marty_hopkirk Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Anybody who wants a go at a root and branch re-build of the AMT Eagle here are some after market goodies to reduce the pain. http://www.shapeways.com/model/1989623/12-quot-eagle-replacement-engine-cage-assembly-for-wsf.html?li=shortUrl Marty... Edited June 15, 2014 by marty_hopkirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Blimey - if you used all their stuff there wouldn't be much of the original kit left! Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbee2004 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Added to which, wheres the fun in just replacing one set of parts for another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorheadtx Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 CURSE YOU for showing me this stuff...... .......I want it ALL. I was so blissful in my ignorance, now you've spoiled it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Blimey - if you used all their stuff there wouldn't be much of the original kit left! Graham Absolutely! It's not a very good kit. Marty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver66 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I think replacing most of the kit sounds like a good plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 You'd think that they'd go the whole hog and just do the whole kit?? Graham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbee2004 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 For me, the challenge is getting a reasonably accurate kit to a more accurate representation of the original, without having to go to the aftermarket. It can be done, I've seen some fine examples out there cos I doubt they will do a new tooling any time soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 I have heard on the grapevine there is a 22" IM replica in the works - its not from Revell either! So I'd be saving my money. Marty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 OOOOOOO!!!!!! Now that will be worth waiting for!!! Unless, of course, it's a scaled up version of the Airfix/AMT. Piggy bank bought. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Nope, some heavy weight Eagle experts are involved. Marty... Edited June 16, 2014 by marty_hopkirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 That sounds fabulous Marty. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hmmm, I have two kits in my stash and intent to build one OOB and the other "improved" by my own fair hand - while these things are tempting, I'm more interested in scratching stuff myself (although the engine replacement set is quite tempting!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) I have it on personal advice DS-FX aka Chris Trice among others are on the case. Marty... Edited June 16, 2014 by marty_hopkirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I've had stuff from Shapeways - it's awful. I bought a set of 1/8 Webber carbs from them. They are now in my scrap bin. Shapeways gave me a 100% refund - no haggling................ As the saying goes - Caveat Emptor. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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