Author Topic: Roden 1/32 Sopwith Strutter end March/early April (Read 10629 times)

Mike Norris · « **Reply #45 on:** March 26, 2023, 11:23:05 AM »

Hi Andreas,
I did not expect Roden to produce a WNW or CSM quality model, especially at the price point they were aiming at.
That said, I'll build the 504 and having built other Roden Models already, I know they can be made into more than the kit would suggest.
They can be made into good models and in many cases do not deserve the criticism they receive.
I guess we can sometimes expect a little too much from kit manufacturers these days.
It is amazing that the Ukrainian companies can produce as much as they do given the circumstances.

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #46 on:** April 05, 2023, 08:52:18 AM »

Others are beginning to receive their kits. I saw a couple of posts with photos on FB today. Oddly in the "Photos" on My "Monitor", the Decals looked a bit better color wise ? Well known WW1 modeler and researcher Stephen Lawson commented that the molding was "Crisp". So I remain hopeful that it is better than the enlarged photos posted here. Anyone else received their kit and have an opinion?
RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #47 on:** April 05, 2023, 09:19:05 AM »

Hi Rich,
Yes I was wondering the same as I'm still waiting for mine to arrive.
Whatever the quality, I think we've made enough to know how to work around typical 'Roden' problems, if in fact there are any.
It'll be interesting to see the kit finally,

Mike

Stuart Malone · « **Reply #48 on:** April 06, 2023, 03:29:53 AM »

I received mine yesterday. I didn't give it a close inspection, but yes, the details do seem crisper. There was a lot less flash on this kit than previous kits I have. I cut the fuselage halves off the sprue and lined them up together. It looks like a no putty seam top and bottom. Nice job Roden!

Stuart

RAGIII · « **Reply #49 on:** April 06, 2023, 04:11:49 AM »

Quote from: Stuart Malone on April 06, 2023, 03:29:53 AM

I received mine yesterday. I didn't give it a close inspection, but yes, the details do seem crisper. There was a lot less flash on this kit than previous kits I have. I cut the fuselage halves off the sprue and lined them up together. It looks like a no putty seam top and bottom. Nice job Roden!

Stuart

That is good to Hear Stuart! Are the decals too dark? I really Need to get one of these ordered!
RAGIII

acewwi · « **Reply #50 on:** April 07, 2023, 08:04:41 PM »

Quote from: RAGIII on April 06, 2023, 04:11:49 AM

That is good to Hear Stuart! Are the decals too dark? I really Need to get one of these ordered!
RAGIII

Rick
Unfortunately they are much darker. I am attaching a photo for comparison.
(WNW, Copper State, Roden)

Spyros

Mike Norris · « **Reply #51 on:** April 07, 2023, 10:51:50 PM »

Hi all,
There are aftermarket alternatives if needed,

Mike

https://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/decals/aircraft-decals/1-32-scale/page/2/

AIMS Facebook page

pepperman42 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 07, 2023, 11:42:37 PM »

Handy dandy!

Steve

RAGIII · « **Reply #53 on:** April 09, 2023, 08:38:36 AM »

Quote from: acewwi on April 07, 2023, 08:04:41 PM

Quote from: RAGIII on April 06, 2023, 04:11:49 AM
That is good to Hear Stuart! Are the decals too dark? I really Need to get one of these ordered!
RAGIII

Rick
Unfortunately they are much darker. I am attaching a photo for comparison.
(WNW, Copper State, Roden)

Spyros

Thanks for the comparison photo! I was going to need someone to do masks for the squadron letters/numbers I want to do so I guess Roundels shouldn't be too much more!
RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #54 on:** April 10, 2023, 07:56:23 PM »

Thanks for the comparison photo! I was going to need someone to do masks for the squadron letters/numbers I want to do so I guess Roundels shouldn't be too much more!
RAGIII

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Hi Rich,
Are those two profiles from the book of British two seaters by Ronnie Bar ?
I have that book and have pre-ordered his German fighters Vol 1,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #55 on:** April 11, 2023, 01:45:52 AM »

Quote from: Mike Norris on April 10, 2023, 07:56:23 PM

Thanks for the comparison photo! I was going to need someone to do masks for the squadron letters/numbers I want to do so I guess Roundels shouldn't be too much more!
RAGIII

Hi Rich,
Are those two profiles from the book of British two seaters by Ronnie Bar ?
I have that book and have pre-ordered his German fighters Vol 1,

Mike

I am not sure Mike. I pulled them off of the Net via a google search. It was a couple of years ago I think

RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #56 on:** April 11, 2023, 05:26:59 AM »

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I am not sure Mike. I pulled them off of the Net via a google search. It was a couple of years ago I think
RAGIII

Hi Rich,
I should have checked - lazy.
Yes they are two of the 16 profiles for the 'Strutter' contained in his book,

Mike

Borsos · « **Reply #57 on:** April 11, 2023, 05:38:52 AM »

I also have this book but have never heard of a volume on German fighters. Is this a brand new release?
Andreas

RAGIII · « **Reply #58 on:** April 11, 2023, 05:56:07 AM »

Quote from: Mike Norris on April 11, 2023, 05:26:59 AM

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I am not sure Mike. I pulled them off of the Net via a google search. It was a couple of years ago I think
RAGIII

Hi Rich,
I should have checked - lazy.
Yes they are two of the 16 profiles for the 'Strutter' contained in his book,

Mike

Just for the record, I would Not knowingly post anything that I personally copied from a book , that includes scans and photos of the pages, without permission.

RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #59 on:** April 11, 2023, 09:47:31 AM »

Quote from: Borsos on April 11, 2023, 05:38:52 AM

I also have this book but have never heard of a volume on German fighters. Is this a brand new release?
Andreas

Hi Andreas,
German Fighters of the Great War (Volume 1) - profiles by Ronny Bar.
ISBN: 9781911704089
Format: Hardback
Pages: 242
Published: April 11, 2023
35 GBP in the UK

Volume 2 to follow,

Mike