1/48 KA-3B in-box observations

Is there a 1/48 scale model of the D-704 Refueling Store available somewhere?  I am asking because it looks like some Navair resin producer is going to have to make some stowed baskets for KA-3 fans, and the D-704 might be the best place to find a pattern to look at while carving something. You could sell them to KA-3B, EKA-3B and A-3B with refueling package modelers. (A-3B with package would be cool, open bomb bay doors, loaded with bombs, with the basket hanging down behind it)

Rex

Darren! I thought you were an F-14 guy!  

Hey Double D, those Tomcats still need a gas station!

Sometimes you need a break from Tomcats! I've got a replacement pod/basket in the Steel Beach line. I'm going to rework it a bit for this new release. It also has a corrected refueling vent tip.

Good point there, Mississippi!

Looking forward to seeing this one built up, Darren. Hope you have good luck with it!

Cobra Company makes the pod you are looking for.

www.cobracompany.com/48012.htm

D-704,is that the "buddy tank"? One comes in the 1/48 AMT ES-3A kit.

I get mine for "almost free." In 1/72, they come in the Fujimi KA-6D kits, so, for each Tanker I bought, I got a D-704 for a Skyhawk, Corsair II or Skyraider model.

I will only ever need one for a KA-6D, as I intend to model only one of the Tankers with the Pod mounted for a back up.

I didn't realize that you already had the basket in the Steel Beach line, Darren. As you might remember, that is not my scale. I do think that a lot of people are going to want your improved part as a separate piece, just so they can finish a tanker sitting on the wheels. That is unless your whole set is better than the kit parts, of course.

Rex