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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: drdave on August 22, 2014, 07:08:07 AM
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http://www.mpmkits.eu/2014/08/test-model-of-bristol-m1c-in-132-scale.html
Hubba Hubba!
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Thanks Dave for the update, the kit looks amazing.
Des.
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Another kit destined for the stash locker!
Cheers for the heads up!
vB
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That looks like it's going to be a very nice kit, especially considering that these images are of a test shot. It will be interesting to see what the markings options are as well!
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With Alleycat already offering this kit in 1/32 resin, I'm not at all sure of the utility of making this particular plane available again in the same scale, with so many other alternatives available?
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Probably going to be a lot cheaper!
I'll be buying the MPM injection - too much for the Alleycat resin.
Cheers,
GrahamB
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I built the Alley Cat resin kit when it was first releases and I have to admit, it is a great kit, but a lot of modelers don't like working with resin (this was my first) and the price of a resin kit is usually pretty high, so there will be a market for this new injection kit. Price will be a major factor but I'm sure that it will prove popular, I will be getting one to do a comparison with the resin kit.
Des.
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My nose won't survive another resin onslaught. I'll buy this kit. Oh yes.
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Looks like an excellent kit... Great to see another player stepping up in 1/32
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I built the Alley Cat resin kit when it was first releases and I have to admit, it is a great kit, but a lot of modelers don't like working with resin (this was my first) and the price of a resin kit is usually pretty high, so there will be a market for this new injection kit. Price will be a major factor but I'm sure that it will prove popular, I will be getting one to do a comparison with the resin kit.
Des.
I agree with your assessment of the Injection vs Resin Market. We aren't all blessed with a deep wallet and extraordinary skills!
RAGIII
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With Alleycat already offering this kit in 1/32 resin, I'm not at all sure of the utility of making this particular plane available again in the same scale, with so many other alternatives available?
Not everyone builds resin. In fact, most people do not. The release seems like a good idea from here.
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I've built a few resin kits over the years and still prefer injection-molded kits. Resin dust is bad stuff and I don't care for the hassle of wearing a mask while sanding. Also, large resin parts can exhibit some pretty odd aging characteristics. I had a 1/32nd Rutman Fw-190 that was well cared for along with all of my other models and after awhile it began to wilt like a neglected house plant.
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Well got to say she looks rather nicely done.
I think this one will tempt me once it comes out.
Keith
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Thanks for the update Dave. If it hits the mark in terms of overall accuracy this is another one that will hard to resist buying.
Best wishes
Nigel
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I'm in a minority of one!!
Maybe because I've done probably more resin kits than plastic?
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I'm in a minority of one!!
Maybe because I've done probably more resin kits than plastic?
Make that two.
My experience with resin (also white metal) is more related to quite a few 1:24 & 1:43 scale cars rather than aircraft - although I’ve built a couple of resin aircraft in the past as well as the Bristol I’m slowly working on at the moment.
I like resin kits although in certain respects they do require more work than the best styrene ones & often need a certain amount of scratch building of the smaller details. It’s ironic that resin kit manufacturers rarely include detail components approaching the quality of the dedicated ‘aftermarket’ resin detail companies.
As a change I’m looking forward to getting to grips with a plastic Encore or WnW kit though.
Regards
Russell
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Silver Wings & HPH do absolutely spectacular resin kits that are a joy to build. There are some resin kits that need some work - GMF's Hs-129 needed a lot of work - but I'd certainly recommend Silver Wings for inter - war "golden age" biplane kits & HPH for more modern stuff. Their Supermarine Walrus in 1/32 is superb, if not a tad bit expensive. Their 1/32 Catalina is legendary.
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Silver Wings & HPH do absolutely spectacular resin kits that are a joy to build. There are some resin kits that need some work - GMF's Hs-129 needed a lot of work - but I'd certainly recommend Silver Wings for inter - war "golden age" biplane kits & HPH for more modern stuff. Their Supermarine Walrus in 1/32 is superb, if not a tad bit expensive. Their 1/32 Catalina is legendary.
I’ve got a Silver Wings kit waiting to be built & it is excellent.
I’ve also just had delivered the HPH Mig-15 in 1:32 scale which is their latest kit. It’s a very detailed kit but I’ve got to say I was slightly disappointed with the finish to the edges of the fuselage casting on the Mig. There will always be some work required to get the edges as flush as possible & then fill the joint along the top & bottom of the fuselage, reinstate lost surface detail etc - but the edges of the fuselage in my kit are not very well done & will result in more work than normal. This aspect is below the standard of casting I’d expect on a resin kit of the price it is. I may have been unlucky with my particular kit but that’s still a HpH quality control problem.
