ReccePhreak Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 As much as I'd like to see a new tool 1/72 B-52 series of kits, here's my thoughts on the company. Just because they do a good job on their 1/72 scale tank kits, does not mean they will do the same on aircraft kits. Just look at Hobby Boss. They do excellent work on their 1/35 tanks, from what I have read and from modelers I have talked to, but their accuracy track record on aircraft kits is abysmal IMHO. All I can do is wait & see. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 IMHO armour is simpler to design than aircrafts. Much more objects but more basic. Aircrafts usually are made of compound curved surfaces and cross-sections change a lot along the object's main axis. The B-52 is pretty basic but real test will be the B-2 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madoc Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Recce, What model aircraft has modelcollect done to yield such a poor impression? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 18 hours ago, Madoc said: Recce, What model aircraft has modelcollect done to yield such a poor impression? I suspect he is referring to Hobby Boss. While they have produced some kits with appalling errors, they have released some gems like the A-6 Intruder. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, madcat911 said: I suspect he is referring to Hobby Boss. While they have produced some kits with appalling errors, they have released some gems like the A-6 Intruder. Mark I am referring to Hobby Booboo. It has been my experience with them (and other new companies) that just because they do good in one subject matter (armour) doesn't mean they will do good in everything they produce. I have absolutely nothing against modelcollect, and would dearly love for them to do an accurate line of 1/72 B-52 kits. Maybe they can then do a line of various C-130 kits. BTW, what 1/72 aircraft models has modelcollect done? Larry Edited September 21, 2016 by ReccePhreak Add a question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madoc Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 16 minutes ago, ReccePhreak said: BTW, what 1/72 aircraft models has modelcollect done? Larry Larry, None. The Mighty BUFF will therefore be their first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 4 hours ago, Madoc said: Larry, None. The Mighty BUFF will therefore be their first. Then I hope & pray that they will RESEARCH it properly (not download some bogus drawings off the internet, like SOME companies seem to do), and we will finally get an accurate B-52H. Even though it's not a recce aircraft, I will probably get one if: 1. It's an accurate kit & 2. I can afford it, on my limited modeling budget. Then they can do a C-130 series, to replace that Italeri kit. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) More: https://www.facebook.com/Modelcollect/posts/704750063013430 Quote More info for B-52H, in B-52H project, we will have 1, full engine detail, in aircraft, and can be seen the engine detail; 2, full Cockpit detail include Boarding ladder and entryway 3, full bomber bay detail and we will add more in this aircraft. Thanks for your patience and looking. V.P. Edited March 24, 2018 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Yes, I know it's maybe too early to say just on the basis of these few renders, but to me the nose doesn't look "snubbed" enough to represent the "H" nose - i.e. the point of the nose should be higher up... Compare to this: https://img.planespotters.net/photo/316000/original/61-0031-usaf-united-states-air-force-boeing-b-52h-stratofortress_PlanespottersNet_316414.jpg J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I think it's because we are looking at the render from an angle above, I think as you turn that image to exactly side on the nose point will come higher up. Note how far the bottom curvature carries on past the lower crew area. Looks good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Guys, if you find any accuracy problems, please let Modelcollect know about them. (Maybe discuss the problems in this thread and just send them link.) Nobody is perfect, but Modelcollect clearly takes quality and their reputation seriously. For example, they retooled their T-90A kit which initially had wrong road wheel positions, and sent me the retooled kit free of charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy72nd Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 As Apex has said bring up any problems on their facebook page, they will respond! The way they are going it seems the B-2 will hit the shelves first. I wonder if they will do something similar with the -52 and offer a pre-sale for lower prices, the first hundred B-2s at the lowest price are already sold out!!! Just to show the sort of detail they put out here is a pic of ONE axle assembly from the S-300 TEL kit, it is 6 pieces; and I have 7 more to make!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 They've already responded and acknowledged there is an issue that will be addressed. Good guys! Now, the much bigger issue I have is that both kits are not 1:48 - somehow doubt they will change that!!! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 2 hours ago, JeffreyK said: They've already responded and acknowledged there is an issue that will be addressed. Good guys! Now, the much bigger issue I have is that both kits are not 1:48 - somehow doubt they will change that!!! J Do you remember Lewis Pruneau's 1/32 B-52 in Fine Scale Modeler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
172flogger Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 B-52G !!! https://www.facebook.com/Modelcollect/photos/a.153755038112938.33382.153752164779892/715690245252745/?type=3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 From reading the posts on their Facebook page, looks like there will be a delay of at least 2 months. All the for the better if they can replicate all the details correctly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I so hope they do a B-52D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 46 minutes ago, snapper_city said: I so hope they do a B-52D The full range would be great! I'm hoping the H model comes with all the recent mods, lumps and bumps along with the Sniper/litening pod and adapter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 5 minutes ago, DaveJL said: The full range would be great! Given what Model Collect has done with their armour range, I'm sure that's their idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) - ref.UA72200 - Boeing B-52H Stratofortress - ref. UA72202 - Boeing B-52G Stratofortress A full range is obviously coming. ref. UA72201 - Northrop B-2A Spirit and more... V.P. Edited March 24, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 UA72201 is the B-2A. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 The H model will make me a very happy modeller indeed! Fingers crossed for all the 21st century modifications... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 If these are as good as their Braille AFVs, you are in for a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 New CADs. Mark 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 More new CADs. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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