Oldest 1/48th. Scale Ta152?

[weinace]

I have just discovered in my loft a 1/48th. scale Ta152 produced by a Japanese company called Phoenix, I forgot I had bought it - I think - about 1986/7.

It is an 'expoxy resin' kit and looks very accurate, dimensionally, against drawings and Trimaster/Dragon kits.

The surface detail has VERY fine etched panel lines, two canopies are supplied and the spinner/propellor assembly has been cast with metal rods to maintain rigidity. All that really needs to be done is to supply metal undercarriage legs or new wheels - the worst part of the casting - to make an excellent model.

Is this the 'oldest' 1/48th. kit of a Ta152?

Regards and a great 2012 to all,

weinace

 

[Crimea_River]

Have not heard of that one but I think the Trimaster kit came out on the mid 80's as well.

 

[Wayne Little]

Haven't heard of that one either....the Trimaster kit was 1989

 

[weinace]

Thank you both for your replies.

The Phoenix was earlier - I remember this because I 'got ear ache', when I bought the Trimaster AFTER the Phoenix!!!!!

Regards,

weinace

 

[Wayne Little]

How about some pics, got me curious now....

 

[Rogi]

What about the Fujimi kit, its pretty old :S