it's probably a hybrid... canards from the eurofighter, single engine and rear stabiliser from f16. but overall design... i feel more f16 than typhoon because of the single engine configuration.

This post has been edited by WingNut: Feb 13 2015, 02:50 PM

What most news media said is
J-31 = F-22 + F-35 (copy kao kao)
J-20 = F-22 + MIG Project 1.44
J-10 = EF-2000 + F-16


Only J-10 didn't get complain shoot, the others 2 was copy tech.
Anyway hope chinese don't always copy,
do something that would proud and acceptable by other countries.

This post has been edited by strikermac: Feb 13 2015, 02:55 PM

BTW almost forgot another chinese self research aircraft less people talk about,
FC-1 Xiaolong Gaincorp old product 1/48 scale.



Do know which aircraft look alike (juz kidding).

haha, that look like f4.
Ok, post something rare, 1/72 AJ37

witty wings stand...

Hi sifus,

Me and a bunch of friends is thinking of buying an aircraft model kit for another friend who loves aircrafts for his birthday.

This is going to be his first model kits. We are quite certain he is too lazy to be bothered about painting.

So the question is, anyone have any good recommendation on model kits that doesn't require painting?

Looking at F-22 or F-18.

Juz my suggestion, if don't want to do painting job better buy die-cast model,
Pre-painted model kit is very hard to find.
Pre-painted model kit example F-toys & TomyTec Gimix was 1/144 scale.


If going to buy model that didn't need painting and assembly only die-cast will do,
can refer back our sifus' collection. And better buy 1/72 scale main stream for beginner.
Hobby Master got a lot of F-22 and F-18, Witty Wings also another nice one.

And yes also can wait more sifus suggestion. Good Luck then.

*Edit:
BTW, forgot to ask, when his birthday coming?

This post has been edited by strikermac: Feb 14 2015, 08:48 AM

I'll look into die-cast then.

His birthday is around late march.

Thanks for the suggestion.

U r welcome. Juz try my best for it.
If late march still OK for looking more research and suggestion.

and depends on budget...

comrade jdk... where you disappeared to? have you got your av8b harrier2? diecast & hobby depot still having hm's ha2615 going for rm280.

Hi guys, want to ask for opinion about this one worth it or not?
I found this from local seller, Altaya Su-35 1/72 scale metal diecast,
for RM190. Can see the picture most of the parts can't adjust,
juz a display metal model. So in this price worth it?



This post has been edited by strikermac: Feb 16 2015, 10:18 AM

i think rm190 for a diecast su-35 is reasonable but i gotto caveat, i have not seen altaya's detailing and finish. perhaps comrade deathsoul can provide insights since he's the point of reference for all things russian...

Ya, that why I ask here for opinion before I really plan for buy after that I afraid for regret.
This brand Altaya really was hard found, even at TaoBao (aircraft model).
But seen this also a magazine collection model actually only available at France.
So the detailing can't ask for more, but don't know what is the really price sell on France.

beli jer, & let me know the detail ya.

Here the actual packaging look like...
can't found bigger pixel...



And actually I want to found this but didn't have "new" condition.


This post has been edited by strikermac: Feb 16 2015, 10:42 AM

strikermac... you only need two considerations, really:

1. you like
2. within your budget

but hopefully some other forummers have experience with altaya to share with you also...

if me i will buy to check how altaya's detailing and finish is. it's not necessarily a conclusive reflection of how they are as a brand, especially if their qc is erratic, and sometimes, it depends on which model/production. like fov for example... the f14s are duds, but the f18s are quite good actually. and besides gaincorp... there aren't any worthy russian diecasts out there, imho.

This post has been edited by WingNut: Feb 16 2015, 11:11 AM

Thanks Comrade WingNut.
I will collect my angpow first before buy.

oh no! just did some background check, comrade. this altaya is kinda like our fighter aircraft collection by allscript and was retailing at €13.99 (about rm60). that will probably give you an indication whether the rm190 is justified

they do have some pretty nice looking models in there, though. the ones you're interested in are issues #10 and #62. i kinda like issue #66!

http://www.altaya.fr/coleccionable/avions-...a-reaction.html

This post has been edited by WingNut: Feb 16 2015, 12:02 PM

big photo. look good


http://comoze2.blogspot.com/2014/03/sukhoi...er-flamker.html

This post has been edited by limfreelance: Feb 16 2015, 11:54 AM