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    Kitty Hawk Mig-25PD/PDS Detailing & Corrections

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted

    Beer o'clock folks, methinks...

    Agreed, although I prefer a harder drink.

    :police:

    Rereading the complete thread, I see something to add...

    So is the big blank spot in the sprue with the nose cone (marked PD/PDS) going to allow for a straight MiG-25P later? I'm sure a huge number of folks are going to want to do Belenko's airplane.

    Jennings, the big space is there for the multi-part molds to fold in and impress the detail on the lower side of the nose halves

    KHMiG25SprueA.jpg

    KHMiG25SpruexxDetail33.JPG

    KHMiG25SpruexxDetail35.JPG

    Regards,

    Kitty Hawk Mig-25PD/PDS Detailing & Corrections

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted · Edited by sharkmouth

    Julien, on 29 Nov 2013 - 09:16 AM, said:

    I think you will find Ken and I were indulging in a thing called humour / joking / fun as this is supposed to be a fun hobby.

    I do understand it was meant to be humorous (American spelling since it is where I am located). Truth be told, I thought of the same ideas if I still had my Revell kit... "what will I do with it now that I have the Kitty Hawk one?" but alas, I gave that kit away.

    My failure to see the humor was because two people, whose opinions I respect, find it humorous that this kit should be hidden under tarps or sand. One of these people admits it not being their scale or interest but they have created fantastic models which sometimes involved cutting apart, reshaping, and scratch building. As of yet, I don't think this Kitty Hawk model requires such surgery. Being that surgery was required (yet performed) by that master modeler, why didn't he just cover the model up under tarps or bury it in the sand? I believe he knew his capabilities and, armed with proper documentation, was able to achieve the outcome desired. My skills may not be that individual's equal but the issues uncovered so far are within my abilities to correct.

    The other person has been providing everyone with the proper documentation needed should the reader wants, or is capable of, performing the corrections. As of the 12th of November, that person doesn't have the kit. I still want to know what improvements I can make to the kit. It is the reason I posted my photographs on another site which, unlike here, didn't have a review with sprue images. Note that I still offered to take photographs to continue this visual survey of the kit to get all the details needing attention.

    Julien, being new to this site, I didn’t know who you were at the time nor if you own the kit. My disappointment was that two modelers whose posts I actively seek suggest hiding this model particularly since they are both capable of creating a masterpiece with it.

    Regards,

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    Kitty Hawk Mig-25PD/PDS Detailing & Corrections

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted · Edited by sharkmouth

    It isn't my scale - nor is the MiG-25 of particular interest to me, but with this kit, it sounds like a good idea would be to build it, then cover it in cling film to represent the canvas covers draped over it - like Belenko's Foxbat at Hakodate.

    That way you could 'hide' most of it under covers !!!! :coolio::whistle:

    Just a thought....

    Or do the Iraqi version? :D

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    The idea is excellent from both of you! :thumbsup::winkgrin::D:):)

    As someone who spent quite a bit of money and effort to obtain the kit quickly, I fail to see the humor. Instead, I feel the fool by not only having a kit that people I respect are suggesting I hide, but having actually photographed the kit sprues and posting the images online. I did this to find how I can better my model, not hide it. I'm a fairly recent return to Britmodeller and had been following this thread but, it is not doing me any good. I've learned my lesson and will not post images of anything new I get but just return to lurking.

    Regards,

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    Country House - 1:72 Mini Art

    in Diorama & Accessory

    Posted

    Looks decent and the modular system has a lot of promise, I'm really hoping they will introduce a range of damaged wall & roof sections to match the existing parts.....If they do, these kits will suddenly have massive appeal to wargamers. :coolio:

    They would also have to address the fact that none of the releases I have so far have any indication of interior (no walls, floors, etcetera).

    Regards,

    Hobby Boss 1/48 Su-27 - Future Release

    in Aircraft Modern

    Posted

    I'd rather see a pantographed UP 72nd scale Trumpeter Flanker.

    I hope so as well but their mentality MAY be that there is more detail on the larger scale kit they can simplify for 1/48th as opposed to having to add details to their smaller scale kit data. Who really knows what they think? I certainly don't!

    Regards,

    Hobby Boss 1/48 Su-27 - Future Release

    in Aircraft Modern

    Posted

    It's a new tool.

