BlrwestSiR Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 12/27/2020 at 5:47 PM, Fran said: Hi Carl. Do you have the link? I also have a Star Destroyer!! Fran, the parts arrived today. Thought you'd like to see what they look like: Here's the front half of the Blockade Runner. Here's the shield generators. Engine bells. They're packed in a cardboard tube to keep them safe. The Millennium Falcon. These are the first bits I've orders from Falcon 3D but I'll definitely have to consider their figures for my Bandai 1/72 Falcon now. Carl 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted January 8, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 8, 2021 Thanks so much Carl!!! They look amazing, with keen surface detail... And you got love the little Millenium Falcon. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Holy cow! I didn't want to stray into any new subjects of models like Star Wars, but man, I might have to reconsider after seeing the pictures above. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 38 minutes ago, Landlubber Mike said: Holy cow! I didn't want to stray into any new subjects of models like Star Wars, but man, I might have to reconsider after seeing the pictures above. The Bandai kits are absolutely fantastic. If they ever decide to do something not sci-fi related, the big boys will be quaking in their boots. Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Good to know Carl. Any recommended places to find them? HLJ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said: Good to know Carl. Any recommended places to find them? HLJ? HLJ isn't allowed to sell them overseas. It was part of the original C&D that was issued by Disney over where the kits could be sold due to licensing. As I mentioned, it's change since then. Culttvmanshop.com is a good place. They specialize in sci-fi kits. I bought my PG Falcon from them (the one Smitty just got). I know folks have bought them at Hobby Lobby too. I've even picked some up from Amazon but those can take a bit longer to arrive. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Santa got mine from Culttvman. Ebay is always a good spot to start as well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 This came today from Mike Swinburne. We agreed on a trade......harv 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I hate you Harvey LOL 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 A gift from my awesome wife. :) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 OK, blame Hubert and Ernie for this one. Never done a big resin conversion, just used stuff like cockpits and exhausts, so I thought I'd try this. It's the Scaleworx conversion for the Atlas Cheetah E from John Wiedeman. Casting is lovely and hopefully the surgery required isn't too difficult. Inspired by Hubert's aversion to anything with camouflage the plan is to do this Before anyone comments I know the original airframe with this paint job was a Cheetah C but I defy anyone to notice the difference at 2 feet! Nice and shiny so should save a bit of time on weathering as well. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 19 hours ago, GusMac said: OK, blame Hubert and Ernie for this one. Never done a big resin conversion, just used stuff like cockpits and exhausts, so I thought I'd try this. It's the Scaleworx conversion for the Atlas Cheetah E from John Wiedeman. Casting is lovely and hopefully the surgery required isn't too difficult. Inspired by Hubert's aversion to anything with camouflage the plan is to do this Before anyone comments I know the original airframe with this paint job was a Cheetah C but I defy anyone to notice the difference at 2 feet! Nice and shiny so should save a bit of time on weathering as well. Welcome to the dark side of the force ... Powerful this side is ! Hubert 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 6:07 PM, GusMac said: OK, blame Hubert and Ernie for this one. Never done a big resin conversion, just used stuff like cockpits and exhausts, so I thought I'd try this. It's the Scaleworx conversion for the Atlas Cheetah E from John Wiedeman. Casting is lovely and hopefully the surgery required isn't too difficult. Inspired by Hubert's aversion to anything with camouflage the plan is to do this Before anyone comments I know the original airframe with this paint job was a Cheetah C but I defy anyone to notice the difference at 2 feet! Nice and shiny so should save a bit of time on weathering as well. Nice one! I just email Scaleworx the other day about the 2 seater Cheetah D conversion. I'll have to get that once it's out. I always thought the Kfir looked good. Then I saw the Cheetah... Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 33 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Nice one! I just email Scaleworx the other day about the 2 seater Cheetah D conversion. I'll have to get that once it's out. I always thought the Kfir looked good. Then I saw the Cheetah... Carl Hi Carl John was very easy to deal with and the package took just over 6 weeks from SA to my house which I didn't think was too bad in the current circumstances. The castings are flawless and the detail is excellent. Nice, funky blue resin as well! Cheers, Gus 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 From my friends at Hannants: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Santa sent me some cash so............treated myself to a new set of cutters and AK Extreme for a NMF for the on going 51 build........plus general top up. Ordered at 6.00pm Wednesday evening arrived at 11.00am Friday morning, exceptional service and free delivery, PM to know who with........ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I didn’t get this but Harvey said I should post it here as it was really interesting! it is a 1/1 scale Ban Dai kit! 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Vandy1 VX-4 said: I didn’t get this but Harvey said I should post it here as it was really interesting! it is a 1/1 scale Ban Dai kit! Tamiya makes some cake decorating models so just one more niche category. As long as no one mistakes for the real thing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Tamiya makes some cake decorating models so just one more niche category. As long as no one mistakes for the real thing. Not sure it wouldn't actually taste better than the real thing! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Some teeth for my Thud. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 My Christmas gift from Recon Mike !!! THANKS Buddy !!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 3 hours ago, TJTX said: Some teeth for my Thud. Nice one. The Videoaviation stuff is excellent but watch the decals, they are sooo delicate. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 These are my first pair of single blade cutters.......wow love them......and they did not cost a fortune.......well recommended...... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Let us know how they work ....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, harv said: Let us know how they work ....harv Harv, they are awesome, like Phil mentions............. I bought two of them, one set is a Dispae, and the other is a Trumpeter one, both are fantastic.............. I asked Carl if he thought they were worth it and he was the guy who convinced me to buy them... I'm very glad I took his advice... they make taking small brittle part off the sprue very easy and comfortable, but as Carl mentioned, apparently don't drop them .... and Yeah, Phil, let us know what you think full on... I love mine.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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