Graham Boak Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 The key message to all concerned is the old one: if it looks far too good to be true, then it probably is. I didn't buy into this, mainly for that reason. I'm glad that Dan turned out to be honest and just overambitious, but do feel that success does require rather more understanding of just what is involved in meeting promises and a better grasp of the costs involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Dude! $20 for the chance of a new YAK-9T.....That was always worth a punt. I'm sad that it didn't work out, but fair play to Dan for giving it a shot and also for looking after his backers when things didn't turn out as he hoped.....What more could you ask of him? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 On 10/27/2019 at 12:26 PM, Aardvark said: As for me, it’s completely not clear why to make another Yak-9T at 72m scale in resin if there is a model from Dakoplast? Since the project of this topic will no longer be implemented, as is clear from the messages of the author of the project, I will probably answer my own question. The information was available to me relatively recently, so the answer is only now, besides piston engine fighter (also bomber, cargo e.t.c) it's not my thematic, but I always try to spread information that can help other modelers, even if this information is not a priority for my collection and me personally. So, the main problem of the Yak-9 from Dakoplast and their clones from Valom (if I remember correctly) is the irregular shape of the engine nacelle from the top in section. On model top section nacelle close to egg, but on real aircraft top section nacelle close to section nacelle Spitfire, that is, it is flatter on top than on the Dakoplast models! With this shape of the engine nacelle, a real VK-105 scaled down to scale 72 would simply have pierced the upper sides of the fuselage of the Dakoplast model! For best understand this photo correction set which was made by one modeler, for himself and some modeller's from the site scalemodels.ru: http://scalemodels.ru/modules/forum/img_1617177_1588742241_5.jpg.html Link to topic where is the photo correction set: (Yes, it's topic where topicstarter building Yak-28 from A-model, and in process maked nacelle correction set and for Yak-28, and for Yak-9! 😁): http://scalemodels.ru/modules/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80743&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20 So there really on today is no accurate Yak-9 in 72nd scale. B.R. Serge P.S. I also apologize, about my not correct statements ( of course they would not have been if the reaction had been faster) in this topic regarding the author of the failed project, because he turned out to be a decent and honest person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Aardvark said: So, the main problem of the Yak-9 from Dakoplast and their clones from Valom (if I remember correctly) is the irregular shape of the engine nacelle from the top in section. On model top section nacelle close to egg, but on real aircraft top section nacelle close to section nacelle Spitfire, that is, it is flatter on top than on the Dakoplast models! For best understand this photo correction set which was made by one modeler, for himself and some modeller's from the site scalemodels.ru: http://scalemodels.ru/modules/forum/img_1617177_1588742241_5.jpg.html Link to topic where is the photo correction set: (Yes, it's topic where topicstarter building Yak-28 from A-model, and in process maked nacelle correction set and for Yak-28, and for Yak-9! 😁😞 http://scalemodels.ru/modules/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80743&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20 So there really on today is no accurate Yak-9 in 72nd scale. B.R. Serge Thank you for that, Serge! I hope you don't mind me editing your post just to reduce its size. As much as I like the Dakoplast Yak-9 kits, you are right, and the market is wide open for a manufacturer (finally!) to produce an accurate and well-detailed 1/72 kit of this very important aircraft. The correction parts shown in the first link look very much like the upper cowling sections from the Amodel Yak-9P, Yak-9U, and Yak-3/VK-107A. I believe these could be used to correct the Dakoplast nose, with a bit of work, even though these aircraft had the VK-107A engine. If so, at least one of the three Amodel kits has two of these panels, so robbing one to correct the Dakoplast nose would not prevent you from building the Amodel kit. Hmmm - well, excuse me - I have something important to do in the basement - thank you for the inspiration! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Out of the Box Models lives again! Here is their range of 3D-printed Yak-9's: https://ootbmodels.myshopify.com/search?q=Yak-9&options[prefix]=last @orionfield Yes, I ordered one of each!!! Other OOTB news: Currently Available: Yak-9D Yak-9P Yak-9T PGM-11A Redstone Jupiter A Rocket Jupiter C Rocket Juno I Rocket Currently in Progress: Boeing Skyfox Mercury Redstone Rocket Windecker YE-5A Future Aircraft Queue: Vought V-354 Corsair Trainer Vought XF4U-1 Corsair Vought XF4U-3 Corsair Vought V-326 Vought V-141 Vought V-143 Northrop 3-A North American TF-51D Mustang Cavalier TF-51D Mustang Cavalier F-51D Piper PA-48 Enforcer Beechcraft SNB-3Q Bell XH-40 Ikarus S-49 Thomas-Morse MB-3 Vought VE-7 Future Rocket Queue: Redstone-Sparta Little Joe V-2 Bumper Atlas A Atlas B Mercury Atlas Atlas Agena Atlas V Rocket with CST-100 Starliner Gemini Titan Saturn IB Little Joe II Saturn V Saturn V Skylab R-7 Sputnik R-7 Vostok R-7 Voshkod Soyuz FG Electron SLS Delta IV Heavy (Exploration I) New Shepard Falcon 9 Crew Dragon Falcon Heavy Starship Prototypes Starship Ship 20, Booster 4 Starship Ship 24, Booster 7 John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I'll wait till you receive your kits, John, before plunking down my money. It will be interesting to see if they got the wing placement correct on the Yak-9P. Hopefully all the kits will be very nice! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
