Vesa Jussila Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Good evening fellow modelers, I have Mach2 kit waiting to be built, but quality of kit is typical work from this manufacturer. All details need work. So can you point me to good reference materials in this topic? Books etc. TIA Vesa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 9 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: Good evening fellow modelers, I have Mach2 kit waiting to be built, but quality of kit is typical work from this manufacturer. All details need work. So can you point me to good reference materials in this topic? Books etc. TIA Vesa Hi Vesa You will find much, if not all you need in the relevant albums on my web site. I have a number of albums covering the RB/WB.57F. If there is anything you can't find let me know I have far more than I can put on the site. Just a note about the site, it can't be viewed on mobile devices only laptop or desk top computers. If this a problem let me know. IPMS UK Canberra SIG. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Thank you John! I found your pages. Looks that there is all information neede. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Vesa Jussila said: Thank you John! I found your pages. Looks that there is all information neede. That's good, if there is anything extra just get in touch. Which F are you planning to build? John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 I need to look which exact plane I want build. I started to collect information just now. This kit have been waiting some time in stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 18 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: I need to look which exact plane I want build. I started to collect information just now. This kit have been waiting some time in stash. Ok, as the kit comes you can only build the prototype, but it's only a matter of changing the seats from the Mechanics Inc. Seats in the kit to ESCPAC ones to represent a production F, unless you are planning on doing one of the 3 NASA F'as they are now, if so you will need ACES II seats and new wheels. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) I am planning to build NASA bird, so your information is good. Also landing gear parts are really bad quality in kit so those need to replace. Edited July 11, 2022 by Vesa Jussila 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 30 minutes ago, Vesa Jussila said: I am planning to build NASA bird, so your information is good. Also landing gear parts are really bad quality in kit so those need to replace. So you will also need F.15E main wheels, ACES II seats. The cockpit was also up graded with a new glass cockpit. I think SAC did a white metal set for the Italeri B.57 it may be a good idea to look for that, as you said the kit legs are next to useless! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I really like the F but don't know a huge amount about them. I'll have a look at your website John. Did I read somewhere that the engines on the Mach 2 kit need replacing? Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 @Bedders I know John will give perfect answer soon, but what I know about kit engine parts are typical small parts for this manufacturer. Read useless. Basically you can use main components in build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Bedders said: I really like the F but don't know a huge amount about them. I'll have a look at your website John. Did I read somewhere that the engines on the Mach 2 kit need replacing? Justin Hi Justin I've not spotted any shape/size issues with the TF.33's but as @Vesa Jussila says the quality or lack of the mouldings leaves a lot to be desired. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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