Homebee Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/hypersonicmodels?fref=nf Quote Right then, no more hints and subtleties lets be bold and just put it out there: Im working on an all-new, injection moulded (plastic, not resin!) SR-71 kit in 1:48. Work started in early 2014 and includes a mountain of reference material, several measuring sessions at Duxfords Sled and most recently a 3D scan of the cockpit area (see my profile pic, thats a mesh render of the scan). I realise that this is quite a lot to chew for me in particular as this is my first who...le kit design and Im working on my own, besides running Hypersonic Models and a normal job. I also realise that I run the risk of being brushed aside and labelled a fantasist or delusional, but Im VERY (V.E.R.Y.) determined with this and Im slowly starting to see the fruits of my labour (i.e. the CAD is starting to take shape). I have a few people to give me extremely valuable advice and support (in terms of both research and design) and I do know that this whole undertaking is extremely expensive so I might not do this completely on my own. Its still a long journey ahead, but I will get there. Any comments, advice, support and input are of course more than welcome! And the story doesnt stop there I have a U-2A/C kit planned (most likely a multi-option kit). Extensive research and measuring has already taken place at Duxford (but is still continuing in other parts of the world) and as soon as Telford is over Ill start drawing. I do have other kits planned (all 1:48), but dont want to reveal anything else just yet. The unfortunate episode with the T-33 has of course thrown me back a few weeks and has put a sizable dent into my budget (the cost of the 3D scan). Had I heard even the smallest rumour that GWH were making one I would have concentrated all efforts on the SR-71... But thats hopefully just a small cough at the beginning of this new chapter. Onwards and upwards. Cheers!] Jeffrey you're a Be aware: - Tanmodel has a 1/48th SR-71 Blackbird in project - ref.2203 - http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234967245-tanmodel-172-148-132-projects/page-2 - HobbyBoss is working on a new tool 1/48th U-2R Dragon Lady - ref.81740 - http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234972800-148-lockheed-u-2r-dragon-lady-by-hobby-boss-in-20152016 V.P. Edited January 4, 2023 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom726 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Are we talking about a new tool kit here or....?? As far as I know, Hypersonic Models is an AM-company? Edit: Homebee updated his posting! Interesting! Edited October 17, 2015 by Phantom726 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Any sources? Can't find owt on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Oh I really hope this comes to fruition, I've been hoping for a new tooled SR-71 in 1/48th for quite some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Yes, "Homebee" is always faster than I am, it's from my own Facebook page. I haven't got anything on my main website/web shop as I want to keep this dedicated to my aftermarket range. There is still a long journey ahead so I don't think it makes sense to clutter it with a new side of my business that's still in the making. Normally I don't like talking about "unfinished business", but it seems like there's a trend to make announcements quite early on these days, not only to build interest, but also as a marker for other companies to see what's being worked on. This of course can also backfire when a larger company then quickly "snatches" the subject away from you... As new guy I think I have to take this risk. I kept quiet for a long time, but the T-33 episode has shown me if I had talked about it at least someone might have contacted me to tell me that there's one in the making somewhere else already. Jeffrey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Having had some Hypersonic bits before, I'm looking forward to this, promises to be excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkp Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Sign me up for one too.....I've wanted a good 1/48 SR-71 for years, will allow me to re-live many happy memories of Mildenhall 'Air Fetes' in the 1980s-1990s! Only option thus far has been the truly horrible Testors/Italeri effort. Could never understand why no mainstream manufacturer hasn't tackled this one so far..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Oh well then! Bathe her, and bring her to my tent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) News: https://www.facebook.com/hypersonicmodels/posts/976238569128846 I wanted to give you a little sneak peak into the ongoing CAD work at Hypersonic Models. My SR-71 announcement last year wasn't all talk, I am actually working on it. Progress is slow as I only have a few hours spare each week, but progress IS being made. In fact I have passed a major shape difficulty and that is the outer wing with its characteristic leading edge dip and the fillet into the engine nacelle. Some fine tuning still needs to be made, but the shape is there and it looks good to me. Note that the exhaust nozzle petals are in the "closed" position in the pictures, so that may look a little unusual for a Blackbird at rest. V.P. Edited February 28, 2016 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I thought I read somewhere that Tan Model were planning a 1:48 SR-71 at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I need to keep track of this. A new tool 1/48 SR-71 IS DEFINITELY on my to-buy list. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I thought I read somewhere that Tan Model were planning a 1:48 SR-71 at some point. You did, a couple of posts further up... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Beat me to it Pinky! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I will definitely be buying a new tool 1/48 SR-71 when it becomes available. It's a spectacular airplane and a new tooling is long overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Damn thing's gonna be humungous in 1/48. Still want one, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Count me in. Oh, and a hint... YF-12A... *cough* 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) CADs!!! Source: https://www.facebook.com/hypersonicmodels/posts/1158907870861914 Quote At last, I've made some good progress on the SR-71 CAD. Compared to the earlier CAD images I've shown, pretty much everything has been re-built, lots of mistakes and shortcomings eliminated. I still need to refine the inner wing/nacelle fillet and build the proper edges around the elevons, then I can finally move to the fuselage. Of course everything is still devoid of external and internal detail (except for some intake and exhaust ducting), this will come later. I do I have some detail position markers already though to help with the shapes. V.P. Edited May 22, 2018 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 It looks like it's still very early days. Kudos to them for showing something, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I would love a new tooled SR-71 and U-2A/C in 48th! Keep up the good work Jeffrey! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 News from Jeffrey San . Hurrah ! Source: https://www.facebook.com/hypersonicmodels/posts/1709459212473441 Quote Hypersonic Models is still alive... Currently working on the SR-71 CAD. Work shop is being kitted out as well so I’ll soon be able to do some physical work as well. V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 5 hours ago, Homebee said: News from Jeffrey San . Hurrah ! Source: https://www.facebook.com/hypersonicmodels/posts/1709459212473441 V.P. You hear that? It's my wallet and debit card screaming for mercy. Unlucky Fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/hypersonicmodels/photos/a.429592377126804.1073741825.367748139977895/1710387045713991/?type=3&theater V.P. Edited May 23, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Interrsting! Patience required though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Very interesting. Will follow this one closely! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 Source: https://www.facebook.com/hypersonicmodels/posts/1718479868238042 Quote Just finished another generic nose shape (for OBC, SLR and ASARS I types), now WITH the DEF system warning receiver bumps: . V.P 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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