I just got a Hawker Tempest from old AMT in 1/48th scale. Its pretty simple and I would like to know if there’s any aftermarket kits and/or detail sets for it. I looked over in Ebay & Squadron Mail Order but nothing came out. Any experts out there with advice are greatly appreciated. You can also e-mail me at odaniel830@aol,com[:)]
Dan,
There are lots of accessories out there for the Tempest (although there are newer kits of the plane out there that these are designed for so fit may be an issue).
Moskit makes metal exhausts.
Aeromaster makes several decal sets
Cutting Edge has wheel masks and also a gunsight, main wheels and seat.
Eduard makes some photo etch
Engines and Things makes…an engine (duh)
Falcon makes a canopy in one of their sets
Pend Oreille Models makes some detail sets
Ultracast also has some detail sets
Try www.GreatModels.com and put Tempest in their Search.
Not all of this is in stock right now but they usually are pretty good if they list it.
Good luck on your build (you will need it with the old AMT kit [:)]).
Most of the After Market goodies were designed for the Eduard 1/48 Tempest kit, but most could be adapted to the old AMT kit. But, the Eduard kit will give you a more accurate model.
Regards, Rick