ericg Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Got this parcel from the postman today: In it was this: All I can say is.... WOW! I am very impressed with the contents of the box and cant wait to start on this model. I have taken a pic of everything that is contained within the very well presented box. As Jozef that said `fairytale in resin (and some other media).' . Well to put an Aussie slant to it, Its a farkin Beauty! I haven't gone overboard with the photo quality, just so as not to spoil anything for anyone waiting for the kit. Even though this kit is expensive, almost $200 AUD, I think that it is extremely good value, as all of the usual `aftermarket' items such as photo etch, exhausts, intakes etc etc are included. And the bits and pieces in detail: Photo etch, seatbelts and masks Wings: Fuselage: Bag 1: Bag 2: Transparencies: Edited October 24, 2012 by ericg Whitey and Darren Howie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Bag 3: Wing spar and cockpit tub: Nose Weight and Chocolate, Yes chocolate! Decals including my favourite: Stencil data: A comprehensive suite of Instructions, Colour swatches and parts list: Finally, and example of the excellent instructions as supplied with the kit. This also gives some idea as to the detail that HPH have afforded to the kit. Edited October 24, 2012 by ericg Shawn M and Whitey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Wow, that really does look like a fantastic kit. You up for a review mate? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 ME WANT !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Wow! What a lovely looking kit Eric, thanks for sharing the photos. If it goes together as well as it looks, this will be a little beauty. I hope you do an "In-Progress" thread whe you begin your build. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Wow! What a lovely looking kit Eric, thanks for sharing the photos. Agreed! If my Walrus is up to this same level of craftsmanship im gonna be a happy boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 If my Walrus is up to this same level of craftsmanship im gonna be a happy boy! And there's no reason to expect it wouldn't be Brian. HpH certainly do great stuff. It really is amazing what companies like Fisher, HpH and Silver Wings (among others) can do with resin. Kev Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozef Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 And there's no reason to expect it wouldn't be Brian. HpH certainly do great stuff. It really is amazing what companies like Fisher, HpH and Silver Wings (among others) can do with resin. Kev Agreed I really do not think you should doubt that. They really do a great job. Eric, I am with you concerning the stencils. I enjoy the new technologies in decals production mostly because of the stencils that are now more or less standard. The stencils sort of "dress up" the model. And yes, the price is surely a factor to be considered but if you want this particular model than you surely get a fair value for what you pay. Jozef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Have you got yours yet Pete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 And there's no reason to expect it wouldn't be Brian. HpH certainly do great stuff. It really is amazing what companies like Fisher, HpH and Silver Wings (among others) can do with resin. Kev Agreed I really do not think you should doubt that. They really do a great job. Eric, I am with you concerning the stencils. I enjoy the new technologies in decals production mostly because of the stencils that are now more or less standard. The stencils sort of "dress up" the model. And yes, the price is surely a factor to be considered but if you want this particular model than you surely get a fair value for what you pay. Jozef Yep, I really didnt have any doubts after seeing the Walrus in progress pics. Its just a different thing to see the model in an individual/independent modelers hands. I agree, that HpH seems to really have a great handle on the high quality end of resin kits. Although Im not a huge jet guy, the L-39 does have a lot of appeal and there are some very colorful schemes out there for it, that are really right down my ally. I need to save my money for some other definitive builds I want, and an HpH Walrus is assuredly on that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 I reckon the best part about the whole experience was eating the nice chocolate whilst perusing the instructions. A very nice touch by the manufacturer. It really has a high end feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I reckon the best part about the whole experience was eating the nice chocolate whilst perusing the instructions. A very nice touch by the manufacturer. It really has a high end feel to it. Funny, I initially thought Andy was joking about the kit coming with Belgian chocolate until I saw your pics! I hope Im able to eat some fine Belgian chocolate whilst paroosing my Walrus kit at some point................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Chocolate? That's a new one. Looks like a nice kit. I have a Silver Wings CR-32. When I finally get the gumption to try it, it'll be my first resin kit. I admit I have some trepidation about gluing things together wrong... Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Chocolate? That's a new one. Looks like a nice kit. I have a Silver Wings CR-32. When I finally get the gumption to try it, it'll be my first resin kit. I admit I have some trepidation about gluing things together wrong... Tim W. Honestly Tim, I had the same feeling my first resin kit. IMHO, its really not that far from an inj kit, the only diff to me, was things sometimes needed an extra trim or shave here or there.........and there were no alignment pegs, but things are very similar. The only thing I can say for sure, is I recommend something to remove any possible mold release agents used in the resin casting process............or you just may have an issue gluing things together, just instead, an issue with things not sticking together, instead of not fitting together. Some just use hot water and soap...............and im sure it works to a point, but some manufacturers seem to have more resilient mold release agents than others........so I personally recommend a product that was recommended to me from some very high end resin casting people who cast resin special effect props for movies..........as well as being used by quite a few modelers I know: Westley's Bleche Wite (and yes its spelled like that ) Its a fairly costic product to the eyes and nostrils (just be careful) as its used to whiten white wall tires/tyres and the like, but if you give your resin parts a soak in it over-night it works wonders to remove any trace of release agents,grime, and any general shmotz that may prevent paint, primer or CA from sticking. Whitey and TimW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I have a Silver Wings CR-32. When I finally get the gumption to try it, it'll be my first resin kit. I admit I have some trepidation about gluing things together wrong... I've yet to build a full resin kit too, but there's no way my first is going to be a biplane! And there's no way my first LSP biplane is going to be a resin kit! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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