Homebee Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) is to re-release its 1/72nd Convair XFY-1 Pogo kit. Source: http://www.modelarovo.cz/convair-xfy-1-pogo1-72-kp-kovozavody-prostejov Box art+sprues V.P. Edited August 27, 2021 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Whif whif hooray ! Wulfman 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Nice. Recently aqcuired an old Pegasus mixed media kit of the Lockheed XFV-1, this would look good together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Still working on mine. Would have been nice had they included the TET this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 For those who normally interpret that TLA as Tamiya Extra Thin: Care to elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 ha, I've still not built my original issue one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 That was quite a nice kit - mine found itself home to a set of Aeronavale transfers originally intended for a Seafire. EDSG over Sky, of course. A bit premature for Japan, I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Here is an English translation (via Google) of the announcement on KP's page; "The first traditional one returns to its sales bestseller after a few years, which is the perpendicular Convair XFY-1 POGO. At the time of its creation, it did not appeal to me personally, but the sales numbers from the received KP archives speak clearly - it was a hit. Now, after several years, when this model was not on offer, we decided, in agreement with the company Direction, to resume production from our original KP molds, which were slightly tuned and cleaned. New moldings, two large frames with parts are made of medium gray-blue, easily machinable plastic and are complemented by a small frame with transparent parts for the divided cabin of this bizarre machine. The parts of the kit are provided with a slightly coarser but clean negative engraving without depressions or defects. The model is assembled from a relatively small number of parts, which is in line with today's trend "there is beauty in simplicity" and even a beginner can easily build the construction." So i gather they have polished up the original molds somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 A couple of years ago I had a really fun time building a whiffed in-service Lindberg 1/48 kit with rocket pods from an F-89, this looks like fun too! Gearing the props may be a bit trickier though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 15 hours ago, alt-92 said: Lockheed XFV-1 I've long like the look of the Lockheed more than the Pogo , nevertheless, this time around, I'm likely to grab one of these. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 Source: https://www.facebook.com/artscale.eu/posts/4167235886704577 V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Fun it's released in plastic. Maybe I get one, but what I really expect from the VTOL theme is the tiltrotor/tiltwing series... a Bell XV-3 sells immediately to me. Or a CL-84... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) Schemes - ref. KPM72258 - Convair XFY-1 Pogo - "Prototype" (USN) Sources: https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10560,en_xfy-1-pogo.html https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KPM72258 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/convair-xfy-1-pogo-prototype-usn-kovozvody-prostejov-kpm72258-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=181151 - ref. KPM72259 - Convair FY-1 Pogo - "In Services" (USMC, RN, JASDF) Sources: https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10561,en_fy-1-pogo-in-service.html https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KPM72259 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/convair-fy-1-pogo-in-service-usmc-rn-jasdf-kovozvody-prostejov-kpm72259-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=181152 V.P. Edited September 21, 2021 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madoc Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 And that does look good in navy blue! I could just see the Japanese as having bought some of these for merchantman convoy defense in a Alt Hist setting against the Communist Chinese in the 1960s. They'd have been just the thing to have parked on deck of some cargo ship - ready at a moment's notice to fend off any attackers and be just capable enough to keep those attackers busy until the fighter jets from the US carriers arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Build from the first issue: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/8314850558/in/photolist-dEKMoo modelldoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSLion Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Damn. Now I need to get two or three...one for the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School's display case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Sorta like a real life egg plane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I really like the RN scheme! I did my 1/48 Lindberg in USN grey and white with wingtip rocket pods from a Scorpion...that scheme looks so much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 On 6/15/2021 at 3:14 PM, alt-92 said: For those who normally interpret that TLA as Tamiya Extra Thin: Care to elaborate? Transport Erector Trailer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) Is there any cockpit detail? Edited July 23, 2021 by Mike Esposito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Released - ref. KPM72258 - Convair XFY-1 Pogo - "Prototype" (USN) - https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10560,en_xfy-1-pogo.html - ref. KPM72259 - Convair FY-1 Pogo - "In Services" (USMC, RN, JASDF) - https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10561,en_fy-1-pogo-in-service.html V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Seriously tempted by the Fleet Air Arm markings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 The impressive prop with it's blades is the best parts of this kit. But one have to take care building the cockpit to get everything accurate. Rather interesting aircraft when finnished. Cheers / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 12 hours ago, k5054nz said: Seriously tempted by the Fleet Air Arm markings! I could not resist and got two. One for next to the Lockheed XFV-1, and like you, liked the FAA one too much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I had no problems with the KP Pogo either. The kit went together well, but then I don't care too much about insides that can't be seen. My interest is in the aircraft rather than rudder pedals. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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