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Title: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 08, 2012, 04:18:37 AM
Anyone feel like a challenge:

1/32 Type 21 Zero Fighter! Made mostly of photo-etched metal parts, with cast metal parts, clear parts, rubber tires, and more...

(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-1.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-2.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-3.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-4.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-5.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-21.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-90.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-13.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-18.jpg)

...and lest anyone think that this is one of these one-offs built by one of those master modellers who also write their instructions on grains of rice, here are some "sprue" shots of this kit:

(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-6.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-7.jpg)
(http://imcth.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zero01-8.jpg)

See their website here (http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en) to see other products and to purchase...
Title: Re: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: Daryl J. on September 08, 2012, 04:53:13 AM
(eyes become wide, sweats a bit being intimidated)
Title: Re: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: raafif on September 08, 2012, 04:59:51 AM
Hmm, less parts than the real thing but still too small for me !

            I'll stick to building the real thing thanks.
Title: Re: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 08, 2012, 05:09:38 AM
Beaufort?
Title: Re: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: Doom! on September 08, 2012, 07:55:40 AM
That's an amazing kit, I really think anyone who can tackle it and do it justice is my hero.  Of course if someone is willing to build one I'd love to have a shot at weathering it.  ;)
Title: Re: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: raafif on September 08, 2012, 08:33:36 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on September 08, 2012, 05:09:38 AM
Beaufort?

Yep, PM inbound so's not to clog the board.
Title: Re: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: jcf on September 08, 2012, 11:47:46 PM
Technically the kit is from imcth, MFH produces the white metal parts and is one of the sales outlets.

HobbyLink Japan is also selling the kit:
http://www.hlj.com/product/imcz-001 (http://www.hlj.com/product/imcz-001)

I've long lusted after the MFH car kits, but just can't justify the expense.
Title: Re: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: Rickshaw on September 09, 2012, 10:14:19 AM
How do you secure the various pieces of etch?  Superglue?  Solder?    I'd most probably make a ham-fisted go of it if I tried.  :(

It'd be perfect for a diorama though.  Production line, repair depot or even wrecked.  There'd be no arguments over the exposed ribbing/internals! 
Title: Re: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: raafif on September 09, 2012, 11:26:34 AM
Quote from: Rickshaw on September 09, 2012, 10:14:19 AM
How do you secure the various pieces of etch?  Superglue?  Solder?    I'd most probably make a ham-fisted go of it if I tried.  :(

   itty bitty rivets & a miniture hammer !! :o ;D
Title: Re: Model Factory Hiro
Post by: Rickshaw on September 09, 2012, 03:59:11 PM
Quote from: raafif on September 09, 2012, 11:26:34 AM
Quote from: Rickshaw on September 09, 2012, 10:14:19 AM
How do you secure the various pieces of etch?  Superglue?  Solder?    I'd most probably make a ham-fisted go of it if I tried.  :(

   itty bitty rivets & a miniture hammer !! :o ;D

Do you get itty bitty elves to use them as well?  ;D