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Phew ! At least, the poor overexploited animals (the deers) seem to have escaped and be free ! Animal Rights Activist Hubert () ( deer steak, rare ? .... yummie ! )
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Looks like the 2000 is available (at last)
HubertB replied to HubertB's topic in Modelling Discussion
What I have read so far : it’s good for a « C » version although it has some parts for other variants like the « -5 ». But the IP is there only for the C, i.e. with part glass, part analogic instruments. The « glass » IP of the « -5 » is simply not there, and should be either scratchbuilt or wait for an AM cockpit. Biggest disappointment seems to be the lack of intake trunks, as on the previous F-5E kit. But overall it looks like a nice kit. And the chances you will get a 2000 from another manufacturer seem a lot smaller than WnW doing a French fighter, if you see what I mean Hubert -
The world's most beautiful jet aeroplane?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
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Well, I’d better resume the work on the #&@« /! cylinders’ heads of the R-985 I was working on 4 years ago, then (and of which you can get a glimpse of the renderings in the Beaver build thread) ... . I have the 3D printer for it, when the design is finished, btw Hubert
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Thoughts on the Hobby Boss Mk.V Spitfire?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in Modelling Discussion
I’d say that compared to the Tamiya Spitfires, it is a Mk V ... Compared to the Revell Mk II, it is also a Mark V .... When I say « it is », I really meant « it is supposed to be », btw. Besides the comparisons above, there is not much to say for the kit ... Hubert -
Trumpeter A7E - Hellenic AF
HubertB replied to GusMac's topic in LSM 1/32 and Larger Aircraft Ready for Inspection
Looks fantastic. I wish I had 1/10 of your talent for painting. For once, we have a model that looks aged, sun-bleached and worn-out like the original, not like it’s borrowed a tartan from your country ! Tremendous result ! Hubert -
What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
HubertB replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
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What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
HubertB replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
A hint. It's an uneven number ... A second hint : you have the kit, Harv. Hubert -
What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
HubertB replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
F : yes 4 : no ... Hubert -
What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
HubertB replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
Some teeny weeny parts to improve a resin cockpit ... The small switches rack in the middle on the extreme right was my fifth attempt and took me some 8 hours overall before I called myself happy . It's made of 14 components overall ... and I confirmed I have to improve my soldering skills And to think nobody will ever notice... Hubert PS: A special salute to the first who guesses which cockpit this is from -
There is only one OV-10 IMHO, the A. Good that you found one, Harv. Hubert
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What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
HubertB replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
I admire that you work in this area, Carl. If I had a work area and workbench like this one, I’d probably tackle it with a fork, or more likely a D-12 dozer, followed by a high-pressure rinsing. But then, it’s just me . Each to his own, as they say. Hubert -
1/24 scale DHC-2 Beaver actual build
HubertB replied to CrankyCrafstman's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Well, I had to go back to work and switch-on the PC on which I do Solidworks' designs, but I recovered some screen captures of what I did 4 years ago. The cylinder design is not complete (and has some bugs) and you will notice that I even "assembled" one cylinder in a reverse way . That gives you an idea of what I had achieved so far. The design is in 1/32 scale. Hubert -
They do, and despite their typically British ungainly design, they somehow looked cool (at least until they got pregnant - and useful at last - with the big tank). As for the kit: 1) This is life when you have young children at home 2) I should have stored them better if I wanted to keep them longer 3) it was just an advanced call on their ultimate fate. Until recently, and my new wife, I was binning the finished kits after some time. It was a way of keeping some free shelf space, and also a reflection that I was more interested in the building process than the finished kit Nice work again on that icon of Britishness. Hubert
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Frazer Nash FN5 gun-turrets
HubertB replied to Fidd88's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
On the contrary, Blender is very good and very capable. It just requires a mind frame I have not. But if you are in organic design or 3D animation, you can produce wonders with Blender. Check it online to see what you can do. Hubert -
Frazer Nash FN5 gun-turrets
HubertB replied to Fidd88's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Blender is a free -yet very sophisticated - 3D design software. Never could even get started on it Hubert -
The technology involved is short-run molds. They can be developed from the traditional masters HpH used for their resin kits. And selling 1000 units is no doubt better than selling 100 to 300. Especially as the cost of silicone molds is repeated as these molds wear out quickly ... I am with you Tony. I wanted a DC-3. I might even have bought a C-47 kit to make it into a DC-3, but not at 700 € (European price including VAT) Hubert
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Frazer Nash FN5 gun-turrets
HubertB replied to Fidd88's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
If you are an old drawing board draughtsman, then you are an in-born parametric designer. You thinks 2D dimensions and angles before thinking 3D ... Don’t even think about using Blender. Designing a shape without entering dimensions seems .... very very very alien to me Hubert -
I like the idea of them moving to short-run IM kits. And I have seen some great news in the list, like the Wyvern or the SM 79. One little more effort, and release the C-47 as an injection-molded DC-3, cheaper than the resin kit, please Infinity Models Hubert
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Rodens SSW D.III Late 1/32
HubertB replied to sieben's topic in LSM 1/32 and Larger Aircraft Ready for Inspection
Very nice result, with a not-so-easy kit Hubert PS: you know there is one remaining survivor in the Krakow Aeronautics Museum (at least that is my memory) -
Hasegawa P-40E.
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Go for it Dale ! Keep the tempo, mate ! Hubert -
Cool. I remember building a 1/48 Lightning F1a ... some 25 years ago. It was an ID model vac-form. I was very proud of it, and then my children thought it was a cool toy too, to go flying around the house 'Whoooooooooooooshhhhh !" Hubert
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Sorry for you. Had you asked before you bought them, I, and probably others, would have told you to pass and avoid. The E & T « engines » are competing with SAC « metal » landing gears for the title of « worst way to waste money on AM stuff ». Hubert