-3 released 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) On 18/10/2017 at 11:14, RidgeRunner said: FJ-3 released http://swordmodels.cz/en/172/125-sw72107-fj-2fury.html or https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SW72107 http://swordmodels.cz/en/172/127-sw72108-fj-3-fury.html or https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SW72108 http://swordmodels.cz/en/172/128-sw72109-fj-3m-fury.html or https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SW72109 In box review http://www.hyperscale.com/2017/reviews/kits/sw72108reviewjm_1.htm V.P. Edited July 13, 2021 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 More details here with instructions FJ-3 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10483319 FJ-3M http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10483321 Shame the red stripes do not come with the 3M and has to be masked and painted. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) I understand that the Caracal sets are due out at the end of September (Kursad, at Caracal) Martin Edited August 18, 2018 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 2 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I understand that the Caracal sets are due out at the end of September (Kursad, at Caracal) Martin Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 On 10/6/2017 at 12:02 AM, Learstang said: Let's hope so, Julien, regarding the FJ-4. Speaking of which, just how bad/good is the old Emhar FJ-4? I used to have one, but it was lost quite some time ago. Is it worth picking up again, or should I wait for Sword to release one (it's not like I don't have hundreds of other kits to keep me occupied in the meantime)? Regards, Jason I had good experience of the Emhar FJ-4. Would get it again if the chanse comes. Revell reissued it as well. Didn't have any bad experience with the decals and have an idea of getting my old kit an new life with new paint and decals... Cheers / André 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Andre B said: I had good experience of the Emhar FJ-4. Would get it again if the chanse comes. Revell reissued it as well. Didn't have any bad experience with the decals and have an idea of getting my old kit an new life with new paint and decals... Cheers / André I may just have to pick me up another one of those - always liked the FJ-4 Fury. I'll probably tart it up with some AM bits. Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Yes, Jason, do so. I did exactly that, and scribed the panels, and she turned out fine :). As you will know, the plastic is a bit brittle but otherwise no worse than many other kits out there. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well, I'm convinced - I just went and bought the Emhar kit. Now I'll have to decide on what AM bits I want for it. I'll definitely buy the Pavla cockpit set. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 A good move :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) Caracal Models decals. - ref. CD72076 - US Navy FJ-3 Fury - Part 1 Source: http://caracalmodels.com/cd72076.html The options on this sheet are: US Navy FJ-3 BuNo. 139255, VF-142 US Navy FJ-3 BuNo. 135978, VF-154 US Navy FJ-3 BuNo. 136008, VF-51 US Navy FJ-3D2 BuNo. 135867, VU-3 - ref. CD72083 - US Navy FJ-3 Fury - Part 2 Source: http://caracalmodels.com/cd72083.html The options on this sheet are: US Navy FJ-3 BuNo. 135832, NAS New York US Navy FJ-3 BuNo. 135942, VF-73 US Navy FJ-3D BuNo. 136064, China Lake US Navy FJ-3 BuNo. 139261, VF-173 V.P. Edited November 25, 2018 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) New boxings announced - ref. SW72138 - North American FJ-2 Fury - U.S. Navy and Marines https://swordmodel.cz/en/home/162-sw72138-fj-2-fury.html https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SW72138 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/north-american-fj-2-fury-expected-august-sword-sw72138-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=180889 - ref. SW72139 - North American FJ-3/3M Fury - US Navy https://swordmodel.cz/en/home/163-sw72139-fj-33m-fury.html https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SW72139 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/north-american-fj-33m-fury-expected-august-2021-sword-sw72139-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=180890 V.P. Edited July 14, 2021 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Preordered two -3s from the big H. They are going for ridicolous prices on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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