Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Oh no...! When it was just discussion, I could quite happily convince myself that I didn't need one of these. But now I've seen pictures it has become real. There's no way I can live my life without one of these. Willya just look at that weapons bay! Can I have it now please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Nice choice of markings ! The model is sure a huge improvement over the hasegawa kit, the level of detail that can be seen in the pictures is great. I see that Meng has captured the rounded shape of the radome, although maybe a little overdone. This is one kit that will join the stash for sure as soon as it's released. Edited September 25, 2012 by Giorgio N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Looks a beauty!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 do those drop tanks have finletts atached ??? regards Glenn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 The kit is no longer on pre-order from Hobby Easy Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Nice to see a manufacturer using a bit of imagination for once. Rather have this than yet more F-16s, F-18s/15s/14s/Typhoons etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 ................and for anyone going to Telford, moans, groans and complaints (if any!) can be directed to the company, as they are sponsoring Hall 3 as the "Meng Models International Hall" for the duration as well as being there in person for the weekend, just along from the Egg beater! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 woo hoo ! mines shipped today ! now the waiting begins........................................................................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Want Want Want....looks a real stunner, will they be out for Telford......bang goes the budget Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Mine is on its way as well. Also Hannants are having a 'Show Special' listed so we shall have to wait to see at Telford what it is, http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MMDS-003X . Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 well that was quick mine arrived today in New Zealand and i only got the shipping notice yesterday ! theres been a bit of a debate on other forums about the nose shape but im happy to report its almost identical to the Hasegawa kit (bottom fuselage is hasegawa) ... which ive just spent months re-scribing ! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 and it looks good at a first glance lots of nice lovely detail that consigns the Hasegawa kit to the naughty bin..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hythe Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is it just me, or do the engraved panel lines look a bit too pronounced? I'm looking at the SEA camo version in the photo, not just the (heavily washed) grey ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Our review sample arrived this morning, and it looks grand - I think the panel lines might be just a trick of the light, as it didn't stand out to me. I'll be sending it off to Paul as soon as possible for an inbox review and then build review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Our review sample arrived this morning, and it looks grand - I think the panel lines might be just a trick of the light, as it didn't stand out to me. I agree , Digital cameras tend to "magnify" the apperance "of panel lines , and this coupled with the larger than life online blowups of kits tends to make things look larger than they really are to the naked eye... Can i just say that im sick to death of Magazines blowing 1/72nd scale models up to 48th and 32nd scale double pages spreads ? , youre not doing the kit or the model maker any favours guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Can i just say that im sick to death of Magazines blowing 1/72nd scale models up to 48th and 32nd scale double pages spreads ? , youre not doing the kit or the model maker any favours guys even though all the photos I posted earlier do just that doh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hythe Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Fair point - I'm very much looking forward to getting my mitts on this kit, either way. And hoping that the Hasegawa relic plummets in value, so I can obtain one cheaply, to convert it into a two seater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzaob Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) Hi all My Meng F-102 arrived last week from HobbyEasy in HongKong. It's a nice kit, a big improvement on the Hasegawa kits of which I paid pretty huge sums for on Ebay over the last year or two!! Only area at first glance I can see in need of attention are the Falcons and the rear of the ejection seat which need a little fettling. Overall 'feel' of the kit is one of quality. Very impressed and there is a separate sprue for wings tips/trailing edges so clearly a Case XX version is on the cards. I would be interested to know how the Show Special Hannants have advertised differs? Aaron Edited October 27, 2012 by azzaob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Ive noticed that the fuselage sprue contains the intakes, splitters and nose cone as well. this is probably just coincidence but it could indicate that a TF102 sprue could be on the cards .... (as it would also need new intakes, splitters and nose cone...) (sadly the cockpit tub and seat is on another sprue but that could easily be replaced by a side by side tub on a new sprue as well.........Fingers crossed ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.C.Acikgoz Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 a new decal sheet for 1/72 F-102 is coming soon with bonus 1/48 TuAF decals from Hobbytime Turkey... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzaob Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Great news about the decals, hopefully the start of more 1/72 F-102 decals at a realistic price than they have been going for on Ebay lately. Some more USAFE sets would be good for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Evil Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 And from Caracal too... http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=256482 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Fox Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yes a new deuce. Now let's have a 106. And then....er... Follows them up with 1:32 versions..... Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) Review on your favorite forum : http://www.britmodel...topic=234928965 V.P. Edited November 3, 2012 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) New Georges W. Bush special edition... ref. DS-003S Source: http://www.meng-model.com/index2_new.php?id=194 On pre-order here: http://www.hobbyeasy...zxjrsekcur.html F-102A (case X) “George Walker Bush” F-102A Delta Dagger, designed and manufactured by Convair, was the first supersonic all-weather interceptor and also the world's first aircraft applied the 'Area Rule'. There were two different wings for the F-102As: the 'Case X' and 'Case XX' wings. The F-102As were mainly deployed in North American, while a small number of them were deployed in overseas bases during its service. F-102As also served in Vietnam War. George W. Bush, the 43rd President of United States of America, served in the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS) of Air National Guard Station as an F-102A pilot. KIT INFO 1/72 scale plastic model kit of F-102A Delta Dagger is 289mm in total length and 161mm in width. This kit is the limited edition offered by MENG for IPMS (UK) Scale Model World 2012.It’s the kit with rich details in the wing. The cockpit is detailed and its canopy can be built either open or closed. The weapon bay is precise. Built-in missile pylons are retractable. Accurate model lines completely reproduce the perfect shape of the aircraft. Besides, the landing gears and airbrakes can be built either open or closed as well. The marking for aircrafts from the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS) of Air National Guard Station. V.P. Edited November 15, 2012 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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