"Holy Grail" model kits

[DogfighterZen]

So this is where all the 1:72 F-16XL's went...! 

Don't worry, i've got enough, i won't buy more... well, maybe just the Skunk Model Works F-16XL in 1/48 and then i'm done... 

Would not be surprised if Revell dusted off the moulds

That would be a very good move but better than that would be a new, more accurate tooling...

I built the Monogram F-16XL ages ago. Typical Monogram in that is was an enjoyable build. Used to love their kits as a teenager

Now that i have 2 kits, i'm starting one soon... The F-16 is my favorite jet but the XL...
It won't be RW, i'm probably giving it a C or E tail, CFTs and a DSI...

[Dizzyfugu]

Many of the "old school" 1:72 are very good, AFAIK or can tell. They have raised surface detail, yes, but fit is exceptionally good and there is so much of details all around them.
I built the F-105D many years ago, and I was impressed. A friend of mine, who built many F-4 Phantom IIs also  said that the Monogram kits were overall the best he had built. If the F-16XL is on par with that, it should not only be the only available kit of the F-16XL, but also a very good one.

[seadude]

Found and bought today on ebay the old Testor 1/72 scale XR-7 Thunder Dart model kit for about $50. Once I recieve the kit, I'll build it and add it to my Aurora hypersonic aircraft diorama that I am currently building.

[DogfighterZen]

Found and bought today on ebay the old Testor 1/72 scale XR-7 Thunder Dart model kit for about $50. Once I recieve the kit, I'll build it and add it to my Aurora hypersonic aircraft diorama that I am currently building.

Never heard of that one til now... That looks like a nice kit, good acquisition!

[seadude]

Found and bought today on ebay the old Testor 1/72 scale XR-7 Thunder Dart model kit for about $50. Once I recieve the kit, I'll build it and add it to my Aurora hypersonic aircraft diorama that I am currently building.

Never heard of that one til now... That looks like a nice kit, good acquisition!

I used to have one long, long ago, but my basement apartment storage locker got broken into, my stuff got thrown around, and some parts were missing from the kit.

[McColm]

There has been a recent release of the F-16XL in 1/48 scale by the Skunkmodels Workshop.
I've added the front air intake from the X-32 and rear engine housing to my Monogram 1/72 kit. The tinted cockpit glazing has been chipped by the previous owner, the clear plastic canopy is in good order.

The Matchbox/AMT and Airfix 1/24 European Ford Capri's are becoming scarce.
There are a few outrageous flared wheel arches kits, but the prices are getting silly.
I did have a go at converting the Tamiya Gr4/5 into a road car-pimp my ride, as a guide.

[Army of One]

So this is where all the 1:72 F-16XL's went...! 

Nah.......i got a couple......dunno why.....got some in 1/144 as well but no idea of the manufacturer........again i don't know why....

[JayBee]

So this is where all the 1:72 F-16XL's went...! 

.got some in 1/144 as well but no idea of the manufacturer

Very likely to be LS. They are the only people who made one that I know of, but then there ma be copies.

I have one here waiting to be WhIfed.

Jim

[The Big Gimper]

1/72 Hasegawa X5U-1. Not sure if its falls into the "Holy Grail" category but very very close. I think I might it finish in FAA Operation Musketeer colours with appropriate FAA updates.

[The Wooksta!]

Suez may be a tad late - Korea?

It wasn't a Hasegawa kit.  They bought it in from another manufacturer, although I can't remember who.  Their Mitsubishi Komet copy was by another manufacturer also.

[The Big Gimper]

Scalemates says it is a rebrand of the Hobby Spot U kit. Never heard of them.

[The Wooksta!]

Probably one of the many Japanese kit manufacturers whose product is unknown outside of Japan.

[kitnut617]

The Big Book says Hobby Spot U made three resin kits between 1989 to 1993. The Vought XF5F-1 and the Bell X-1 being reissued by Hasegawa in injection.  The third kit was a Nakajima J8N1 Kikka

(EDIT)  Lee is right, it's a Japanese outfit

[NARSES2]

Interesting about the XF5F-1. Always thought it was an odd one for Hasegawa to do, now it makes a little more sense 

Never worked out what to do with mine 

[McColm]

Not quite a kit as such, but the 1/72 AeroClub resin/vacform/white metal Shackleton MR2 & AEW is a rare find.
Could be just lucky to find two for under £50 within 7 days of each other.