Robertone139 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) On 7/15/2019 at 5:47 AM, Giorgio N said: Typical Italeri sloppy research. Guess that for some reason they wanted to offer a British machine and threw this one in. If they really wanted to add a British Sea King, they could have checked XV370 history, maybe this originally didn't have the bulge (maybe, I'm not sure about it as all pictures I've seen show the bulge). Regarding an Italian Navy option, this would also have required changes to the mould and new parts: when originally used in the ASW role, these machines had various styles of radomes over the years, that were very visible and distinctive. Later, when the EH-101 took over the ASW role, the Sea Kings were modified for SAR and transport use, lost the radomes but in the meantime acquired a number of ECM systems, again quite visible. At least three different radomes and two different tail stabilizers (SH-3D and SH-3H) Edited July 22, 2019 by Robertone139 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 1/72nd - ref. 1435 - BAe Harrier GR.1 Transatlantic Air Race 50th Anniversary Source: https://www.italeri.com/prodotto/2854 V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Setting the captions aside it looks like XV741 had extended ferry wingtips and finned droptanks for the Transatlantic Race from looking at some photos of the actual aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Italeris brilliant colour accuracy at play again..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I like the box art, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 6 hours ago, Des said: Setting the captions aside it looks like XV741 had extended ferry wingtips and finned droptanks for the Transatlantic Race from looking at some photos of the actual aircraft. Added to which the kit is a late AV8A and can’t be built as a Gr1 direct from the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Dave Fleming said: Added to which the kit is a late AV8A and can’t be built as a Gr1 direct from the box For the uninitiated (like me), when it comes to the Steam Budgie, can you briefly outline what those differences are and how they can be fixed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 I'd image the RWR antenna as shown on the Harrier's box top artwork is incorrect, however the sprue shots show the correct tail. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) Won't the GR.1 need a different MB seat as compared to the Stencel of the AV-8A? Cheers, Andre Edited August 3, 2019 by Hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 6 hours ago, Wez said: For the uninitiated (like me), when it comes to the Steam Budgie, can you briefly outline what those differences are and how they can be fixed? A few obvious albeit minor things. The rear facing exhausts on the ‘saddle’ for the electrical system on the Gr1 were twin outlets, the GR3 and subsequent had a single one slightly further back on starboard. (Early AV8As had the twin ones, a few had both types fitted, but only one operational, and later ones had the single). Not a difficult fix. Just to confuse things, some RAF GR3s with the pointed nose had neither! Same goes for the vents on the tail boom, they added these as the engine developed so the kit has a few that aren’t appropriate for Gr1s. Again, an easy fix, photos will show the ones to remove. Third one is the seat as mentioned, the kit has a Stencel and needs replacing with an MB mk 9. Pavla do one. (Same applies to the GR3 and FRS1 kits) Having said that, a caveat on one of the kit subjects! XV778 is actually a GR3 - need to find a pic to confirm what it’s fit was, there was one in SS Harrier in Action, but that’s not on the bookshelf where it should be! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) Source: https://nowosci.plastikowe.pl/aktualnosci/zapowiedzi-italeri-wrzesien-2019-ii/ Box art 1/48th - ref. 2796 — Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet A/E + Super Decal Several reliable sources say it'll be a reboxing from the old ESCI kit with new decals. 1/72nd - ref. 1427 — Mikojan-Guriewicz MiG-21bis + Super Decal V.P. Edited October 3, 2019 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 11 hours ago, Homebee said: 1/72nd - ref. 1427 — Mikojan-Guriewicz MiG-21bis + Super Decal That's the Fujimi kit, or (hopefully!) the Zvezda? Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Wonder if the Alpha Jet is the old Esci or something more modern ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I wondered if it might be the Kinetic kit given Italeri have re-boxed 8 of their kits in the past, although it was pointed out to me in no uncertain terms that this was a long time in the past - 2009 to 2012. And on that basis it will be the ESCI kit with a brilliant decal sheet. So a (great) decal sheet that costs £29.99 and comes with some plastic that nobody wants. Anyway, not too long to find out as it will be released according to Wonderland Models on the 15th September or WheelsSpin Models and Hobbies on October 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG-Mech Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Still waiting for the 1/72-surprise ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I have reason to believe the Alpha is the kinetic kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) 1/48th - ref. 2796 — Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet A/E + Super Decal Source: https://www.italeri.com/prodotto/2856 No doubt permitted... The vintage (1980!!) ESCI kit - link. V.P. Edited October 9, 2019 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) 1/72nd - ref. 1427 — MiG-21Bis "Fishbed" - plastic Fujimi: link https://www.italeri.com/prodotto/2855 V.P. Edited October 9, 2019 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 31 minutes ago, Homebee said: 1/48th - ref. 2796 — Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet A/E + Super Decal Source: https://www.italeri.com/prodotto/2856 V.P. And the sprue shots confirm that it's the Esci kit... Can't see from the pictures if panel lines are the original raised style, guess they were not modified but someone can hope... All for €26 from Italeri own website, much cheaper than the Kinetic kit but not really at the same level.. not impressed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 45 minutes ago, Giorgio N said: All for €26 from Italeri own website, much cheaper than the Kinetic kit but not really at the same level.. not impressed ! As somebody else said, a very expensive decal sheet with some unwanted plastic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 The MiG-21 looks like the Fujimi kit, if so it is a lovely little kit to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, 71chally said: The MiG-21 looks like the Fujimi kit, if so it is a lovely little kit to build. It is a beautiful kit indeed. It's just not an accurate MiG-21 model. - when viewed from the top the rear of the canopy is not pinched as it should be - the framing of the windscreen isn't accurate - the front airbrakes aren't separate parts while rear airbrake is... all three should go down when airbrakes are opened - the top and bottom MLG wheel bulges aren't aligned - etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelraynz Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 29/01/2019 at 21:23, Modelraynz said: Given previous reboxings, i expect zvezda mig-21bis (a much better kit all round) Well...this post diddnt age well! Fujimi it is! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 at least it makes it more likely the upcoming British phantom reissue will be the Fujimi kit..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: at least it makes it more likely the upcoming British phantom reissue will be the Fujimi kit..... A-4 reboxes would be nice too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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