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    Profimodeller Australian Distributor??

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Rog

     

    Not sure regarding distributor, but their stuff is available through Hannants - just depends if the postage is crazy or not

     

    the tow tractor is not out yet btw

     

    good spot though - think i will get one of these - once i have seen a review though

     

    Nick ...

     

    Now, there is a review or WIP on the trolley a while back somewhere on 'A' forum ... god knows where? - I should have "favorites-ed" it... so SOMEONES built one!

     

    I have (as of today) the ships catapult (from HPH) now in the stash ... but looking on Pauls' build thread on here - Ouch! ... I thought I might try an interim build (until I retire and my time/patience quotient grows a bit!!) ... and do a smallish "Crete" as opposed to adding to the Bismark display ... this gear, a few Fallschirm hanging around with light weapons etc and PRESTO! - instant diorama ...

     

    I saw Hannants ... They have great stock it seems, but they're a bit pricey compared to other UK outlets ... before we even get to the cart/postage thingy.

     

    I wish Profimodellers' website was half as easy to work as HPH ... then I'd buy direct!

     

    Cheers

    Rog :)

    Profimodeller Australian Distributor??

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Hi all ...

     

    I know that a while back, a company released some mini-kits for the 1/32 Revell Arado 196

     

    I have since found out it is ANOTHER Czech company called profimodeller!

     

    These include:

     

    A Wheelbarrow/hand cart P32059

    A Tow bar P32060

    A Buggy (Trailer) P32061

    A Tractor P32062

     

    I've seen some screen shots of them all on one page (perhaps they have compiled them into one kits also??)

     

    Anyone know where I can get them at reasonable prices - preferably in Australia?

     

    I've tried their website and it's a mess to operate!

     

    Regards,

    Rog :)

    1/24th Airfix FW190A

    in Arrow Wolf's Focke Wulf GB

    Posted

    Hmm, it's just beginning to dawn on me the bloody size of this beast (it hasn't arrived yet but ....)

     

    Well ... it's in the same scale as the Mk.Ia Spit and Bf.109E I bought (Airfix) ... lets just call it BIG!

     

    They are in the stash collecting dust atm ... none of the 109 parts have left sprues ... but from what little I started on with the Spit, they don't just slap together! :unsure:

    1/32 Decals for Arado 196 A-3?

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    rog,

     

    Are you planning on doing an "in progress" build thread for you Arado/catapault.  I also just purchased the HPH catapault, and plan on displaying my Arado on it, however, I've heard that the "Resin Monster" has some build issues and the Revell's Arado doesn't fit on it very well.... :unsure:

     

    Cheers,  Ian

     

    Ian ...

     

    In answer to your questions ...

     

    * I don't generally post build threads or WIP's online ... the main reason being knockers'n'mockers - my skill set is not huge! And while I do not seek praise for work done in enjoyment - I certainly don't like people tearing me down either ... If I want direction or need help with something I can always ask :D - so not posting is the best solution.

     

    * I won't be building the Catapult/Arado for some time as its going in with the 'Bismarck' display (currently housing a 1/200 Bismarck + 1/32 'Ark Royal' Swordfish) ... and I am working on a 1000mm x 800mm coffee table diorama for Afrika Korps at the moment ... The 'France May 1940' one took me near on 2 years (much bigger - think dining room table!) ... this one is a fair way down the track, but there are some bits and kits that haven't even arrived here yet, so until it's finished - no other plans.

     

    To offer what little help I DO have ... I think pretty much all resin kits have to be worked over to fit correctly ... From what I've read, most kits have issues with flash or ejection marks ... and even fit issues due to warping - all of which are fixable. Apparently, resin kits are a little like 'limited run' injection mould in these regards ... I say 'apparently' because, until now, I've never owned either and all of a sudden I have a flurry of gear inbound - my MDC Hawker Typhoon has arrived a week ago (resin) ... The Walrus and Catapult kits from HPH (resin) are on their way ... as are 2 early FW-190's, a Hawker Tempest and Hawker Hurricane (limited run IM) ...

     

    MY solution (I may try test-fitting before I commit!), MIGHT be to buy the HPH Arado?? Now, I may be assuming incorrectly here, that the two kits were developed side-by-side and so the HPH Arado fits where the Revell kit does not?? …

     

    And then there’s some manufacturer that has developed a transport trolley, tow hitch and tractor for an Arado also – This I might use for the Revell kit along with some Fallschirm Jaeger to display a “Crete” diorama!

     

    There seems to be a few options around … so I’ll wait until the bits and pieces are in 1st

     

     

     

    My thoughts

     

    Rog :)

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    Arado AR-196 WIP with ship's catapult.

    in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress

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    Uh, Paul, this build is really going to have some meaning now....Rog just bought an HPH catapault for his Arado, and mine should be here next week.

