Hey guys,
do a lot of miniature stuff (fantasy and sci fi) and now getting back into real world military builds. I would like to set this Prowler up ready for a Cat shot but need to reposition the flaps and airbrakes. I am wondering if this kit would benefit more from an aftermarket kit as it seems there are more mechanics involved with the Prowlers flaps as shown below
thanks for any advice to a new Scale modeler
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Help with a 1/48 Kin EA-6B Prowler
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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 11:18 AM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 12:41 PM UTC
Paragon Designs used to make a flaps/slats conversion set for the Revellogram kit that could probably be adapted to fit yours. The trick would be to find a set nowadays.
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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 10:10 AM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 10:30 AM UTC
Wolfpack's website says that the flap set is currently out of stock, but at least it's not discontinued.
Strangely I didn't see that set when I looked at the page yesterday
Strangely I didn't see that set when I looked at the page yesterday
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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 11:35 AM UTC
Fortunately Sprue Brothers have seven sets in stock at $39.99 each. see their website here.
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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 04:04 PM UTC
Yeah, those are the resin pieces I saw, I prolly will pick them up versus scratch building... one step at a time. I am assuming with those you cut the wings before you glue them together? Thanks a bunch for the responses Ill throw some pics up when I have something worthy of posting
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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 04:18 PM UTC
Yes. Wolfpack Designs has really good instructions that tell you exactly where to cut and how to glue in the replacement parts. Have fun!