super detailing air to air missles

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

super detailing air to air missles

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 1:31 PM

Good afternoon everyone.

I was wondering how you guys ( and maybe girls? ) detail your missles. My standard model is usually 1/48 scale fixed wing aircraft. In real life most if not all air to air missles have some sort of writing on them. Warnings, loading instructions, something. I have yet to find a 1/48 scale model that has detailed missles/ ordanance. Hasagawa sells aftermarket missles, rockets, bombs, etc., but I'm not sure if they are any more detailed then the stuff that comes standard with the kit. I have searched my online hobby stores as well as the net and have come up with little. Anyone got any suggestions on what route to take? You can find upgraded cockpits, tires, etc. out the ying-yang. How am I supposed to make my plane realistic with a generic missle?

Thanks in advance.
S

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naplak

Member since
December 2002
From: USA

Posted by naplak on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 1:37 PM

I have seen Photo Etched missle fins at Hobby Link Japan -- http://www.hlj.com/

And I think I have seen missle decals at Squadron.com

So I am sure such if available.

www.naplak.com/modeling ... a free site for modelers www.scalehobby.com/forum/index.php ... a nice Modeling Forum

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Butz

Member since
February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 2:42 PM

Sizemore,
Have you checked w/ your local hobby shop??
I have a few different resin missle sets that are made by a co. called SOL
To me they are more "in scale" and detailed than the missles you get w/ the kit. They also come w/ the launch rails awell.
It is funny how the aftermarket co's make basically everthing under the sun Cool [8D]

except for missles.
For some reason or nother I want to say "Super Scale" made data for missles?. I could be wrong though
Flaps up,Mike

If you would listen to everybody about the inaccuracies, most of the kits on your shelf would not have been built Too Close For Guns, Switching To Finger

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berny13

Member since
February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 6:33 PM

Hasagawa Aircraft Weapons "C", kit numberr X48-3 has most modern AIM's. The kit includes decals for the stripes as well as for the data markings. The missiles are very accurate and even include a few AGM's and several gun pods.

Berny

Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale.

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale. F-4 Phantom Group Build.

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paulnchamp

Member since
January 2003
From: Warwick, RI

Posted by paulnchamp on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 7:07 PM

Berny13 is right. The Hasegawa weapons sets provide all the painting instructions and decals to really bring the missiles to life. (But don't forget to drill out the ends of the rocket motors where required!) I use the 1/72 scale ones and they look great.

Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 11:48 AM

yeah, I always switch out the kits ordenance with Hasagawa ordenance sets - for modern sets A,B,C are absolutely wonderful. Now if they would only include the jstars - I would be a happy camper

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 2:22 PM

Uhhh, JSTARS is a plane, not a piece of equip, I think you mean JDAMs.
Other than that, the greatest suggestion I can have is: don't rivet count. A missile is a missile. As long as it has the proper amount of fins, and looks slightly cylindrical and missile-like, it's good enough for me!

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berny13

Member since
February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 3:21 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by TenchiMuyo81

A missile is a missile. As long as it has the proper amount of fins, and looks slightly cylindrical and missile-like, it's good enough for me!

Why spend all that time super detailing and acft only to put generic missiles on it. I not only detail the missiles but also bombs, ECM pods, ext tanks and even the pylons on my model acft. IMHO it makes the completed model stand out more.

Berny

Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale.

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale. F-4 Phantom Group Build.

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