     

    You will be the guinea pig for the rest of us, sorry bro.... ^_^

     

    Cheers,  Ian

     

    Ian

     

    ... well ... I HAVE been looking on with interest, I must say ... BUT ... My skills don't match anywhere near what Has been done here!! - I honestly can't recall the last time I SAW a soldering iron, let alone used one! ... So ... I may just consider buying the HPH Arado 196 for the catapult ... and create yet another small diorama (perhaps for Crete??) with the Revell kit using that cart/tractor combo I saw somewhere online.

     

    Rog

    I really enjoyed this!!

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Well...

     

    At least they don't have thrusters on their legs like the Strike Witches.

     

    Erm... You do know you're not supposed to watch it for the tanks Rog, right? :blink:

     

    S

     

    lol Steve ... I watched it for entertainment, what else? ... I thought it was good clean fun!

    But what surprised me was the knowledge of and accuracy of the various panzers (all tanks) and panzerkraft (albiet in a basic way) ...

    The funny references to different cultures, historical battles and millitary figures was an added bonus!

     

    R

    I really enjoyed this!!

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    For some fun on my days off I decided to watch this:

     

    http://www.animenewsnetwork.com.au/video/26900/

     

    I watched the entire first season over a couple of days and I had an absolute ball!! ... as is usual with any anime/animation there are plenty of references that only adults or enthusiasts will understand ... The show was a cult hit in Japan and the marketing has been phenominal!!

     

    I found out about it when one of the latest of the local junior model 'junkies' a 9 yr old girl across the way ... started building the 1/35 Pz.IV. Ausf.D that you can get ... she wants to build the others as well.

     

    Rog :)

    Soo.... What did you just get???

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    ... WIPs has wonders for moving my skills forward ...

     

    No arguement there ... I've learned most of the little of what I DO know from them ... However, I doubt me posting anything is going to radically change the world!!

     

    Attaboys are nice for the ego, but don't actually drive improvement the way constructive criticism does.

     

    I don't want praise (in fact I shun it as much as I do negativity) ... I do what I do for my own relaxation and enjoyment - not for the approval of others or their analysis of the strength of my skill set ...

    That enjoyment disappears quite quickly when someone starts pulling it all appart though ...

    as you say - each to their own :)

    ... Maybe that's why I never got married?? Who knows??

     

    Everything I do is based on a WIP model.  Agree, I always like the atta boys from time to time.  However, I get biggest benefit from constructive evaluation.  Every build for me is an evolving experience.  Learn from a fail, learn from smart people.  I always surround myself with people much smarter than me.

     

    Good!!! Me too ... Thats why I jump on forums ... mainly to ask questions and look at what experts can achieve ... collect some new ideas - not to embarrass myself with my (comparatively) pathetic attempts, all the while looking like some kind of try hard. I like what I do ... it's fun ... when critiquing comes into it, it becomes like some sort of competition

     

    Since my return to this hobby just over a year ago, I have learned so much for colleagues, friends through the magic of technology.  Never take critique too personal.  You can tell if criticism is sensitive and helpful or from a jealous knucklehead.   Knuckleheads?  meh...look at 'em in the eye as they spew their self serving pontification and pretend you are watching a movie.

     

    Criticism ... when unasked for (which ALWAYS happens) ... is something I'd rather avoid, personally.

    Soo.... What did you just get???

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Excellent Rog ... when you're ready start a thread in the Large Scale Aircraft build section.  I know I'll be watching.

     

    Nice of you to say ... however I never post build/completed threads or pictures, sorry!

    (too many critics out there for my mind!)

    But I have no problem asking people for help if I run into difficulty :)

     

    Rog :)

    Soo.... What did you just get???

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    This deserves it's very own theme music ...

     

    I'm going to go with Madonna's: "Like a virgin" ... because I am touching resin "for the very first time"!!

    At my front door (In Perth, Western Australia) today, all the way from Derbyshire in England, arrived a kit I have been waiting near on 3 years to buy ...

    ... taking only an incredible 6 days to get here - including the day I put the order through and two weekend days ... Staggering!

     

    My very own MDC Hawker Typhoon (served with a side of HE rockets!) ... I would LOVE to do a review ... not just an "In-Box" review, but a review of my whole "Customer Experience" ... Obviously I am well over 3 years too late ... but my experience is breathtaking!!

     

    Well ... off to smoke a cigarette now ;)

     

    Rog :)

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    BF/ME 109 32nd scale kits....

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    ... I sawed the nose off the Eduard Weekend Edition E-1 to make one of A2Zee's early Bf109 conversions ...

     

    Ahhh ... I see! ... though tell me, is the nose on the D version that much different from the E (except prop or spinner) ??

     

    At any rate ... Whether I use kit parts or AM parts my main concern is getting that nose assembly to fit! Nicely ...

    Which it seems, from a couple of build threads posted on here, that it does not ...

     

    Rog :)

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