Bomber_County Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, harv said: Let us know how they work ....harv Really really love them, have been coveting these for a long time. These are the cheaper end of the market at around £17.00. The beauty of them is the part doesn’t “ping” off across the bench, literally just falls away. The cut is square to the part so you can go as close as you need, clean up is very quick. There is no vee cut as with conventional cutters. The max cut is 3mm, I’d never push them that hard. The blade does look fragile but man it’s sharp. Phil Flory of Flory Models compared them very favourably with the Dispae set. The Dispae set is maybe double the money and having to work on a budget at present these were the ideal buy. Haven’t used the others but very very impressed with these Trumpeter Master Tools ones......... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Yeah, I hear you there, Phil..... I did 'splurge' on the Dispaie ones, as I don't or haven't ever bought any real nice tools, so I thought I would treat myself, and yes the trumpeter ones are VERY good...... I do like mine a lot as well.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 The Trumpeter ones work really well for the cost. What I've found is that each brand seems to have slight variations in blade shape and some work better in certain situations. Some have a thinner profile so are easier to get into tight spaces. Others are a bit longer so can cut a larger piece of sprue. Dspiae has changed their blade shape and is currently on version 3. I've got Version 2 and 3. They've also sold them under the Meng brand so may/may not be cheaper that way. The Dspiae ones are on the left and middle. The Trumpeter is on the right. My original Dspiae ones (in the middle) I broke the tip off from dropping them. To make them usable, ground off the the unbroken tip and made them equal length. Now they're usable but only for shorter cuts. I also have a couple of the Wave single edge cutters. These are great for really tight spots due to the way they angled the blade. Again, just don't drop them... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 As I was typing out my reply above, I had a package arrived from Canada Post. Stay on target.... Another parts donor. Just kidding, I bought it for the decals. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Jeff said: 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.. I'd second this. The Dspaie cutters are the best modelling purchase I've made in a long time. They go through any plastic like butter and you get a beautiful smooth cut with no crushing at all. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 11 hours ago, GusMac said: I'd second this. The Dspaie cutters are the best modelling purchase I've made in a long time. They go through any plastic like butter and you get a beautiful smooth cut with no crushing at all. I use the Meng incarnation of the cutter since a year now and yes, I like the sharpness of it's blades, but can't find mayor advantages to my Tamiya cutter. One thing, I especially don't like about the Meng is, that sometimes with fragile parts the sharp of the two blades got stuck into the plastic and there is a risk of breaking the part while removing it. Cheers Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I just picked up this model product from Thunder model; it's in 1/35 scale and is,for me, a subject matter for a kit I've never tried before. Or even thought of making. A railroad boxcar! Anyway, it looks like a pretty good kit. I was surprised by how well it was package and the quality of the molding. It looks like it may, for me, be challenging build. The subject might even be considered a little controversial for some. It's a model of a German Gedeckter Gutterwagen Gr 15t ww2 boxcar. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Also picked up a nice little kit from ICM...... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I have one in the stash calling me ! ....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 40 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: I just picked up this model product from Thunder model; it's in 1/35 scale and is,for me, a subject matter for a kit I've never tried before. Or even thought of making. A railroad boxcar! Anyway, it looks like a pretty good kit. I was surprised by well it was package and the quality of the molding. It looks like it may, for me, be challenging build. The subject might even be considered a little controversial for some. It's a model of a German Gedeckter Gutterwagen Gr 15t ww2 boxcar. That is a cool looking kit, and a neat idea...... if there is any controversy, just put some straw in it, with some cattle..... or some horses..... always good to learn new stuff about accurate rail road air braking systems.... cool stuff... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Think MiniArt do 1/35 animals, does it come with a rails?....... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Think MiniArt do 1/35 animals, does it come with a rails?....... No rails, but trumpeter rails will work 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 5 hours ago, harv said: I have one in the stash calling me ! ....harv Hope to see your build soon. Anyway, this is one of three aircraft models in my stash. I have two Trumpeter wildcats, but I've heard these aren't the greatest kits. Years ago I built the 1/32 scale Revell wildcat and I'm certain that the Trumpeter kits might be better. I will probably buy the ICM versions of the Polikarpov I-16 in 1/32 scale and I would like to build the Special Hobby Brewster Buffalo in 1/32 scale. You might notice a trend here---- I like stubby, or otherwise barrel-shaped aircraft. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Don't feel bad. I have a Wildcat too. Have had it forever. I also have a ton of AM for it also. I do want an ICM 16. LOVE IT.....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 47 minutes ago, harv said: Don't feel bad. I have a Wildcat too. Have had it forever. I also have a ton of AM for it also. I do want an ICM 16. LOVE IT.....harv Oh, I think I'll eventually build one of my Trumpeter wildcats, maybe both. I hear someone sells a resin replacement firewall for this kit that solves some of the issues with the kit. I forget who makes it now. I looked it up a while back and, of course ,in common with all things I'm interested in buying, it was out of stock. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Well if you find it, let me know....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 15 minutes ago, harv said: Well if you find it, let me know....harv Certainly, I will. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 That wildcat firewall is from Master Details. It is listed as out of stock. I emailed the manufacturer to see if it will be available in the future. I'll let you know if they answer. https://masterdetails.com/grumman-f4f-3-4-wildcat-wheel-well-improvement/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 19, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 12/27/2020 at 10:36 PM, smitty44 said: Thanks for the intel. Strictly MRP here with acrylic washes Thinking this would make cool diorama 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 19, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 19, 2021 Speaking of Sci Fi. This sort of dio is one I always wanted to do,.. It’s just so different and cool. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 44 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: Speaking of Sci Fi. This sort of dio is one I always wanted to do,.. It’s just so different and cool. Don;t think I've ever seen a dio for those... except for the ones they used on the TV show.... I like it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I had ignored this HGW kit because I'd heard it had the Eduard 109 in it... But when I heard it was the Dragon kit, I rushed to find one. Apparently they're getting harder to find. Still in the cellophane. Most of the PE and resin is ship model stuff. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Definitely a cool diorama. Must be huge too as that looks to be the 1/48 Eagle which is 22" in length. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Just now, GazzaS said: I had ignored this HGW kit because I'd heard it had the Eduard 109 in it... But when I heard it was the Dragon kit, I rushed to find one. Apparently they're getting harder to find. Still in the cellophane. Most of the PE and resin is ship model stuff. HGW had them in-stock back in October. I picked up mine from them for 20% off then. I think it's pretty much the only way to get the Dragon kit currently at a reasonable price. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Just got this beauty 1/32 haven is coming from Central Europe nowadays (and not from Shizuoka ) Hubert 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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