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  1. Korean company Wolfpack Design (http://www.wolfpack-d.com/) has announced a brand new 1/72th kit of the North American T-2C Buckeye - http://www.wolfpack-d.com/htm/kit.html Source: http://scalemodels.r...2C-Buckeye.html V.P.
  2. Oops I did'nt notice. A review in you favourite forum: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234970145-mitsubishi-t-2-blue-impulse-172-platz/ Improvement set review in your favourite forum: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234970149-mitsubishi-t-2-interior-set-172-platz/ --------------------------------------------------- After the F-1 (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234946745-172-mitsubishi-f-1-by-platz-released/?hl=platz) Platz has released a 1/72nd Mitsubishi T-2 "Blue Impulse" kit - ref.AC-13 Sources: http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/4317.html http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10270998 http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=18236 V.P.
  3. Not quoted in most of the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2012 reports is a 1/32nd North American T-2 Buckeye kit in development by Special Hobby. Future ref n° SH32037 Source Aeroscale: http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?...4302&page=4 Image link: http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/photos/featu...02/39_mpm25.jpg V.P.
  4. Greetings to all. This is my first post and first build on your forum, so I'll grab the opportunity to introduce myself as well, if you don't mind. (in the spoiler) I remember first finding out about this kit back then when I used to live in Greece. I've been wanting to build it since then, but I never dared to, mostly due to the controversial opinions about it. But since I found it online at a very reasonable price, I thought I should give it a go. Then, seeing a couple of amazing builds of this same model in here, I'm a bit embarrassed presenting mine, but I'll get over it. I hope you will too. By the way, this is going to be a long post, because I've come a long way with the build. I started with the cockpit, obviously, where almost everything (except for the floor) comes in resin and PE. Good detail, I loved the two seats, the side consoles and foot-pedals. I replaced the rod that opens and closes the canopy with a needle threaded with thin copper wire, because a) the one supplied with the kit was too short and b) because the actual rod is threaded along its full length. It was an easy intervention, so no big deal here. And with the two halves of the fuselage together, the whole thing looked like this: I don't know how others who built this model experienced it, but for me no two parts of the whole model came together as they should, intentionally at least. So, it wasn't a great surprise when I came to this point: Don't panic Nasos, it's cool. I used stretched sprue to cover the gaps and Mr Surface 1200 from GS to make the surface smoother. In the end, and after I applied a black basing, the model it looked like Batmobile, but I was rather pleased with it. It probably could get a bit better, but... yeah, whatever. I had a little problem with the canopy. Ok, "little" is probably the understatement of the week, but anyhow. Here's the thing: I was planning on building a Greek a/c, but according to the instructions, the Greek machines have this HUD-like device. Maybe I cut the vacu-formed canopy wrong, but I just couldn't get this HUD-thing to fit under the windshield. So, I broke it off and now I am going for the Venezuelan version instead. This is how it looked like, unfortunately. Anyhow. The model is for the most part painted now and resting. I'll try to make smaller posts next time, with the step-by-step presentation of the rest of the build. Have a great evening and stay healthy!
