The plastic is the EE kit, which is a knock-off of the old Otaki kit of blessed memory. This is not so much of a bad thing given that the Otaki kit is still the best, most accurate Tristar kit.
When combined with Ray's decals, this is the best deal available for a 1/144 Tristar. Get them while they're in stock; they sell out quickly
When once you have tasted flight you will walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward.
For there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
-Leonardo Da Vinci
JClapp
#259
Massachusetts, United States Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
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A decal sheet may still be available. Finding the resin rocket and mount conversion may be more difficult, but you never know what turns up on Evil-bay.
When once you have tasted flight you will walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward.
For there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
-Leonardo Da Vinci
JClapp
#259
Massachusetts, United States Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
AeroScale: 1,715 posts
I actually have that decal. The Pegasus missile and launch rail will be the tricky part.
That and fitting another large model into the building schedule and storage space.
26's price for the kits looks pretty darned good after looking at EE kits online (a bit higher, and with 'so-so' EE decals) and vintage Otaki kits on auction sites (crazy "collector" prices).
Jessie_C
British Columbia, Canada Joined: September 03, 2009
KitMaker: 6,965 posts
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A large knitting needle and a bit of sheet plastic will soon sort that out
When once you have tasted flight you will walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward.
For there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
-Leonardo Da Vinci