avatar_Radish

Hobby Boss Kits

Started by Radish, September 10, 2006, 09:39:35 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

Dizzyfugu

Just came across an apparently new Hobby Boss offering, an 1:72 Kawasaki T-4:

https://www.super-hobby.com/products/J.A.S.D.F-T-4-Trainer.html?partner_id=9

Quite exotic, but since I frequently abuse the T-4 as a Saab Sk 90 trainer, this is appreciated - even though the kit seems to be based on the new/2nd Hasegawa mold, and simplified - for instance, the landing gear lacks some struts and the exhausts are different; or the cockpit's side consoles are blank, and there are no decals as options.
And at the price tag it carries, I am not certain if this actually is an improvement or better offer than the Hase kit?

PR19_Kit

It'd cost Euro 71 if it was a pukka Hasegawa kit!  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

ChernayaAkula

Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 25, 2020, 10:37:55 AM
It'd cost Euro 71 if it was a pukka Hasegawa kit!  :o

*sigh* No. LINK!
Cheers,
Moritz


Must, then, my projects bend to the iron yoke of a mechanical system? Is my soaring spirit to be chained down to the snail's pace of matter?

jcf


jcf

Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 25, 2020, 10:37:55 AM
It'd cost Euro 71 if it was a pukka Hasegawa kit!  :o

Hasegawa T-4 Blue Impulse 2015 double-kit boxing at Hannants:
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/HA02174?result-token=RE77I
£21.99

;)

Mossie

1/350 HMS Lord Clive. Something a bit windswept and interesting, WWI monitor with a stonking additional 18" turret on the stern.
https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/products/hobby-boss-86518-hms-lord-clive-1-350-model-kit?_kx=NLaxcVFAQCiXilL0ZnruZbE19k1E6gFaTclb98TI-SI.Wn7bvw

You cannot view this attachment.

Mossie


PR19_Kit

Quote from: Mossie on August 09, 2025, 04:33:36 AM1/350 HMS Lord Clive. Something a bit windswept and interesting, WWI monitor with a stonking additional 18" turret on the stern.
https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/products/hobby-boss-86518-hms-lord-clive-1-350-model-kit?_kx=NLaxcVFAQCiXilL0ZnruZbE19k1E6gFaTclb98TI-SI.Wn7bvw

You cannot view this attachment.

I like the look of that! I've always liked monitors, they're such weird looking devices, and the Lord Clive's even weirder than most!

I wonder if it's large enough for an RC setup....................  ;)
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

That Lord Clive is a perfect example of something I thought I'd never see released in plastic
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

zenrat

Quote from: Mossie on August 09, 2025, 04:41:02 AM1/35 Bofors Archer self propelled howitzer. You mount all sorts on the back of this.
https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/products/hobby-boss-84579-archer-artillery-system-fh77bw-l52-1-35-model-kit?_pos=3&_psq=archer&_ss=e&_v=1.0

You cannot view this attachment.

ZELL launcher.  But where do you get a 1/35 fighter jet to launch from it?
Fred

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

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

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

PR19_Kit

A 1/32 F-104 would be a close match.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Mossie

#551
Quote from: zenrat on August 09, 2025, 05:36:04 AMZELL launcher.  But where do you get a 1/35 fighter jet to launch from it?

3D printed. Or a helicopter scratch bodged.

Drone launcher would be a more modern version.

Mossie

#552
Quote from: NARSES2 on August 09, 2025, 05:31:23 AMThat Lord Clive is a perfect example of something I thought I'd never see released in plastic

I must admit I knew nothing about it until I saw it on the Jadlam newsletter.

jcf

HobbyBoss company buildup of the Lord Clive.


PR19_Kit

Not the prettiest ship on the sea, but somewhat effective I bet!  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit