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  1. JFM148
    Then you will accept the only REAListic option is the Italeri G-91 if you want to buy and build one right now. (1/48 of course). The "Kinetic option" was a terrible public CAD design embarrassment and that was it. They never said anything else. I don't think they will release it in the next 5 years.
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    So you are advising to wait until kingdom comes for a better Gina?....Kinetic, Really !!!??? OMG....šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ The Italeri kit is right here and right now.
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    I have one and although is an old ESCI mold kit, it has really nice exterior detail. Cockpit and ejection seat are plain or non existent and weapons are acceptable though you will need to work on them to make them more "realistic". The measures and shape are good. It looks like an Gina and the Italeri kit is way better than the Occidental/Heller kit.
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    I have the Fly kit and it is the standard limited run mold. Nothing out of this world to turn it into an interesting kit. Don't see the big obstacle to build it, of course, If you have the proper modelling skills and patience required in this hobby.
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    As a follow up to my comments regarding this nice classic kit, here is an interesting link how to go to build it. The modeller did the South African version (different radar shape for this specific version) but besides that, is very interesting how to solve the issues and improve this 47 Y.O. kit. Please note link is in French. https://www.lesmaquettistes.com/t6756-1-48-dassault-mirage-f1cz-esci
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    Great to see the 1/48 Mirage F.1 reissued with very interesting decals. Very interesting Pakistani F-16 decals in their 1/48 Falcon.
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    Revell has yet to release the final version. The kit might be targeted for young modellers like the Airfix one. Why trying to compete with Tamiya or Italeri when that niche is already covered?
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    I am very happy with the news of the 2-seat Hunter in 1/32. Actually I don't build 1/32 aircraft, but this one triggered my interest in the scale hopefully at affordable prices. I would be interested in more 1/32 RAF/RN aircraft in this scale....A potential niche?
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    Well, there is an old sayin', Money talks... _____ walksšŸ˜‰
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    If you don't have the resins to fix the cowling and tail, good luck fixing the CA Battle shape...
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    That means Italeri kits are valuable for a silent group of modellers out there šŸ˜‰
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    Any good alternatives in 1/48 for this kit? ...and the Classic Airframes kit is NOT better....
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    I don't have the Tamiya 1/72, but if it is just like their 1/48 model kit (no weapons and no good quality decals) I would avoid paying many quid for just a famous Trademark...
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    Well insulting Italeri is not polite either. They are a business and they are there to make money. Just as many other businesses decide to stop producing and/or change their minds about certain products, the same happens in the modelling world. Again, compared to what? Tamiya? Really? RAM panels are as thick as lines of bricks. Tamiya decals are REALLY BAD. No weapons at all. So far one is making a good F-35. Do you have evidence to what you are saying? And what is exactly wrong with the 1/32 Folgore. To me it looks like a Folgore. šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø Do you know about the G-91 Meng kit? What about the KP M-346 announcement?
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    Same delay with Eduard, and other Eastern European companies...It is not only Italeri's issue.
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    Sorry, but worst compared to what? Italeri is a brand which has niche markets for many modellers like me. Regia Aeronautica WWII, rare German bombers, hard to find models with special markings. What is wrong with their F-5B/RF-5A? The M-346 was already announced by KP and the G-91 was released by Meng...I mean, You want Italeri to waste resources on tooling that is already marketed by other companies?
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    I am glad Airfix had a great idea: The Vintage Classics Range. These kits are not designed for those very young modellers in the 90s. They won't understand Nostalgia (until the mid 2040's). Just two examples, the F-80 Shooting Star or the Auster Antartic in 1/72 are now hard to find in America or even Hannants. Airfix knows their business and they know there are many modellers looking for those kits. Just look at the silly prices on eBay ! Maybe for me, besides the New releases (read Jaguar 1/48), the Vintage Classics always bring some really nice surprises. Now I'll wait for the Hudson to show up. Cheers.
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    Applause standing up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  19. JFM148
    My wishlist: New in 1/48 Sepecat Jaguar New EE Lightning family British Phantoms 1/72 Vintage Classics Skyvan Banshee Now going back to my cage.
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    Thanks. I'll check by myself and get back to you regarding the 1/32 Revell kit. 100% right in the 1/72 kit. I have compared ALL 1/72 kits available and the rear fuselage-tailplane area has the wrong shape. Nevertheless, the landing gear in ALL kits is terrible. I have to use Airfix's wheels to improve Italeri's landing gear. The interior and ejector seats are better in the Revell kit. So basically you'll need three kits (Revell, Airfix and Italeri) to make a good representation of the real thing in 1/72 using as a base the Italeri kit.
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    Interesting. What reference or plans did you use as reference? Where we can compare by ourselves? Thanks in advance.
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    For me the welcome news is the return of the 1/72 Fairey Gannet AS.1/5. I will finally get this kit. Many nice reissues from Matchbox as well. Great news indeed for those who really appreciate Revell/Matchbox kits with fresh decals.
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    Regardless the negative comments, this is a positive step for Revell. Good to see SMW is coming back from the Pandemic and Brexit.
  24. JFM148
    Thanks for this. My question is then, Is there a BETTER alternative to find a Barracuda in 1/48 injection kit? I really like the airplane. Again Special Hobby is NOT an option.
  25. JFM148
    OK. So...Flash is so critical? I mean, you can clean it off, right? Many Special Hobby kits has lots of it. Not a big deal... Regarding the radome, yes, that is an issue, since it is still the best 1/72 Tornado in the market you can find a replacement resin part for that, or you can 3D print it...
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