AMP - Accurate Model Parts
SEA => SUBS: Uboats => TYPE VII => Topic started by: maillemaker on 15 Sep , 2016, 12:10
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The kit-provided "isolators" in the Revell 1:72 kits leave much to be desired.
I've seen some build stories where they used modeling clay to hand-make them.
Are there any aftermarket sources for these items?
I wonder if they could be 3D printed with sufficient resolution?
Steve
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Hi Steve,
please follow the link:
http://www.larsenal.com/1-72-u-boat-type-viic-viic-41-detail-set-c2x15951757 (http://www.larsenal.com/1-72-u-boat-type-viic-viic-41-detail-set-c2x15951757)
This resin upgrade set for the Typeseven/41 (Revell) contains the isolators you are looking for (and many more parts).
Regards
falo
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I just made this on shapeways. I tried alsorts of things for the isolators, nothing worked very well so I'm hoping this set will work out.
I have just ordering it, when it arrives I'll post pictures.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/4323EGNNF/u-boat-rigging-isolator-set-1-72 (https://www.shapeways.com/product/4323EGNNF/u-boat-rigging-isolator-set-1-72)
(https://images2.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/625x465_15724001_9189228_1474060976.jpg)
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http://www.larsenal.com/1-72-u-boat-type-viic-viic-41-detail-set-c2x15951757 (http://www.larsenal.com/1-72-u-boat-type-viic-viic-41-detail-set-c2x15951757)
This resin upgrade set for the Typeseven/41 (Revell) contains the isolators you are looking for (and many more parts).
Regards
falo
Hi Falo,
Looks like the item is out of stock at that link.
Steve
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I just made this on shapeways. I tried alsorts of things for the isolators, nothing worked very well so I'm hoping this set will work out.
I have just ordering it, when it arrives I'll post pictures.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/4323EGNNF/u-boat-rigging-isolator-set-1-72 (https://www.shapeways.com/product/4323EGNNF/u-boat-rigging-isolator-set-1-72)
(https://images2.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/625x465_15724001_9189228_1474060976.jpg)
I look forward to your review of this. :)
I wonder if there would be a set of individual insulators as well? (instead of strung together) That would be very well received, I am sure.
And not to push my luck... I wonder if a 1/144 version would be available as well? There is NOTHING out there that is good. :(
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Hi Steve,
I'am sorry, but a few days ago when I post the link there was one set left. Maybe you can drop l'arsenal a line and ask them to cast one more set? IMO they own the moulds or know the owner/caster of this resin set.
Regards
falo
P.S.: I have posted a deep inbox review of this set two years ago but after the board update all links are dead:
http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=1221.0 (http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=1221.0)
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P.S.: I have posted a deep inbox review of this set two years ago but after the board update all links are dead:
http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=1221.0 (http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=1221.0)
Yeh, unfortunately all of the links end up being corrupted files. :(
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I just got an email from Shapeways about a new hi-resolution resin they have. I might model up some of these isolators and have some made to see how they do.
Steve