Thomas V. Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Great choice since Academy is 24 years old and many other marks were not covered, but 24,5€ for P-39, no way( least for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Cool. I think I will 'suddenly need' a SWPTO P-39 then. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Nice. A P-39! I know they won't release one with any Soviet markings, but I already have Soviet markings, so it looks like I'll soon have my third Soviet 'Kobra'. Regards, Jason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Mikolajski Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 57 minutes ago, Torbjorn said: What’s wrong with the RS one that makes no one want to build it? Asking since I picked one up at a sale. I would not be surprised if quite a few people did not know of its existence. I bought one myself a couple of years ago and will make it at some point, it's waiting its turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventsislav Gramatski Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I don't want to open that can of worms, so this is my personal opinion only - a P-39Q without Soviet markings at 25 euro is a hard pass for me. It's a beautiful plane and I wouldn't mind adding a PTO P-39D/L in USAAF markings but the Q's combat career was mostly with the Red Air Force, and at that steep price I am not buying extra decal sheets for a single build... Sadly, because I expect it to be a great kit. Anyway. Any idea if the new P-51 boxing has new decals or the same ones from the Expert kit? And while I'm at it asking questions, any idea if Arma are stopping production on the Yak-1b? Previously they even sold overtrees but I don't see either them or the basic boxing anymore, just the Expert one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I'm sure it'll be a great kit but I'm no fan of the P39. I have to say I'm disappointed. But it's an excellent addition for those who like the type. No Soviet markings I note. Surprising given it's service. That probably explains the delay. Arma probably scrapped the original decal options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yes_Man Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) Excellent choice. Hoping it leads to some further variants as well. Keep 'em coming Arma, us 1/72ers are forever grateful. Edit: Reread the blog release again and already confirmed for a P-39D, P-400 and a Mk.I release. So I'm a happy camper. Just need some VVS options. Edited August 24, 2022 by Yes_Man 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbjorn Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 44 minutes ago, Piotr Mikolajski said: I would not be surprised if quite a few people did not know of its existence. I bought one myself a couple of years ago and will make it at some point, it's waiting its turn. Scarcity is indeed a problem I had not considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warhawk Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Torbjorn said: What’s wrong with the RS one that makes no one want to build it? Asking since I picked one up at a sale. Laid onto plans from Mushroom Yellow Series No.6106, RS kit fits quite well (miles ahead of the Academy shape-wise, as the fuselage is not 'squashed' in profile) Sorry for a bit of an OT! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Ventsislav Gramatski said: Anyway. Any idea if the new P-51 boxing has new decals or the same ones from the Expert kit? Your options : P-51B-15-NA Mustang, No. 43-248423/B6-S, “Old Crow”, pilot: Cpt. Clarence “Bud” Anderson, 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, June-July 1944. P-51B-7-NA Mustang, No. 43-6964/C3-G, “The Mighty Midget”, pilot: 1st. Lt. James H. Clark, 382nd Fighter Squadron, 363rd Fighter Group, Maupertus, France, July 1944 P-51B-10-NA Mustang, No. 42-106473/G4-N , “Geronimo”, pilot: Cpt. John Pugh, 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, June 1944. P-51B-15-NA Mustang, No. 42-106872/PE-T, “Patty Ann II”, pilot: John F. Thornell jr., 328th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, Schemes (and therefore decal options) will be published on the website shortly I guess. Why else design a new box/art? 1 hour ago, Ventsislav Gramatski said: And while I'm at it asking questions, any idea if Arma are stopping production on the Yak-1b? Previously they even sold overtrees but I don't see either them or the basic boxing anymore, just the Expert one. Production runs are done in batches. If there are enough in stock, and projected sales are not fast then what you see in the store is what you get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Strange that they are bothering to improve the design of some parts for 3D printing and the only way to get them is on preorder, I would have thought they could also sell well separately. I guess they will save them for a later, special edition boxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Ventsislav Gramatski said: I don't want to open that can of worms, so this is my personal opinion only - a P-39Q without Soviet markings at 25 euro is a hard pass for me. It's a beautiful plane and I