Tonka Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 In fact I really never expect from ANY kit manufacturer good decals, instructions, box art, (remember those astonishing ESCI box arts By R.Watanabe ?) . Perhaps that's why I think 1/48 models should be more accurate and cheap , and I still think that the only and main obligation of scaled kit's manufacturers, at least for those seriously dedicated to it, should be the accuracy of measurements and proportions of the models. Tonka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm sure Mr Song and his team are watching and taking notes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm sure Mr Song and his team are watching and taking notes I'll bet Mr. Song is happy with the way this is turning out. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Probably a bit slow for his liking, but I hope he's enjoying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogeyman Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Mike, i am loving this build, having been a massive lover of the jag anyway, i am now half way through my own build of this kit, it has now come to the point that i need to bring this to other potential buyers of this kit, and people who have already bought this kit and hidden it in there stash, well we don't do this do we !! My kit does not have a sprue C, it has a sprue D instead, what is the difference, well on sprue D the front cone section of the front cockpit 2 part assembly is a separate item, which is not included in the kit,and a lot of other parts are missing from the kit as they are not on sprue D,so i am trying not to make a lengthy e-mail when a few sentences will do just fine, so with my build everything with sprue C is having to be scratch built or a worthy substitute found from the bits box. I am sure you will agree, with a kit which I purchased from my local shop, Antics costing £42, I am now so frustrated with this kit, it will be finished but my buying days of Kitty Hawk are over. So buyers beware, also check your stash John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 John, You need to return to Antics, as your contract is with them, not Kitty Hawk. They need to send you a new sprue, so please don't blame Kitty Hawk for a simple mistake in packing, as they're not the first company to make a mistake, and won't be the last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stew290 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hi Mike. I've just picked up on this thread, and I'm very impressed with your build of this Jag, particularly the painting aspect. But as for the kit? Hmmmmmm. When I heard it had been released I was pretty excited, even though it was the French variant. No worries, I thought, get rid of the "plain Jane" nose of the A (which looks cr*p) by using it as an excuse to finally build my planned T2. I'm pleased I came across your build thread (and the recently completed one in RFI) before I went ahead and purchased one as I'm not particularly impressed, I have to say. There's been a bit of hype regarding this kit, and I'm finding it hard to see why. If I'm going to spend over forty quid on a 48th fighter-type (which means no more Japanese kits, thanks to greedy importers), I expect it a; to be accurate, which this one doesn't appear to be, and b; NOT full of gimmicks such as engines and open panels. If I want that sort of stuff, I'll do it myself. Far better, in my view, to just give us something that builds out of the box into a reasonably accurate depiction of the machine it represents, all for under thirty quid, preferably. The modeller can then choose to spend any spare cash on cockpits and detail sets, etc., not have them forced on him at great expense. I'm just praying that the Italeri kit isn't based on the Kitty Hawk one, as I wouldn't be buying that one either. Thank the Lord I've got my Airfix stash in the loft, bless 'em. Anyway; sorry Mike, rant over. I don't want to detract from your excellent build. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. Get a wriggle on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stew290 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Er; apologies. Disregard my last - I've just realised it should be in a discussions forum, not here. Oopsy. Sorry chaps. Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Nice job Mike! Despite of the assembling and painting issues I would be happy if Kittyhawk publish a "downloadable erratum" for the instructions manual ... That would be enough for me. Edited February 22, 2013 by LT Motta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Here is a mix of colours and shades: http://www.ecpad.fr/wp-content/gallery/la-guerre-du-golfeoperation-daguet/DIA-28-04-84-13.jpg Jari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 That's an interesting mixture from the nice & shiny to the positively worn out. None of them seem as dirty as the ones shown in the photos of 7-HN though, which is what I'm aiming at. In case you all think I've stopped work on it though, I've been doing the panel line washes, for which I've been using some Mig Neutral wash. It's coming out nicely, and quite understated, but I've still got a few sections to do before I can post up a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Struggling to find them photos I saw Mike, Just wish I posted then when I first see them, endless weathering options on the rear end as they were really mucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 I expect it a; to be accurate, which this one doesn't appear to beOther than the Rudder being a bit short and the wheels that are a bit large, I've not corrected anything else that I can remember. What parts are you thinking aren't right? Anyway; sorry Mike, rant over. I don't want to detract from your excellent build. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. Get a wriggle on! You're excused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 You've fixed the starport airbrake box, modifying an APU for a refuelling connector! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squezzer Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Sorry, I didn't have a look to this thread since a while. There is definitely no yellow circle around the roundel. This circle disappeared from french air force's fighters in the end of the 70's/beginning of the 80's. They disappeared a little later on the transport aircraft. They are still in use on the trainers, including the Alphajets. What seems to be a yellow circle around the roundel on the picture above is probably the remain of the area cleaned before a new roundel was applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 That's a bit of a blow about the roundel's yellow bit... too late now As soon as my head stops spinning from moving the site, I'll probably do a little more to the weathering... maybe try & hide those yellow bands round the roundels too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Wow! that paint job and weathering is tremendous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christof Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Saw the photos on FB and was impressed but now even more impresed. This really is looking the dalmations dangly bits Mike. Christof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Really like the weathering ol chap, rather splendid looking Have to pop over and take a closer look. Got the new toy tonight Nelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 That panel wash really lifts the detail Mike, Its beautifully restrained but subtlely visible. If it helps I do have a few Cartograf French roundels from an Eduard Mirage, without yellow rings that might just cover the ones on the Jag. They look about the right size but the only way to find out would be to compare. Let me know if you want a look at them. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Thanks chaps John, I would like to see them, although I'm informed the yellow band shouldn't really be there during this time frame Nelly, by all means matey I look forward to seeing your new toy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 [Edit] Put them on the next flight to BM central for the boss to see if they might or might not help!/Edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Thanks John - will get the calipers out in a bit... being tasked by the memsahib ATM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 iv never appreciated just how pretty they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
song Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Mike. the MIG-25 on the way to you....but you still not finish this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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