SkyKing

I have embarked upon a project to depict the history and development of delta winged aircraft in 1/72 scale. Here is my preliminary list of available kits, in order by date (M/D/Y) of first flight of prototype (or cancellation if unbuilt). Additions, corrections, comments, and suggestions for best kits appreciated. 1930s - Kalinin K-15 (unflown; concept only) Unicraft 1944 - Lippisch P.12 (unflown; project only) Unicraft 1944 - Lippisch P.13a (unflown; project only) PM Model PM-224 1945 - Lippisch DM.1 (unflown) Huma HM0021 1946 - Convair XP-92 (mockup only) Unicraft 9/18/1948 - Convair XF-92A - Olimp R72-038 (“Late Configuration”) 1948 - McDonnell Model 60 (unflown proposal) Sharkit 7260 9/4/1949 - Avro 707 - Olimp? 9/6/1950 - Avro 707B - Olimp R72-045 10/10/1950 - Boulton Paul P.111 - Olimp R72-026, Pegasus, CMR 1/23/1951 - Douglas F4D Skyray - Tamiya 41 3/12/1951 - Fairey Delta I - Olimp R72-044 11/26/1951 - Gloster Javelin - Airfix 4045, Frog F408, Heller 346 1/21/1952 - SAAB 210 "Lil Draken" - Planet 26372 ("Initial Configuration") 8/6/1952 - Boulton Paul P.120 - Olimp R72-027 8/30/1952 - Avro Vulcan - Airfix 09002 1/14/1953 - Convair F2Y Sea Dart - Mach 2, Execuform 2/20/1953 - Avro 707A - Olimp R72-028 7/1/1953 - Avro 707C - Olimp R72-029 7/2/1953 - Boulton Paul P.111a - Olimp R72-026 10/24/1953 - Convair YF-102 - Whirlykits WPX72014 6/22/1954 - Douglas A4D - Airfix 3029 8/1/1954 - Convair XFY Pogo - KP 33 10/6/1954 - Fairey Delta II - Frog, Novo F333 12/20/1954 - Convair F-102A - Meng DS-003/DS-005 6/16/1955 - MiG-21F Fishbed-B/C - Revell 3967, 04346 6/25/1955 - Dassault MD.550 Mystére Delta - FSC Dujin FSC 008bis 10/25/1955 - SAAB 35 Draken - Heller, Hasegawa, Revell 1955 - Fairey Delta III (unbuilt proposal) - S&M (TBR 2016) 1956 - Avro 720 (cancelled before flight) - Freightdog (OOP) 4/20/1956 - SNCASE SE.212 Durandal - FSC Dujin FSC 007 4/21/1956 - Douglas F5D Skylancer - Anigrand AA-2055, Maintrack PX-033 6/24/1956 - Sukhoi Su-9 - Amodel 72122, 72135 7/16/1956 - Lavochkin La-250 - Amodel 7264 11/11/1956 - Convair B-58 - Testors 694 11/17/1956 - Dassault Mirage I (redesigned Mystére Delta) - Dujin (OOP) 12/26/1956 - Convair F-106 - Hasegawa E3 1/23/1957 - Nord 1500 Griffon II - Fonderie Miniature 7201 4/2/1957 - Short SC.1 - Olimp 72-046 5/16/1957 - Saunders Roe SR.53 - Airfix, Freightdog (OOP) 12/27/1957 - Saunders Roe SR.177 (unflown; canc'd.)- Freightdog 3/25/1958 - Avro Canada CF-105 - Hobbycraft HC1393 12/25/1958 - Sukhoi Su-11 - Amodel 72121 6/17/1959 - Dassault Mirage IV - Heller 351, 80351 9/23/1959 - North American XF-108 (mockup only) - Anigrand AA-2018 10/27/1959 - Myasishchev M-50 - Amodel 72016 1/10/1960 - Sukhoi T-49 - Amodel 72184 7/8/1960 - MiG Ye-150 - Modelsvit 7215 10/1/1960 - Dassault Mirage IIIC - AML, Matchbox 2/1/1961 - Dassault Mirage IIIO - High Planes 4/1/1961 - Dassault Mirage IIIE - Frog, Heller 253 (IIIE/R/5BA), PJ Production 8/17/1961 - Handley Page HP.115 - Anigrand AA-2087, Whirlykits WPX72003 4/26/1962 - Lockheed A-12 - Testors/Italeri SR-71+Kiwi Resins Conversion 5/30/1962 - Sukhoi Su-15 - Amodel 7263 6/1/1962 - MiG Ye-8 - Art Model 7209 10/13/1962 - Dassault Balzac - Sharkit 7300 8/7/1963 - Lockheed YF-12 - Testors 3/7/1964 - Helwan HA-300 - Classic Plane CPR-45 5/1/1964 - BAC 221 - Olimp R72-057 9/21/1964 - North American XB-70 - AMT/Ertl 8908, Italeri 9/27/1964 - BAC TSR.2 - Airfix 07004 11/15/1964 - North American X-15 Delta (unbuilt proposal) - Sharkit 12/22/1964 - Lockheed SR-71 - Monogram/Testors/Italeri/Hasegawa 2/12/1965 - Dassault Mirage IIIV - Bassin-Maquette/Modelsvit (TBR late 2015) 9/15/1966 - Chengdu J-7 (Chinese license-built MiG-21) - See MiG-21 2/8/1967 - SAAB 37 Viggen - Heller, Hasegawa, Revell 4/3/1967 - MiG-23PD VTOL - Art Model 7208 5/19/1967 - Dassault Mirage 5 - PJ Productions 721027 4/18/1968 - Analog A-144 - Modelsvit 72003 12/31/1968 - Tupolev Tu-144 - Modelsvit 7203 3/2/1969 - BAC Concorde - Airfix 09005 7/5/1969 - Shenyang J-8 - Trumpeter 1610 1969 - Dassault Mirage Mach III (project only; unbuilt) - Sharkit 1006 5/1/1971 - IAI Dagger - High Planes HP72071 5/1/1971 - IAI Nesher - High Planes HP72088 1972 - MiG-21bis Fishbed-L - Zvezda 7259 8/22/1972 - Sukhoi T-4 - Amodel 72001 1/20/1974 - General Dynamics F-16 - Revell, Hasegawa 1975 - IAI F-21 Kfir - Italeri 158, Testors 630 1975 - ENAER Mirage 50CN Pantera - High Planes HP72101 3/10/1978 - Dassault Mirage 2000 - Heller 80303, 80301, 80322; Revell 04366, 04893 4/12/1981 - Shuttle Orbiter - Monogram, Revell 7/3/1982 - General Dynamics F-16XL - Monogram 7/4/1986 - Dassault Rafale - Revell 4892 7/16/1986 - Atlas Cheetah - High Planes 72017 8/8/1986 - BAe EAP Demonstrator - Pegasus 23 (OOP), Freightdog (OOP) 11/15/1988 - Buran Orbiter - Amodel 72023 12/9/1988 - SAAB JAS 39 Gripen - Italeri, Revell 10/11/1990 - MBB X-31 - Sharkit 7204 1/7/1991 - Grumman A-12 Avenger II - Anigrand AA-2009, Planet Models 11672 3/27/1994 - Eurofighter Typhoon - Revell 04317, 04338, 04376 3/23/1998 - Chengdu J-10 - Trumpeter 01611 9/18/2000 - Boeing X-32 - Italeri 1208 1/4/2001 - HAL Tejas - None 1/11/2011 - Chengdu J-20 - Trumpeter 01633

