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"Holy Grail" model kits

Started by seadude, August 20, 2015, 07:42:17 AM

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McColm

Hasegawa 1/72 'Emily' flying boat. I have the one with the rivets, whereas the new release model is better detailed minus the rivets.
The price of the 1950's kit is about £40-50 and the new one is £60 and upwards.

Gondor

Quote from: TheChronicOne on July 03, 2018, 08:08:25 AM

Good luck on your hunt!! I did me a quick search in my local area eBay and not a one. Found a sheet of them, but no Indian and no pokey thing. Found some in 1/48 but, wrong scale.  ;D


Sorry, I should have said that I managed to source this set of decals which should arrive by the weekend. I already have the 1/48 set for the Kinetic two seater Harrier.

Now if anyone did a decent 1/72 set of decals for the Royal Tai Navy in 1/72.........

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Thorvic

Quote from: Gondor on July 04, 2018, 04:10:58 AM
Quote from: TheChronicOne on July 03, 2018, 08:08:25 AM

Good luck on your hunt!! I did me a quick search in my local area eBay and not a one. Found a sheet of them, but no Indian and no pokey thing. Found some in 1/48 but, wrong scale.  ;D


Sorry, I should have said that I managed to source this set of decals which should arrive by the weekend. I already have the 1/48 set for the Kinetic two seater Harrier.

Now if anyone did a decent 1/72 set of decals for the Royal Tai Navy in 1/72.........

Gondor

https://www.aviationmegastore.com/av8atav8a-harrier-r-thai-navy-ssn72045-siam-scale-decals-ssn72045a-aircraft-scale-modelling-decals/product/?action=prodinfo&art=98648
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TheChronicOne

Quote from: Gondor on July 04, 2018, 04:10:58 AM
Quote from: TheChronicOne on July 03, 2018, 08:08:25 AM

Good luck on your hunt!! I did me a quick search in my local area eBay and not a one. Found a sheet of them, but no Indian and no pokey thing. Found some in 1/48 but, wrong scale.  ;D


Sorry, I should have said that I managed to source this set of decals which should arrive by the weekend. I already have the 1/48 set for the Kinetic two seater Harrier.

Now if anyone did a decent 1/72 set of decals for the Royal Tai Navy in 1/72.........

Gondor

Well then, that's a win in my book!
-Sprues McDuck-

Dizzyfugu

Quote from: Gondor on July 04, 2018, 04:10:58 AM
Now if anyone did a decent 1/72 set of decals for the Royal Tai Navy in 1/72.........

Gondor


Well, it's not for a Thai Harrier, but there's an A-7K Corsair two-seater decal sheet from Xtradecal (#72090) which comes with a grey/white Thai Navy machine and respective markings (incl. small roundels).

Gondor

Quote from: Thorvic on July 04, 2018, 04:31:42 AM
Quote from: Gondor on July 04, 2018, 04:10:58 AM

Sorry, I should have said that I managed to source this set of decals which should arrive by the weekend. I already have the 1/48 set for the Kinetic two seater Harrier.

Now if anyone did a decent 1/72 set of decals for the Royal Tai Navy in 1/72.........

Gondor

https://www.aviationmegastore.com/av8atav8a-harrier-r-thai-navy-ssn72045-siam-scale-decals-ssn72045a-aircraft-scale-modelling-decals/product/?action=prodinfo&art=98648

Thanks Thorvic though since I just had to pay for new glasses and for my kittens injections that ain't happening this month!

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

kerick

Anybody know if there is a 1/72nd YF-23 available for anywhere near a reasonable price? I've seen one for around 80 bucks and that aint happening. I intend to extend the fuselage an inch or less to make a photo recon bird. Think of an SR-71 replacement. I know there is the Testors partly built and painted one but I don't think that will do. My searches so far reveal that this kit is as scarce as hen's teeth. Any leads will be greatly appreciated.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Leading Observer

I'll check the stash - if I have 2 I might be agreeable to parting with one
LO


Observation is the most enduring of lifes pleasures

kerick

Sounds good! Postage from the UK to US might be interesting. We'll work it out.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Weaver

The only super-rare kit I keep an eye out for is the Beatles Yellow Submarine model.

If I ever get one, it's going in full Das Boot mode, with a battered grey colour scheme, kill markings, a shattered and shell-shocked crew and a grimly blood-spattered back story. How else do you whiff a peace-and-love machine?  :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:
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 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

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 - Indiana Jones

zenrat

Quote from: Weaver on December 12, 2018, 05:49:41 PM
The only super-rare kit I keep an eye out for is the Beatles Yellow Submarine model.

If I ever get one, it's going in full Das Boot mode, with a battered grey colour scheme, kill markings, a shattered and shell-shocked crew and a grimly blood-spattered back story. How else do you whiff a peace-and-love machine?  :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:

The AMT one?

They have been re-popped recently.  Two versions were released, one in a limited edition tin and one in a traditional box.
Lots available on Evil-Bay from the US.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Weaver

Quote from: zenrat on December 13, 2018, 02:04:53 AM
Quote from: Weaver on December 12, 2018, 05:49:41 PM
The only super-rare kit I keep an eye out for is the Beatles Yellow Submarine model.

If I ever get one, it's going in full Das Boot mode, with a battered grey colour scheme, kill markings, a shattered and shell-shocked crew and a grimly blood-spattered back story. How else do you whiff a peace-and-love machine?  :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:

The AMT one?

They have been re-popped recently.  Two versions were released, one in a limited edition tin and one in a traditional box.
Lots available on Evil-Bay from the US.

Last time it was out was 2012 according to Scalemates, and you hardly ever see them for sale on these shores: I think they all went straight into obsessive Beatles collector's stashes unopened. The problem with the US ones is the postage.
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

zenrat

Scalemates isn't necessarily updated in real time.  Especially for non aircraft kits.

YGPM

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Leading Observer

Quote from: kerick on December 12, 2018, 03:45:35 PM
Sounds good! Postage from the UK to US might be interesting. We'll work it out.

:-\Bad news - I only have 1 in the stash
LO


Observation is the most enduring of lifes pleasures

TheChronicOne

It might not help much but the one that was for $80 has gone down to $60 (w/ free shipping).  Still pricey but perhaps within range now?
-Sprues McDuck-