Ark Models 1/72 Kilo class

[Slats]

was wondering if this kit is actually available?

http://www.arkmodel.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=37&osCsid=f305jqqu4nhamil1ct2lh44c70

J

[herrmill]

Was shown at iHobby

It supposedly is & was shown several months earlier at iHobby, although in typical Arkmodel fashion wasn't complete.

Mike may have more details on it since he's now carrying the line.

[Slats]

Be nice to see if the line is something we can count on. They have nice models but I've always been put off by the big delays I have heard people experience about products that are sold to them as "in production" and / or "available".
I do like the look of their little German fast patrol craft in 1/72, and the Kilo.

Chuck do you know anything about the kilo itself - hull separation etc?

Thanks
John

[herrmill]

Who knows since its Feng but I'd ask Mike to follow up for you.

Regarding the hull, I would presume its bayonet like his earlier Song & other "recent" kits. Here's a photo of CMPANG's Song broken down for reference.

[herrmill]

There's a new Kilo build thread over on RCG.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1807390

[Slats]

Just noticed this video of the 1/72 Kilo...one thing I want to avoid is that God awful rudder extension:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3gccP-48lE

Tough model to get right, no upper rudder for submerged bite in the water, weight distribution and keeping weight to minimum will be key.

J

[greenman407]

Wow, Im impressed with the detail.

[Slats]

Other video is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YTtD4e4tWU

If you want one - e-mail Mike.

J

[alad61]

Wow, Im impressed with the detail.

Agree.

I have to ask about all those holes & grates he has so carefully drilled. To me they seem to small to vent any air but rather trap little air bubbles which would make trimming it a tad awkward, yes? Or would the overall weight & ballast negate that problem. But it is a nice looking model.