Fill all panel lines completely, sand smooth, prime, repeat as necessary, then scribe the primer or the paint. Paul Budzik shows you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqLXyWqkBoQ

It's beginning to sound like it was judged by the wrong team of judges. I suppose with so many models entered, it's possible that such a mistake could be made. Unfortunate, but unintentional.

Awesome!

For as long as I can remember, awards have been a part of the banquet and vice-versa due to requirements imposed by the venues. Some may feel that they are entitled to attend the awards ceremony because they have paid for everything but the banquet, but that's never been the case. Bottom line: If you want to attend the awards, then buy a banquet ticket.

Scalpel blades work just fine, in fact, better than X-Acto blades. i gave up using X-Acto years ago. But if you must use an X-Acto-type blade, try Testors. I'm told they hold an edge better than the competition.

Thank you for making these available!

From his Facebook page: With deepest regret I would like to inform all of Jerry’s friends that he passed away sitting at his computer at 8:50am London time on Friday 3 July, 2 days after his 77th Birthday. Future plans have not been made as yet. From his wife of 48 years, Judy

To see what can be done (and the amount of work required) with the Combat Models C-17 vacform, see here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234970958-a-172nd-c-17-globemaster-iii-the-hard-way/?hl=%20c-17%20%20vacform

Here's a very useful website I discovered, one that lets you print your own scale rulers, up to (down to?) 1/200, plus other templates with modeling applications, in both metric and Imperial measurements. Check it out: http://www.blocklayer.com/Scale-RuleEng.aspx Be sure to follow the instructions for printing, or your ruler will not be accurate.

We're expecting a large turnout of IPMS members from Region VI, so don't disappoint us! We have two theme awards this year and some new special awards, so be sure to download a copy of the contest categories and rules at our web site: http://ipmsnct.net/ Also, for those of you who put models on bases, be sure to read the rule regarding bases lest your entry unintentionally become a vignette or diorama. See y'all on May 30!

This year's ScaleFest is also the IPMS Region VI convention, and all modelers in Texas and surrounding states are cordially invited (IPMS members showing a current membership card will receive a $2.25 discount off the basic admission). This year's event features two theme awards, and as of today we still have 22 vendor tables available. Due to remodeling, MMD/Squadron are not able to host their usual open house, but they have promised a "large presence," and have already rented an entire roomful of tables. For further details or to download the brochure and/or entry forms,go to: http://ipmsnct.net/ To request a vendor application, contact us at scalefest(at)gmail(dot)com. See y'all there! Edit: Corrected to reflect discount of $2.25, not $2.50.

