Arma 1/48 announcement at Babaryba

[TheKinksFan]

1 hour ago, Mycapt65 said:

I'll be disappointed if a recce Airacobra is their upcoming big new 1/48 release. I thought there was something said about an upcoming new aircraft series in 1/48? There's no version of the Airacobra that would get my money.

There's no announcements for new 1/48 kits expected in 2024. Arma Hobby has said that they're working on 1/48 and 1/72 kits, but the announcements for  those is in the future.

 

This is a thread for Airacobra, so what's the point of commenting here what you don't like or what you prefer. 

Edited October 25 by TheKinksFan

[2996 Victor]

So, will tomorrow see the new Airacobra release officially announced?🤞

[Homebee]

Arma Model news

"(...)And one more thing—after the weekend, we’ll unveil a 1/48 scale reconnaissance Airacobra model. Preorders will include special offers, and shipping is set to begin at the end of November.

yours

Wojtek Bulhak

Arma Hobby(...)"

 

V.P.

Edited November 1 by Homebee

[Karearea]

12 hours ago, 2996 Victor said:

So, will tomorrow see the new Airacobra release officially announced?🤞

 

I can't for the life of me find the mention, but I think there's also an upcoming reconnaissance P-39?

[2996 Victor]

1 minute ago, Karearea said:

I can't for the life of me find the mention, but I think there's also an upcoming reconnaissance P-39?

The recce P-39 is mentioned near the bottom of the previous page or two.

 

A Hawk 75 is INCREDIBLY good news! I'm looking forward to this as well!

 

Cheers, 

Mark 

[alt-92]

On 10/25/2024 at 4:08 PM, TheKinksFan said:

This is a thread for Airacobra, so what's the point of commenting here what you don't like or what you prefer.

Not to be blunt, but it doesn't say that in the title. 

[Troy Smith]

On 25/10/2024 at 13:15, Mycapt65 said:

To me it's a weird failure of a fighter.

I know I posted on this before Ron, but I was in a rush.

 

Interesting article here

https://lend-lease.net/articles-en/aircraft-deliveries-to-the-soviet-union/

note

Some American aircraft types were simply irreplaceable and very highly appreciated on all levels during the war, e.g. P-39 Airacobra fighters, A-20 Boston and B-25 Mitchell bombers and C-47 transport aircraft.

Several Soviet aces scored more than 40 victories with Airacobras. G.A.Rechkalov’s 50 victories are apparently the highest score ever with an American fighter, while the No.2 Soviet ace A.I.Pokryshkin claimed 48 of his 59 victories when flying Airacobras.

 

Also see post here 

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235032321-lend-lease-and-soviet-aviation-in-the-second-world-war-helion-and-company-via-casemate-uk/#elControls_2924616_menu

 

Hope of interest,  I find Lend Lease types in the VVS a fascinating subject.  The book in the link is overall very good (apart from the colour profiles), just wish some of the photos were bigger and clearer!

cheers

T

[28ZComeback]

Just to clarify, the P-36 is in 1/72,scale?  Thank you 

[TheKinksFan]

6 hours ago, 28ZComeback said:

Just to clarify, the P-36 is in 1/72,scale?  Thank you 

Yes, it is. But who knows, maybe a 1/48 version is also in the works.

[2996 Victor]

9 hours ago, 28ZComeback said:

Just to clarify, the P-36 is in 1/72,scale?  Thank you 

I was quite excited at the prospect of 1/48 P-36, but yes, this release is 1/72  

 

2 hours ago, TheKinksFan said:

Yes, it is. But who knows, maybe a 1/48 version is also in the works.

Fingers crossed!

 

In other news, apparently the recce Airacobra will be officially announced on Monday  

 

Cheers,

Mark

[TheKinksFan]

3 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said:

I was quite excited at the prospect of 1/48 P-36, but yes, this release is 1/72  

I know that feeling when a new kit is announced, and the subject is perfect, but the scale is wrong. In my case I love 1/72, but don't enjoy 1/48. The success of AH's 1/72 P-36 can be a deciding factor if they release a 1/48 version as well. If it's not planned already or been worked on. A manufacturer usually wants to release both 1/72 and 1/48 versions, if it's calculated to be profitable. Their recent 1/48 Airacobra was cheaper to tool than their Hurricane -less surface detail, which was really expensive for the Hurricane- so maybe we will see a 1/48 Hawk too.

