Thread started by Joseph Osborn on scalemates.com
Joseph OsbornHi, this is Joseph Osborn from Fireball Modelworks. Please note that this decal set is actually 1/48 scale, not 1/72. I do not produce this decal set in 1/72 scale because there is no 1/72 kit on the market that represents that particular version of the OH-58D. I have the decals in 1/48 for the Italeri kit and 1/35 for the Academy kit.
Thanks!
11 September 2013, 15:12
Juan M LeriaHi Joseph, does not fit to either of these in 1/72?
AH-58D Warrior (Italeri 027, 1:72)
OH-58D Kiowa (Italeri 1185, 1:72)
11 September 2013, 16:01
Joseph OsbornNo, Juan, this 1/72 Italeri kit depicts a very early OH-58D from the early 90's. My decals are for the later version that flew in the late 90's through the OEF and OIF campaigns.
11 September 2013, 22:08
ZimmermaniacI do have the 1/48 Italeri kit and am interested...what's the cost, shipment to Belgium included ??
11 September 2013, 22:24
Juan M LeriaAnd they are so different that the average modeller can't do the necessary modifications.... you suppose.. 😉 MBB BO 105M Swooper | Project by ice (1:72)
Anyway, I think we need a chat with The Cobra Company about this matter....
12 September 2013, 07:00
Joseph OsbornJuan, you linked to a Bo105 model... not sure what that has to do with a Kiowa Warrior, but whatever. If you show me an updated 1/72 Kiowa then I can produce a special set of decals for it.
Zimmermaniac: pricing and ordering information is on my website at www.fireballmodels.info
12 September 2013, 13:20
Zimmermaniacwoow, that are quite expensive rates for just a decal set 🙁 leme think about it
12 September 2013, 15:03
Juan M LeriaI just want to say that no matter there is no a straight-of-the-box model, I we want a updated Kiowa we'll do it as Ice has done with the Bö 105. For us, most times the major drawback for a project is the lack of decals.
Even more, the lack of an accurate AH-1G model in 1/72 wasn't an obstacle for you to produce these nice sets, isn't it?
Bell AH-1G Cobra Pt.1 (Fireball Modelworks FM72-D01, 1:72)
Bell AH-1G Cobra Pt.2 (Fireball Modelworks FM72-D02, 1:72)
12 September 2013, 15:59
Joseph Osborn"Accurate" can be subjective, Juan. Both the Monogram and Airfix 1/72 AH-1G's are nice models that look very accurate to me.
Zimmermaniac, international shipping is just an awful mess now with the high cost of fuel and the lack of a surface mail option. But my shipping rate is a flat rate, so it helps to buy more stuff 😄
12 September 2013, 20:42
Juan M LeriaAirfix? No such one; maybe do you think in Matchbox? 🙂
Anyway, both kits lack a lot details of the machines depicted (tail rotor side, 'Sugar' scoop...)
12 September 2013, 20:58
Dirk HeyerI didn`t know nothing about your famous decal range before!
Thanks Tim and you for offering your products here on SM!
A order will follow next days.
A friend of me, even truly surprised about your extraordinary decal options, and me, wanna evaluate your product page and I`m sure we`ll find something of interest.
🙂
12 September 2013, 21:21
Dirk Heyer🙂
and the decal options are breathtaking colourful and diversified!
Great stuff!
It will be difficult to find the right choice! 🙂
12 September 2013, 21:25