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Thier 1/35 Vostok with interior is just to die for as are the Luna probes!
Tommo.
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Red Iron are the dogs cahoonas on Soviet space hardware!
Tommo.
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On 20/12/2020 at 17:44, Homebee said:
If only Whirlybird Models had a real homepage, with news, products pictures it would be easier...
http://www.whirlybirdmodels.com/
Last Facebook post dated already more than six month ago...
https://www.facebook.com/whirlybirdmodels
Try to find in box reviews or clear pictures from Whirlybird kits sprues or parts on Internet. Where?
V.P.
On 20/12/2020 at 17:44, Homebee said:If only Whirlybird Models had a real homepage, with news, products pictures it would be easier...
http://www.whirlybirdmodels.com/
Last Facebook post dated already more than six month ago...
https://www.facebook.com/whirlybirdmodels
Try to find in box reviews or clear pictures from Whirlybird kits sprues or parts on Internet. Where?
V.P.
I have ordered direct from Whirlybirds over the years, including their S-61N and the BEA S-51 conversions this year with no problem.
Tommo.
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22 hours ago, JWM said:
Its wonder me a lot also. Why people do care about things or items which never happened?
Regards
J-W
Because its cool!
Why build any model come to that.
Tommo,
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1 hour ago, SAT69 said:
That's over $93 for us in the United States and I don't believe that includes shipping.
Correct its sans shipping.
However, any US buyers need to strip out VAT, so the purchase price of the kit reduces by 20%. It of course could be moot as there are possibly (probable?) local sources with better prices even with the VAT stripped out.
Tommo.
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Now in stock at Hannants.
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD347?result-token=GncB2
I was hoping for a price point more in line with the their C-133.
Tommo.
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The kit will almost certainly be the one Polar Lights back engineered from an Aurora original. However, it looks like D&H have added a card display.
Tommo.
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The 1/1350 XD-1 Discovery is now available, Cult has the the best price @ $59 (plus shipping) It is also available from other stockists and vendors - Price from a UK outlet is anticipated at circa £80, when it lands.
https://www.culttvmanshop.com/NEW-2001-Discovery--1350-scale-from-Moebius-Models_p_5045.html
Tommo.
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Reissue/repop of the Aurora/Polar lights kit. Its been and OoP for a few years so lets have a ripple for the return of Spindrift.
https://culttvman.com/main/land-of-the-giants-spindrift-coming-from-doll-hobby-ga/
Tommo
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Reissue/repop of the Aurora/Polar lights kit. Its been and OoP for a few years so lets have a ripple for the return of Spindrift.
https://culttvman.com/main/land-of-the-giants-spindrift-coming-from-doll-hobby-ga/
Tommo
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23 hours ago, Sabrejet said:
Believe it or not there are still airline industry execs saying that we will be "back to normal" by the end of 2021! They are either stupid or in denial.
Which ones? The quotes I have seen, airlines are stating they are not envisaging getting back to anything approaching 2019 level before 2024/5 at the earliest.
Tommo.
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2 hours ago, Tomppa B said:
I know Revell/Monogram has years ago had a Cold war missile set with both US and Soviet missiles in 1/144 I think. The reissue of it would be appreciated.
Thats more likely to make a (re)appearance via Atlantis, rather than Revell.
Tommo.
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2 hours ago, John_W said:
I built the Monogram kit many years ago. The Moon base that comes with it is interesting with its moulded on shadows. It came with a sheet of gold foil that was a bit challenging in places but gave a very realistic finish.
I had forgotten about that innovative notion of engraved shadows! I wonder why it never caught on.
Tommo.
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On 07/11/2020 at 23:37, Thomas V. said:
Thank you Revell for not re-issuing Ju 290, Breguet Atlantic, Fw 200, Arado 196, Sabre Dog, Ju G38, Piper Supercub, Alouette II, Sea King, Helldiver etc...
when company is led by new age management...
Why not wait and see given this is a partial/taster list. Whilst I doubt all those listed will be included in the 2021 release schedule you may yet be pleasantly surprised - who knows?
Tommo.
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In a similiar vein, it will be interesting to see if the 1/32 Fi 103 V1 is at a better price point than the Special Hobby original too. Also is too much to hope for it is the hi-tech version as well?
Tommo.
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As mentioned up thread, there is no question about it Airfix all the way. Particulary if it a is a later boxing with the additional 'accurising' sprue. Even without that sprue it is still the far better of the two kits.
Tommo.
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On 03/11/2020 at 09:48, GordonD said:
. All my previous Mercury and Geminis have been painted matt black but I was never completely satisfied with the results.