  5. North American T-2C Buckeye. Pics thanks to Dennis taken at The Illinois Aviation Museum.
  6. Mitsubishi T-2 Blue Impulse 1:72 Platz The Mitsubishi T-2 is a twin seat training aircraft which was designed and built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. A total of 90 were built for the Japanese Air Self Defence Force. The last T-2 left service in March 2006. In the late 1960s the JASDF looked at getting an advanced trainer as they found that the existing Fuji T-1 did not meet the need to train pilots for the front line fighters such as the F-104 and F-4 of the time. consideration was given to buying a foreign aircraft; with The T-38 Talon and the SEPECAT Jaguar being offered. Japan did try and acquire a licence to build the Jaguar which failed. It is cited that SEPECAT wanted to high a fee for this, but has been suspected that nationalism also played a part. The T-2 was developed along side the F-1 with a common airframe being able to fulfil both roles with a little modification. Despite looking very similar to the Jaguar (and using the same engines) the aircraft was noticeably longer and had a shorter wingspan. In addition single wheels were used as the aircraft had no rough field requirement in its design. The deign was finalised in 1969 and the first XT-2 prototype flew in July of 1971. A total of 90 T-2's were built. 28 T-2A's which were unarmed, and 62 T-2B's which were armed. The last T-2 was finished in 1988. The T-2 was retired by 2006 being replaced in the training role by the T-4. A noticeable user of the T-2 in JASDF service were their aerobatic team The Blue Impulse. They transitioned to this aircraft from their F-86 Sabre in 1981. The Kit I must say as a fan of post WWII Japanese aviation its a pleasure to see this new kit from Platz. There is nothing wrong with the Existing Hasegawa kit but it is now starting to show its age. It was anticipated that a T-2 would be on the way following their earlier release of the excellent F-1, our review of which can be seen here As you would expect from a new tool kit the mouldings are sharp and crisp with finely engraved panel lines and rivet detail where needed. The moulding are fairly conventional with a left & right fuselage, one part upper wing with lower parts fitting in. The main wing fits over the top of the fuselage so there are no butt joint wings which is good. In one break from tradition the vertical tail is one part which fits onto the top of the fuselage (maybe because of the different tail between the F-1 & T-2). Construction with no surprise starts with the cockpit. As its the T-2 the modeller get to build both cockpits. The instrument panels and side consoles can be painted or decals from the decal sheet used. Once the cockpit tub is installed the fuselage can be closed up and the intakes fitted. These have a little bit of depth to them but are no where near full length. The main fuselage parts do not wrap underneath but separate inserts must then be added. A side insert is then added. A note here is that the first 28 T-2's were not armed with a 20mm and the rest were. The Blue Impulse flew both types so the modeller will have to consult the instructions and their own references to add the correct insert. Following this its time for the wings. The main wing comes as one part for the top to which the bottom inserts are added. The wings are designed so that the trailing edges are on the one part top wing, and separate leading edges are provided in order that they can be of a realistic scale thickness as well. Holes need to be added for the landing light clear parts and wing pylons at this stage. At least this mean if you dont want to use all the pylons you will not have holes to fill (The Blue Impulse have been seen with External Tanks on these pylons, and with no pylons so the decision is upto the modeller). The tail panes and vertical fin can now be added. Though I suspect some will leave the tail planes off until later. ] Following this a three part exhaust nozzle for each side is added along with airbrakes which can be posed either open or closed. The follows the landing gear which does not appear to be too complex. There are also quite a few nicely moulded intakes and exhaust for equipment bays etc to be added. Lastly the pylons can be added as needed and the weapons built up and added. For the wing-tip rails some Blue Impulse Aircraft have been seen with dummy Sidewinders on these rails. Canopy The canopies are quite thin and seem very clear. A framed windscreen is provided alongside a one piece windscreen. The instructions indicate that the one part screen was fitted after 1989, so a double check on your reference if you can find them would be a good idea. Decals With this release Platz have only given us the markings for The Blue Impulse Aerobatic display Team. Anyone of the team members can be modelled. [ceneter] The decals are printed by Cartograf of Italy and are up to their exact standards. They are glossy and in register with great colour definition. Fine sealant lines for the canopy are included in white on the decal sheet though its almost impossible to see these on the scan (top left corner). A full compliment of stencils are provided on the sheet as well as decals for the weapons, and what also look to be Remove Before Flight Tags. Given Platz's normal aftermarket decal sheets its pleasure to see all the stencilling on this sheet. Conclusion It was hoped following their excellent F-1 kit that a T-2 was in the works and this has been Borne out. This is welcome kit from Platz, a great improvement on the older kits available, and a great new tool kit for those of us who like to model modern Japanese subjects. It is a pity they have used this dark blue plastic instead of the grey used for the F-1, though its understandable why they have done it. Lets hope there are some more standard boxings of the T-2 to come(in grey!), or a at least a release of some of their great decals in 1.72 scale to compliment this kit. Highly Recommended. Review sample courtesy of
  7. Mitsubishi T-2 Blue Interior Set 1:72 Platz While the New Tool Platz T-2 is great, there is always room for improvement over injected plastic parts. To complement their new kit Platz have brought out a double fret photo etched parts set for the interior. The set contains parts for; The Instrument panels, bulkhead vents, ejections seats, side consoles, canopy rails & frames, and the instrument coaming. Despite being called the "interior" set it also contains coloured landing lights, a few small landing gear compartments, along with a myriad of external antenna. The set is manufactured by Eduard and is upto their usual top quality. Even though not technically "needed" for the new kit it will make a difference of you wish to open the cockpits, and the antenna will look more to scale. Overall recommended if you like you photo etch, in addition if you are a PE newbie then there is nothing here which would tax you and it could be a good place to start. Review sample courtesy of
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