That aside, it’s a very good kit overall with a vast number of well detailed parts & the best 1:32 kit of the Mig-15 available.
Marsh Models/Aerotech do some nice ‘between the wars’ 1:32 resin kits, mainly of racing aircraft. I’ve got a Mew Gull underway with a DH.88 Comet in the ‘stash’.
Regards
Russell
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Maybe worth dropping HPH an email? I had an issue with a canopy & a replacement arrived within a couple of days.
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Silver Wings & HPH do absolutely spectacular resin kits that are a joy to build. There are some resin kits that need some work - GMF's Hs-129 needed a lot of work - but I'd certainly recommend Silver Wings for inter - war "golden age" biplane kits & HPH for more modern stuff. Their Supermarine Walrus in 1/32 is superb, if not a tad bit expensive. Their 1/32 Catalina is legendary.
I'm not a resin hater- I've used tons of the stuff- but for major airframe components I still prefer injection molded parts. I only have a few resin kits in the stash, among which the 1/48th Karaya DH.5 appears to be the finest. I never seem to have enough cash in the hobby piggy to plop down on a Silver Wings kit, but they do have some in their line that I crave so maybe someday if they remain available.
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http://www.mpmkits.net/2014/08/bokorysy-kamuflazi-pripravovaneho.html
http://www.mpmkits.net/2014/08/bokorysy-kamuflazi-pripravovaneho_22.html
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Superb finishes on those planes. A colourful British WWI warplane, a rare beast indeed!
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Splendid !
olivier
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http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/petr-MPM/media/Special%20Hobby/SH32057%20Bristol%20M1C/SH32060_Bristol_M_1C_Checkers_and_Stripes_zpsa3a0e010.jpg.html
http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/petr-MPM/media/Special%20Hobby/SH32057%20Bristol%20M1C/SH32057_Bristol20M1C_zpsa27da122.jpg.html
Luvly!
GrahamB
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Thanks for the links Graham, it certainly looks like it is going to be a great kit, and with some colourful markings.
Des.
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From an email update I got from CMK looks like 2 versions are available now:
http://www.cmkkits.com/en/
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Thanks Jeff for the info but they are listed as out of stock for 30 days, I'm still tossing up which one to get.
Des.
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I will need to get one when I can!
RAGIII
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http://www.ipmsnymburk.com/forum/viewtema.php?ID_tema=38430
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Thanks for the link, looks like a very colourful and interesting kit.
Special Hobby look to have improved their instructions, with more than a hint of WNW influence evident.
I'll certainly be getting one.
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I've pre-ordered with Hannants - less than £30, very well priced.
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Hi:
I just ordered mine from http://www.cmkkits.com/en/ (http://www.cmkkits.com/en/). It was $54.99 USD or $43 EUR. With shipping to the USA it was a tad less than $70.00.
Thanx,
Carl
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Just had an email from Hannants, it's now is stock & will be sent out!
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SH32060 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SH32060)
Very good price. Special Hobby tend to need more work than WNW, but at £30 I don't mind at all.
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In response to your post I was looking on the Hannants website and see they list as future releases for Special Hobby a Hansa Brandenburg C.1 and Albie D. III in 1/32....
cheers
FF
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special hobby said about 4 years ago they were going to do a hansa c.1 in all 3 scales and the 1/32 albatros d.iii was threatened 5-6 years ago. i think when rodens was selling so good the figured there was no need for 2 in 1/32. i so wish the hansa would come to fruition but its been so many years since they announced it i fear that wnw have scared them out of doing it. this is pure speculation on my part. hannants as well as stevens have had these kits on the tba listing for years and years so i fear we wont see these potentilyy great kits.
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Well I have it and I am mightily impressed. There is a little flash, but it's firm crisp well detailed plastic. It's almost WNW. YES. Not Roden.
The instructions a reva part colour booklet and the decals are by Aviprint.
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And there's PE and. Stunning resin Wicker seat, for £30!
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And there's PE and. Stunning resin Wicker seat, for £30!
Dave,
Are you starting it soon? I'm looking forward to seeing more of this Kit. Hopefully they'll release the odd new subject to augment the choices provided by WNW.
Cheers,
Lance
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I think I might do it next. I'll post some shots. It's well worth £30. Much crisper than the Alleycat kit. Nice Rotherham pump. Just a trace of flash.