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Latest Acquisitions Revisited!
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jknaus
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I just got Quinta'snew sets for German, British and American aircraft. They come with the Bezels.
British WWII Cockpit instrument gauges 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (All Kits)
We make and sell add-ons for scale model kits
quinta-studio.com
German WWII Cockpit instrument gauges 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (All Kits)
We make and sell add-ons for scale model kits
quinta-studio.com
The US instruments are still on the way, and will be used for my XF5U.
James
I did mention that they're illegible and I agree that for the specific engine plates, I would certainly get them if they improved on that in both 32nd (Continental engines in the M3 Lee/Grant as an example) and 1/48th. Even in 72nd, I would get them.
As for Quinta, they do look good for the bezel inserts as the rounded edges are fine there but they look like cake frosting, or expanded foam, when they should have be smooth with sharp edges. These, for the 32nd scale AH-1G show what I mean...
Compared to the pre-painted PE from MicroDesigns, I will go with the latter each time since it also allows the use of switches (instead of pimples) through the holes once sees.
Now, comparing all my options, with the Metallic Details offering omitted (as I forgot)... There are items I will use from Quinta but will mostly use the others...
paddy
Well-known member
The separate dials from Quinta look very good but the complete panels are poor, i bought them for my FW190 build and i didnt use them they were that bad . 3D Print doesnt seem to work well enough to make it an up grade from std Decals, in fact its often a downgrade, especially if you want things Mat black.
Agreed, 100%
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Awesome scores guys!
I've managed to pick up a few things at very little cost due to the generosity of friends and being at the right place at the right time.
First off, I have needed more glue, so I purchased these to refill my tool box:
Then a few weekend ago, I went to a gaming convention (yes, I do wargame occasionally) and was able to purchase this. The box says $2.50, but he took $2.00 for it:
Then, talk about being in the right place at the right time, I came across a table at this convention that said "Everything on the table: $1.00" So I purchased the cloth bag and four other large containers for a buck each. While I was paying, they changed the sign to say "Everything on the table: FREE!" so after confirming that, I scooped up all the rest of the containers on the table:
God is good!
Later I went to build models at the Brookhurst club where I met a friend of mine there. He generously purchased these two kits for me:
The Airfix set was in the sale pile of previously owned kits. I was thrilled to get it as I'd wanted it for decades, since I was a little boy.
That's all I have for now. Back to the bench....
I've managed to pick up a few things at very little cost due to the generosity of friends and being at the right place at the right time.
First off, I have needed more glue, so I purchased these to refill my tool box:
Then a few weekend ago, I went to a gaming convention (yes, I do wargame occasionally) and was able to purchase this. The box says $2.50, but he took $2.00 for it:
Then, talk about being in the right place at the right time, I came across a table at this convention that said "Everything on the table: $1.00" So I purchased the cloth bag and four other large containers for a buck each. While I was paying, they changed the sign to say "Everything on the table: FREE!" so after confirming that, I scooped up all the rest of the containers on the table:
God is good!
Later I went to build models at the Brookhurst club where I met a friend of mine there. He generously purchased these two kits for me:
The Airfix set was in the sale pile of previously owned kits. I was thrilled to get it as I'd wanted it for decades, since I was a little boy.
That's all I have for now. Back to the bench....
Thanks to Hubert, @dewertus, I got an early Christmas box, early enough for my birthday (I hope to return the favor soon, several years late), so I will start off with the books!
LOTS to read on my long 2 hour commutes each way during the workweek! Polish language so I can keep my proficiency for my retirement!
This is a re-release and the color profiles have been updated.
This collection grows and look at the spines how they create a mural!
These are the books which make up that mural:
Dual language text and lovely color photographs along with profiles...
A history of the RWD planes along with plans!
Polish softcover version of the Osprey book seen next... Click to see inside. I will check if the Polish translation includes the errata sheet incorporated....
Wreckage sites in Poland along with details of the aircraft, crew, et cetera...
For my ever increasing library on the Polish Uprising.
Next will be the two kits included. I want to make a photo review of them.
LOTS to read on my long 2 hour commutes each way during the workweek! Polish language so I can keep my proficiency for my retirement!
This is a re-release and the color profiles have been updated.
This collection grows and look at the spines how they create a mural!
These are the books which make up that mural:
Dual language text and lovely color photographs along with profiles...
