Mr B Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Hi chaps, I have completed my Australian F-18 and still awaiting the decals for my Provost(s), so itchy hands has got me to start one of the gold boxing from Kinetic. Picked up during Scale Art Malaysia. Always liked the type and I am more or less certain to do it as a what if Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft. As Malaysia used the MB339 and the CM so logically in a perfect world, the 346 could be a contender.... I have heard alot of good things of this new gold series, so I am eager to see how it goes as compared to other Kinetic kits i have built. Details look great and the cockpit looks full enough OBB. Test fits so far look ok but not great In my haste, I have not even washed the spurs yet ...lol Rgds 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Wow! so few parts for the fuselage? Is that really a Kinetic kit? Interesting looking jet I look forward to you build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 Lol. Yeap thats it for the fuslage. thanks, it is a nice jet in my view too rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hi folks, A small update, I have started the build and got the basics of the seats and cockpit parts in the process of being finalized. So far the fit is great but the seat head board area still as with most kinetic offerings, offer a seam in between Photos soon. Instructions are a bit better but still omits some colour call outs....one so far. rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Saw plenty of the Singaporean jets doing their training thing in France when I was near Cazeaux on holiday this summer, interesting looking aircraft! It will be interesting to see how this one turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Cheers Wez, I have seen one in Singaporean training colors of orange and white, really would like to do one in that scheme....for now its going to be a what if Malaysian Anyways, I have managed some progress so far the cockpit is almost finalized, just some small bits on the seat n hud parts. I elected to simplify the seat harnesses by the way. glued the main wheel wells up and the nose gear. So far the fitting is great slip in and glue type. The test fits on the tub n fuslage also fits well....for a multiple part area, looks good. hope to try and close things up soon. best regards n happy modelling. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Nice cockpit... what's the difference between the Kinetic gold and the regular Kinetic kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Thanks Silenoz, If not mistaken, the gold boxings are their premium kits with ease of construction and better molding technology withbetter details and less slip shot fitting and stuff, so far this kit is living up to that reputation. Still early days, but looks good thus far.... rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Hi all, got some work done. Installed the main gear wells and the burner cans. So far still on the good fitting scenerio ...only one of the mating hole on the burner can needed a drill out on my copy. Not flawless quality if this is pacakaged as a premium kit. Don’t like the nose gear set up too, which needs the whole thing in place to complete the assembly but thats just a personal preference... next update should see the sides done up and the full airframe should be seen. Since its going to be a what if finish, I plan to leave the rear with gun metal. Lets see unless if i get lazy masking lol the internals. The intake trunks sit on top of the wells with a shared tubine which should line up both trucks correctly. the surface details are very nice and restrained.... So far, its pretty enjoying only for some minor issues .... rgds brian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 More progress, here is where the gold becomes steel. the intakes don’t have the best fit. Dunno if it was my issue or molding... The tail fin too has a gap on the front portion. Next will be the sides together, ran into these issues thus the sides not mated yet. rgds 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 That is for sure no gold, but typical Kinetic.... 1 thing I learned from their kits, is that fit can be perfect, but it takes a lot of dry-fitting, sanding it slightly to allow for proper fitting, dryfitting, and when it all falls together... maybe some glue... A lot of preparation, but in the end, you'll have a splendid kit, no shake and bake... Further complications are that you need to study your references very good, visually identify the necessary pieces for the version you want to build, it's mostly all present, but not indicated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 ok, seems I will build mine, if I buy one wheels down..... but thnks for posting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-fever Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Thankyou for sharing. Pretty plane, might need to add one to my pile of Italian trainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 18 hours ago, Silenoz said: That is for sure no gold, but typical Kinetic.... 1 thing I learned from their kits, is that fit can be perfect, but it takes a lot of dry-fitting, sanding it slightly to allow for proper fitting, dryfitting, and when it all falls together... maybe some glue... A lot of preparation, but in the end, you'll have a splendid kit, no shake and bake... Further complications are that you need to study your references very good, visually identify the necessary pieces for the version you want to build, it's mostly all present, but not indicated... Lol. Very good discription on Kinetic kits. I test fitted it all ways and ended up with what I got....anyways....pushing on. Would like to finish it soon thanks draken/j-fever yes indeed it is a nice looking plane.... rgds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Hi folks the sides are together. All seams taken care off....i think. Not great but not bad....unfortunately, this far this kit does not fall into the category of high quality...its getting there but still there are areas where putty n filling required. next will be to tidy up stuff with small bits and bobs and then onto paint. As you can see most of my wonderful gun metal paint is gone....lol finalizing the what if scheme in my mind. Will mostly will be mix of the original green/dark yellow and maybe a darker grey from the later types. rgds 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Comes along nicely like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Thanks mate, I have progressed, next will be the intake masking and then onto paint. the pre cut mask given free as a promotion during my purchase of the kit really made the canopy work easy. hopefully the next update should have paint on. Really like the shape of this plane... rgds 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 some smaller fit issues and filler, yes.... but I really like your progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Thanks mate. Much appericated. got it painted. i have blended the new and old schemes of the Malaysian older macchi. next will be touch up n clear coat. rgds brian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 color: surprise surprise! nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rui Silva Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Hi Mr. B, It's a pity this kit is not so "solid gold" after all, I would like to do an Israeli AF version. Keep up with your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 It IS a cute little thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 15 hours ago, exdraken said: color: surprise surprise! nice! Thanks boss. Glad you like it 2 hours ago, Rui Silva said: Hi Mr. B, It's a pity this kit is not so "solid gold" after all, I would like to do an Israeli AF version. Keep up with your work. Thanks kawan. Yes just another newer kinetic kit with marginal better fitting n instructions. Still QC needs work. No way a premium kit. Anyways love the subject and it is of course better then the 1st gen kits. Kinetic is getting better with each release.Paint sticks on stuff without washing as opposed to the earlier ones lol. 2 hours ago, gingerbob said: It IS a cute little thing. Yes it is. Love the shape of the thing. Looks like a small brother to a bigger jet lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Guys got some progress. Its all decalled up. Next will be a wash and final assembly hope to get it finalized soon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Finished it. Royal Malaysian Air Force No 15 Sqn All in all good fun, not too sure about the flap tracks is correct or not. Tht one no step on the stablizer also moved position....whiles setting....ahh well. Just a fun what if build.... to test out the new gold range. my verdict, no where near a premium kit standard. Still errors, ommission and so so fit are present in some parts. They are getting there...as so far this is the best Kinetic kit I have built....lovely subject n still will build them ....can’t wait for the pucara rgds n happy modelling to all 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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