LN-KEH Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I have their HU-16B Albatross kit. It is moulded in grey plastic with nice recessed panel lines and good detailing, Dry-fitting the parts shows that I will need some putty and sandpaper to get everything to fit. It is a good quality short-run kit that will need some old fashioned modelling skills to assemble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf18hornet Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) On 02/03/2023 at 18:42, LN-KEH said: I have their HU-16B Albatross kit. It is moulded in grey plastic with nice recessed panel lines and good detailing, Dry-fitting the parts shows that I will need some putty and sandpaper to get everything to fit. It is a good quality short-run kit that will need some old fashioned modelling skills to assemble. Thanks for the response. I have absolutely no problem with having to put in extra work to make it look good. Just glad to hear it’s not one of those kits that’s beyond help. I guess I’ll also have to pick up their T-1 Jayhawk once it’s released too. 🙂 Edited April 16, 2023 by cf18hornet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, cf18hornet said: Thanks for the response. I have absolutely no problem with having to put in extra work to make it look good. Just glad to hear it’s not one of those kits that’s beyond help. I guess I’ll also have to pick up their T-1 Jayhawks once it’s released too. 🙂 I have built the Sova-M PC-12 with a G550 and Lear 60x started. The Sova-M kits are reboxed Amodel kits with extras such as etch, masks, and additional sprues for the mission-specific parts. The major parts do not have locating pins or tabs and each part needs some sort of squaring up to give flat mating surfaces. They do build to a nice model with some TLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf18hornet Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: I have built the Sova-M PC-12 with a G550 and Lear 60x started. The Sova-M kits are reboxed Amodel kits with extras such as etch, masks, and additional sprues for the mission-specific parts. The major parts do not have locating pins or tabs and each part needs some sort of squaring up to give flat mating surfaces. They do build to a nice model with some TLC. Thanks Romeo Alpha Yankee. Glad to hear you have positive things to say about them too. How are the decals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 7 hours ago, cf18hornet said: what is the quality of these kits like Sova-M is the same as A-Model and A&A, often just with different packaging. A Model is usually quite accurate, but you might need to make some shape adjustments, and unless you're a subject-matter expert, you'll probably never remark on them. Build quality is such that you need to check the fit constantly, sand the joints as necessary, and exercise great care. Take your time. The mold quality, especially with smaller parts, can be iffy, and the numerous tiny bits are a little crude and often misshapen, but they've greatly improved over time. There are usually no alignment pegs, which is fine because they would probably throw you off anyway. Clear parts are usually quite good. I recommend them for very experienced modelers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf18hornet Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 5 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Sova-M is the same as A-Model and A&A, often just with different packaging. A Model is usually quite accurate, but you might need to make some shape adjustments, and unless you're a subject-matter expert, you'll probably never remark on them. Build quality is such that you need to check the fit constantly, sand the joints as necessary, and exercise great care. Take your time. The mold quality, especially with smaller parts, can be iffy, and the numerous tiny bits are a little crude and often misshapen, but they've greatly improved over time. There are usually no alignment pegs, which is fine because they would probably throw you off anyway. Clear parts are usually quite good. I recommend them for very experienced modelers. Great. Thank you. I have plenty of experience so this shouldn’t be an issue. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 3:47 PM, cf18hornet said: Thanks Romeo Alpha Yankee. Glad to hear you have positive things to say about them too. How are the decals? Decals performed nicely, no issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf18hornet Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 30 minutes ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Decals performed nicely, no issues Good to know. Thanks again. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 12:08 PM, cf18hornet said: what is the quality of these kits like I've built an earlier boxing of the Learjet (the SOVA-M JMSDF boxing). I liked it. It's short run, some modelling skills required and I seem to recall having to make a few small adjustments to get the cockpit to fit, but nice overall. Decals worked well and I was very happy with the result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf18hornet Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) On 04/03/2023 at 08:23, zebra said: I've built an earlier boxing of the Learjet (the SOVA-M JMSDF boxing). I liked it. It's short run, some modelling skills required and I seem to recall having to make a few small adjustments to get the cockpit to fit, but nice overall. Decals worked well and I was very happy with the result. Thanks Zebra. I appreciate your feedback. Mark Edited April 16, 2023 by cf18hornet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) Released - ref. 72049 - Gates Learjet-36A with experimental radar pod - in GFD service Source: https://ua-hobby.com/products/1-72-learjet-36a-sova-m-svm-72049 https://www.modelsvit-eshop.modelsvit-shop.com/en/c/aviation-1/learjet-36a-with-experradar-pod-199 V.P. Edited April 17, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 No civies? 😟 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Koktavý Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) It seems that this Argentine rebox doesn´t contain Falklands war markings. It seems those are later camouflages after the war Edited April 18, 2023 by David Koktavý 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) New boxing announced - ref. 72295 - Gates Learjet 35 - Ocean Air Sources: https://ua-hobby.com/products/1-72-learjet-35a-amodel-72295 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AMU72295 V.P. Edited May 25, 2023 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) New boxing - ref. 72296 - Gates Learjet-36 - N-505HG Sources: https://ua-hobby.com/products/1-72-learjet-36-amodel-72296 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/en/modelling/learjet-36-a-model-72296-195698.html https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AMU72296 V.P. Edited May 25, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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