Is there a unicorn kit?

[SaparotRob]

I always felt that the role of the Corgi Transporter at Waterloo was under reported. It not only countered the French infantry and provided covering fire for the light cavalry and marching band, it also wiped out the Africa Corps and some German paratroopers on a regular basis.

You too?

 

[SaparotRob]

I also used my Airfix B-17G to neutralize the Normandy beachheads.

 

[Capt. Vick]

I loved that the corgi tanks and cannons fired those little red shells. And the German halftrack had six rocket launchers!

 

[Zippythehog]

No Corgi for me.
My personal unicorn kit is the Xtrakit Spitfire MkXII in 1/72.
Anyone have one they're willing to sell?

 

[fastmongrel]

For me it's a kit that is available for a lot of money but is simply a formidable build that puts me off.

Matchbox now Revell 1/72 scale Flower class Corvette.
Revell 80-5112 1:72 Scale Flower class Corvette Naval Ship - Platinum Edition Amazon product ASIN B0073XSVWQ
View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0073XSVWQ/
Original Matchbox kits pop up on eBay occasionally for eye watering prices involving enough zeros to buy a decent second hand car.

 

[Capt. Vick]

My one-time unicorn kit was the 1/72 Martin Mercator by Fantasic Plastic(?), but the molds were Anigrand Craftwork.

Maybe now, it might be 1/72 Saro Lerwick (Blackbird models?) or maybe 1/72 Savoia Marchetti S.M.84 by SEM(?)?

 

[fastmongrel]

My one-time unicorn kit was the 1/72 Martin Mercator by Fantasic Plastic(?), but the molds were Anigrand Craftwork.

Maybe now, it might be 1/72 Saro Lerwick (Blackbird models?) or maybe 1/72 Savoia Marchetti S.M.84 by SEM(?)?

I would love a decent Saro Lerwick. Apparently the Blackbird kit is wrong having a side by side pilot and copilot seat arrangement. This makes the top of the hull too wide and leaves the hull with parallel sides. The Lerwick had pilot and copilot seats tandem fashion and the hull was a tall triangular shape.

I would still fancy the Blackbird kit as I don't think anyone else will make a kit Lerwick. It's been out of stock for about 3 years so wouldn't surprise me if we never see it in production again

 

[hawkeye2an]

couldn't help myself

 

[Capt. Vick]

I would love a decent Saro Lerwick. Apparently the Blackbird kit is wrong having a side by side pilot and copilot seat arrangement. This makes the top of the hull too wide and leaves the hull with parallel sides. The Lerwick had pilot and copilot seats tandem fashion and the hull was a tall triangular shape.

I would still fancy the Blackbird kit as I don't think anyone else will make a kit Lerwick. It's been out of stock for about 3 years so wouldn't surprise me if we never see it in production again

Really? Damn it!

 

[Totalize]

For me as a kid it was the Tamiya Tiger and King Tiger in 1/35 scale. Could never afford to buy one but would drool over them whenever I was in my local hobby store.

 

[machine shop tom]

For many years my unicorn kit was a 1/350 scale Casablanca-class WW2 escort carrier, the type my dad served on. I now own the Hasegawa Gambier Bay kit (yet to be built). I must now come up with new unicorn to hunt.

 

[SaparotRob]

I have my unicorn kit. It's the Academy B-17B.
On one of my early trips to Thailand, I stumbled upon a hobby shop in Khorat (Nakhon Ratchissima). There was a completed model on display. It was probably the C/D. I didn't see one again until years later in Long Island. The C/D version. Bought and built it. I put a lot of effort into it. It got trashed during a move. It looked pretty good while it lasted.
I found the Academy B-17B model a few years later. I couldn't believe my luck. I didn't think anyone would produce a "B" version of the B-17. It's still in the box. I will have some room freeing up soon though I doubt I will build it. But I'm sure glad I have it. My all time favorite.

 

[T Bolt]

I've wanted to build a XF-90 ever since I saw it in the Air Force Museum restoration hanger a while back but the only one around is the old Aurora model. I know there would be loads of scratch building to make a decent finished product and that's fine, but the price they want for one is ridiculous.

 

[GTX]

I've wanted to build a XF-90 ever since I saw it in the Air Force Museum restoration hanger a while back but the only one around is the old Aurora model.

There is also this kit:

 

[SaparotRob]

Having a Blackhawk option is super cool! Is that kit still around?

 

[GTX]

Having a Blackhawk option is super cool! Is that kit still around?

They pop up on ebay regularly enough.

 

[Capt. Vick]

IIRC Anigrand Craftsworks make both a 1/72 and a 1/144 scale resin kit of the Lockheed XF-90.

 

[SaparotRob]

Resin kits are beyond my skills. I'm a tab "A" goes into slot "B" kinda guy.

 

[Sabrejet]

Resin kits are beyond my skills. I'm a tab "A" goes into slot "B" kinda guy.

Give them a go: you are missing a treat! I've been making resin kits since the '80s and have gradually weaned myself off plastic. But I do understand: for me, plastic is about getting a quick result while resin is about enjoying the journey there

 

[SaparotRob]

I'm near sighted. I need only the basic silhouette.