March Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 11 minutes ago, Paul Bradley said: The Museum of Flight seems to think it's an SR-71 - you might want to contact them: https://www.museumofflight.org/Exhibits/cockpits There I was in the middle of a strongly worded missive to the museum - but the link does show that they do indeed have an SR-71 cockpit on display which is different to the aircraft I had confused it with, the M-21 (which is the one that it had been arranged for me to sit in). As you were.
IT_Man Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 On 30/08/2021 at 18:22, ICMF said: https://www.airspacemag.com/panoramas/lockheed-sr-71a-1-180952064/ Superb link! 1
Boman Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 This one needs pilot figures! Seated offcourse
cmatthewbacon Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Boman said: This one needs pilot figures! Seated offcourse They just need to copy the Revell 1/48 Gemini astronaut figures… best, M.
tony.t Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Boman said: This one needs pilot figures! Seated offcourse Like these: https://www.shapeways.com/product/3QEG2ERNC/x-15-pilot-1-18-1-24-1-48?optionId=85434470 Tony 2
Stephen Posted September 13, 2021 Posted September 13, 2021 I've just seen a post on ARC that Caracal Models are reprinting their two 1/48 SR-71 decal sheets CD48100 and 101 . They should be available about the same time as the kit. CD48100 http://www.caracalmodels.com/cd48100.html CD48101 http://www.caracalmodels.com/cd48101.html 4 3
Stephen Posted October 14, 2021 Posted October 14, 2021 Built model over on Hyperscale. http://www.hyperscale.com/2021/galleries/sr71arevell48dw_1.htm 4 3
hopkp Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Stephen said: Built model over on Hyperscale. http://www.hyperscale.com/2021/galleries/sr71arevell48dw_1.htm I know I haven't seen the kit yet, but on the basis of that article I think my wallet can safely come out of hiding. The level of detail (particularly in the cockpits and wheel wells) looks decidedly underwhelming? 1
cmatthewbacon Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 Looks blinkin’ good to me. I’ll have one, to be sure… best, M.
paulsbrown Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 Are there any big advantages or improvements in the new Revell over the Testors/Italeri offering? 1
paulsbrown Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Beermonster1958 said: With all due respect, that's a very subjective question and, will really depend on the view of the individual. The older kit is rather basic with limited detail but, I thought it built quite easily into a large and impressive model. I agree that it's fairly subjective. I suppose I just didn't see anything of the new kit that was overwhelmingly better. I'm still tempted, my kit is the YF-12 so a proper SR-71 would still be attractive. Overall I applaud Revell for coming out with a new build of such an amazing aircraft and will most likely get one. 1
cmatthewbacon Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 100% agree that being able to find and buy one is a “big advantage”… best, M. 3
tony.t Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 12:37 AM, Stephen said: Built model over on Hyperscale. http://www.hyperscale.com/2021/galleries/sr71arevell48dw_1.htm Thanks for the link. Beautifully elegant model (but the MLG buckets should be orange). Love the complete NLG well and engine inlets, and the accurate nose contours — how can anyone seriously ask why is this an improvement over the Testors/Italeri offering? The latter came out about thirty-six years ago, and although it was a work of art for its time (I built one and started another, so I know exactly how much I spent on Milliput and emery paper!) but was let down very, very badly by its appalling nose shape, shallow nose gear well and rather lustreless cockpit tub. I hope a YF-12 follows. Tony 4
spruecutter96 Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 2:24 AM, hopkp said: The level of detail (particularly in the cockpits and wheel wells) looks decidedly underwhelming? Really? It looks more than acceptable to me. It would provide a great basis for some super-detailing, if a person decided to go that way. Also, I find myself wondering how much of the cockpits will be visible, even with the canopies open. Each to their own, I guess. Chris. 2
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 What precisely is wrong with the Testors nose shape? The SR-71 had a variety of interchangeable noses for different tasks. Does it not resemble any of them?
tony.t Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 4 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: What precisely is wrong with the Testors nose shape? The SR-71 had a variety if interchangeable noses for different tasks. Does it not resemble any of them? Resemble is the right description. It looks more A-12 to me, or something between that and the SR-71. 1 hour ago, Beermonster1958 said: I seriously think its a very reasonable question, especially when having to fork out a fairly high price for the new kit and/or one may not be familiar with the older model. Comparing models is something we do all the time. The old kit looked every inch an SR-71. Worked for me anyway😉😊. Yes, I agree a Yf-12 would be nice as would a single seat A-12. However, the latter would require, at very least(among other changes) a whole new fuselage forward of the wing? John I built one too, and as I said it was a work of art for its day. I didn't realise you could still casually buy one — I would imagine it takes a very determined search knowing exactly what to look for and what you're buying. And on preliminary viewing the Revell is far better than the Italeri/Testors kit, and I bought both SR-71 boxings in the 1980s (the Italeri box being deceptively small, and the Testors coming in a giant box with low viz red decals). Now, that's not to say that the prospective Hypersonic-Gaspatch edition won't go one step further. The only plus for the Italeri/Testors kits was the option to build a twin-stick with the raised rear cockpit. Tony 1
steh2o Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 It looks to me like the windscreen is way too high, am I wrong?
cmatthewbacon Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 38 minutes ago, steh2o said: It looks to me like the windscreen is way too high, am I wrong? Yes. best, M. 3
Tomjw Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 8 hours ago, steh2o said: It looks to me like the windscreen is way too high, am I wrong? Unbelievable
MarcV Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 I know what you mean 34 minutes ago, Beermonster1958 said: And so it begins......! 😉 I know what you mean - I'm beginning to enjoy myself already. 2
steh2o Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 Ok il looks to me that the windscreen is perfectly proportioned, sorry if I expressed a criticism
MarcV Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 Don't worry nidus nidorum, just having a little fun. Marc.
kiseca Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Looks decent to me.... but I must say, accurate or not, I'll be damned if I'm painting a big ugly white cross on mine 😆 2 1
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