Peterpools Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I watched video a while back on Nigel's Modeling Bench channel where he compared two Huey's in size: 1/35 and 1/32. I was absolutely amazed at how much the size difference really was; it's significant. But with Infinity 1/32 Kate soon to be available, there will be an option. For me, it's not on my want to build list and I'm passing on both. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: I watched video a while back on Nigel's Modeling Bench channel where he compared two Huey's in size: 1/35 and 1/32. I was absolutely amazed at how much the size difference really was; it's significant. But with Infinity 1/32 Kate soon to be available, there will be an option. For me, it's not on my want to build list and I'm passing on both. As I keep saying, a model in 1/35 occupies 76 % of the volume of the same in 1/32. We humans look at objects in 3D, not one-dimensional ones, which are mathematical abstractions. So yes, in one dimension, the difference is "only" 9 %, and this may seem insignificant (although I think most would agree it's not insignificant on their paycheck ), but in 3D, it's 24 %, and that's a lot to my eyes .... Hubert 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 hour ago, HubertB said: As I keep saying, a model in 1/35 occupies 76 % of the volume of the same in 1/32. We humans look at objects in 3D, not one-dimensional ones, which are mathematical abstractions. So yes, in one dimension, the difference is "only" 9 %, and this may seem insignificant (although I think most would agree it's not insignificant on their paycheck ), but in 3D, it's 24 %, and that's a lot to my eyes .... Hubert Hubert Right to the point and 100% correct. And when you actually see how big of a difference the 24% is, it's HUGE. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Judging by their Helldiver, I'm not sure I'd buy anything by Infinity. Yes, I'd prefer this kit in 1/32 but I would definitely not buy it in 1/72 scale! I was recently on a online store looking at items by IBG. I was frustrated by the fact that many of their more interesting armor subjects were offered only in 1/72 scale! Who builds 1/72 scale armor! What am I going to do with tanks in that scale? Wear them on a charm bracelet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I don't care if it's 1/35 or 1/32 when I really want to build it. Border is not the first company to do it, there are some helis around. I'm considering buying their Ju-87, as I believe it's the best kit in 'large scale' in the moment. The only let down is fitting aftermarket and figures, which is not an issue for me with the Stuka. To put some oil into the fire, I'm waiting for some of the usual armor suspects to release a 1/32 scale tank range . ZM did a Kettenkrad, without a huge outcry, if I remember right. Cheers Rob 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Texan from KH is sold out, Kate will create a great base for conversion. LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted July 17, 2022 Author Administrators Share Posted July 17, 2022 Some news HGW brings a detail set for the 1:35 Border Ju-87 and Model Monkey continues their extensive detail set to the 1:32 Revell Beaufighter. https://www.model-monkey.com/scale-32 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 With the HGW AM I’m really tempted by the Skua now…… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 45 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Skua , didn't know there is one in large scale. I will buy a Border Stuka soon (too?) Cheers Rob 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Special Hobby Piper L4 OH Moma, a new Piper L4 and I can't wait to get the kit on my bench. Yes, I know it's 48th scale but I do build in that scale as well as 32nd scale for aircraft. Looking back over time, I first soloed a Piper J3 (pretty much a L4 but there are differences) way back in 1965 at Zahns Airport. Other then the rear portion of the green house, which was larger in the L4, pilots could fly it solo from the front seat, as the radio gear weight acted like a rear passenger for the CG. J3 were always flown solo from the rear seat and of course, no radios or even a starter. Just love flying them. Image from Special Hobbies Web Site. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Object 490B from Trumpeter, coming tis fall 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 7:18 PM, Peterpools said: Special Hobby Piper L4 OH Moma, a new Piper L4 and I can't wait to get the kit on my bench. Yes, I know it's 48th scale but I do build in that scale as well as 32nd scale for aircraft. Looking back over time, I first soloed a Piper J3 (pretty much a L4 but there are differences) way back in 1965 at Zahns Airport. Other then the rear portion of the green house, which was larger in the L4, pilots could fly it solo from the front seat, as the radio gear weight acted like a rear passenger for the CG. J3 were always flown solo from the rear seat and of course, no radios or even a starter. Just love flying them. Hi Peter, this should be right down your alley. CMK makes some detailed resin wheels for the mentioned plane. With that hub, I think you can't resist. Cheers Rob 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Rob Awesome and you're so right, no way can I resist 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 ZM latest "Confirmed Rumor" which I read on LSP; the much anticipated FW190 project is being discontinued and will not be produced. The reason given is the chief designer is no longer with ZM and the model is too complicated to be produced to their standards. The first part of the rumor is most likely true but the second part I don't buy at all. ZM's past achievements in producing highly detailed and complicated models, demonstrates their incredible talents and I cannot see how the FW 190 is any more complicated. Yes, the amount of engineering and development time might be too costly in today's environment but surely not beyond their engineering expertise. I have been waiting for their 190 since it was announced years ago and hope the kit is produced. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Now that is a bummer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) I took a look at ZM's website and the Old Man Blogs. The one from March of last year shows that they were fairly far along on the kit. At least, it seems that way to me. https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/sentiment/oyajiblog_113.html It would be a shame to throw all that work away. Edited July 23, 2022 by BlrwestSiR Spelled Old Man wrong 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Completely agree and I hope what I read on LSP was just a rumor and nothing more. Might also just be the cost of producing kits to that level today as compared to the past kits, is just too high and they might fear sales will suffer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Thanks Peter for the heads up, TOS is one place I never go these days, looking at the mouldings Carl shared that’s a lot of expensive tooling being thrown away……..if you believe that rumour mill…….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Phil I'm in complete agreement with Gaz, Carl and yourself. I was under the assumption the kit was close to being released, which did mean ZM already invested a lot of resources into the project. Could be the changes in the market and costs, will just make the kit too expensive; I haven't a clue. I was just surfing sites looking for IPMS convention news and came across this post. Believe me, I'll be first in line to buy the ZM FW190 if it becomes available. I did jump over to their ZM website and there isn't anything new about the kit at all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 The ME-BF109 G14 seems to hit the shelves soon. I've seen the kit as preorder item on some shop pages Luckily not my cup of tea, geez, 105€ for the kit and there is no resin or PE included. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 @Bomber_County, @Peterpools, Radu has replied on LSP that the ZM 190 has not been abandoned. So it's still moving forward at the same pace it always has. Gotta love these rumours. There was one on Britmodeler about Tamiya discontinuing their paints earlier this week. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 4 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: @Bomber_County, @Peterpools, Radu has replied on LSP that the ZM 190 has not been abandoned. So it's still moving forward at the same pace it always has. Gotta love these rumours. There was one on Britmodeler about Tamiya discontinuing their paints earlier this week. Thanks Carl When I saw it was Brian who said he heard this from a very reliable source and from what I remember, Brian isn't one to speculate on rumors and from other responses as well, it was a true. Just glad Radu jumped in and put the 'rumor' to rest. If Tamiya ever dropped out of the hobby paint business, the hobby would have already ceased to exist. 🙃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 1:01 PM, DocRob said: Hi Peter, this should be right down your alley. CMK makes some detailed resin wheels for the mentioned plane. With that hub, I think you can't resist. Cheers Rob Rob Just saw a CAD drawing from CMK for a 65 HP Continental engine for the L4. Things are looking really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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