Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 19, 2019 Administrators Share Posted July 19, 2019 I've heard GREAT things about both kits, and now have the Tamiya CJ Block 50 and the Academy block 52+ two seater. Other than possibly Aires wheel wells, is there anything anyone really recommends other than decals, wheels, and seatbelts? A neighbor wants to build a model with me, and possibly if we do them together, we have Great Success! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I had both, after taking a look in the box, I kept the Tamiya. As far as the look of the kit, it seemed better, and I cant imagine it being problematic on build. The other one is an academy kit... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 So far my Sufa is nice. BUT, it certainly ain't Tamiya nice. There will be plenty of putty used. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 19, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 19, 2019 A SUFA is a SUFA, and I expect it's 1,000,000 times better than the Tamiya SUFA, which is made of pure unobtainiun. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Just now, Clunkmeister said: A SUFA is a SUFA, and I expect it's 1,000,000 times better than the Tamiya SUFA, which is made of pure unobtainiun. This sir, is a true fact. Its certainly a good kit, but the fuselage join looks like itll be quite a thing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 19, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, TJTX said: This sir, is a true fact. Its certainly a good kit, but the fuselage join looks like itll be quite a thing. I'm a happy Kitty Hawk builder. Taking care is my middle name. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 19, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 19, 2019 And the Academy gold canopy is nowhere near as pronounced as Tamiya, either. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Zacto does a very nice resin intake for the Academy kit. GT Resin has one for the Tamiya. KASL makes burner cans and different vertical tails for both. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 I am kinda excited that Slovakia is switching to F-16. Dreading the boring marking, but still , a very good news nevertheless . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 17 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: A SUFA is a SUFA, and I expect it's 1,000,000 times better than the Tamiya SUFA, which is made of pure unobtainiun. I was under impression that Tamiya never released SUFA , or am I missing something? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Yes, he was trying to be funny.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 20, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 20, 2019 30 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: Yes, he was trying to be funny.... Much like the 1/32 scale Tamiya La-7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 ops 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Building the SUFA as a USAF D right now. Only putty I had to do was the wing joints, and it was very simple by taping up leaving the gap only exposed. Apply putty, wait 10 min, and peel off tape. Other area was where I installed the zacto intake. It builds out as a very nice kit. I’ve done a few other things to drag it out like drooped LEX’s on the wings and the gear in half up mode, as in take off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 20, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 20, 2019 Nice! Mine will be done as a Polish D52+ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 What about Greeks ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 21, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: What about Greeks ? Cool but absolutely filthy dirty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I think the Greeks get a brand new plane and walk up to it with 5 gallon buckets of grease and mud, then fly it through a dust storm. They like em nasty! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 21, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 21, 2019 Yep, if “Spanish style” is your hing, then look no further than a Greek bird. Oh so incredibly cool! I have a couple pics of a CF-18B during the Libya campaign, and it was dirty like a pig is slop. I expect those jets were turning 24/7 during that little altercation, and that two seater showed every single mission. It looked like it had been hot fueling for a week straight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I like it that way, no hangar queens, fly it like you stole it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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