Homebee Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) In 2020 Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) is to rebox the 1/72nd Italeri Saab JAS 39 Gripen kits. Source: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235010228-kpaz-central-discussion-questions-answers/&do=findComment&comment=3565762 - ref. KPM0161 - Saab JAS 39C Gripen "International" - ref. KPM0162 - Saab JAS 39 Gripen "Over Sweden" Box art Source: https://www.facebook.com/208070375871052/photos/a.208144655863624/3050767308267997/ V.P. Edited March 18, 2020 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverkite Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 hope they will have more stencils than Revell kits Luigi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Homebee said: In 2020 Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) is to rebox the 1/72nd Italeri Saab JAS 39 Gripen kits. To do this, create the section "Aftermarket decals ....with some useless sprue in addition"! 😁 B.R. Serge 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Only if it has Kitkat on that sprue. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulcrum@ Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 for the Gripen/Viggen, the aircraft never flew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisz Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 No offense, but why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulcrum@ Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 it's just for the show, just after they delete it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Fulcrum@ said: for the Gripen/Viggen, the aircraft never flew It is correct that it was painted this way after it was retired from service, but the aircraft flew at least once. There are a number of air-to-air-photos of it. More: http://ipmsgoteborg.swedishforum.se/t3029p125-italeri-148-scale-jas-39a-splinter-gripen-39131 Edited January 28, 2020 by Bjorn 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) It's all good except for the fact that Italeri released a kit of pre production Gripen over 25 years ago... And pretty uncommon case when a short run manufacturer repacks a mainstream kit. I know Eduard doing this with Hasegawa kits but in that case they give some own goodies, add a nice decal sheet. And I do not recall other examples really. Edited January 28, 2020 by Dennis_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, Dennis_C said: It's all good except for the fact that Italeri released a kit of pre production Gripen over 25 years ago... At the same time, Italeri has some errors in the fuselage geometry, which are not critical, but visually you will see the difference between the Italeri and Revel models located next to each other. Therefore, why do we need KP/Italeri if not a decal + KitKat sprue??? 😁😁 ...but maybe instead of the KitKat sprue will be Czech beer sprue and pork shank sprue??? Then it will be a bestseller among the Gripen of all times and scales !!!! 😉😁😁😁 B.R. Serge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 55 minutes ago, Aardvark said: will be Czech beer sprue and pork shank sprue??? Hmmm, some paprika goulash with palinka or tokai bottle sprue would be good option too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Fulcrum@ said: for the Gripen/Viggen, the aircraft never flew Doesn't invalidate the choice of subject though. There are numerous kits of aircraft that "never flew" . I'd hope there would be some sort of mask included for that scheme!😊 Allan Edited January 29, 2020 by Albeback52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Albeback52 said: I'd hope there would be some sort of mask included for that scheme!😊 I think I just figured out what is on that extra sprue. . . . . . A flat brush and a roll of masking tape. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Dennis_C said: Hmmm, some paprika goulash with palinka or tokai bottle sprue would be good option too! 🤔 Good choice for Gripen Hungary AF version!!! 👍 The main thing is that they would not put in Swed AF box Surströmming* sprue!!! 😉😁😁 B.R. Serge _____________ *- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surströmming Edited January 29, 2020 by Aardvark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 18 hours ago, Dennis_C said: It's all good except for the fact that Italeri released a kit of pre production Gripen over 25 years ago... And pretty uncommon case when a short run manufacturer repacks a mainstream kit. I know Eduard doing this with Hasegawa kits but in that case they give some own goodies, add a nice decal sheet. And I do not recall other examples really. AZ/KP today are not really a short run manufacturer anymore and several of their kits are now made using "long run" production techniques. I'm not an expert on the Czech market but my understanding is that they have moved to get a more "mainstream" presence, for which adding kits from others to the catalogue can make sense. Interestingly these same Italeri kits used to be available in that Country under the Bilek name, wonder if AZ just took over the agreement from Bilek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 15 hours ago, Albeback52 said: Doesn't invalidate the choice of subject though. There are numerous kits of aircraft that "never flew" . I'd hope there would be some sort of mask included for that scheme!😊 Allan ...and once again, this very aircraft actually flew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I'm a self confessed novice when it comes to the Gripen, however my recent dip into researching this aircraft suggests that the Italeri JAS 39A sprues would need to be modified to replicate a Gripen in foreign service, as they all purchased the 'C' model or later. The overall differences are fairly minor, however is this just down to adding a refuelling receptical and some different wheels? Cheers.. Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Rabbit Leader said: The overall differences are fairly minor, however is this just down to adding a refuelling receptical and some different wheels? Another form of starter exhaust, some differences in the panel line. B.R. Serge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 8 hours ago, Bjorn said: ...and once again, this very aircraft actually flew. Hi Bjorn! Yes,,I know it actually flew! Should have made that clear in my comment. My bad!😊. It's a very attractive colour scheme too. So much nicer than the drab,dull,totally boring grey service finish! Allan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCZ Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I don´t know why KP (AZ) re-box old Italeri mould.... Revell was better (but not great...) and most accurate representation of "C" (CZAF) version.... And in history was Italeri re-packed with another czech company - Bilek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Expected in late February 2020 - ref. KPM0161 - Saab JAS 39C Gripen "International" Source: https://www.kovozavody.cz/produkt/jas-39-gripen/ - ref. KPM0162 - Saab JAS 39 Gripen "Over Sweden Source: https://www.kovozavody.cz/produkt/jas-39-gripen-in-swedish-service/ V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Released - ref. KPM0161 - Saab JAS 39C Gripen "International" https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10415,en_jas-39-gripen-international-.html - ref. KPM0162 - Saab JAS 39 Gripen "Over Sweden" https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10418,en_jas-39-gripen-in-swedish-service-.html V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x4b Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I have this kit, just thought I’d point out the decal sheet is pretty much all you get that’s different from the standard Italeri kit, it’s not exactly extensive and pretty badly printed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 So they really did put out the old, pre-production aircraft kit unchanged and labelled it as a more modern version? That's a bit disappointing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 11 hours ago, k5054nz said: That's a bit disappointing. The prototype markings would be correct then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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