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Lukgraph Hawker Nimrod Mk.1 announced!


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6 hours ago, Chek said:

... and so my secret plan for a line of Hawker prop fighters from Fury to Sea Fury edges closer to fruition.

 

The Hawker jets plan from Sea Hawk to Hawk still has a couple of holes

Not so secret Chek, my plan is exactly the same!  The Sea Hawk is a problem methinks.

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Good to know that there's company! Does two people constitute a movement.

As well as the Sea Hawk a first generation Harrier would be nice. I've got a Revell one on the  go, but the thought of re-doing all the fixes 

multiple times is seriously wearing.

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4 minutes ago, Chek said:

Good to know that there's company! Does two people constitute a movement.

As well as the Sea Hawk a first generation Harrier would be nice. I've got a Revell one on the  go, but the thought of re-doing all the fixes 

multiple times is seriously wearing.

Kindred spirits Chek!  I'm hoping to do a prototype Hurricane based on a PCM kit, I've been collecting photographs and drawings etc but the nose and canopy are going to be challenges.

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On 8/24/2020 at 4:17 PM, Jan_G said:

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The set will be new challenge to us - this time the cast elements will be only: fuselage, wings (upper and lower) and rear fins (vertical and horizontal).
Everything else will be directly 3D printed.
3D prints included in the set:
All struts, wheels, exhaust pipes, headrest, air intake, radiator, rear support (with additional brass wire).
3D printing also the whole interior... 


The rest will be complemented by photo-etched parts to enhance the interior.
The kit will be given without resin casting blocks - they will be removed and the model will be pre-cleaned.
Supports for 3D prints - the minimum quantity to guarantee a good print.
... 
Due to the advanced release technology, the model should be easy to assemble even for people who have not dealt with resin kits.

 

Subject aside, Lukgraph is on to something pretty innovative on the production side of things, a hybrid resin/3D printed kit.

It's a smart evolution for them and looks to be a great way to bring to market niche subjects which don't warrant a full IM investment, and it's also a great idea to prep the resin bits so that the kit will be less daunting for those who never handled resin before.

Overall, very impressive. 

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On 8/25/2020 at 2:25 PM, mozart said:

Not so secret Chek, my plan is exactly the same!  The Sea Hawk is a problem methinks.

Goddamn Lukgraph all to hell! First the DH.89 now this beauty. My bank balance will be in tatters!  But, here's the thing: If we are talking about a complete and unbroken line of aircraft then we should go into the back catalogue of one of Hawker's business partners; a certain T.O.M. Sopwith. Everything from the Pup to the Harrier then...

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Hello Guys, some news..

Fuselages are printed (both scales 32 and 48) – on the picture directly from the printer + primer.
Parts requires minor smoothing adjustments.
This time the cast elements in kitset will be only: fuselage, wings (upper and lower) and rear fins (vertical and horizontal).
Everything else will be directly 3D printed: all struts, wheels, exhaust pipes, headrest, air intake, radiator, rear support (with additional brass wire).
3D printing is also the whole interior and here it is a novelty - the grate is already assembled as a whole (as one piece part).
Additionally, the seat, the instrument panel, the control column and all the elements inside.
The rest will be complemented by photo-etched parts to enhance the interior.
The model will be given without resin casting blocks - they will be removed and the model will be pre-cleaned.
Supports for 3D prints - the minimum quantity to guarantee a good print.
Windscreen as photo-etched frame + laser cut foil 0.5 mm, secured with double-sided foil ensuring perfect transparency.
Painting schemes: 2 or 3 in both scales.
Due to the advanced release technology, the model should be easy to assemble even for people who have not dealt with resin kits.
Wings are printing...
Cheers
Lukas
 
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