Flyboy72nd Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 The topic title is Argus conversion set - so back on topic please - how is the supply of sets? I have a backorder at the big H and was wondering when or if it will be filled?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 We supplied sufficient kits to fill all back orders at that time and a further batch of kits are currently being packed. The delay was because I was not happy with some of the resin parts supplied and had them remade. So the second and final batch will be sent shortly. The topic title was set over 2 years ago and if other subjects have come along I am happy to receive suggestions - long may it continue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy72nd Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 10:35 AM, aukebruins said: Other suggestions: Fokker 70 and 100 Saab 340 and Scandia Grumman G-159 Convair 240, 340, 440 Convair 880 and 990 Martin 440 Would be great ! Auke Some great suggestions there, and I also like @71chally's Trident idea! Well done @tnuag for giving us the ability to produce the Argus. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Looking at the suggestions again, the Convair 440 is already available in 1:72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 9:35 AM, AMB said: If it was in 1/144th scale for use with the Roden Britannia kit, all at half the cost, you would sell bucket loads! I was about to suggest that also then I saw AMB's suggestion! Could that be a possibility? I have a small 1/144 stash of maritime patrol aircraft (Shackletons, Orions, Neptunes) and an Argus or two would be the icing on the cake! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 It would be easier to do a complete kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Because it is half the size does not mean it is half the price - the only thing which reduces is the quantity of material used. The labour element is largely the same 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 11 hours ago, tnuag said: Because it is half the size does not mean it is half the price - the only thing which reduces is the quantity of material used. The labour element is largely the same ...but you wouldn't need to buy a £50 Mach2 1/72 Britannia kit, only a Roden 1/144th Britannia kit at half the price, so there is the modeller's saving already!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Agreed, but if it were a complete kit there is nothing else to buy. It is always uncertain when matching parts to a donor kit, with some kits being better than others. I do prefer doing a complete model and am currently developing a test model of a large aircraft to try a complete 3D printed kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/22/2020 at 6:47 AM, tnuag said: Agreed, but if it were a complete kit there is nothing else to buy. It is always uncertain when matching parts to a donor kit, with some kits being better than others. I do prefer doing a complete model and am currently developing a test model of a large aircraft to try a complete 3D printed kit. Agreed! So why produce expensive resin parts to convert an already expensive MACH2 Britannia, when you could have produced a complete 1/144th Argus kit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Because I work in 1:72 and the arrival of the Mach 2 Britannia prompted the Argus conversion, together with the Yukon and CL-44 conversions. I may do a 1:144 kit at some stage, but there are lots of other aircraft and GSE which are on my list. The arrival of MSLA 3D printing has also given me a whole new range of possibilities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aukebruins Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Suggestion: Airspeed Ambassador in 1/72 ? Auke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aukebruins Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 10/20/2020 at 9:27 PM, tnuag said: Looking at the suggestions again, the Convair 440 is already available in 1:72. You're right, but what I mean is a real CV-440 and not the thing that is available at this moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) What is wrong with the present CV440 model? Incidentally the Ambassador and Trident are on my list - when they arrive depends on how successful the 3D printing trials are. Edited October 25, 2020 by tnuag additional information added. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 10/21/2020 at 1:01 PM, Terry1954 said: I was about to suggest that also then I saw AMB's suggestion! Could that be a possibility? I have a small 1/144 stash of maritime patrol aircraft (Shackletons, Orions, Neptunes) and an Argus or two would be the icing on the cake! Terry In 1/144 Welshmodels did a complete resin kit a few years ago: http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/MT23.html http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/MT24.html The site says it is "temporarily sold out" though I don't know when it will be available again, maybe better ask the owner if you are interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Thanks @Whirly, just sent them an email! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 THE END OF THE LINE To complete the story, we delivered the final batch of Argus conversions to Hannants on Tuesday of this week, 17 November, 2020.. Production is now complete. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 If you are looking for a new project (hint, hint), would you consider a 1/48 conversion set for a (radial engine) Lancaster Mk II with a bulged bomb bay? Lots of Tamiya kits out there to convert! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Thanks for the suggestion, Colin, but I already have a long list in my preferred scale of 1:72. I will post details of the next project when it is reasonably close to completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 It would be nice to see 1/72 Lockheed L-1649 Starliner as an idea for conversion set. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 I agree - I did the propellers for this for a friend some time ago. I will put it on the list of projects and thank you for the suggestion.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB17 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 On 11/19/2020 at 12:50 PM, tnuag said: THE END OF THE LINE To complete the story, we delivered the final batch of Argus conversions to Hannants on Tuesday of this week, 17 November, 2020.. Production is now complete. Wow! Whew! The end of the line indeed, I just purchased the last conversion set from the big H. I had been checking from time to time, but got wrapped up in Arma Hurricanes and Zvezda C-130’s. I figured they would go fairly quickly but I almost missed out! I look forward to placing this beside my CC-130B and E. From what I have read so far, I won’t be disappointed, just have to get my 36 grit on my grinder for the Mach2 Britannia. Come morning I am going to have some explaining to do....;) Take care and stay safe Best regards Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 FWIW, I would love to see a good 1/72 L188 Electra conversion, for an air tanker with Air Spray decals.... that would be cool, lots of air lines used the L 188 over the years.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB17 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Biggu said: FWIW, I would love to see a good 1/72 L188 Electra conversion, for an air tanker with Air Spray decals.... that would be cool, lots of air lines used the L 188 over the years.... Agreed, they do look sharp in civilian liveries, considering the current greyout found everywhere. I had a couple of flights on Pacific Western Electra’s back in the early 70’s while in air cadets. This ex PWA Electra in US register, might have been one of them. They also operated a fuel tanker as well, it was overall NMF with the fin logo. We locals often referred to PWA as “Piggly Wiggly”. Cheers Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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