HL-10 Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 A company called "Pig Models" has released a 1:1 scale 88mm shell, as use in the Flak 36/37 and the Tiger 1. It is moulded in same type of plastic used in drain pipes. It comprises of just 4 parts, and the stencil data on the shell is provided as, well stencils! Along side my "Tiger" Sergeant Tibbs Available from Fishbone Inc. On Facebook 6
junco Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 That looks fun, what is the price please? Regards Neil
noelh Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Appropriate price, $88! Back in the seventies one of the mainstream model companies made a 1/1 88mm shell. Maybe Esci or one of the several Japanese manufacturers. I even think it was moulded in brass coloured plastic.
rs2man Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, noelh said: Appropriate price, $88! Back in the seventies one of the mainstream model companies made a 1/1 88mm shell. Maybe Esci or one of the several Japanese manufacturers. I even think it was moulded in brass coloured plastic. Yes , I remember that . It was reviewed in Airfix Magazine . I don't think it was one of the mainstream companies who produced it though - memory suggests it was someone I've never heard of before or since . Thought so - Lemarka Reproductions . Advert from Airfix Magazine June 1975 Edited October 3, 2019 by rs2man Updated info 1 2
Mike Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, HL-10 said: £3.95 plus 35p P&P!😀 We is jesting, isn't we? Why do I want one so much?
rs2man Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 44 minutes ago, HL-10 said: £3.95 plus 35p P&P!😀 Ah but £3.95 was serious money in 1975 . Adverts in that issue of the magazine included the Matchbox series 1 aircraft kits at 30p & the 1/8 scale Airfix Honda 750 Four at £2.40 . 1 1
Vince1159 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/2/2019 at 3:24 PM, HL-10 said: What a lovely cat and it makes a change from the matchstick and coin scale comparisons.... 1 2
noelh Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 8 hours ago, rs2man said: Yes , I remember that . It was reviewed in Airfix Magazine . I don't think it was one of the mainstream companies who produced it though - memory suggests it was someone I've never heard of before or since . Thought so - Lemarka Reproductions . Advert from Airfix Magazine June 1975 Britmodeller, scores again. I think these days it would be easier to get the real thing.
dogsbody Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 An 88! Nice. I've only got some real 37mm shells. Two German and 1 American. Chris 7
Kingsman Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 The projectile was semi-gloss black with a white tip. Easy. How are you going to do the brass or lacquered steel finish on the case? And do I guess they might do the L/71 version next, as they share the same projectile? $88 does seem a bit much for such simple mouldings in such cheap material. Seems like too much of a coincidence with the calibre to my cynical self.......... 1
ModelMonkey Posted August 27, 2020 Posted August 27, 2020 Just took delivery of my lockdown treat - the new 88mm PzGr 39/43 from Pig Models. Expensive for what it is but pretty big impact in the man cave - circa 112cm long/tall. Biggest challenge I think will be getting a good finish on the casing - need to find out what the best copper/brass finish rattle can is! Happy to do a wee review too if appropriate Mike/Julien - sorry not sure how to tag! 1
alloydog Posted September 15, 2020 Posted September 15, 2020 On 27/08/2020 at 13:30, ModelMonkey said: Biggest challenge I think will be getting a good finish on the casing - need to find out what the best copper/brass finish rattle can is! Or brass leaf - something like this: https://letterheadsignsupply.com/imitation-gold-brass-leaf 1
ModelMonkey Posted September 15, 2020 Posted September 15, 2020 2 hours ago, alloydog said: Or brass leaf - something like this: https://letterheadsignsupply.com/imitation-gold-brass-leaf That does look pretty swish - and if not for this shell then something else, a bewildering array of finishes. Thanks!
Niall Posted September 15, 2020 Posted September 15, 2020 Just saw another company are doing a PzIII/PzIV track link at 1-1 scale. The company plan to release several other similar products. Link to Youtube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lflwm5AgeEY&t=343s
ModelMonkey Posted September 15, 2020 Posted September 15, 2020 25 minutes ago, Niall said: Just saw another company are doing a PzIII/PzIV track link at 1-1 scale. The company plan to release several other similar products. Link to Youtube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lflwm5AgeEY&t=343s Cool, maybe I could use the Johnny Cash "One Piece At A Time" approach and sneak a whole tanks worth of vaguely compatible pieces into the house without my wife noticing.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18cW_yHo3PY Does look good though - I like the idea of having a few 1:1 pieces for comparison. 1
Mike Posted September 15, 2020 Posted September 15, 2020 On 27/08/2020 at 11:30, ModelMonkey said: Biggest challenge I think will be getting a good finish on the casing - need to find out what the best copper/brass finish rattle can is! I picked up a rattle can for mine, but in my usual manner I can't find it right now, so can't help much. EDIT: Silly me couldn't see for looking. There was a stealth piece of paper covering it. Plastikote Metallic Brass. We'll see how that works when I actually get back to doing a bit modelling.
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 15, 2020 Posted September 15, 2020 Plastikote is good stuff. I don't have room for an 88mm; instead I have a real 30mm training round from a GAU-8 Avenger canon on my desk. Probably just as lethal.
ModelMonkey Posted September 15, 2020 Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mike said: I picked up a rattle can for mine, but in my usual manner I can't find it right now, so can't help much. EDIT: Silly me couldn't see for looking. There was a stealth piece of paper covering it. Plastikote Metallic Brass. We'll see how that works when I actually get back to doing a bit modelling. Thanks Mike - I saw a recommendation for Molotow Metallic Gold too. I think I did see a shout out for the Plastikote one too. Need to finish my T34 before I get onto my shell though, so plenty more time for rumination and cogitation... 1 hour ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Plastikote is good stuff. I don't have room for an 88mm; instead I have a real 30mm training round from a GAU-8 Avenger canon on my desk. Probably just as lethal. Ooh - must make for a pretty special paperweight. And the good thing about the 88mm is it won't take much space up for me as it'll be sat on the floor in the corner. Will need to decide if I'm gonna put some weight in it. Rude not to I think. Edited September 15, 2020 by ModelMonkey Delayed stream of consciousness...
HL-10 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Posted September 16, 2020 I painted my shell with a rattle can brass paint I got in Hobby craft. 2
ModelMonkey Posted September 16, 2020 Posted September 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, HL-10 said: I painted my shell with a rattle can brass paint I got in Hobby craft. Nice one thanks - looks good. As usual for me I get sucked down a rabbit hole of comparisons but I would think most brass spray paints would likely do - yours certainly looks like it fits the bill and Hobbycraft is a manageable bike ride away. Hurrah! 1
cmatthewbacon Posted September 16, 2020 Posted September 16, 2020 18 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Plastikote is good stuff. I don't have room for an 88mm; instead I have a real 30mm training round from a GAU-8 Avenger canon on my desk. Probably just as lethal. That depleted uranium must weight paper like little else 😜 best, M.
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 16, 2020 Posted September 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, cmatthewbacon said: That depleted uranium must weight paper like little else 😜 best, M. yep, but it's a blighter to dust........☢️☠️ 1 3
Bozothenutter Posted September 17, 2020 Posted September 17, 2020 Now make a breech with some styrofoam!
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