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Post by phil on Apr 1, 2010 21:20:04 GMT 12
Since I'll soon be heading to 6 SQN, I was wondering if there was a conversion set available to transform the 1/48 F model Seasprite into a a G model?
I know I've seen decals from model alliance, but I had the feeling someone made a resin conversion, but I can't seem to track it down.
If anyone knows if this does in fact exist, can they point me in the right direction?
Thanks
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Post by Parrotfish on Apr 1, 2010 21:52:41 GMT 12
Have a look for Cobra Resins. They have two sets for the Seasprite in 1/48. Not sure if 'F' or 'G'.
Good luck.
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Post by phil on Apr 2, 2010 7:27:09 GMT 12
Those appear to be F model detail sets rather than conversion to the G model.
It look like Model Alliance were going to do a conversion, but either never did, or it's not available any more.
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Post by silverfox on Apr 2, 2010 22:55:48 GMT 12
Talking to the Gary Madgwick, the bossman at Model Alliance at the UK IPMS Nationals a couple of years ago, he was under the mistaken belief that there was a Cobra Company conversion for the G. He was most put out when he found out there wasn't.
MA is undergoing some positive changes at the moment and I wouldn't count out them producing the conversion if they can get the owners of the base kit moulds to produce them a run of basic mouldings.
Watch out for new product lines at SMW 2010.
Take care
Andy
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Post by phil on Apr 3, 2010 10:35:17 GMT 12
It would make some sense for them to produce the conversion, currently they make decals for a version that doesn't exist in model form, which doesn't seem like a commercial winner at all.
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Post by silverfox on Apr 4, 2010 5:06:01 GMT 12
I believe the print run was only 200 sheets in 1/48th and you can do an F, so he probably has sold out already.
neil Robinson, who was editor of Model Aircraft Monthly has joined the MA team as of 01/04/10 and he is keen to tie in books, resin and decals to the new quarterly magazine to be announced soon, so lets hope the SH-2G is one of the subjects, I know I'm pushing it.
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Post by phil on Apr 6, 2010 12:12:38 GMT 12
Well sniping software makes ebay a total waste of time these days. I had the winning bid on a Revell 1/48 F model right up until 1 second to go, then bang, sniped.
It's happened a couple of times now, these days unless there's a 'buy now' feature, ebay sux.
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Post by Calum on Apr 6, 2010 22:31:17 GMT 12
I believe the print run was only 200 sheets in 1/48th and you can do an F, so he probably has sold out already. neil Robinson, who was editor of Model Aircraft Monthly has joined the MA team as of 01/04/10 and he is keen to tie in books, resin and decals to the new quarterly magazine to be announced soon, so lets hope the SH-2G is one of the subjects, I know I'm pushing it. Hannants still had it in stock a few days back. I got a set from them (heaven knows why) in January. It's probably not big seller  |
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Post by phil on Apr 28, 2010 17:55:34 GMT 12
I just got a matchbox boxing of the F, and the MA decals...
Who knows if it will ever get built as a G, perhaps I could do it as an earlier F, but I'd really rather do the G version.
After all, I'll have the best references available in a couple of months!
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