A history of the RWD planes along with plans!
Polish softcover version of the Osprey book seen next... Click to see inside. I will check if the Polish translation includes the errata sheet incorporated....
Wreckage sites in Poland along with details of the aircraft, crew, et cetera...
For my ever increasing library on the Polish Uprising.
Next will be the two kits included. I want to make a photo review of them.
The kits...
Arma Hobby's re-release has some flash but is still an awesome kit! Click to see inside the box:
KP is NOT the ex-Gavia kit as re-boxed by Eduard! It is new and nicely done on the sprues but, as I saw with their SF260, a bit difficult to build! No interior other than the bare minimum in the cockpit and the weakest part are the instructions. Hubert. @dewertus, knows that I love ambulances so this one was of interest and seeing the decals on the vertical fin made me think of something (Tadum....Tadum.... tadum-tadum-tadum):
Arma Hobby's re-release has some flash but is still an awesome kit! Click to see inside the box:
KP is NOT the ex-Gavia kit as re-boxed by Eduard! It is new and nicely done on the sprues but, as I saw with their SF260, a bit difficult to build! No interior other than the bare minimum in the cockpit and the weakest part are the instructions. Hubert. @dewertus, knows that I love ambulances so this one was of interest and seeing the decals on the vertical fin made me think of something (Tadum....Tadum.... tadum-tadum-tadum):
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Finally, I have the last two models I need to reach my milestone. A couple days ago, these two came in:
Now to get started on them. See you all on the workbench......
Now to get started on them. See you all on the workbench......
Oh, you will have a LOT of C-HET on your workbench!
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
I blame James @jknaus 
(not really)
The 3D stuff has been running worn paths in the back of my mind for about 20 years. Back in the day I played a game called Starfleet Command. Worked with another guy that was a programmer and we build a utility program to edit the ginormous data file that was the parameters for all the ships. (Ship Edit) I did the graphics and he did the programming.
Part of the fun also became people building new ships using 3D Studio Max and importing them into the program. I learned Max and built several ships. The hard part was the textures. That really slowed me down, and to this day I still have trouble with doing paint even on models. Not the application, but the colors, texture, and details/highlights. Getting better, but not easy for me.
BUT
Doing the 3D models was easy for me and fun. So when James got the 2 books for Blender, I added them to my want list.
Ordered the first one a couple of days ago.
As the program is basically free there should be not trouble with getting more folks interested in this. With the SdKfz 251 I am building, I have run into several corrections that it would be much easier to build in 3D and print.
So it is time to start learning this. I think I will start a thread on "Learning Blender" that we can start posting and sharing to. I know Greg and James are probably a ways ahead of me on this, but we shall see how it turns out.
(not really)The 3D stuff has been running worn paths in the back of my mind for about 20 years. Back in the day I played a game called Starfleet Command. Worked with another guy that was a programmer and we build a utility program to edit the ginormous data file that was the parameters for all the ships. (Ship Edit) I did the graphics and he did the programming.
Part of the fun also became people building new ships using 3D Studio Max and importing them into the program. I learned Max and built several ships. The hard part was the textures. That really slowed me down, and to this day I still have trouble with doing paint even on models. Not the application, but the colors, texture, and details/highlights. Getting better, but not easy for me.
BUT
Doing the 3D models was easy for me and fun. So when James got the 2 books for Blender, I added them to my want list.
Ordered the first one a couple of days ago.
As the program is basically free there should be not trouble with getting more folks interested in this. With the SdKfz 251 I am building, I have run into several corrections that it would be much easier to build in 3D and print.
So it is time to start learning this. I think I will start a thread on "Learning Blender" that we can start posting and sharing to. I know Greg and James are probably a ways ahead of me on this, but we shall see how it turns out.
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
That is fantastic Paul! Maybe I'll save some money to hit you up for a few prints. Congratulations for stepping into a new facet of our hobby!
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Just getting into the CAD part of it for now Mark. It will be a bit before a printer hits my door. As it is the CAD part is going to be a bit of a project on it's own, so bear with me on this.
Sure to fit the KP kit!
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Got the Squadron email last Wednesday and it had a Kubelwagen kit I had not seen before. I had seen photos of the vehicle before but the kit is new. Couldn't pass it up and then since the "regular" Kubel kits were about $15 apiece, I padded it up a little and got 3 kits.
