"Witchcraft" was a Ford-built "H-15" model with the larger bombardier's glass and a wrap-around Alclad panel that met the skin of the aircraft in an S-curve. There were various other changes from a Consolidated built example "J" model which the kit appears to be. If that worries you, then you cannot build an "H" model from this, but maybe it doesn't.
That's right, Witchcraft was a H-15-FO having different S-shaped nose.It seems to me HB went for a Witchcraft warbird that is overpainted J-85-CO in fact. Over Exposed livery was a recce F-7A version converted from a J-5-CO plane having both front and rear turret of A-6A type; Shy-Chi Baby J-185-CO then. All of them differ from HB kit in details such as bulged nose windows, nose gear doors retracted outwards etc. No livery can be built so as the finished model wlild be historically accurate. Big disapointment for me.
You said you have the HB 1/32 version? How do the propellers compare? It seems they fixed the wrong shape with the 48 kit. Curious what you think. I had to go aftermarket with the 1/32 kit
She must be a tail sitter. I did not see an indication of nose weight. Also, I did not see a boarding ladder at the back to use as a support. Maybe there's some room for weights under the cockpit and nose compartment floors.
Much more detail than the Monogram along with great surface detail. However you never mentioned it has the same obvious problem as the Monogram. Front & rear turrets molded in halves. After all this time you would think they would do better. They did the same with their earlier 1/32 release.
Beside turrets nonsense how they are molded take a close look at engine cowlings and nacelles shape. They are shaped wrong, canopy clear part as well being too "shallow".
Thanks for the review. Looks good. I will wait for the D version which is coming.
Looks good,is on my list for sure. Thanks for the Video.
"Witchcraft" was a Ford-built "H-15" model with the larger bombardier's glass and a wrap-around Alclad panel that met the skin of the aircraft in an S-curve. There were various other changes from a Consolidated built example "J" model which the kit appears to be. If that worries you, then you cannot build an "H" model from this, but maybe it doesn't.
That's right, Witchcraft was a H-15-FO having different S-shaped nose.It seems to me HB went for a Witchcraft warbird that is overpainted J-85-CO in fact. Over Exposed livery was a recce F-7A version converted from a J-5-CO plane having both front and rear turret of A-6A type; Shy-Chi Baby J-185-CO then. All of them differ from HB kit in details such as bulged nose windows, nose gear doors retracted outwards etc. No livery can be built so as the finished model wlild be historically accurate. Big disapointment for me.
awesome kit review Brett I have the monogram kit and it's a piece of junk now I can't wait to get my hands on new one
Cool model 👍 Thank you for this review.
wow yes the price of these kits are getting krazry but hey thats are hobby nice video brett keep them coming buddy
You said you have the HB 1/32 version? How do the propellers compare? It seems they fixed the wrong shape with the 48 kit. Curious what you think. I had to go aftermarket with the 1/32 kit
Ive been waiting on this one! 😊
She must be a tail sitter. I did not see an indication of nose weight. Also, I did not see a boarding ladder at the back to use as a support. Maybe there's some room for weights under the cockpit and nose compartment floors.
I’m feeling the same way…tail sitter
I just received mine and the directions do state where to put nose weight (under cockpit area) but do not staate how much wt.
Much more detail than the Monogram along with great surface detail. However you never mentioned it has the same obvious problem as the Monogram. Front & rear turrets molded in halves. After all this time you would think they would do better. They did the same with their earlier 1/32 release.
Beside turrets nonsense how they are molded take a close look at engine cowlings and nacelles shape. They are shaped wrong, canopy clear part as well being too "shallow".
$150 clams, tons of useless detail(s) and they still can't mold the turrets correctly? HARD PASS.
Agreed 👍🏼