Artful69
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... ok, Google really IS your friend
PMMS is a one man band run by Terry Ashley
knock yourself out! ...
Thanks Nick
Headslap to self!! ... Duh! Perth Millitary Modeling (@ILIVEheredammit_Ishouldknowthis.com)
I'll hammer their site some ... after I recover from concussion
Rog
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Hi ... everyone?!?! ... Thanks for all the info!!!
I mean seriously ... I love forums for all the fantastic info available!! ...
I think each of us builds to a completely different standard - one that is determined by our own internal levels of "acceptable" ... unfortunately, for some, their level of "acceptable" is a non-negotiable benchmark for everyone - which is why I never post build work ... or completed work on a forum
...But I digress from the topic at hand ...
... my first has a resin nose replacing it all ...
Matt ... whose resin nose (manufacter?) and would this nose work with the Eduard 1/32 E-1 kit??
@Rog- I don't think Eduard ever intended for the engine to be built up and and have the cowl on simultaneously. If you look at the instruction breakdown they only show the cowl installed without the engine in place.
I HAVE read a couple of build reviews as I was pointing out above - which agree with what you are telling me - so thanks! ... And thanks for letting me know that the instructions outline the OPTION (I was worried that I might have to figure out what to add ... or not!!). I just think it's a shame that an 'undersized'-fitting engine option wasn't at least on offer, say, aftermarket through Eduard
But ... I'm buying the kit (or kits) for the reasons of:
A/ The colour schemes and markings: France, May 1940 era ... the colours used look different with higher contrasts than in later splinter patterns ... cool identifier artwork etc
B/ The wing-minus- FF cannon mag bulge.
I suppose I COULD buy a DML/CH E-3 and do the sand-fill-rescribe-rerivet dance ... but then I'd have to go chasing decals anyway, yeah?
So ... think cowl closed, no engine, nice fitting ... sweet display
Thanks
Rog
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Nick ...
appologies in advance for the multiquote ... It is the quickest way to reply here ... and the easiest to keep track of, without scrolling up and down the screen continually ...
... you will want to check out PMMS - from memory Terry has done some of usually high standard, in depth reviews of tracks for 251s and the like...
Thanks Nick ... Who are PMMS ??????
Also, there's Dragon themselves. I know they sell certain Magic Tracks...so if your kit has DS and you want the magics, you may be able to score them separately ...
For me, this might be the best option!!! ... who would I contact? - A Dragon distibutor??
Just curious, why no metal tracks? I absolutely love them...
A/ expensive ... B/ no need as magic tracks look just a healthy once painted/weathered and ... C/ REALLY freaking expensive!! $30 AUD minimum + postage (non of the locals would sell something like that under $50, if they could be bothered getting it in stock) x about 150-170 kits (minus about 50 WITH Magic Tracks) = $3000 - $3600 ... sorry Doogs
THE best tracks i have seen up close and personal are those by Masterclub of Russia
biggest problem they have is distribution - they are tough to find with a mediocre website; i order direct from Russia - bit quirky, but no problems ultimately
The E-Bay site looks fine and if you've had no issues ... I can roll with this when other options fail - Thanks Nick!!
Fruil tracks are almost as expensive as a whole damn Dragon model out here in Australia. Model Kasten are actually a cheaper option, or AFV Club. A friend of mine in my model club a week or so ago gave me a sensational tip for working with rubber track. He glues a piece of wire to the inside top ot the track, then bends the track over the wheels to get the proper sag. The wire keeps it in place.
Now THAT sounds like a decent Idea!! I might give it a whirl before before I start ordering ... it's mainly the Tamiya 'rubber bands' that tick me off ... Agree with the "Fruil-ing expensive" assessment!!
Thanks Brad
Thanks all
Rog
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Thanks Nick and Doogs ...
Yes ... I've picked up a couple of Dragon kits recently with "DS Tracks" ... although I have to admit that, as yet, I haven't actually built them or tried them out - I am still skeptical.
As for the vehicles ... all are German WWII but vary ... 8 ton half tracks, 251's, 250's, Pz.II 'Luchs' (is probably one of the more unusual ones) ... To be honest, I haven't actually gone through my stash yet ... that will be something happening over the next few days though (for PE and brass/alu barrel upgrades as well) ...
I will check AFV out ... and Bronco ... I was kinda hoping there would be one "go to" brand for the lot.
