DarrenH Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Hope the decals are up to scratch as there are some cracker markings on that sheet. Looking forward to grabbing one or three.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterburns Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 What are cracker markings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 6/4/2019 at 2:58 PM, general melchett said: Not for this version, the Libyans and Iraqis used the Tu-22B and a few U/UD trainers. These were downgraded export versions of the aircraft. This kit represents the missile carrying K/KD version that was only used by the Soviet Union (later, Russia and Ukraine, following the split up)...Hopefully, someone will release the earlier bomber (and many reconnaissance variants) along with the U/UD trainers at some point. Personally, I'd particularly like to see an RDK.   Does it look like they could dp those versions with the parts layout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 On 5 June 2019 at 3:40 AM, peterburns said: What are cracker markings? Dragons and mermaids. And written using predictive text, so it looks to be a supper kitten.  Agree that a recce derivative would be a super kit too  Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 The noses are entirely different. Â This is the missile-carrying K/KD variant with a bigger radome..... as kitted by Trumpeter and Modelsvit..... Â Â This is the earlier 'bomber' variant as supplied to Libiya/Iraq - note the slimmer radome... Â Â (It's actually an RDM - but it illustrates the radome shape well). Â I photographed them at Engels in 2007 - I also did a close-up of the writing on the RDM.... Â Â ... and the 'sharkmouth' on the PD..... Â Â Â Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Not sure why Trumpeter decided to include shark mouths for their K/KD, maybe simply 'coz it looks good'...however as Ken's photos of '46 Red' clearly show these were applied to a PD, a different variant. The same goes for '41 Red', another similarly marked PD.  Image scanned from an old magazine.   One other variant that can be modelled from the kit is the KPD air defence suppression (Wild Weasel) version, though apart from a few lumps and bumps it's hardly distinguishable from a standard KD. Hopefully, Trumpeter will consider releasing the other variants in the future.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICMF Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 2 hours ago, general melchett said: Not sure why Trumpeter decided to include shark mouths for their K/KD,  As you said, because it looks cool. Kind of ironic that they're featuring it in the box art, actually, since they're hoping it will sell kits, while plenty of modellers will see it as a big red flag. They probably ripped off the Italeri decal sheet without knowing/caring that it's from a different variant. Or whatever Yefim Gordon (or 4+) book they got the drawings they'll have based the kit on. Trumpeter isn't really big on deep-dive research, from my personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Quote Trumpeter isn't really big on deep-dive research, from my personal experience. Very true, though I seriously doubt it'll be from a Yefim Gordon publication...otherwise they would get it right off the bat. The box art also has a spot of artistic license going on with a fictitious white section on the undercarriage fairing, sometimes I'm not sure what the artists are actually given to look at. Of course, it's far more important what's in the box rather than what's on it, but the box art is usually the first thing you see when looking to buy the thing. others can manage it perfectly well, so why not Trumpy? Oddly the original catalogue image shows the correct variant and is labelled 'Tu-22K Blinder B bomber' rather than 'Soviet Tu-22 'Blinder' Tactical Bomber'! Edited June 7, 2019 by general melchett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG-Mech Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Pics of sprues: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=3383&l=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 And the instructions https://1999.co.jp/eng/image/10609607  Regards Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenH Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Picked one up in Tokyo yesterday and just finshed a quick eyeball comparison with Modelvits Blinder. Basic shape and dimensions seem to match up ie wing size, shape etc. id say from a Mk1 eyeball perspective its a solid kit. The coke bottle effect is more subtle tham Modelsvit. General detail is better on Modelsvit ie variety in panel lining, detail with scoops etc. Engineering is easier on Trump kit by some margin, two entire fuse halves etc. Trump has better clear parts. Overall seems like a decent purchase that will build into a slightly less detailed Blinder than Modelsvit but give a far easier build due to the non multi part fuselage and no warping etc prevalent in the MV kit. Have not tried fitting the Barracuda stuff but id be using the engines and wheels for sure. Paid 8800Â¥? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Thanks Darren, sounds interesting and I must say I like the idea of separate flaps, optional lowered crew hatches and tail-cones all in one box. I have extra AM sets for the MV kit including the Amigo RD-7M engine set as well as Equipage and Armory wheels so it'll be interesting to see if these would fit Trumpy's effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG-Mech Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 The kit arrived at eBay, but not for realistic price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 37 minutes ago, MiG-Mech said: The kit arrived at eBay, but not for realistic price.  Wait up until available at Dawngrocerystore 😉 https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/dawngrocerystore/Trumpeter-1-72-Aircraft/_i.html?_storecat=3658425018  V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG-Mech Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Got it! First look inside: Big ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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