Title: New Yak-9U 1/48 Post by: Audrius on September 11, 2007, 11:56:46 AM hello,
the following information was observed on Russian modelling board- FSM. It says that a new resin kit of Yak-9U in 1/48 has appeared in the market. It is produced by new company - Scale Bureau. It's mentioned that the resin by NeOmega, contains 2 vacuum canopies, decal for 6 profiles. The assemble instruction not yet printed, but it will be after the kit will reach a market. In plans of new producer Yak-9P and La-9/11. Here are samples of the kit, decal sheet: (http://vif2ne.ru/smf/forum/files/Ksl/(070911110111)_Yak-9U-1.jpg) (http://vif2ne.ru/smf/forum/files/Ksl/(070911110554)_Yak-9U-2.jpg) (http://vif2ne.ru/smf/forum/files/Ksl/(070911110811)_Yak-9U-3.jpg) (http://vif2ne.ru/smf/forum/files/Ksl/(070911111126)_Yak-9U-4.jpg) (http://vif2ne.ru/smf/forum/files/Ksl/(070911111319)_Yak-9U-5.jpg) (http://vif2ne.ru/smf/forum/files/Ksl/(070911111932)_Yak-9U-6.jpg) (http://vif2ne.ru/smf/forum/files/Ksl/(070911112420)_Yak-9U-7.jpg) (http://vif2ne.ru/smf/forum/files/Ksl/(070911112602)_Yak-9U-8.jpg) (http://vif2ne.ru/smf/forum/files/Ksl/(070911112812)_Yak-9U-9.jpg) Looks very good!! BR Audrius Title: Re: New Yak-9U 1/48 Post by: John Thompson on September 11, 2007, 05:08:20 PM Wow - thanks, Audrius! "Looks very good"? It looks absolutely gorgeous! The 1/48 enthusiasts really are getting some amazing kits this year. Those of us who prefer 1/72 scale might have to "change our religion"! ;)
John Title: Re: New Yak-9U 1/48 Post by: Dark Green Man on September 12, 2007, 01:37:12 AM although I am pleased someone wants to do a kit of the Yak-9U it's also a pity that they goofed it up. the Yak-9U has a 'squared' wingtip like it's predecessors. the Yak-9P is the only Yak-9 with round wingtips. likewise, the landing light is also only on the Yak-9P and not the Yak-9U. Title: Re: New Yak-9U 1/48 Post by: nimbus109 on September 14, 2007, 05:15:22 PM I agree on the wingtip, but that is easily fixed......I am anxious to find a dealer....Modelimex in CZ and Buffies Best in the US have said no, but Neomega UK may pick it up due to their connection with Neomega. I for one will buy. Great looking kit and much much better than the ICM Yak-9s.
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