Rog
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... However, there's one German bomber missing from the 1/32nd crowd, the Dornier Do-17 and, with the one being salvaged off the coast of Kent, interest within the aviation community is rising ...
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... I DO seem to remember mentioning this in some other form somewhere?!?! -
Hi all ...
I love my 1/35 panzers - in fact any (German WWII) Figurines, AFVs, Artillery etc besides
I also love Dragon versions of these kits (and some Tamiya I don't mind) ...
The main thing I like ... is Magic Tracks ... as opposed to the 'rubber band' variety. I get the right amount of 'track sag' and everything looks just that little bit more realistic.
I have a few kits with rubber bands ... more importantly ... a few Dragon kits with the annoying things!!! ... I wish to replace them with Magic tracks (or similar) I DON"T want metal tracks (like the Fruilmodel ones) ... just plain old, reasonably cheap-ish placcy ones ...
Can anyone help with manufacturers on the market atm??
Rog
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... perhaps something like a scaled down DB601 engine so that you can close up the cowl on an Eduard Bf 109??A interesting Idea indeed!
Instead of leaping into the deep straight away.. how about creating some update/conversions sets to start off with?
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Heya ... thanks!!
The HPH catapult is EXACTLY what I'll be using!! ... I've ordered one (along with a Walrus). The idea is to display it in a long glass wall cabinet alongside a 1/200 Bismark (hence the markings) and a 1/32 Swordfish (Ark Royal markings) ...
I THINK, I might have the problem solved!!
It seems the "I" on the markings is exactly like the "L" with the bottom chopped off ... I'm pretty sure I can adapt the Revell decals
Rog
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Ahhh ... thanks guys!!
So in short, no obvious AM turned metal barrels around, but probably won't need them anyway!
I was unsure ... to be honest, I haven't dealt with resin before ... I honestly didn't know what to expect (although I know from build threads and in-box reviews - it's an excellent kit!) ... Brass or Alu tend to look sharper and more detailed than anything else ... The problem with waiting until the kit arrives, is that I'll be no better off with it - I'll be ordering online so I can't do side-by-side comparisions - hence the question.
@ Matt ... yes Google wouldn't be the greatest help - since most barrels are designed with a specific Target in mind (i.e. Sptifire Mk.IX etc). But as Doogs says above, apparently the C/E wing Spits carry something that looks entirely different anyway ... Bugger!
Thanks again guys
Rog
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@ Doogs & Matt ... Thanks for the heads up!
I had read about the inability of the Eduard kits to 'button up' the engine once fitted. The only reason for buying the E-1 was to display it 'ready to go' ... or with cowl fitted, in the paint scheme that ajcmac is using on his build thread on here - It would be handy to be able to display the engine, but given that you can't, my preference is to do away with it - unless there are AM options for a 'fix' out there?
I suppose I could just go ahead and buy one anyway ... whats the deal with the resin AM nose, Matt - how did that work?
Rog
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Ok ... posted this on LSP and didn't get any sort of real answer
... After about 2-3 years of drooling at the lovely in-box reviews and build threads of this little gem, I've finally got one inbound ...
Out with the old (Revell) and in with the new (MDC) ...
So ... for those who have seem this kit 1st hand ...
Would it be worth grabbing some brass/alu barrels for the thing? AND ... If so ... what size/type would I be after??
Rog
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I still stand by my simplistic solution of writing the paint number on the top of the cap.
... go for it Brad - if it works for you!!
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or you could just buy the DML one
i am serious btw
Agreed. The Cyber-Hobby Emil is a stunning kit.
Hey guys ...
I appreciate that you admire the DML/Cyber Hobby Wing Tech kits ... and I'll admit they are really nice - I have one ...
But in Re-reading the reviews I posted links to earlier (from LSP) ... There look to be just as many flaws in it as in others realy ...
I have 3 Trumpy Emils ... and One DML ... all are built ... the Trumpy's were far easier to put together for me and therefore more enjoyable (The cowl on the DML P**sed me off no end) ... and realy, for me, its a case of spot the difference - I have to use the above mentioned links and REALLY look to spot the flaws ...
I dunno ... but I think the Trumpy is ok really for 99.9% of the population
...I was told by the 'brand police' that Eduard is the 'best' kit (not that I pay THAT much attention!). But I was thinking about grabbing the E-1 ??? ... suggestions??
