flarpen Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Can someone please advise what markings options are in the kit? I'm looking to build a J29 in UN markings during operations over the Congo and am hoping they are included either in this release or in the forthcoming Austrian boxing. Hi This is the wrong version for building an UN marked J 29. The versions used in Congo was the J 29B and S 29C. I f you want to make a J 29B from this J 29F version you need to removed the sawtooth on the wings and modify the lower aft fuselage as that version did not have the afterburner and thus a different look of the engine cover. But if you can wait I'm sure that those version will be released as well in due time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks Flarpen. It's disappointing but hopefully Pilot Replicas will produce the UN version in the near future. I've wanted to build a model with the unusual Congo camouflage ever since buying the Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine which featured the J29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks Flarpen. It's disappointing but hopefully Pilot Replicas will produce the UN version in the near future. I've wanted to build a model with the unusual Congo camouflage ever since buying the Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine which featured the J29. This camouflage was used on the S 29C recce version. And this one will be released as Pilot Replicas' third Tunnan. Next to follow is an Austrian J 29F. And it would surprise me a lot if the S 29 release didn't include UN markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 A WIP in the IPMS Stockholm forums: http://www.ipmsstockholm.se/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7695 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 This camouflage was used on the S 29C recce version. And this one will be released as Pilot Replicas' third Tunnan. Next to follow is an Austrian J 29F. And it would surprise me a lot if the S 29 release didn't include UN markings. Thanks Bjorn. I'll keep my eyes and ears open for for the S 29 variant in hopes it includes the UN markings. Many thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 And now also a WIP in your favourite forum: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234994876-saab-j-29f-pilot-replicas-148/ V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I received mine today, it is fantastic, cannot wait to get it started. Also need to applaud and thank Pilot Replica, as there was a delay to them sending out the pre-order kits, I received some wing tanks and a seated pilot as additional little gifts.................superb. ALSO they have confirmed via email the the SAAB 105/SK60 is not dead and is still work in progress, which make me ver happy, I still need to get m hands on the J.21 as well. Ali 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 A review in your favourite forum http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234995370-saab-j29f-tunnan-148/#entry2227725 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 ALSO they have confirmed via email the the SAAB 105/SK60 is not dead and is still work in progress, Ali Now that I like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Any chance the next Austrian boxing will have the sidewinders? eg the RB-24s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Any chance the next Austrian boxing will have the sidewinders? eg the RB-24s? hmmm don't see a chance there... wingtanks would be nice, but Austria did not operate these missiles! they maybe used 8/16 unguided missiles ond the guns of course 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) New J29F Austrian recce Tunnans boxing announced - ref. 48-A-006 Source: https://www.facebook.com/largescalemodeller/photos/a.459679464104014.1073741828.450176221721005/1054354864636468/?type=3&theater Box art V.P. Edited March 29, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) A reboxing from the original kit with Austrian AF decals - ref. 48-A-003 No nose recce panels incl. Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=759570167506974&id=390440134419981 Released: http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/pls48003.htm Our great serie of proper designed and manufactured 1/48 scale replicas of SAAB 29 Flying Barrel continues, now with the Austrian J 29F. The only injection molded proper designed 1/48 scale J29 kit...When only the highest quality will do.... Click on this link for your order. Also, please see our new cool accessories for the Tunnan. http://pilot-replicas.com/product/saab-j29-f-austrian-fliegende-tonne/ and, Dont forget to ask your local retailer for our products. Happy Easter !!! V.P. Edited April 15, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Man. I'll be spending lots of $$$ this year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Soon two new dedicated sets. - ref. 48-R-008 - SAAB J29 “seamless air intake" Source: http://pilot-replicas.com/product/48-r-008-saab-29-seamless-air-intake/ - ref. 48-PE-001 - SAAB J29 PE Ladder Source: http://pilot-replicas.com/product/48-pe-001-saab-29-ladder/ V.P. Edited March 26, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 got my Austrian version this week directly fróm Pilot Replicas, fast delivery :) I am really impressed with part quality, looking forward to building her! I also ordered the pitots (not sure yet if they differ from Master Model ones ore not)) and wing tanks! quite steep in price, but they come with nice decals as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICMF Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 quite steep in price Pretty sure that's Pilot Replicas' official motto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Pretty sure that's Pilot Replicas' official motto. not sure about that.... quality seems right and these are definitely not mainstream kits! no F-16 or Bf-109..... guess their break even is to be reached with fewer kits than, lets say "cheap" Hasegawa .... only Revell produces "affordable" kits these days imho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I agree that the quality is high, and the current kits are a little niche, but even then I thought they were expensive, especially for " advance order" sales.Assuming the quality is up to the current releases I would hope the Vampire and Venom prices would be a little lower to reflect the likelyvolume sales for these two. I would also hope they include at least the basic fuel tanks in the box. If not, then Alley Cat may well get my money for another Vampire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) I really want the Tunnan and the Vamp/Venoms. But I think they are a mite overpriced for what you get. I must also say I am slightly disappointed that no ordinance is included, but that they have to be purchased separately aka hasegawa. That really bugs me. Edited May 17, 2016 by Mike Esposito 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pekka Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Pilot Replicas is a small company run by two guys who works with this on evenings and spare time. Small series gives a higher price since a swedish plane dont sell like a Spitfire Mk.Mcxiv or a Messerschmitt 109. And if you campare their J29F with Hobby Boss, it's almost cheaper since you at least have to buy new decals for the Hobby Boss kit. Yes it is expensive but it's a wonderful kit with surface detail and fit of parts equal to a kit from Tamiya, that's really nice! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I stand between Mike and Pekka on this, I suspect many others do as well. The fact is that Pilot Replicas are offering something well off the mainstream, to a very high standard and having to balance the price carefully. If you want to do something different it is always more costly than following the crowd. Was ever thus. A Vampire could be a break through kit for the range as it has very wide appeal, get it right and it should be a good enough seller to put the whole affair on much better financial ground. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 The J29 & the J21 are both lovely kits, having built the J21, and with Tunnan on the to do pile. Cost wise they are pricey - but as others have said - they are pretty niche subjects- and so far in the J29 Arena you have Hobbyboss's excrescence at a lower price, or the old NeOmega resin kit which was quite pricey in its day too, and while nice, not on a par with the PR one. I suspect that if Tamiya ever tooled a J29 it wouldn't be far off this price, and given their latest F-14 release might also come without weapons etc etc ( that's a joke BTW chaps) I suspect the Vampires & Venoms will sell very well, and hopefully they will do a longer run in expectation of this - which might bring the cost down. Jonners 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 any news about pilot replicas? Â the homepage seems to be down.... Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I'd say it's slightly more than down... It's not anymore registered... :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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