The Madhatter Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Just came across this whilst browsing the Metro Hobbies site: https://www.metrohobbies.com.au/products/meng-mms-014-dune-harkonnen-ornithopter-1 as well as: https://www.metrohobbies.com.au/products/meng-mms-011-dune-atreides-ornithopter I didn't know that Meng were even thinking about making this let alone actually producing one until now Its a cool design, so I think I may just get myself one There is also the harvester: https://www.metrohobbies.com.au/products/meng-mms-013-dune-spice-harvester The Harvester is not as interesting to me personally, so I think I'll skip it but its still cool to know these subjects are getting released in plastic as opposed to 3D printing one coogrfan, MikeC, Alex and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I’ve seen those, but am disappointed they are so small. Was hoping for bigger ones. BiggTim and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 These look really impressive, and I enjoy assembling Meng kits. The Ornithopters in 1/35th would be even more impressive. Cheers, Tom BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Yeah I agree about the size, its too small but in turn, this means they should be quite cheap, therefore allowing the purchase of multiple items, of which some you can paint in any scheme you like. Make one a gunship with external wings and rocket launchers, etc. You could even paint one in search and rescue colours, or CoastGuard. The list is endless Uncarina, Alex and BiggTim 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Something this size would be nice. Model_Monkey, BiggTim, Fanes and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Has anyone produced any good 3D models of these yet? I'd love to print one at a larger scale. Uncarina and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 33 minutes ago, BiggTim said: Has anyone produced any good 3D models of these yet? I'd love to print one at a larger scale. Something like this? https://www.gambody.com/3d-models/ornithopter-dune - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA BiggTim, Uncarina and Out2gtcha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, Dennis7423 said: Something like this? https://www.gambody.com/3d-models/ornithopter-dune I purchased a really nice B-wing from Gamebody, and it's very nicely detailed. You could basically scale things up yourself as well, just like most 3D files. Uncarina and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Just now, Out2gtcha said: I purchased a really nice B-wing from Gamebody, and it's very nicely detailed. You could basically scale things up yourself as well, just like most 3D files. I've experienced that stuff from Gambody scales up very, very well. I purchased their file for the Starship Troopers warrior bug, which was intended to be printed in roughly 1/48 scale. I asked my buddy to make it as big as possible, and I ended up with something much closer to 1/24 scale, if not larger. And it's outstanding. Tons of fun to paint and put together. There's some really cool stuff on that website. - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA Out2gtcha, Uncarina and BiggTim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dennis7423 said: Something like this? https://www.gambody.com/3d-models/ornithopter-dune - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA Well, duh. I don't know how I missed that, I'm on Gambody once a week! And holy crap, at 1/32 it's wingspan would be 6 feet!! Edited October 26, 2023 by BiggTim Uncarina and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, BiggTim said: And holy crap, at 1/32 it's wingspan would be 6 feet!! Do it..... - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA Out2gtcha, The Madhatter, BiggTim and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Dennis7423 said: Do it..... - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA That would cost hundreds in resin alone, and wouldn't hold it's own weight, probably! A 1/64 version might be possible, but it would still be 3 feet wide. By comparison, a 1/32 B-29 would only be 4.5 feet wide.... Edited October 26, 2023 by BiggTim Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 The OOB 1/64 FDM version is still 22" long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, BiggTim said: That would cost hundreds in resin alone, and wouldn't hold it's own weight, probably! A 1/64 version might be possible, but it would still be 3 feet wide. Tim, you are well known for your problem-solving skills around here. I'm confident this will easily be accomplished by you. I have faith in you. - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA Out2gtcha and BiggTim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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