Absolutely.
Black on its own does not cut it in my opinion.
Tommo.
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I very much doubt we will see an all new 1/72 IM Connie from a mainstream manufacturer, depsite its shortcomings the Heller kit sates what ever appetite the market has for one, which is highly likely not large. Its more likley that a 1/144 kit will be forthcoming from the likes of Zvezda or Roden, but I won't be holding my breath.
Tommo.
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Out of interest, how do the Bandai kits compare with the Fine Molds equivalent ones?
Tommo.
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1 hour ago, TimB said:
Hi Tommo, if you google, you will find all sorts of advice from brownish to blueish for the unflown shingles . Part of the problem is that old colour photos have problems rendering black. On my 1:12 version, I went for a very dark gray, then blended in a little bit of very dark blue. I would not make it metallic, as the surface was deliberately oxidised to improve its heat rejection and was uniform. After re-entry the colour was a dark gray, and a little less uniform.
Regards
Tim
Thanks Tim, particulary on your paint finish suggestions.
I have over the years trawled through most the online resources and I have various books including the Haynes books and also I have my own photos taken at the Smithsonian and the CKVC last year (albeit the photos were taken on a crappy phone camera I had back then) and I'm still undecided.
In the smaller scale I might get away with a colour closer to black, but in the larger scale I don't think in my opinion that will pass muster - I'll keep searching, reading and pondering.
Oh! I forgot to mention I have both the Crows Nest 1/32 Mercury kits (porthole and window versions), however, they are currently not on the build schedule, yet!
Tommo.
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I have been waiting for an epoch to start this project:
I intend to build the Revell/Monogram 1/48 Mercury/Gemini combo I have the Real Space correction kits Space Model Systems & New Ware decal sheets for both as well as thei Agena docking target. I also have a 1/48 Titan and Atlas booster too - but, I'm going to leave those for the time being.
In addition I intend to build the the 1/24 Revell Gemini kit (the 2014 iteration with the crisp white styrene) and I have the LVM Interior detail set and the Real Space external upgrade kits as well - the Space Systems ultimate decals sheet as well as a pair of Max Grüter 1/24 astronaut figures. I have the nice 1/24 Real Space Agena to pair it with too.
If that is not enough, I'm going to build the Atomic City/MRC 1/12 Mercury. The only upgrade I have for this are the Space Systems decal sheet, the Max Grüter 1/12 astronaut figure and 1/12 resin stand inscribed with the Greco-Roman Mercury symbol with the number 7 inside. No idea who made the latter or where I bought it from but its a large very nicely cast piece of resin.
Does anyone know the black used on both Mercury and Gemini, I have a ton of reference material but can't nail that colour - I have more than an incling it was a blue/black rather than an outright black - can anybody assist me?
Tommo.
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9 hours ago, canberra kid said:
Thanks very very much chaps, I think I'll take a look at the Dragon/Revel kit.
John
Before you do that, you might want to take note of the following:
The Monogram kit is probably the best (however, far from perfect) if you can source one. As far as I'm aware its not been re-issued in a while - early versions of the kit are worth trying to find as they came complete with the gold foil one needs.
The issue with most LEM kits is that either they were designed/produced at an early stage of the LM development or they lack accuracy. The first one to the pass was the 1/48 Revell kit, the main dimensions are generally alright but the kit was designed before the LM flew and shows quite a few inaccuracies like the lack of plume deflectors, various antennas or the shape of the ascent stage. The Monogram model was designed at a later stage but still has issues, however you can build a decent accurate model if you purchase the augmentation kit from NewWare (as mentioned up thread). The last 1/48 model is from Dragon the dimensions of the descent stage are totally wrong and the model is therefore out of proportion, 'small head, massive body syndrome'.
Be aware the latest Revell iteration (50th Anniversary issue) is a rebox of the Dragon kit, you may wish to take that into account when selecting a kit.
Tommo.
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Didn't the original Disney license restrict Bandai to Japan only sales - If memory seves it was something that at least intially, they rigerously enforced via several C&D notices.
Tommo.
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My Atlas SM-65D ICBM arrived today (to go with the Mercury/Atlas I already have) that I snagged in the sale mentioned up thread. If anyone is ummimg and ahhing over dipping for one of these beauties, this arrival brings it home they are seriously good kits.
Tommo.
SAMI/MAM AND SMMI November issue not in shops
in Magazines & Books
Posted · Edited by The Tomohawk Kid
Not true in my 1st hand expierance, I have been routinely recieving 1st class the day after the item has been posted midweek, with only the odd glitch, where it has taken a day longer.
Tommo.