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Looks good. I'd probably have just written the number on the top of the cap with a black texter, but I'm kinda lazy like that.
... well ... if I was using them every day of the week and for the last 20 years ... I might have made do with that option.
;)but since i have to read the label ... and a reference chart I made up on a spreadsheet, to check I have the right Tamiya colour ... then I doubt the idea would work for me
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@ Nick ... for eg?????
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You used a rattle can when you have an airbrush!!??? Anyway good job on the storage!!!
I had the rattlecan left over from a previous rental property I was living in ... when cleaning out for inspection (after 4 years) I bought a can of semi gloss white to do ceiling touch ups where some marks were left from moving furniture ... waste not - want not, and it turned out to be the perfect match for the inside of the drawers as you can see.
Besides ... at $3.50 per 10ml bottle of Tamiya acrylic white ... I wasn't going to waste 3 or 4 bottles on a peice of furniture it only cost $10 to make
;)Rog
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A detailed couple of articles on various kits available for the 109E ... Parts 1 and 2 available ... dunno what happened to part 3 ???
http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=747
http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=748
Regards
Rog
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Nifty!
My paint storage nowadays is in an actual rolling tool cabinet, in the upper drawers. Too shallow for that kind of banked approach, I think. Maybe if I used some thinner material. I've had great luck with those little circular adhesive labels, though. Paint code and, for MM enamels, a dot of the actual color.
Actually ... to be honest ... That was my original Idea ... but to buy a good quality tool trolley out here (the ones with bearing roller drawers) with enough room for ALL my gear - and I won't buy the cheap ones that get stuck all the time - it was going to cost me inexcess of $250-$300 ... and THEN I still had to buy a suitable "bench", lamp etc ...
I remembered my desk set up from my old banking days ... the modular heavy duty malamine stuff ... and went to see one of the local suppliers for some second hand auction stuff ...
I came away with a used 1800mm x 900mm desk and 2 castor fitted drawer cabinents (bearing rollers). Both have two small stationery drawers at the top and one deep suspension file drawer down bottom (perfect for the Dremel case, airbrush compressor and assorted larger items!! ... I even bought some thick sponge mat, drilled a hole for the AC power supply and air hose!!! with the drawer shut, the noise of the compressor is significantly muted!!).
All for less than $250 ... my extention arm magnifier lamp cost $120 ... ... I already have an old office chair ... all set up for just over $350 ... not bad
Rog
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Whats this "organization" you speak of ??............Harv ...
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Hiya Mikester
Thanks for you help and the link ... someone over at LSP gave me that one too ...
Yes ... It seems with whats available out there I can model recce planes from the Tirpitz, Scheer and Graf Spee ... and a variety of others weird and wonderful subjects!
Now ... Unit badge?? ... would you be referring to the little avatar drawing on or near the cowl?? ... like the seahorse on blue shield background for example??
If so ... I believe that the seahorse was was common to all Arados attached to Kreigsmarine as recce aircraft ... the decals drawings for the Scheer and Graf Spee certainly had one.
I have the fuse markings for all four Bismark Arados in reference material for my Bismark 1/200 kit ... who would make custom for the Arado in 1/32??
Regards
Roger
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Ok folks ...
I've done the mandatory Google search before succubing to a post here ...
My boss rang me 2 weeks ago to ask me what I wanted for my birthday ... we generaly get a shot at something around about $50 ... give or take $10. Most of the lads grab a carton of beer ... But I wanted something a little different ... and then I remembered my "Stash Order" list ...
So I told him I would really like a 1/32 Revell Arado 196 A-3 ... "a what?" he says!
Today I have it in my hot little hands (not while I'm typing of course!!)
BUT ... I was hoping for some decals depicting one of the recce planes from the Bismark ... no such luck!!
Does anyone make a batch of AM decals for one of these (specifically to suit a Bismark reference)?? ... I'll need some swastikas too!
Rog
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... if you have detailed pics looking up into those wells, you are a lucky chap indeed! ...
lol Nick ... haven't you heard that it's impolite to take pic's up a ladys skirts!!
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Tell you what ... you could market that ! I'd buy one.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh man, that is genius.....I so wish I could be this organized........that is one neat piece of work, thanks for sharing.
Martin.
... lol fellas ... it's about the ONLY thing in relation to modeling that I have "scratch-built"
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That is ONE tight fit you aren't going to 'sand' your way out of!!!!!