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PR19_Kit

#15
April 20, 2020, 06:40:25 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on April 20, 2020, 05:35:14 AM

I note that is actually just the figure.  The bicycle is sold separately....


Somehow I don't think she'd fit the 'racing' bike.  ;D

Oh, of course she wouldn't! I've just noticed the 'racing' bike is 1/8 and she's 1/12.  :banghead:
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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loupgarou

#16
April 20, 2020, 08:24:45 AM
Kits of bikes don't seem so strange to me. Japanese did/do much  better. Apart from the various monsters, I remember a series of crowns and a CHROMED bavarian castle.
BTW, IIRC,also Protar, that produced a series of racing motorcycles, had done also some bicycles.
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zenrat

#17
April 21, 2020, 04:38:47 AM
Finemolds make a 1/20 CNC Lathe.


Fred

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PR19_Kit

#18
April 21, 2020, 04:47:32 AM
Terrific, but does it actually machine 1/20 scale parts?

If so I could REALLY use one like that!
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#19
April 21, 2020, 04:49:24 AM
It'd be good if it does, but then it'd be no good for 1/72 builds... :-\
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Mossie

#20
April 21, 2020, 04:52:24 AM Last Edit: May 23, 2020, 01:41:24 PM by Mossie
Quote from: NARSES2 on April 20, 2020, 05:43:13 AM
Quote from: Weaver on April 20, 2020, 03:51:56 AM

Never seen a kit of a bicycle before! It's currently on US ebay here:


I've seen a couple at various shows and at least one mini diorama of the Tour de France lead group which I think was 1/32. No idea who they were by.

Protar did several 1/9 bicycle kits.  I guess Italeri has the moulds if they ever choose to repop them.
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PR19_Kit

#21
April 21, 2020, 04:52:32 AM
I could machine LITTLE 1/20 parts.................  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Hobbes

#22
April 21, 2020, 08:03:10 AM Last Edit: April 21, 2020, 08:05:10 AM by Hobbes
Bandai made a scale model of an injection moulding machine:



It does come with parts that represent the mould. If you look at them closely, the mould is the one used to produce this kit.



PR19_Kit

#23
April 21, 2020, 08:31:31 AM
Hehehehe, self generating moulding machines, very clever.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

KiwiZac

#24
April 21, 2020, 08:48:19 AM Last Edit: April 21, 2020, 08:59:11 AM by KiwiZac
Quote from: Hobbes on April 21, 2020, 08:03:10 AM
Bandai made a scale model of an injection moulding machine:

It does come with parts that represent the mould. If you look at them closely, the mould is the one used to produce this kit.
That is so beautifully brilliant. I was hoping that would be the case!!

Quote from: loupgarou on April 20, 2020, 08:24:45 AMKits of bikes don't seem so strange to me. Japanese did/do much  better.
I've seen a few in my time online...1/12 bonsai tree (available in different versions), 1/32 tobacconists' stall and probably the best I recall seeing (although that boombox really got me) was brought to my attention by our own Alvis - a 1/3 desk fan.

EDIT: according to Scalemates there are MULTIPLE FAN MODELS!!
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Mossie

#25
April 21, 2020, 01:51:38 PM
Quote from: Hobbes on April 21, 2020, 08:03:10 AM

It does come with parts that represent the mould. If you look at them closely, the mould is the one used to produce this kit.




Nice little touch.  Who's going to do a resin cast and produce a tiny model to sit next to it...
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Mossie

#26
April 21, 2020, 02:14:06 PM Last Edit: May 23, 2020, 01:42:39 PM by Mossie
Revell's bucket wheel excavator was definitely a bit off the beaten path.

Airfix's bird series are others that come to mind.
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

puddingwrestler

#27
April 21, 2020, 07:59:58 PM
I've always found those 1/4 scale hunting knife kits a bit odd...
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Nick

#28
April 22, 2020, 03:07:08 AM
Quote from: puddingwrestler on April 21, 2020, 07:59:58 PM
I've always found those 1/4 scale hunting knife kits a bit odd...

I've not seen those but the 1/3 scale model guns seem odd to me. Just the Hannants page https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?product_type_id=2796&search_direction=asc&scale_id=82546

Back in the 80s LS did a range of 1/1 model guns that later got banned in the UK. IIRC they fired pellets and were used in bank robberies. Eventually a kid got shot by a cop because his toy gun looked so real. https://mp40modelguns.forumotion.net/t192-ls-models

zenrat

#29
April 22, 2020, 03:32:07 AM
I've never understood those scale aircraft control panel kits.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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