When I click the "Checkout" button, I get a blank screen. Bowser is Foxfire on a Mac running OS X 10.5.8.

Me, too.

The best way to avoid large gaps is to carefully test fit parts before assembly. But if you have a very large gap in spite of your best efforts, it's best to try to fill it with styrene plastic rod/strip and liquid cement, allowing it to dry thoroughly before applying any putty. This technique is handy for wing-to-fuselage gaps. For filling large gaps, I'd suggest Milliput, which is an epoxy filler that comes in two parts that have to be mixed thoroughly before applying, and can be smoothed with a wet finger/cotton swab/sculpting tool, or Aves Apoxie, a similar product which comes in a variety of colors. Some of the auto body glazing putties, such as 3M Acryl Spot Putty, make good model putties; these are lacquer based and can be applied (sparingly) with a brush dampened in lacquer thinner. I'd recommend Spies Hecker Permacron Fine Putty. Another useful filler from the auto body repair sector is Evercoat/Eurosoft, also a two-part putty which requires the addition of a catalyst to harden it. A nice thing about it is that before it sets, it gets rubbery, which makes it easy to carve away any excess with your modeling knife, but once cured, it sands and takes paint like styrene plastic. It's available at auto body repair supply outlets. Tamiya makes some body putties which are said to be quite good as well, although I've not tried them. A relatively new product is Perfect Plastic Putty, a one-part putty which can be smoothed with water, but it is water soluble after it dries so cannot be wet sanded. However, it can be smoothed after application with a damp cotton swab. Many modelers like to use CA glue as a gap-filler and have had success. But it must be sanded immediately after it initially sets up. I've never had much success with it myself. You can also make your own putty by dissolving sprue in liquid cement or MEK. What's nice about this is that you can control how thin or thick you want your "plastic plastic" to be, you have a variety of colors of sprue to choose from, and once it's set and sanded it takes paint just like styrene plastic, because it is styrene plastic! Mr. Surfacer comes in three "flavors": 500, 1000, and 1200, in order from coarse to fine. They are intended more as primers/surfacers for filling small imperfections prior to painting, not as a general gap filler. See here for a good primer (pun intended) on Mr. Surfacer: http://www.swannysmodels.com/Surfacer.html There's also Mr. Dissolved Putty, which is an even thicker liquid putty, but again, it's not intended for filling large gaps. It can be brushed on, however, which makes it really useful. Typewriter correction fluid ("white-out") can also be used to fill fine cracks. Brush it on, liet it dry, sand, and paint. Putty, regardless of type or brand, should be used sparingly. The lacquer-based putties can melt through plastic components if applied too generously. You can place masking tape on either side of the gap before applying putty. Once the putty is cured, sand it until you can remove the tape, then sand it flush with the surface. Lacquer-based putties should also be given plenty of time to allow the solvents to evaporate. My rule of thumb is: If I can no longer smell the putty, then it's safe to begin sanding. I'd suggest getting an old kit and a supply of different model putties and body fillers and experiment. Keep notes. You'll soon find a combination of putty and technique that works well for you. Good luck!

Those wishing to express condolences to John's family can do so here: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/DignityMemorial/guestbook.aspx?n=john-burns&pid=174047886&eid=viewgb,viewgb

Courtesy IPMS Germany, we have these photos of what looks to be an excellent and long-overdue kit of this significant aircraft: http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/Flugzeuge/Wiegmann/Rev_C-54_72/Rev_C-54_Skymaster.html

Love the new look of the site! Thanks, Eric, for all your work.

http://www.hobbyzone.pl/en/wsm/ I'm not affiliated with the manufacturer, but I sure do need this!

I recently obtained the January 2015 issue of Airfix Model World at a local Barnes & Noble. But I haven't yet seen the December 2014 issue. Did I miss it? Did it make it to the US? Did it include the calendar as in past December issues? Whine! :( I want my very own paper copy, not some "digital" copy made of "electrons"!

White Ensign Models Bronze Green is a good choice for the dark green.

You are cordially invited to the next meeting of IPMS-North Central Texas, this coming Sunday, October 12, at the Irving Garden and Arts Building, 906 S. Senter, Irving, TX. We start gathering at 1:00 p.m., and the meeting officially begins at 1:30 p.m. This month's meeting is the fall installment of our bi-annual kit auction. So inventory your stash, cull the excess and mark it for sale with your initials and the minimum asking price, and bring it along. The chapter gets 10 per cent of the final sales price as a "commission," and the money raised helps support our annual ScaleFest in May. Bring money, too, because there are usually lots of bargains to be had. I hope to see many of you at the meeting!

No excuses now for an inaccurate model: http://postimg.org/gallery/3b2m0zmji/ http://postimg.org/gallery/1kjtd53w/

That's right, they're almost gone. So if you have interest at all in being a ScaleFest vendor, we need to hear from you no later than 12:01 a.m., Sunday, May 25 (that's one minute after midnight Saturday, May 24). Contact me - skyking918(at)verizon(dot)net - or scalefest(at)gmail(dot)com if interested.

To paraphrase Will Rogers, Jim never met a modeler he didn't like. We should create a national contest award in his memory.