wouldn't mind adding a PTO P-39D/L in USAAF markings but the Q's combat career was mostly with the Red Air Force, and at that steep price I am not buying extra decal sheets for a single build... Sadly, because I expect it to be a great kit. Anyway. Any idea if the new P-51 boxing has new decals or the same ones from the Expert kit? And while I'm at it asking questions, any idea if Arma are stopping production on the Yak-1b? Previously they even sold overtrees but I don't see either them or the basic boxing anymore, just the Expert one. I look at it this way - it probably means we will get a Soviet only boxing with 3 or 4 markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tbolt said: and the only way to get them is on preorder I understood they are doing this as a trial - the pre-order is in combination with plastic. I would presume if it proves successful, separate sales might follow. Shipping of course will be a thing, unless AH decide to release them under the accessories label they used to do for other retailers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 20 minutes ago, alt-92 said: I understood they are doing this as a trial - the pre-order is in combination with plastic. I would presume if it proves successful, separate sales might follow. Shipping of course will be a thing, unless AH decide to release them under the accessories label they used to do for other retailers. It says not available separately, so I would guess a later, limited edition boxing if it all goes well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Nice... but not for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web99 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I might pick one up even though I mainly do 48, academy one looked okay but this looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG-Mech Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Okay. 😐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 On 13/08/2022 at 17:28, Tbolt said: So, uncross the fingers, I’m disappointed , but I suppose an accurate P-39 is wanted by many ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKinksFan Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I have a suspicion that boxings containing Soviet planes are not big sellers, outside RF that is. When taken into account how big proportion of P-39s were in Soviet service, it is noteworthy how small role they play in the RS Models, Hasegawa and Eduard boxings. And I don't think the main reason in any way ideological, but the Soviet planes were usually quite boring looking, and can't compete with nose art, shark jaws etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Ngantek said: Who's good with US aviation history? North american and Lockheed were both south california area no? As for SF none spring to mind. Bell was Buffalo, New York Boeing - Seattle, Washington Consolidated Vultee (Convair) was Texas Douglas Aircraft - Long Beach, CA Martin - Baltimore, Maryland Brewster was Long Island City, New York Curtiss Aircraft was Buffalo, New York Eastern Aircraft (GM) was Detroit McDonnell Aircraft was St.Louis, Missouri Grumman was Bethpage, NY on Long Island Northrop was Los Angeles, California Piper Aircraft - Lock Haven, Pennsylvania Beech Aircraft - Wichita, Kansas Cessna Aircraft - Wichita, Kansas Vought-Sikorsky - Stratford, Connecticut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB17 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Graham Boak said: How big would a 1/72 Golden Gate Bridge be? Maybe it is 1/144? About 90 feet long by 3.5 feet tall! I don’t know if there’s an FS# for Golden Gate Orange. I do love the box art though. Cheers Jeff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 20 minutes ago, TheKinksFan said: I have a suspicion that boxings containing Soviet planes are not big sellers, outside RF that is. When taken into account how big proportion of P-39s were in Soviet service, it is noteworthy how small role they play in the RS Models, Hasegawa and Eduard boxings. And I don't think the main reason in any way ideological, but the Soviet planes were usually quite boring looking, and can't compete with nose art, shark jaws etc. It’s not like there aren’t plenty of aftermarket decals for VVS aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, MrB17 said: About 90 feet long by 3.5 feet tall! I don’t know if there’s an FS# for Golden Gate Orange. I do love the box art though. Cheers Jeff It’s more red than orange, although it depends on how the sun hits it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Tbolt said: And the Hobby Boss one looks so bad I don't even class it as a P-39 😂 I have one to build as a racer, what's wrong about it? - away from the natural limitations of these easy build kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, CarLos said: I have one to build as a racer, what's wrong about it? - away from the natural limitations of these easy build kits. I was wondering the same thing. I have one I'm ready to apply decals for to do Sultan Ahmet-Khan's aircraft. It looks like a P-39 to me. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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