discussion Spots on the Internet (2021)

[Guest]

I have a feeling that would get a lot of people up in arms: “I bought a set of signs and then I found I have to pay even more for decals for them?!” or “I bought a set of signs and then I found I have to paint them myself?!”

But yeah, MiniArt would probably do well to be a bit more generic or provide more options in a single box. With these signs, I could see it work well as the signs with a set of generic decals, suitable for much of the world where these types of signs are used, and then maybe sell sets of decals only that cover specific things, like here.

 

[Mini Me]

You're being way to practical Jakko...........a little less logic is not a bad thing and requires less exertion of brain cells, grey matter etc. just sort of goes along much easier with the laid back relaxing hobby we all enjoy so much. :thumb2: :tongue-out3::tongue-out2::tongue-out: Rick H.

 

[GerryW]

I have a feeling that would get a lot of people up in arms: “I bought a set of signs and then I found I have to pay even more for decals for them?!” or “I bought a set of signs and then I found I have to paint them myself?!”

But yeah, MiniArt would probably do well to be a bit more generic or provide more options in a single box. With these signs, I could see it work well as the signs with a set of generic decals, suitable for much of the world where these types of signs are used, and then maybe sell sets of decals only that cover specific things, like here.

Being more than slightly cynical, why not issue different sets made from one set of molds, but different decals/faces and sell different boxed sets at a decent profit?
Being more of a 'skinflint', I'd prefer to be able to buy a blank set, and buy the decals for the scenario that I'm doing (then just buy a set of decals for the next scenario at a vastly lower price )

 

[Dave Ward]

From ICM - coming up another combined boxing.................

Not sure about this - their other combined boxings are of different models. - This is essentially one model, with variations - I suppose it'll depend on the price level..........
Dave

 

[Mark1]

From ICM - coming up another combined boxing.................

Not sure about this - their other combined boxings are of different models. - This is essentially one model, with variations - I suppose it'll depend on the price level..........
Dave

Could make a nice dio or three, as you say depends on price!

 

[Dave Ward]

From Miniart 'new model coming soon'


From Arma Hobby due next week...........

Arma Hobby have a very good reputation for their models - I wonder how this stacks up against the Airfix Martlet, which is a cracking little model? The AH has photoetch, against which the Airfix model has the option of folded wings- it'd be nice to see a side by side comparison build!
Dave
Edit: I have an Airfix Martlet in the stash, but I decided to see how widely available it is - the answer is hardly! I found one retailer in the UK, and even ebay could offer only sellers in the USA! It seems that Airfix only produce limited runs of models, so you have to be pretty quick off the mark.
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

From MiniArt ' new model coming soon '

Odd boxart - gives more prominence to the trailer!

On the ICM Facebook page boxart for their upcoming late model Cobra

Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

From MiniArt ' model in progress '

Hmmmm ICM announced their G7107 at the end of May, pity they both selected the same subject ( albeit with a different load bed ).
Dave

 

[Mark1]

From MiniArt ' model in progress '

Hmmmm ICM announced their G7107 at the end of May, pity they both selected the same subject ( albeit with a different load bed ).
Dave

Yeah but the 7107 will be the number parts in the miniart one!

 

[minitnkr]

Now they need to release a US heavy trailer w/smoke generator aboard for behind it.

 

[Lee W]

Now they need to release a US heavy trailer w/smoke generator aboard for behind it.

I reckon MiniArt needs to do a MkIV panzer, not to many of them on the market! :thinking: :tongue-out3::tears-of-joy:

Lee

 

[Guest]

they both selected the same subject ( albeit with a different load bed ).

Going by the ICM box art:—

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I’d say they have the same load bed, just ICM’s has wooden bits on the basic floor and sides.

 

[Dave Ward]

From MiniArt 'new kit in progress'

Never seen steel wheeled dumpsters like those - are they common?
Dave

 

[outrunner]

Never seen anything like that here but I am sure I saw something similar in Germany that get lifted by a hydraulic system on the bin lorry.

Andy.

 

[scottie3158]

These steel bins were common in Germany in the 80's when I was there but can't comment about now. They were normally galvanised.

 

[Lee W]

That wheelie is a load of rubbish!
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I'll get me coat...

Lee

 

[Guest]

Never seen steel wheeled dumpsters like those - are they common?

A little searching leads me to think they are common in Central and Southern Europe. This photo, for example, was apparently taken in Split, Croatia:

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Looks to be the exact type from the MiniArt kit.

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Modelsvit Facebook page - available late July

Modelsvit Models don't come cheap!

From ICM 'soon to be released'

...........in 1/16


and in process.................

.........in 1/32

Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Zvezda Facebook page - available soon


51 parts, for a 1/72 snap together? The Zvezda 1/144 aircraft are nice little models, I've never seen a Zvezda 1/72 snap together, might be worth a look?
Dave

 

[Gern]

On the Modelsvit Facebook page - available late July

Modelsvit Models don't come cheap!

From ICM 'soon to be released'

...........in 1/16


and in process.................

.........in 1/32

Dave

There's gotta be a market for seated pilots for all eras, popular nationalities and scales. Trouble is that the seats are so different it would be hard to create a set of one-size-fits-all legs. Even some pilot figures supplied as part of a kit won't fit properly.