Paul Bradley Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Just acquired the kit noted in the title. Anyone built it and what are your thoughts on the kit as far as accuracy and buildability are concerned? Got some special decals for it..... TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 No-one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Is that the original Italeri kit or a rebox of the kinetik one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Not sure - its this one - Edited July 26, 2013 by Paul Bradley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Italeri sprue shots: http://shop.italeri.com/Products/6333-2654-f-16-fighting-falcon.aspx Kinetic sprue shots: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/68469-f-16a-mlu-block-20-tiger-meet-2009/ Not the Kinetic kit by the look of it... Regards Simon Edited July 26, 2013 by Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 It's not a bad kit and the construction of the intake is certainly a lot easier to handle than the hasegawa one! There were a couple of these built during the F-16 GB last year, http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234917066-148-italeri-f-16a-fuerza-aerea-venezolana/ - Mish's http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234916693-148-italeri-f-16a-fighting-falcon/ - Mine Hope these help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Italeri sprue shots: http://shop.italeri.com/Products/6333-2654-f-16-fighting-falcon.aspx Kinetic sprue shots: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/68469-f-16a-mlu-block-20-tiger-meet-2009/ Not the Kinetic kit by the look of it... Regards Simon Definitely not the same kit. Cheers, Simon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 It's not a bad kit and the construction of the intake is certainly a lot easier to handle than the hasegawa one! There were a couple of these built during the F-16 GB last year, http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234917066-148-italeri-f-16a-fuerza-aerea-venezolana/ - Mish's http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234916693-148-italeri-f-16a-fighting-falcon/ - Mine Hope these help D'oh - the GB.....I'd forgotten about that; the search engine didn't ping those up for me. Thanks, Danny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I built the Revell 'Tigermeet' boxing of that kit a few years ago. Not a bad kit but a bit basic compared to the Tamiya and Kinetic kits. Only problem I did find is for some reason mine did appear to sit a little bit nose high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerPaulo Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 The revell and italieri kits are the same mould, it's a fair kit, poor on detalis, unlike falcon's mine didn't sit beacuse I used a resin seat (fully recomended) also if you can get a hold on the aires wheels bay and the exhaust the build will rise to really good standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Cheers guys! Not so concerned regarding the detail - I have a resin seat I can insert, and a pilot figure. I really bought it as a canvas for the paint scheme - should look really nice. I might do intake and exhaust covers if those areas look like they'll let the side down. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I bought the original NATO MLU edition. IIRC, the Italeri kit doesn't have the correct number of exhaust petals on the jet pipe, if memory serves correct, it has an even number of petals (14?), when it should have an odd number (15?). I bought an Aries replacement to use on mine (when I get around to it)! I'm not at home ATM so I can't check the details for sure but you get the gist. I don't know if they ever corrected it on later releases. Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Is this the one with two versions of the lady in question? Option 1 is the real version and Option 2 is where *ahem* both 'assets' are covered. I'm blushing now. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now