KRK4m Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) Could this be the definitive model of my favorite Cold War jet? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/special-hobby-f-84f-thunderstreak--1473478 Although the Griffon Spitfires were better reproduced by Sword than SH, but maybe this time it's time for a rematch? Cheers Michael Edited September 26, 2023 by KRK4m The use of a question mark is inappropriate given the facts 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Am I having a wonderful dream?! So, I think I will be holding off on Sword until this one comes to town! I hope I wake up and this is not a dream!!!! I can think of many BMers who will be very interested! Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) In fact a Modelář magazine info and a mould picture Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=657205369741940&set=a.483836533745492 V.P. Edited March 11, 2023 by Homebee 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck1945 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Ummm, I have a preorder I might need cancel pending this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Interesting! However, considering we still do not have a release date for the Skyraider SH announced several years ago, I can entertain myself with the Sword until the SK kit arrives. Cheers, Andre 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Damn, I just bought a Sword one from Kingkits, oh well, I'm sure it will be fine. 🤞 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: Damn, I just bought a Sword one from Kingkits, oh well, I'm sure it will be fine. 🤞 Steve. If it is of the same standard as the RF, Steve, you will be fine. It will need a little tweaking for sure but will make up to a good build 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 The Sword kit is available now, so I shall be getting one. SH kits have a very long gestation although I for one, am very, very pleased to see this, long overdue! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Is Special Hobby regarded as that much better than Sword? Having built the Sword Lightning's and looking at the Meteor NF.14, they seem pretty good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, 71chally said: Is Special Hobby regarded as that much better than Sword? Having built the Sword Lightning's and looking at the Meteor NF.14, they seem pretty good to me. Well, it's always a matter of opinion and in my opinion, the answer is yes, SH kits are much better than Sword. Sword are very much a short run manufacturer albeit a very good one however, many of their details are rendered in resin. I don't consider SH to be a short run manufacturer, they haven't really been for many years now. Their kits are very much on a par with a lot of what we would consider mainstream manufacturers, the details in their kits are generally rendered in plastic, their surface detail is good and getting better. So given a choice between a Sword and an SH kit of the same subject I would generally go with the SH kit unless it has fundamental flaws. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 As the man said, opinion. I wouldn't have put Sword far behind SH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Looking at the fuselage halves, it looks like a Thunderflash to me. much more pointed than a `streak. Regards Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Robert said: Looking at the fuselage halves, it looks like a Thunderflash to me. much more pointed than a `streak. Regards Robert ...the wings are definitely 'streak though! Following the links to the original picture, it can be enlarged enough to make out the 'cut off' nose. Edited March 12, 2023 by 71chally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 7 hours ago, Wez said: Well, it's always a matter of opinion and in my opinion, the answer is yes, SH kits are much better than Sword. Sword are very much a short run manufacturer albeit a very good one however, many of their details are rendered in resin. This doesn't skew for me: resin = quality, but you say Special Hobby is 'better'. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I recall having to re-scribe all the panel lines on my Sword Thunderflash each to there own & all that, wasn't that difficult but as it comes they are very shallow and the same looks on this as well. What I'm cheesed off with is the fact they've got the main wheels wrong - again! I'm certain they've got the outside diameter correct but the wheels have the wrong details moulded in. They depict the outside of the wheel (facing the undercarriage door) facing the wrong way. I'm sure I read somewhere they took reference from a museum airframe with the main wheels attached the wrong way round. If there's anyone into museum wrecks & relics out there I'm sure there's someone who can can confirm this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Well, having built two Sword RFs I know it can be built it to a good representation of the aircraft. Nothing is perfect, I guess. It will need refinement but that is modelling! However, if presented with a SH alternative I would probably go with that. On the panel line subject, I dont mind the fine lines. They are far more representative of the real aircraft. Martin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 21 hours ago, Wez said: The Sword kit is available now, so I shall be getting one. SH kits have a very long gestation although I for one, am very, very pleased to see this, long overdue! After this they should re-design and re-issue the F-86H 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 16 hours ago, Sabrejet said: This doesn't skew for me: resin = quality, but you say Special Hobby is 'better'. 🤔 Resin doesn't equal quality - quality resin equals quality. There's plenty of resin in some kits that's not as good as the plastic in others. If this kit is the same quality as the SH Mirage III, I know where my money is going. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 4:39 AM, Homebee said: In fact a Modelář magazine info and a mould picture Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=657205369741940&set=a.483836533745492 V.P. It does look like an F-84G/J fuselage with swept wings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 20 hours ago, Sabrejet said: This doesn't skew for me: resin = quality, but you say Special Hobby is 'better'. 🤔 Not always... 4 hours ago, Tbolt said: Resin doesn't equal quality - quality resin equals quality. There's plenty of resin in some kits that's not as good as the plastic in others. If this kit is the same quality as the SH Mirage III, I know where my money is going. ...what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Tbolt said: Resin doesn't equal quality - quality resin equals quality. There's plenty of resin in some kits that's not as good as the plastic in others. If this kit is the same quality as the SH Mirage III, I know where my money is going. for me.... being the key part. The resin seat in the Sword FJ series being the best bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Robertone139 said: F-84G/J f-84J? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 11 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: After this they should re-design and re-issue the F-86H Yes they should! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 2:52 AM, RidgeRunner said: After this they should re-design and re-issue the F-86H In 1/48th please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: In 1/48th please Of course, but after the 1/72 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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