    I am sure that Wasan Plastics (Parent Company to Trumpeter and Hobby Boss) decided to let Hobby boss release the quarter scale one (Trumpeter already have released the subject, using the same amount of R & D in 1/32nd and 1/32nd scales). Recall that Trumpeter also had an Academy 'inspired 1/38th scale kit out years ago.

    So, I am expecting to see a pantographed down 32nd scale Trumpeter Flanker (hopefully with the corrections in place).

    Regards,

    New Trumpeter 1/16 Kits on the way

    in large Scale AFVs (1:16 and above)

    Posted

    Hi all,

    Just seen listed on Hannants future releases, 3 new 1/16 kits from Trumpeter

    TU00915 - 1:16 SU-100

    TU00916 - 1:16 German 15cm s.FH.18 field howitzer

    TU00917 - 1:16 M198 155mm Medium towed howitzer

    Well, Wasan Plastics (parent company to Trumpeter and Hobby Boss) entered an agreement with Merit International for Merit to release the last two listed as kits under Merit's label:

    TU00916 - 1:16 German 15cm s.FH.18 field howitzer

    TU00917 - 1:16 M198 155mm Medium towed howitzer

    will now be

    MIL-61603 - 1:16 German 15cm s.FH.18 field howitzer

    MIL-61602 - 1:16 M198 155mm Medium towed howitzer

    Wasan also took Hobby Boss' M19 Tank Transporter to give to Merit so:

    85503 - US M19 Tank Transporter Hard Top

    will now be

    MIL-63501 - US M19 Tank Transporter Hard Top

    Regards,

    Zhengdefu

    in Aircraft Modern

    Posted

    have a couple of their flankers;apart from decals the main problem is a very rough surface finish to the main parts,but if you've ever seen a glencoe 48 scale Albatros,the zhengdefu look like tamiya!

    I am selling two obsolete Flanker kits (both for $10USD), one of which is this brand and has the cockpit off center:

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    So far, no takers!

    Regards,

    Kitty Hawk Mig-25PD/PDS Detailing & Corrections

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted · Edited by sharkmouth

    And then I would like to know your opinion for what concerns the accuracy of the overall shape of this kit.

    In particular, what do you think of the nose, the canopy/windshield, and the lower fuselage.

    Deos Gabor have the kit? I see he was using photos from the review and from a post I made on another site.

    Gabor, if you don't have the kit and want me to take photos of specific areas (should you want to answer the questions), let me know. I have been looking at Eduard's Brass In seats for the Mig-21 as a possible replacement for this kit since I think I will keep the canopy closed. Hopefully, I won't have too much trouble adapting the sharkmouth from Begemot's decal sheet since it was designed for the Revell kit.

    Regards,

    MIG 25 Foxbat My First Russian, Help Appreciated.

    in The Obsolete Kit Group Build

    Posted

    I love that statement It is the enjoyment that counts.

    People tend to forget that this is a model which is being built, assembled, or made for our enjoyment. OK, some do it as a business. In any case, each of us has a take on what we want from it.

    I am a rivet/bolt/detail obsessed individual because that is what I try to add to my models. Sometimes I succeed, most of the times I fail miserably but I enjoy taking the path of making this my model. So, you will see me joining in on threads where opportunities for improvement are presented. Sadly, many take a negative view of the kit and see it as a thread pointing out failures, not opportunities for them (or an aftermarket company) to improve on what is offered.

    PS - almost forgot: Is that you Sharkmouth next to Darth Earl Jones?

    :banghead: I forgot to change my avatar. Indeed, that is I next to James Earl Jones. We know him as the voice of Darth Vader and my son knows him as the voice of Simba's father, Mufasa. James and I were together several times as he was the spokesman for the company I worked for...

    Regards,

    MIG 25 Foxbat My First Russian, Help Appreciated.

    in The Obsolete Kit Group Build

    Posted

    Before painting I primed the kit flat black, after the grey was applied I could simply use fine sandpaper to remove the grey from the raised panel lines and make them black again. Missing details and rivets were drawn with a pencil.

    Rene, that is a good technique but keep in mind that the stainless steel panels on this aircraft were spot welded, not riveted. Some panel lines are actually good as they are raised and reflect the welded panels quite well.

    Rob, keep looking at the Kittyhawk MiG-25 threads and decide what you want to add and what you can live without. In the end, just enjoy the model.

    Regards,

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