Tanmodel 1/72 TAI Hurkus A

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Tanmodel 1/72 TAI Hurkus A

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It is quite a pleasure to present this model. Long term efforts of our friend, present on our forum, Baris, resulted in quite a successful start-up modeling stable; Tanmodel. I was very excited to get my hands on the plastic, especially since there is no solid date when this kit is going to be available in US.
Some background on Hurkus may be found here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAI_H%C3%BCrku%C5%9F. While it is similar to Tucano/Texan II, it is a new aircraft, designed to be a main basic trainer of Turkish Air Force.

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Model is packed along the lines of premier/classic airfix, with transparencies in individual ziplock bag and sprues neatly packed in plastic bag. Instructions are quite well made (I quickly referenced the CAD-style pictorial with sprues and there are no immediately visible ambiguities) and should be sufficient for absolute beginners. FS, Humbrol and Tamiya paints are referenced along with decal placement guide (also quite clear)

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Model depicts one of prototypes and as such is well served with included decal sheet. Decals themselves are the only unknown in the model, they look similar to early SkyModel decals and since I have not used them yet, I cannot say more than they are "in focus" and look quite convincing.

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Transparencies are on par with modern kits as are two sprues containing white plastic parts.

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Recessed panel lines look good, maybe tad on Airfix style, and will work well under paint. Since I am not much of 'inbox poet', I just end here and write more in workbench 'dept' when the model hits the bench.

Baris, congratulations! I am awaiting next model to be released by Tanmodel.

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Thanks for a very detail review, I look forward to seeing you build it.

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That does look nice.

Thanks for sharing.
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Well, it does look nice and I wish Baris & Tanmodel great success ! I know this has been a long journey for him.
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Hi everyone ;
Thanks Marek and friends..

Our kit is released in Turkey. Will be available for international market soon.
We have officially licenced all our design components from TAI.
Some benefits of our model kit:
-Detailed cockpit parts, instrument panels and Martin-Baker Mk T16N seats
-Recessed engraving detonation cord details
-Multi pose canopy, fowler flaps, ailerons, rudder parts
-Detailed landing gears and whell bays
-Perfectly scaled and detailed Hartzell HC-B5MA-3 propeller
-Engraving reccessed panel lines

Also ;
Our international recommended retail sales ( R.R.P. ) prices (VAT Included) are as follows:
In U.S.A. : USD15.-
In U.K. : GBP9,5.-
In Euro Zone : EUR12.-
In CANADA : CAD17,5.-
In Australia : AUD20.-

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Baris TANSOY
Founder and Owner of TANMODEL
http://www.tanmodel.com

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P.S. : Hand-made pitot tube and P.E. seat belts used. - Modeler : Mr. Sertac BAYAR from TURKEY


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Now that I like!

Please let us know when a UK retailer or distributor is stocking them, I think this will sell rather well
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Baris, that is nice material. I have seen facebook pics of them built and know that it will be a blast to build. I decided to start once Sea Hornet and P-47 come off the bench.
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That looks excellent Baris. I look forward to getting my hands on one :)

And I see you are planning a 1/72 Buccaneer :grin:
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That does look good, and the prices are really low for the quality shown !
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For 20 Australian dollars I reckon you've got a winner here Baris. Good value for money and a great looking product. Good luck with it all.

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I'll be having one too at that price, I've a real soft spot for basic trainers like this one so cant wait till it arrives in the UK. Congratulations Baris.

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