[2996 Victor]

22 minutes ago, TheKinksFan said:

I know that feeling when a new kit is announced, and the subject is perfect, but the scale is wrong. In my case I love 1/72, but don't enjoy 1/48. The success of AH's 1/72 P-36 can be a deciding factor if they release a 1/48 version as well. If it's not planned already or been worked on. A manufacturer usually wants to release both 1/72 and 1/48 versions, if it's calculated to be profitable. Their recent 1/48 Airacobra was cheaper to tool than their Hurricane -less surface detail, which was really expensive for the Hurricane- so maybe we will see a 1/48 Hawk too.

Absolutely agreed! I had quite a few of Arma's 1/72 kits before I upscaled to 1/48. They were superb, and I'd expect the new P-36 to be the same - it should sell like hot cakes. Hopefully, it'll be popular enough for them to consider a bigger brother  

 

Cheers,

Mark

[dragonlanceHR]

The new Ki-43 and I presume the P-36 are made in cooperation with Jun Temma using his terrific drawings. In his Oct 23rd post he hints that if 1/72 sales of Oscar are good, we might maybe see it (and one other) in 1/48.

So to all of you One True Scale folks: I believe in you. You can do it!

[28ZComeback]

On 11/1/2024 at 7:34 AM, TheKinksFan said:

I know that feeling when a new kit is announced, and the subject is perfect, but the scale is wrong. In my case I love 1/72, but don't enjoy 1/48. The success of AH's 1/72 P-36 can be a deciding factor if they release a 1/48 version as well. If it's not planned already or been worked on. A manufacturer usually wants to release both 1/72 and 1/48 versions, if it's calculated to be profitable. Their recent 1/48 Airacobra was cheaper to tool than their Hurricane -less surface detail, which was really expensive for the Hurricane- so maybe we will see a 1/48 Hawk too.

I don’t have access to the data but imagine that ARMA is making a nice profit from their 1/48 Hurricane II.  Given the ubiquitous role of the P-36 in several prominent air forces (USAAF, Armee de l’air;  RAF;  South African Air Force; Nationalist Chinese Air Force;  Vichy Air Force) I can’t help but think that a 1/48 P-36 (done right) would be a huge money-maker. 

[2996 Victor]

2 hours ago, 28ZComeback said:

a 1/48 P-36 (done right)

I've got room for several - ML-KNIL, RAF, Armed de l'Air and Vichy, Peru, so I would think would be a good subject. My breath is suitably baited

 

Cheers,

Mark

[2996 Victor]

This is hot from Arma Hobby link 

 

Roll on Friday when I can pre-order mine

 

Cheers,

Mark 

[alt-92]

9 hours ago, 28ZComeback said:

I don’t have access to the data but imagine that ARMA is making a nice profit from their 1/48 Hurricane II

Not sure, it was a relatively expensive kit from a manufacturing standpoint according to them, although if the tooling is able to last a good while that may help. 
 

[Homebee]

Pre-ordable - ref. 40013 - Bell P-39 Airacobra - reconnaissance

 

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Recon Airacobra 1/48 - Preorders Started!

04-11-2024

Arma Hobby's latest model in 1/48 scale is the reconnaissance Airacobra P-39 Recon. Today we are launching a promotional pre-order, details of which will be discussed below. And for now, let's focus on what's in the kit box!

Reconnaissance Airacobras from America and two Oceans

Colourful decals and a resin 3D print - a camera lens - will allow you to build one of three unique and very interesting US Aviation Reconnaissance Airacobras.

 

Markings of choice:

Olive Drab P-39Q-6 ‘Reba - Brown Eyes’ from 82nd TRS with white tail operating over New Guinea in the Pacific

Silver P-39Q-6 of the 4th TRS with pin-up girl, searching for German U-Boats over the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic

Olive Drab P-39N-2 ‘Alan S’ with a broad white band on the tail, a training machine (US East Coast) of the legendary 118th TRS, later famous for fighting over China on Mustangs decorated with black and yellow lightnings

 

Pre-order promotions!

The 1/48 scale Recon Airacobra model kit (40013) is being sold in a promotional pre-order during which we offer a lot of interesting options and good discounts! Do not wait with ordering, promotions are valid only during pre-order!

 

Sources: 

https://www.armahobby.com/blog/recon-airacobra-1-48-preorders-started

https://www.armahobby.com/40013-p-39-airacobra-recon.html

 

 

 

 

V.P.

Edited November 4 by Homebee

[2996 Victor]

Finally, I've got around to placing my recce 'Cobra pre-order with Arma - don't you just hate it when life's incidentals get in the way; I mean, heating, lighting, food? What's that all about?  

 

I've gone for the bundle with and extra set of sprues and two sets of 3D parts so I've got a couple of options to play with. I'm rather liking the look of the NMF example.

 

Cheers,

Mark