Lightningboy2000 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Erm what have I done? 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 7 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said: Erm what have I done? 😆 Whatever it was it worked! I reckon i will start my SH F-86H now 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: Whatever it was it worked! I reckon i will start my SH F-86H now 🤞 Things usually are my fault! Only saw the tail end of this thread yesterday not realising what it was really about. Only gone & paid for four Sword kits! 😆 Well I guess this Special Hobby kit won't be available until late 2024 - that's my guestimate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Lightningboy2000 said: Only gone & paid for four Sword kits! 😆 me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) Sprues & test model pics https://www.specialhobby.net/2023/03/prvni-prekvapeni-roku-2023-od-special.html - ref. SH72395 - Republic F-84F Thunderstreak V.P. Edited March 23, 2023 by Homebee 19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 I like what I see with one slight reservation but we'll come to that. The positives for me: Great surface detail Canopy options Two types of ejection seat - Republic and MB. Nuclear shape Rockets (very common NATO fit) Do I see a tall and short fin options? The negative: I only see the early, smaller parabrake housing, no option for the more commonly fitted large one (unless I've missed it)? On the whole though, colour me happy! One more question, when can I have mine? I want it now!!!! Thanks to @RidgeRunner for fettling the Airfix kit to produce a lovely model but in turn obviously prompting SH to bring us this modern kit. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 On 13/03/2023 at 17:41, RidgeRunner said: f-84J? IIRC a single prototype powered by a J73? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 That looks fantastic to me! Will be great if an RF follows. To my eyes the small fairing is fitted to the kit, with the larger one shown as a separate item with the drop tanks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 To me it has everything!!!!!! I’ll be taking four at least!!!!!!!!!! I like the rear quarter light clear parts 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, 71chally said: To my eyes the small fairing is fitted to the kit, with the larger one shown as a separate item with the drop tanks? Yes, besides the canopy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoZG Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Is it only me or does this vertical tail look too sleek and too tall indeed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, MarkoZG said: Is it only me or does this vertical tail look too sleek and too tall indeed? I see what you mean but looking at the sprues the fin parts look okay. It could just be wide angle photography. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 We now need the decal manufacturers to give us lots of lovely options . We are, of course, already blessed with excellent Belgian, German and Greek sets. I see that Dutch Decal are issuing a set :). Come on Kursad @CaracalModels give us a US selection too! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Im liking what I see with one exception ? The F-84F always seemed to have a slight nose up attitude on the ground to me. The photo’s don't show this however it could just be the angles involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Is it me or are we being a bit picky? I think it looks awesome, and even if there are a few tweaks needed here and there, it's still awesome, and tweaking is what we do! Just be happy we got two 1/72 F-84Fs this year! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Looking great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 10 hours ago, Wez said: The positives for me: You forgot "open refuelling door". A nice touch IMHO. Cheers, Andre 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Sabrejet said: Is it me or are we being a bit picky? I think it looks awesome, and even if there are a few tweaks needed here and there, it's still awesome, and tweaking is what we do! Just be happy we got two 1/72 F-84Fs this year! Absolutely! Only a few months ago there was nothing on the horizon. I’m just thankful . Also, based on other recent releases SH has shown that it produces comprehensively accurate kits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: Absolutely! Only a few months ago there was nothing on the horizon. I’m just thankful . Also, based on other recent releases SH has shown that it produces comprehensively accurate kits. I'm glad someone's happy: the F-84F is a favourite and I imagine I'll get both the SH and Sword kits, for different aspects of modelling pleasure. And also out of idle curiosity to see how alike or different they are. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: I'm glad someone's happy: the F-84F is a favourite and I imagine I'll get both the SH and Sword kits, for different aspects of modelling pleasure. And also out of idle curiosity to see how alike or different they are. And its not just the subject aircraft but it looks like SH have considered every aspect of it - fins, drag chute housings, AAR receptacle, HVARs, tanks, seats, etc, etc. :).. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Good morning I am also very pleased with what I see , I also hope that a RF version will follow .. I am glad that I only bought 2 Sword boxes a few days ago .. Best regards Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 9 hours ago, 71chally said: That looks fantastic to me! Will be great if an RF follows. To my eyes the small fairing is fitted to the kit, with the larger one shown as a separate item with the drop tanks? 9 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Yes, besides the canopy I missed that earlier, thanks chaps. I've just noticed they're also giving both the early and late Republic seat configurations - WELL DONE SH! They truly seemed to have covered everything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Well, if we already have sprue pictures and test builds I guess the kit is not far away, I'm very excited about this ! The only downside is that I feel a bit sorry for Sword, a manufacturer that has given us a lot of interesting postwar subjects over the last few years (and quite a few interesting Spitfire variants too...): they just released a kit of the same aircraft and this will now face some serious competition. I feel that many will go for SH based on what I'm seeing and the recent kits from the same company. Of course this is good for us modellers as we now have more choices 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 56 minutes ago, Giorgio N said: The only downside is that I feel a bit sorry for Sword, a manufacturer that has given us a lot of interesting postwar subjects over the last few years (and quite a few interesting Spitfire variants too...): they just released a kit of the same aircraft and this will now face some serious competition. I feel that many will go for SH based on what I'm seeing and the recent kits from the same company. Of course this is good for us modellers as we now have more choices I'm sure a lot will depend on cost: if there is a large difference then Sword still has a market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 34 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: I'm sure a lot will depend on cost: if there is a large difference then Sword still has a market. We know the price of the Sword kit, we don't know the price of the SH kit. However based on previous SH kits, I'd expect both kits to be not too different in price Local availability will of course also steer each modeller's choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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