Giorgio N Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 The Fujimi MiG-21 is sure a more modern kit than the Esci Alpha Jet, however... again €26 from their shop is a bit steep for a 1/72 MiG-21. The more accurate Zvezda Bis can be found for €15-17 while the superior Eduard MF comes at around €1719 for the Weekend Edition and €24-25 in Proficpack form... I don't really know if I'd buy the Italeri offering at that price. And I don't want to think of the price they may ask for the Phantom when it's issued... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavingav1 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Homebee said: 1/48th - ref. 2796 — Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet A/E + Super Decal Source: https://www.italeri.com/prodotto/2856 No doubt permitted... The vintage ESCI kit. V.P. I think Italeri should consider going into just strictly aftermarket decal sheets , i'd buy the decal sheet to use on the kinetic kit, i just don't want the useless italeri plastic . 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 9/13/2019 at 10:45 AM, Filler said: 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. Not sure it's good to quote yourself but, I think that I hit the nail on the head with this. I'd just bought the Kinetic kit for £20 inc p&p on ebay. So still a tenner left to put towards the Caracal decals I'm interested in which is good for a BAF aircraft, but this Italeri kit is a much cheaper alternative to either finding a Wingman boxing or the Kinetic plus Wingman decals if you want a Luftwaffe Alpha Jet. Out of interest, raised panel lines aside, just how poor is the ESCI kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomppa B Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 So where is the Italeri F-111 in 1/72? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 And how about the F-86? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 Next in line Source: https://nowosci.plastikowe.pl/aktualnosci/zapowiedzi-italeri-pazdziernik-2019/ 1/72nd - ref. 1434 — McDonnell Douglas FG.1 Phantom II + Super Decal (plastic Fujimi) 1/48th - ref. 2791 — Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet + Super Decal V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 17 hours ago, Homebee said: Next in line Source: https://nowosci.plastikowe.pl/aktualnosci/zapowiedzi-italeri-pazdziernik-2019/ 1/72nd - ref. 1434 — McDonnell Douglas FG.1 Phantom II + Super Decal (plastic Fujimi) Hope that the box-art is a mock-up and not one of the 'Super Decal' options , good to see the Fujimi UK Phantoms making a reappearance with all their thirty year old fine detail that has yet to be bettered. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) On 8/2/2019 at 6:10 PM, 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. I should have the extended ferry wing tips and early drop tank fins on sale at Telford as an update set for the Italeri kit. Colin Edited October 13, 2019 by Colin @ Freightdog Models 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 1/72nd - ref. 35103 - WAR THUNDER - Bell UH-1C Huey & Mil Mi-24D "Hind-D" Source: https://www.italeri.com/prodotto/2826 V.P. Edited October 31, 2019 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) So the 'secret' release is their new F-35B, complete with ridiculous overscale RAM tape https://www.italeri.com/notizia/776 Edited October 31, 2019 by Dave Fleming 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 1/72nd - ref. 1434 - McDD F-4M Phantom FG.Mk.1 Source: https://www.italeri.com/prodotto/2862 V.P. Edited November 4, 2019 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Italeris brilliant colour guide at work again, not going with the perfect FS match for MSG and then suggesting it for DSG....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 1/48 - ref. 2791 - McDD F/A-18E Super Hornet https://www.italeri.com/prodotto/2863 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hope we see the Phantom at Telford. Regards Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy107 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Robert said: Hope we see the Phantom at Telford. Regards Robert Likewise but I don't want to get my hopes up too much, just in case. At least it should be easier to find than a Fujimi example in the years to come. I want to pick one up just to compare it to the Airfix Phantom, but I'm not going to walk by other kits to get one, so if it is at Telford I might have to wait until the end of the day and see if I've still got any cash left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I would say it is a great opportunity to get the kits for Telford because of the mass hordes of people going. Regards Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 according to wonderland unlikely to be out in time for telford, likewise same RRP as the airfix, I hoped it would be cheaper but forgot italeri's silly pricing, so I won't be picking one up https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/italeri-172-phantom-ii-fg1-model-kit/?exchange_rate=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiaaB-t3I5QIVGeDtCh1XawDFEAYYASABEgLqR_D_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 The Fujimi Phantom mouldings look as sharp as they did when first produced; just a shame they have said it’s an F-4M when it should be K. Same price as the Airfix one, well that is a bargain as it is a better kit all round. I am just trying to work out what is missing from the bottom left on the first spruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperUK Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, iainpeden said: The Fujimi Phantom mouldings look as sharp as they did when first produced; just a shame they have said it’s an F-4M when it should be K. Same price as the Airfix one, well that is a bargain as it is a better kit all round. I am just trying to work out what is missing from the bottom left on the first spruce. FGR.2 tailplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 The Phantom box art that has to be one of the best examples that I have seen in ages. It is absolutely beautiful. I bought the Fujimi kit from RS Models in Cambridge in my last year at school around my 18th birthday - I was 50 in February. Time flies - never thought that it would happen to me. Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 On 10/4/2019 at 2:21 PM, Filler said: Not sure it's good to quote yourself but, I think that I hit the nail on the head with this. I'd just bought the Kinetic kit for £20 inc p&p on ebay. So still a tenner left to put towards the Caracal decals I'm interested in which is good for a BAF aircraft, but this Italeri kit is a much cheaper alternative to either finding a Wingman boxing or the Kinetic plus Wingman decals if you want a Luftwaffe Alpha Jet. Out of interest, raised panel lines aside, just how poor is the ESCI kit? Build it! But do not expect Wonders in fit and details! Looks like an Alphabet, yes. You will have spare decals if you also buy a Kinetic one! The Patrouille de France boxing are cheap sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: according to wonderland unlikely to be out in time for telford, likewise same RRP as the airfix, I hoped it would be cheaper but forgot italeri's silly pricing, so I won't be picking one up https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/italeri-172-phantom-ii-fg1-model-kit/?exchange_rate=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiaaB-t3I5QIVGeDtCh1XawDFEAYYASABEgLqR_D_BwE It's cheaper than I thought, but they weren't going to put it greatly lower than airfix as they will have seen how that goes. Got to say the decal sheet looks poor - straight out the 80s, although the original Fujimi kit had better decals than that. The 892 diamond looks off (although not as bad as Xtradecal) So poor decals, but better kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 10 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: according to wonderland unlikely to be out in time for telford, likewise same RRP as the airfix, I hoped it would be cheaper but forgot italeri's silly pricing, so I won't be picking one up https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/italeri-172-phantom-ii-fg1-model-kit/?exchange_rate=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiaaB-t3I5QIVGeDtCh1XawDFEAYYASABEgLqR_D_BwE Fujimi UK Phantoms first released in 1987 but the closest Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine I have handy is from 1991 which has the FG.1 'Black Mike' Special on sale for 10.99 and FGR.2 for 8.99 , in comparison the Airfix Vulcan was 9.50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 12 hours ago, Scimitar F1 said: The Phantom box art that has to be one of the best examples that I have seen in ages. It is absolutely beautiful. I have to agree with that, a superb bit of art work. I was not aware though thst these ever had the D roundels with the air superiority grey scheme, other than the retro 111 sqn scheme in the decal options. I'm not home just now to check my Fujimi kit but are those the same marking options as Fujimi, they look somewhat familiar? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 10/31/2019 at 11:44 AM, Homebee said: 1/72nd - ref. 35103 - WAR THUNDER - Bell UH-1C Huey & Mil Mi-24D "Hind-D" Source: https://www.italeri.com/prodotto/2826 V.P. Looks like an "Rambo II" kit... Cheers / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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