Grant Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Model exhaust sets, various scalesREXx Model AccessoriesAvailable in the UK directly from Arrow WolfPrice and release date to be announced To be honest, I have been waiting to write a review of these incredible model accessories for some time now and have been biting my lip for so long that I think I have a new identifying feature. I once caught glimpse of a REXx product about a year or so ago and was intrigued by what I had seen .."Are those exhausts painted or are they really a metal of some sort" and "Are they the first of a 3D printed example?". None of the above! It took me ages to track REXx down but when I did I found a friendly, generous company who were willing to discuss their range and the manner in which they make their products. REXx's exhausts are made by a process called "Sintering" which, as Wikipedia explains, is a method for creating objects from powders, including metal and ceramic powders. It's based on atomic diffusion which occurs in any material above absolute zero, but it occurs much faster at higher temperatures. In most sintering processes, the powdered material is held in a mould and then heated to a temperature below the melting point. The atoms in the powder particles diffuse across the boundaries of the particles, fusing the particles together and creating one solid piece. Because the sintering temperature does not have to reach the melting point of the material, sintering is often chosen as the shaping process for materials with extremely high melting points. Anyway, enough of the science stuff .. lets have a look at a sample of REXx's repertoire: REXx produce these "bronze" exhausts for both Armoured subjects and, in the main, Aircraft ranging in scales from 1:72nd, 1:48th, 1:35th and also 1:32nd. With approx. 80 products, REXx is already has a nicely balanced range of subjects Each example of REXx's products have the weight and feel of solid metal (albeit they are created from a powder) but are quite soft, especially around the openings of the pipes. That being said, they are quite easily re-shaped should it be needed but it would be best to treat them as you would some photo etch. Their robust appearance can quite easily fool you RX35.002, 1:35th Scale KV-1/2 Exhaust Pipes – Universal. RRP US$6.90 / € 5.00 / £ 4.50 These pictures show the greatest, perhaps, example of the benefits with this manufacturing process, each of these exhaust pipes is completely hollow but yet still "solid" and complete with that gorgeous patina that aged metal takes on. Perhaps a little "soot" powder maybe required but as a replacement for the original .. sensational! RX48.003, 1:48th Scale La-5FN – for Zvezda or Eduard RRP US$ 9.20 / € 6.60 / £5.50 Once again, you can see the benefits and cleverness of REXx. These Lavochkin La-5FN cylinder engined exhaust pipes are totally solid where hollowness isn't required and yet hollow when it is – extraordinary. And let's not forget ... this is in 1:48th Scale! Hardly the largest scale available. And then we come to 1:32nd Scale. For a number of months now, Arrow Wolf and forum/review site Large Scale Modeller ( http://www.largescalemodeller.com ) have been collaborating with REXx in order to produce a number of exhaust pipes to suit 1:32nd Scale aircraft, particularly Wingnut Wings. LSM's logo will appear on the individual packaging of the items where LSM were involved. And the first of the new range of exhausts from REXx have started to show through : RX32.006, 1:32nd Scale Fokker D.VII – for Wingnut Wings. RRP US$ 9.20 / € 6.60 / £5.50 Just look at the startling authentic nature of these exhausts, they leave no one in any doubt that they are made of "metal" and, so far as I've seen, not one exhaust of the same type matches another in terms of the patina pattern. Each looks as original as the next. RX32.012, 1:32nd Scale Roland D.VIa – for Wingnut Wings. RRP US$ 9.20 / € 6.60 / £5.50 Yet another example of hollow pipes – I took some curved tweezers and one of the points went as far (before being stopped by its shape) as the second manifold pipe. ConclusionI think I could wax lyrical about these exhaust pipes forever and a day and yes, I do have a vested interest as UK Distributor but I honestly and truthfully believe that I would rave on about them anyway. The realistic and authentic nature of these exhausts mean that I rank them in the top three best things I've seen come to the modelling arena in many a year. Do I recommend them? Oh wow!, Do I !!! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Our thanks go to REXx for supplying the review samples. Grant Lovett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted March 24, 2014 Administrators Share Posted March 24, 2014 Those look just superb! Check your email....I've placed an 'order' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Awesome! Check your mail too Grant! I want those 2x of those KV sets! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Indeed, they really ARE amazing - as I said; they rate in the top 3 of the best after-market accessories to have come to modelling in the last oh, 20 years? Next to photo-etch and high quality resin, just my opinion BUT the range and potential for many other things is quite extraordinary. Future items need not relate to aircraft or armour, it could spill over into many other aspects or genres of modelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 They do look very good. I recall Moskit exhausts which must have been created the same way, I was always disappointed they folded, let's hope REXx manage to stay around and produce a good sized range... Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Go easy on the rust though. Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Oh sweet, I need 2 sets of KV, 1 La-5FN, 2 Fokker's and a Roland please Grant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Go easy on the rust though. Cees You can always paint it Cees, this is just raw metal as such 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Oh sweet, I need 2 sets of KV, 1 La-5FN, 2 Fokker's and a Roland please Grant Noted Aaron - I add them to the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 They do look very good. I recall Moskit exhausts which must have been created the same way, I was always disappointed they folded, let's hope REXx manage to stay around and produce a good sized range... Matt Oh it's a big range already Matt, somewhere in the range of 90 products including 1:72nd and 1:48th. I'll be publishing the list on Arrow Wolf very shortly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted March 25, 2014 Administrators Share Posted March 25, 2014 Great stuff!! I also want some of them!! Need the full list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 25, 2014 Administrators Share Posted March 25, 2014 Oh wow!! Order placed! How sweet. I always loved the Moskit exhausts and treasure a couple for the 109 in my stash. Great stuff grant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'm always surprised how such detailed parts can be made for our hobby. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Was also a fan of Moskit. Like how those KV exhaust tips look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbox Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hi guys How can I order some of these for my WNW kits........ Thanks very much Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Right here Dave. http://www.arrow-wolf.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredjocko Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hi: When and where may I purchase these? I am interested in the 1/32nd scale and I do not see these offered any where. Thanx, Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Irwin Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Oh my..... I so wish these guys were around when I built my WNW Fokker D.VII. Those exhausts look amazing. I'll be checking back often to see if they have new ones, would love to see them release a set for the Bf-109. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Oh my..... I'll be checking back often to see if they have new ones, would love to see them release a set for the Bf-109. John For what series John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 these look very good i will try to get a 1/32 109 set and compare to DML kit and maybe resin by Quickboost the armour stuff is interesting Grant are they on your site yet - couldn't see them just now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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