Kagemusha Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Zola25 said: Glad to hear you are getting replacements - I hope mine will arrive safely - when the shipping containers finally arrive in Europe.. Apart from the broken parts, how is the quality of the clear parts in the production models? Its always really hard to judge from pictures. Thanks Niels It's really good, aside from the fault lines, they're very clear, evidently brittle, with the rounded parts, if you look through at something in the distance, you can see the distortion, but if you place a finger behind, it's crystal clear. D.B. Andrus, Zola25 and LSP_Matt 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Kagemusha said: It's really good, aside from the fault lines, they're very clear, evidently brittle, with the rounded parts, if you look through at something in the distance, you can see the distortion, but if you place a finger behind, it's crystal clear. Well it is great news that it looks as if they are addressing the broken canopy part issues, well they basically are committed into doing so. Andy from what you are saying about distortion I agree that is absolutely fine, clear is very tricky, and as long as they look good in place on the model with no major swirls, raised lines, or haze then that is acceptable. monthebiff, scvrobeson, Kagemusha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 the model is simply fantastic. I think we are not going to see something similar in near future. details are of unbelievable quality. design team has done enormous job. this model is mast have for every largescale modeler. it is true art. only weak point are clear parts. not bed but not perfect too but real plane I am sure had so many scraps and damages so the model anyway will look fantastic especially with heavy weathered look. Kagemusha, scvrobeson and LSP_Matt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Do we know of anyone out there planning to release a canopy masking set for this kit? /Niels misha71 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Zola25 said: Do we know of anyone out there planning to release a canopy masking set for this kit? /Niels I am sure all the mask making companies will do some soon, Eduard I am sure will do some, but every day I look I seem to see a new mask manufacturer, so I cannot see that being a problem scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Zola25 said: Do we know of anyone out there planning to release a canopy masking set for this kit? /Niels Doubtful with only a 1500 kit run but it is possible to make your own masks with something like Tamiya masking tape, a very sharp pencil and some careful cutting which we will probably end up doing assuming we have canopies worthy of spending the time masking up. Regards. Andy Mr.T and Gary Needham 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarislove Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 8:06 PM, Zola25 said: Do we know of anyone out there planning to release a canopy masking set for this kit? /Niels As soon as I get the actual model in my hands, I'm getting my masks custom cut by Omask. His masks are in whole different ball park when compared to let's say Eduard. Once it's done I believe he'll offer them for sale on his website - www.omask.cz Kagemusha, Uncarina, KiwiZac and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 12:14 AM, monthebiff said: Doubtful with only a 1500 kit run but it is possible to make your own masks with something like Tamiya masking tape, a very sharp pencil and some careful cutting which we will probably end up doing assuming we have canopies worthy of spending the time masking up. Regards. Andy Sure, its possible to make my own masks - I just don´t want to hence my question.. DN Models made a complete masking set for the JetMads Viggen which was limited to only 500 copies so I don´t think that is going to be a deciding factor. Its just going to be more expensive - like the rest of the kit /Niels monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 All these planned AM bits for an already massively expensive kit just makes me laugh. Thought this kit was supposed to be perfection itself. npb748r, Phartycr0c, Phill P and 7 others 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I still hope that the nose-only kit gets released. The full Lanc is too big for my space restrictions, but the nose-only will fit perfectly in the case. Matt gunpowder, KiwiZac and zerosystem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Well as there are even aftermarket sets for kits that do not even exist (1/32 Mig-25 exhausts, Jaguar wheels or decals, etc.), I think that such releases are more than probable ! LSP_K2, Phill P and KiwiZac 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Well it arrived and what a magnificent kit it is. Thankfully no issues with the clear parts. Fanes, Twobad, misha71 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 On 5/26/2022 at 10:31 AM, Phill P said: Well it arrived and what a magnificent kit it is. Thankfully no issues with the clear parts. Did you source yours locally Phill? ... If so, from where? I'm waiting for a couple of local suppliers to get them in - so I can have the box contents checked before delivery. Rog LSP_K2 and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Artful69 said: Did you source yours locally Phill? ... If so, from where? I'm waiting for a couple of local suppliers to get them in - so I can have the box contents checked before delivery. Rog Purchased mine through the Border Models Aliexpress store. Shipped on the 16 May and arrived on the 26th. $948.00aus delivered LSP_Matt and Artful69 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryWilliams Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) On 5/22/2022 at 3:54 PM, AlanG said: All these planned AM bits for an already massively expensive kit just makes me laugh. Thought this kit was supposed to be perfection itself. I have to agree that some aftermarket is a total waste of time. But no kit is perfect. For my Border Models Lanc the most I will consider will be masks for markings as on this kit decals would be an abomination. Brass gun barrels as, apparently there are no cooling jackets on those with the kit. Plastic barrels being too vulnerable. Possibly a metal undercarriage for strength. Finally a 3D decal set simply because I really appreciate them. I am not fixed on any of those, apart from the masks and will decide when I see my kit. Edited May 28, 2022 by BarryWilliams Archimedes, nmayhew and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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