thierry laurent Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 33 minutes ago, quang said: Yeah but I see no interest when my finished cockpit looks exactly the same as my fellow modellers’. All I have to do is to open my wallet and shell out the $. Where’s the fun? What’s the hobby? Give me back the old-school Monogram inscribed Instrument panels. At least I’d feel I achieved something when I finish painting one of them. Hi Quang. I get this point but I do not see how I could get a similar result with a paintbrush. If you know a technique that allows the reproduction of such details, please share it with me. The only system that more or less reached a similar level of detail was the old Waldron print but each part was monochrome. coogrfan, Darren Howie, adameliclem and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that personally I like them. No different to when colour PE, and other media came out etc. I remember when PE became available, I was amazed what it was doing for our hobby at the time. I am a results builder. I will use whatever means available to achieve what I think is realistic. I simply couldnt achieve what these parts do and in my mind looking into a cockpit and seeing that would really impress me. Sometimes I have to scratchbuild cockpit items, but I dont enjoy it with failing eyes and clumsy fingers, this for me saves time and gives great results. Now if they would just bring out a 1/32 F-4J cockpit, I could put a lot of it in my FGR-2 I wonder what they have planned in 1/32?? Marcel111, Basta, Darren Howie and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adameliclem Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said: I will use whatever means available to achieve what I think is realistic. I simply couldnt achieve what these parts do and in my mind looking into a cockpit and seeing that would really impress me. Sometimes I have to scratchbuild cockpit items, but I dont enjoy it with failing eyes and clumsy fingers, this for me saves time and gives great results. Right there with you. I know how to make and mark tiny things, but bilateral cubital tunnel syndrome imposes certain limitations. Any option that frees me to focus my efforts on things still within my abilities is welcome. Adam Edited September 9, 2020 by adameliclem Lothar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashotgun Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I would love a mig 29 hmm adameliclem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 For me, this is a horses for courses product. If I want great results without much effort in one of my builds, I will buy it. However, I have some kits where I actually want to put the effort into scratching around the cockpit and seats. I know it won't look as good but I will enjoy the effort. I certainly don't want to put that level of effort into every build. Also, worth noting that Quinta don't provide decals for every single kit out there, so you are still stuck with old school for many builds anyway. LSP_K2, Troy Molitor, coogrfan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I have just ordered the F-16D set in 1/48. I have now doubled the cost of the kit, so let's hope it's worth it. I won't be buying any more for now as I don't have any other kits that Quinta make decals for. Although that means I need to buy more kits....... Anthony in NZ, LSP_K2 and Troy Molitor 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I'm seriously hoping these lovely bits are going to be installed into a lovely Royal Singaporean Air Force F-16 mate? Just kindly asking? Miss our times on chatting about LSP and beers mate. All the best to you and the Mrs. Troy Anthony in NZ and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Troy Molitor said: I'm seriously hoping these lovely bits are going to be installed into a lovely Royal Singaporean Air Force F-16 mate? Just kindly asking? Miss our times on chatting about LSP and beers mate. All the best to you and the Mrs. Troy Thanks Troy, Your hopes will be fulfilled, I have an RSAF F-16D to build, so watch this space. I will also miss our times chatting about plastic over beer. Hope your house move(s) go well and make sure you get the man cave up and running first!!!! Troy Molitor and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 You're the best mate. So happy to know life is treating "us" both well. Regards to the Mrs. I wish I took up the classic guitar offer when you OFFERED. Your cats's are hopefully doing well. More importantly. shhhhhhhhh. Stay in touch amigo. DonH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, DonH said: Hope your house move(s) go well and make sure you get the man cave up and running first!!!! Yes, man cave good. DonH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince14 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Funny how some people think that 3D printed cockpit panels amount to the 'death of the hobby', yet the thread on 3D printed seatbelts hardly raises a murmur... Lothar, coogrfan, DonH and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 16 hours ago, DonH said: For me, this is a horses for courses product. If I want great results without much effort in one of my builds, I will buy it. However, I have some kits where I actually want to put the effort into scratching around the cockpit and seats. I know it won't look as good but I will enjoy the effort. I certainly don't want to put that level of effort into every build. Also, worth noting that Quinta don't provide decals for every single kit out there, so you are still stuck with old school for many builds anyway. exactly my feeling on this as well- P Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_t Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I just got a delivery today with the 1/32 F-16 set. First look is WOW !!! Nothing in the documentation saying what Block the set is meant for. I'll have to compare to photos over the weekend and see what version it matches up to. -Scott Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Got both sets today too. The IP and consoles look great. Pete Fleischmann and Anthony in NZ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Do they have a website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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