Homebee Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) 1/48th Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star by HobbyBoss in 2013 - catalogue ref.81725 and also - but not in the new catalogue - a F-80A - ref.81723 and a RF-80A - ref.81724(?) Source: http://scalemodels.ru/modules/news/img_5748_1358082281_fe7282025aafa40f1fabea15ab64034f79f0190e.jpg.html V.P. Edited October 3, 2014 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rholland Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Here's hoping they get this one right, AND that a T-33 follows! Richard in NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 And an F-84F Thunderstreak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Lets hope they get them all right! Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) At Nürnberg Toy fair 2013. Source: http://www.primeportal.net/models/thomas_voigt7/hobby_boss/ V.P. Edited January 30, 2013 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Schwing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Oh yes, happy days! F-80 & F-84F..... Can we have F-86A,E,H next please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Is it me, or does the nose look skewed on that CAD image with no perspective printed on a piece of paper not very well secured to a wall and photographed from an awkward angle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Dear Jonathan, yes!! The paper is not very well secured to the wall that's why the image looks distorted!! I hope the kit to be good! I really do! I am painting right now it's boxart!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Havn't started my Monogram F-80 yet. I think I will wait a little longer ;-) Keep fingers crossed!!! Edited March 1, 2013 by Caerbannog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) The box art of another unannounced 1/48th HobbyBoss Shooting Star kit, the F-80A with the catalogue ref. 81723 . Release: June 2013 Sources: http://www.hobbyboss.com/a/en/Preview/2013/0312/977.html http://scalemodels.ru/news/5963-HobbyBoss-majj-2013.html So a F-80A, followed by a F-80C and, why not, later a RF-80A. The next logical step would be a new 1/48th T-33 T-Bird, isn't it? V.P. Edited May 19, 2013 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Really strange!!! I did this box art and suppose to be secret! They announced the F-80C first, and In fact the above box art original painting still is on the way to China! How this scale models model shop has the image of it? Unless Hobby Boss published the image i posted to them! Really strange!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Hello planeart, As "insider" could you confirm a future HobbyBoss 1/48th T-33 T-Bird kit? Thanks in advance. V.P. Edited March 10, 2013 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hello dear Homebee!!! I am sorry but i have not such info or commision! For years i am trying to convince them to release a new tool Avro lancaster in 48th scale, but every time the answer is.......''the sound of silence''! I'll keep you informed if any info comes! all the best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Wow! Hope they get it right..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Lets hope they get them all right! Julien Let's hope they get them all right AND produce an accurate RF-84F with the cameras' compartment in full detail!!!! Cheers Sernak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Oh yes, happy days! F-80 & F-84F..... Can we have F-86A,E,H next please ......and an RF-84F and, an F-86D and, an F-94 and, an F-89 and Grumman F-11F and Panther, Cougar, Banshee, ................................................................!!!!!!! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) After the F-80A & C, the recce RF-80A variant is also in view. As evidence a test shot on display at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2013. The ejection seat is of a strange type? Source: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/blog/130517 V.P. Edited May 20, 2013 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Indeed Homebee! I have done it's box art allready! I cannot waite to see how they are going to look! I mean if they are in correct shapes, nice detail, etc etc!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) Indeed Homebee! I have done it's box art allready! I cannot waite to see how they are going to look! I mean if they are in correct shapes, nice detail, etc etc!! Hi Planeart, By the way do you know the future catalogue reference number from this recce variant: 8172x (4?) Still waiting the T-33... Have a good w.e. V.P. Edited May 19, 2013 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi Planeart, By the way do you know the future catalogue reference number from this recce variant: 8172x (4?) Still waiting the T-33... Have a good w.e. V.P. Hello Homebee! Propably i had that catalogue number when they first sent me the commision but i do not have it now, cos every time i finish the boxart image and they are pleased with the result, i delete the order e-mail! Sorry about it! i tried to locate it in all my files but i was unable! As for the ejection seat on the RF-80's, yes most of them had them placed! Also as i mentioned before, i know nothing about any future T-33 release! i trully do not know!!! Have a nice day!! PS If i locate somewhere the catalogue reference RF-80 number, i'll post it to you right away!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hello Homebee! Propably i had that catalogue number when they first sent me the commision but i do not have it now, cos every time i finish the boxart image and they are pleased with the result, i delete the order e-mail! Sorry about it! i tried to locate it in all my files but i was unable! As for the ejection seat on the RF-80's, yes most of them had them placed! Also as i mentioned before, i know nothing about any future T-33 release! i trully do not know!!! Have a nice day!! PS If i locate somewhere the catalogue reference RF-80 number, i'll post it to you right away!! Thanks for your answer Planeart. V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Source: http://www.hobbyboss.com/a/en/product/fly/1_48/2013/0605/1007.html V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Great work Homebee! You are doing a great informative work! It looks good! I must have one at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) This kit sound to be an insult to modellers: http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/message/1372572012/Photo+comparison+and+some+thoughts Source: http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=265916&st=60 Return to Index Photo comparison and some thoughts June 30 2013 at 2:00 AM Alistair (Login ajcrerar)HyperScale Forumsfrom IP address 72.168.96.126Response to Public shaming is useful for expensive kitsI did not mean to stir up all this sentiment on the forum.Just that I at least would try and let HLJ know that I was a bit disappointed with the product. I figured after 36 years of waiting for a F-80 with modern tooling and recessed panel lines,and with all the research available for a 67 year old straight wing jet fighter,I could expect an accurate replica. I have been doing this since 1954. I am not a fellow who measures to a Knats butt accurate. As long as the shape is close I can make it work. But without completly replacng the intakes ,and not taking into account the narrow depth of the fuselage (see photos) its a pretty poor effort. As I said I have four of the accurately shaped Monogram kits with raised panel lines,which is a fine model but a bit dated. I am not upset with HLJ just wanted them to be aware of said disappointment. And with 2600 kits I have plenty to keep me busy. But the F-80 is a favorite of mine as most straight wing jets are.I was just a lad when they were activly waging war in Korea.And I am sure the Tamiya Birdcage Corsair is a fine model as is the Spit IX in my closet.Everyone have a nice 4th of July Independence Day!Sempe Fi !Alistair V.P. Edited August 12, 2013 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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