One 48 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 11 hours ago, Sebastien said: Maybe in order to build both the open canopy and close canopy options (canopy frames are provided for both) and switch at will between them. S. Typical Tamiya genius, and why not? saves building two to show one canopy open and one closed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundowner14 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) On 10/12/2022 at 10:17 AM, koho said: What's the deal with two canopies? They seem to be exactly the same, at least on the picture above. Both canopies are twins; correct. Take a look at Sprue G; one canopy frame is moulded for closure, the other moulded to be open and I’m guessing, easily switchable. #moretamiyageniusness Edited October 15, 2022 by Sundowner14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprueMan Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I have no shelf to put the kit on. I have no space to put the finished model on if/when I ever build it, but I want it! 😶 The RAM panels do not look that bad in pure plastic. If not over done with panel wash (which should only be done in the actual panel gaps, IMHO) and covered by a payer of paint, it will look good, I think. But they DIDENT make a F-35 paint. If you look at 14:34 in the video above, you can see that both gray colors are called out as a mix of two Tamiya paints each. (argh!) That, I do not like so much. With the F-35 and the F-22 (and probably others too in the near future) being the same gray, I think that Tamiya and others can afford to make a paint for that. Shame it is missing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Looks great I must say. My biggest fear with modelling these 5th gen jets is the painting. Looking forward to my pre-order arriving! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullofit Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 26 minutes ago, SprueMan said: I have no shelf to put the kit on. I have no space to put the finished model on if/when I ever build it, but I want it! 😶 The RAM panels do not look that bad in pure plastic. If not over done with panel wash (which should only be done in the actual panel gaps, IMHO) and covered by a payer of paint, it will look good, I think. But they DIDENT make a F-35 paint. If you look at 14:34 in the video above, you can see that both gray colors are called out as a mix of two Tamiya paints each. (argh!) That, I do not like so much. With the F-35 and the F-22 (and probably others too in the near future) being the same gray, I think that Tamiya and others can afford to make a paint for that. Shame it is missing. If you’re not hell-bent on using Tamiya paints then from what I can find on the internet AK Interactve, Mission Models and Hataka make Have Glass Grey. https://ak-interactive.com/product/have-glass-grey-10ml/ https://www.missionmodelsus.com/products/have-glass-grey-fs36170 https://www.hataka-hobby.com/en_US/p/HTK-A058-Have-Glass-Grey-FS36170/108 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 SMS paint in Australia do a Have Glass grey. I love their paint, but zero idea on this colour as I don’t buy/build/have interest in anything that uses this colour. Until now. This kit will be added to the retirement hobby room (sounds better that stash) https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/products/premium-have-glass-grey-30ml?_pos=1&_sid=d9556179a&_ss=r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McArthur Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 A few years ago a modeler over on ARC did a comparison of different brands interpretations of FS36170. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprueMan Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Thanks lads, but what I was really (optimistic, perhaps) hoping for was a AS series rattle can A large plane like this can benefit from the simplify of using a can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) On 10/16/2022 at 2:58 PM, Fullofit said: If you’re not hell-bent on using Tamiya paints then from what I can find on the internet AK Interactve, Mission Models and Hataka make Have Glass Grey. I live in a relatively good size metropolitan area but no one carries AK Interactive nor Hataka. Mission Models we do have so this will help. Tamiya is my go-to paint so would rather have Tamiya but Mission Models it will be! Edited October 18, 2022 by Harold55 Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 7 hours ago, Cammer625 said: but zero idea on this colour as I don’t buy/build/have interest in anything that uses this colour. Until now. Getting this finish right is going to be a very interesting part of this build. I have not done such a finish and really looking forward to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 the forgiving thing about FS36170 is that it changes according to lighting conditions, hence you can get by using nearly anything that matches. Just look at the pictures of F-16's in HG5 scheme - they vary from something close to FS36231 to dark gunship grey or metallic grey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalal Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 On 10/16/2022 at 3:26 PM, SprueMan said: I have no shelf to put the kit on. I have no space to put the finished model on if/when I ever build it, but I want it! 😶 The RAM panels do not look that bad in pure plastic. If not over done with panel wash (which should only be done in the actual panel gaps, IMHO) and covered by a payer of paint, it will look good, I think. But they DIDENT make a F-35 paint. If you look at 14:34 in the video above, you can see that both gray colors are called out as a mix of two Tamiya paints each. (argh!) That, I do not like so much. With the F-35 and the F-22 (and probably others too in the near future) being the same gray, I think that Tamiya and others can afford to make a paint for that. Shame it is missing. Same here. I have no space to display kits. I have a few in my stash that I want to build but slow their builds down or build them partially as space is an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Some photos for those that think RAM panels are flat and smooth.... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Neat little vid of the assembly sequence. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Amazing video shows why Tamiya is still number one. Regards Robert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I think this is the first video of one being glued together that I have seen. Looks nice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Looks great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Released https://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=TA 61124 V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Homebee said: Released https://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=TA 61124 V.P. Those canopies certainly look tinted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 “Sprue tour” by Brett Green. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceAddict Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Not my scale... but if someone puts out a set of RCAF decals for that bird... ooh boy, it'll be in my stash pronto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Do we know of an estimated release date for December? Got one pre-ordered, but heard nothing beyond 'December' Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom175 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 7 hours ago, GazB said: Do we know of an estimated release date for December? Got one pre-ordered, but heard nothing beyond 'December' Gaz December 9th for US release. Sorry haven't heard anything for the UK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 7 hours ago, boom175 said: December 9th for US release. Sorry haven't heard anything for the UK. Hopefully its not too much difference. Thanks, boom Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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