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Title: Omega 1/32 HB W. 20???
Post by: Michael Scarborough on February 25, 2015, 10:32:08 AM

Has anyone built this kit???

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag293/michaelscarborough1/DSC_1582_zpsuw0tjqqo.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/michaelscarborough1/media/DSC_1582_zpsuw0tjqqo.jpg.html)

I have it in my stash and am very intrigued. Having built neither resin nor short-run kit before, I would like to know the pitfalls well ahead of time.

Thanks.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

Title: Re: Omega 1/32 HB W. 20???
Post by: Des on February 25, 2015, 10:45:21 AM

Have a look here Michael, Justin was not impressed with the kit at all.

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2359.0

I was tempted to buy the kit but after reading what Justin said I abandoned the idea.

Des.

Title: Re: Omega 1/32 HB W. 20???
Post by: uncletony on February 25, 2015, 11:12:11 AM

A possible clue might be the kit title....

Hansa Brandemburg?

Title: Re: Omega 1/32 HB W. 20???
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on February 25, 2015, 01:39:36 PM

i find omega kits to be on par with a copper state kit when eric hight was making them, buildable but prepare to do some work. top on the line resin is karaya and bottom was the old hr stuff. i have a few omega kits but havent built any yet.

Title: Re: Omega 1/32 HB W. 20???
Post by: Michael Scarborough on February 26, 2015, 12:32:20 AM

Quote from: The Red Baron on February 25, 2015, 11:20:14 AM

The kit is probably buildable so long as you aren't too bothered by the inaccuracy, don't mind filling and sanding, and are prepared to scratch a few replacement parts

Well, with that endorsement let me quit my day job and jump right in.

I just read through your build log, Justin. The resin in my kit actually looks pretty decent. Perhaps this would be a good kit to use as a first "bridge" between Wnw kits and a first attempt at scratch building, especially since the Taurus O.U is now available.

Either way, it's way down the line for me. I have long since planned a diorama of it on a section of U Boat trying to be stowed in high seas...crewman hanging onto a strut to keep from being washed over the side, that sort of thing.

Plenty to do in the meantime.

Thanks for giving me a heads up. FWIW, I think your build looks super and I do hope you'll finish it!

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

Title: Re: Omega 1/32 HB W. 20???
Post by: rlrimell on February 27, 2015, 09:55:20 PM

Hi Guys,

We have a 1:48  plans feature on the W.20 coming up in our Spring number due in a few weeks' time. Interesting modelling subject to be sure.

Cheers,

Ray R.

Title: Re: Omega 1/32 HB W. 20???
Post by: Naimbs on February 27, 2015, 10:21:37 PM

Quote from: rlrimell on February 27, 2015, 09:55:20 PM

Hi Guys,

We have a 1:48  plans feature on the W.20 coming up in our Spring number due in a few weeks' time. Interesting modelling subject to be sure.

Cheers,

Ray R.

Great news!  8)

Title: Re: Omega 1/32 HB W. 20???
Post by: Michael Scarborough on February 28, 2015, 12:47:29 AM

Indeed, great news...thanks for letting us know, Ray!

Cheers from NYC,
Michael