352nd Fighter Group Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 never built a 3D kit are thay good are thay Limited run or ilke a Eduard kit is the fit good or bad ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Learstang said: I'll wait till you receive your kits, John, before plunking down my money. It will be interesting to see if they got the wing placement correct on the Yak-9P. Hopefully all the kits will be very nice! Concur. We need the expert opinion of Mr. Yak hisself in order to make an informed purchase. That said, woo hoo! 😀 Cheers, Bill 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Learstang said: I'll wait till you receive your kits, John, before plunking down my money. It will be interesting to see if they got the wing placement correct on the Yak-9P. Hopefully all the kits will be very nice! Regards, Jason Yes, I was wondering about the same thing. We'll soon know - I got a shipping notification from OOTB this afternoon. 2 hours ago, Navy Bird said: Concur. We need the expert opinion of Mr. Yak hisself in order to make an informed purchase. That said, woo hoo! 😀 Cheers, Bill Oh, please - but thank you (I think); I'm only an eager enthusiast, not an expert. I don't know how objective I can be! John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 4 hours ago, John Thompson said: Out of the Box Models lives again! Here is their range of 3D-printed Yak-9's: https://ootbmodels.myshopify.com/search?q=Yak-9&options[prefix]=last @orionfield Yes, I ordered one of each!!! John, the prices in his shop are shown in Euros. The shipment is made from Europe? TIA Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 33 minutes ago, CarLos said: John, the prices in his shop are shown in Euros. The shipment is made from Europe? TIA Carlos The page seems to be programmed to show the price in any currency, based on where you're located. I keep getting it displaying in Canadian dollars, because that's where I live. The product is made in, and shipped from, the USA. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN-KEH Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, John Thompson said: The page seems to be programmed to show the price in any currency, based on where you're located. I keep getting it displaying in Canadian dollars, because that's where I live. The product is made in, and shipped from, the USA. John Entering the page from a smaller nation (Norway), the prices come up in USD. I think it it will show major currencies like Euro and CAD based on the IP addresses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 7 hours ago, 352nd Fighter Group said: never built a 3D kit are thay good It depends on your skill level. if you are confident building a good quality resin kit you should have no problem. My first and second 3D printed kits (FK.3 and DH.50) are here. I did not have any real problems and the DH.50 would have to be at the difficult end of kits. I pretty much guarantee that the Yak-9 will be easier to assemble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I'm keen to see how John gets on with this. The price to New Zealand seemed reasonable, I might well look at a 9T, the mentioned Piper Enforcer got the heart beating quicker though. 🤞 Steve. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 17 hours ago, Learstang said: I'll wait till you receive your kits, John, before plunking down my money. It will be interesting to see if they got the wing placement correct on the Yak-9P. Hopefully all the kits will be very nice! Regards, Jason 16 hours ago, Navy Bird said: Concur. We need the expert opinion of Mr. Yak hisself in order to make an informed purchase. That said, woo hoo! 😀 Cheers, Bill 8 hours ago, stevehnz said: I'm keen to see how John gets on with this. The price to New Zealand seemed reasonable, I might well look at a 9T, the mentioned Piper Enforcer got the heart beating quicker though. 🤞 Steve. No pressure... John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Well, you are the Yakmeister, John. Heavy lies the crown... Best Regards, Jason 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 6:23 AM, John Thompson said: Future Aircraft Queue: Vought V-354 Corsair Trainer (...) Piper PA-48 Enforcer Excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 - Yakovlev Yak-9T - https://ootbmodels.myshopify.com/products/yak-9t - Yakovlev Yak-9P - https://ootbmodels.myshopify.com/products/yak-9p - Yakovlev Yak-9D - https://ootbmodels.myshopify.com/products/yak-9d V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orionfield Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) On 8/18/2022 at 12:07 PM, 352nd Fighter Group said: never built a 3D kit are thay good are thay Limited run or ilke a Eduard kit is the fit good or bad ? The models are printed in Resin, so they should go together like any other resin kit. (expect that the parts fit together better, cince 3D printing is more precise than casting.) To add onto the, discussion, I was having some printing issues with the Yaks, and had to give the files to a friend to fix, I am hoping to have that done this week finally, and get the orders sent out finally. Edited September 19, 2022 by orionfield Mistake 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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