Homebee Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) Model Art from Japan has just released a 1/48th Lockheed NF-104A Starfighter conversion set. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/modelartinc/posts/1496633993744813 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0711ZC7FG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_880jzb61M8EQQ V.P. Edited June 2, 2017 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romad601 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Wow - I'm very interested in this! Is there a dealer who sells Model Art, or do I need to use Japanese Amazon? It doesn't show on U.S. Amamzon as being available. Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Club Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 This set will be probably available from HLJ. I hope that a 1/72 version will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 You can buy it from Hobbyland as well: Link While the website is mostly set up for ordering from Japan, you can email them and they will arrange everything for your order, payment with PayPal. Cheers J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 The set was up for sale at the Moson 2017 show in Mid April, was it 15 Euro or so. The plastic parts are very nice! What was more interesting the book which was also for sale. The book is fantastic! Best regards Gabor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) On 29/05/2017 at 08:54, Violet Club said: This set will be probably available from HLJ. https://hlj.com/product/MDA75016 Also in the Model Art Shop http://www.modelart-shop.jp/?pid=118482385 V.P. Edited May 30, 2017 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 And the book: http://www.modelart-shop.jp/?pid=110641837 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceB Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 On 5/29/2017 at 4:26 PM, ya-gabor said: The plastic parts are very nice! Best regards Gabor Not plastic, resin. Cast by Aki, who have an "interesting" method of casting resin: http://modelingmadness.com/review/korean/previews/tmcsfp.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICMF Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Isn't Aki cast by MFH (who also do the sprued resin thing)? I thought the two companies were related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Also in 1/32nd but for the Hasegawa Starfighter kit. Source: http://www.modelart-shop.jp/?mode=f9 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Club Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Let's hope for the 1/72 version ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 The 1/32nd set picture Source: https://www.facebook.com/modelartinc/posts/1498867350188144 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planebuilder62 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Hear hear Violet Club A 1/72 version would be be fantastic. Regards Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBC Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) If it only contains all that is seen in the image then it's not a complete conversion. What about cockpit modifications - there were noticeable differences? As they don't supply a wide-chord vertical fin - meaning you have to have a base kit other than a "C" model, you"ll need an early style exhaust. And possibly narrow main landing gear tires depending on what is in the kit that you use as a base. On the plus side, all 3 jets appear to have the later type rectangular cooling scoop on the right hand side avionics door and not the earlier NACA triangular one, so this doesn't have to be modified. Thoughts anyone? Oh, is the book the same as, Air Force Legends Number 204, Lockheed NF-104A Aerospace Trainer, for which Tony did the photo research, or a newer, updated version? Edited June 7, 2017 by TBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 20 hours ago, TBC said: Oh, is the book the same as, Air Force Legends Number 204, Lockheed NF-104A Aerospace Trainer, for which Tony did the photo research, or a newer, updated version? There are obviously crossovers as not only the subject matter is quite a limited one, but also the main source is the same, but it is a completely new book with lots of additions the Ginter book didn't have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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