Author Topic: ModelCollect (Read 45555 times)

Jeffry Fontaine · « **on:** May 28, 2014, 07:05:31 AM »

A relatively new [to me] company called Modelcollect from the PRC now has a very impressive and nicely detailed 1:72nd scale T-72B with ERA Main Battle Tank (kit number UA72007) available. Images of the kit parts uploaded to Modelversium.de by Manuel Leyva.

***Edit to add link to Modelcollect web page.

Weaver · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2014, 09:46:01 AM »

Looks like they do a range of T-72s and the TOS-1 flamethrower rocket system too - nice.

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2014, 10:10:17 PM »

Modelcollect's Facebook page (LINK!) has a lot of CAD renderings of upcoming interesting stuff in 1/72! Interesting if you're interested in Soviet/Russian armour, that is. Apart from just about all marks of MBTs (T-55/62/64/72/80/90 -

), they also plan to release a Scud!

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2015, 05:49:24 AM »

Manuel Leyva has shared some images of the Modelcollect 1:72nd scale T-64 Main Battle Tank Mod. 1975 (kit number UA72013) at Modellversium.de for your viewing pleasure.

Click on image below or html above to view at Modellversium.de.

Very nice little model.

Volkodav · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2016, 04:16:21 PM »

Probably as a direct result of Uncle Les' great looking E series tanks Model Collect seems to be offering a stack of options.
http://modelcollect.com/e-series

Plus other stuff too

http://modelcollect.com/unassembled-kit

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2016, 03:16:56 AM »

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2016, 06:05:14 AM »

Is this for real?

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2016, 10:05:32 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on December 28, 2016, 03:16:56 AM

Quote from: The Big Gimper on December 28, 2016, 06:05:14 AM

Is this for real?

Were sales of the 1:144th scale Ratte that good that a 1:72nd scale kit was justified?

If this is for real, we may very well see a rise in sales for other accessories in that same vein, such as Jodhpurs, riding boots, and whips... :)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2016, 02:42:13 AM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on December 28, 2016, 06:05:14 AM

Is this for real?

Yes it is.

Maybe surround it with these:

Or even add a couple of these to the top:

kitnut617 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2016, 07:13:19 AM »

Hmm! yes --- but by then there would be guided Tallboys

kim margosein · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2016, 11:04:37 AM »

I like the camoflage on the land cruiser. It looks like it was done by van Gogh.

finsrin · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2016, 02:09:56 PM »

Quote from: kim margosein on December 29, 2016, 11:04:37 AM

I like the camoflage on the land cruiser. It looks like it was done by van Gogh.

Now that you mentioned it; yes I see the connection !

Did math: 1/72 hull length = 19.2" Compare to 1/72 M48 hull (happens to be on desk) which is 3.75"
width = 7.7" 2"

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2017, 02:56:38 AM »

Another:

One could replicate this in 1/35 as well.

jcf · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2017, 05:40:52 AM »

Quote from: kitnut617 on December 29, 2016, 07:13:19 AM

Hmm! yes --- but by then there would be guided Tallboys

That would be a Tarzon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASM-A-1_Tarzon

elmayerle · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2017, 11:14:08 AM »

Quote from: jcf on April 21, 2017, 05:40:52 AM

Quote from: kitnut617 on December 29, 2016, 07:13:19 AM
Hmm! yes --- but by then there would be guided Tallboys

That would be a Tarzon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASM-A-1_Tarzon

Different fin arrangement; I'd love to see a laser-guided Trazon, though, for when you really need a penetrating KA-BOOM!

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2017, 12:52:47 AM »

UA72107 Fist of Wars German WWII E75 heavy Urban Warfare Panzer, Modelcollect first Sci-fi project. coming soon.

Jacques Deguerre · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2017, 01:36:06 AM »

Damn, wrong scale!

Seriously though, it's pretty cool even in 1/72 scale. For me, I think it would work as a close stand in for the Panther-like walking tanks used by Helvetia in the (sadly under appreciated) anime series Sora no Woto.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #17 on:** July 07, 2017, 02:52:21 AM »

Ooookkkkkkk.....

$:-\$

KiwiZac · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2017, 04:17:18 AM »

As I said to someone who seemed properly upset a company was releasing a 1/32 Fouga Magister (as opposed to what, he didn't say): they can make what they want!

That IS weird though.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2017, 06:11:50 AM »

If it only had a couple more pairs of legs. Then it could be a SPIDER TANK

Jacques Deguerre · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2017, 07:51:27 AM »

Oh come on guys, the walking tank is totally legit! I'm pretty sure I saw it on the History Channel!

jcf · « **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2017, 08:12:15 AM »

Every step it takes it sinks into the soil, or tarmac, and cracking cement as it walks, because the ground pressure of those feet.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #22 on:** October 15, 2017, 06:03:15 AM »

1/72 B-2 test build:

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #23 on:** October 15, 2017, 06:08:45 AM »

1/72 P1000 is looking to be fairly detailed:

For some reason, I picture the rear having a helicopter landing pad...

elmayerle · « **Reply #24 on:** October 15, 2017, 07:35:07 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on October 15, 2017, 06:03:15 AM

1/72 B-2 test build:

Beautiful on the exterior, but they definitely have some of the internals wrong, way wrong and, in some cases, out of position. A quarter-century after I worked on it and some things still remain clear in my memory. Additionally, they don't even have the APUs nor the intake doors for them and the doors are easily noticeable when the aircraft is sitting on the ground.

Frank3k · « **Reply #25 on:** October 15, 2017, 08:03:36 AM »

Quote from: elmayerle on October 15, 2017, 07:35:07 AM

Beautiful on the exterior, but they definitely have some of the internals wrong, way wrong and, in some cases, out of position. A quarter-century after I worked on it and some things still remain clear in my memory. Additionally, they don't even have the APUs nor the intake doors for them and the doors are easily noticeable when the aircraft is sitting on the ground.

They also missed the anti-grav units, primary AI pilot and matter displacement projector. Amateurs...

ysi_maniac · « **Reply #26 on:** October 15, 2017, 10:34:13 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on April 21, 2017, 02:56:38 AM

Another:

One could replicate this in 1/35 as well.

Love this!!!!

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #27 on:** November 17, 2017, 01:28:57 AM »

Boxart for the P.1000 Ratte has been released. Expected ship date January or February 2018.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #28 on:** March 02, 2018, 08:17:20 PM »

First photos of a built Ratte. Along with a Little Friend.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #29 on:** March 25, 2018, 07:39:11 PM »

Madhatter · « **Reply #30 on:** March 25, 2018, 08:27:44 PM »

I'm 3/4 way through their 1/72 B-2 and its not half bad. I'd never heard of them until recently. Lots of good details and the fit is surprisingly good considering the lack of locating pins etc. The price is a bit of a choking point mind you - $199.95(AU) is a bit steep for what you get but also kind of worth it as it is a massive improvement on the only other alternative - the Testors version (I like having hair on my head thanks - although I am going to make a WHIF out of the one I had started - stay tuned)

elmayerle · « **Reply #31 on:** March 25, 2018, 09:25:43 PM »

Nicely done CSRL and AGM-129A's, these should also fit their B-2A model.

kitnut617 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 25, 2018, 10:14:01 PM »

I don't think they have the bomb bay correct, I've looked inside a B-52 bomb bay and it only goes about half way up inside. There should be a floor there which is just under the bottom of the wing spars, think there's fuel tanks above the floor IIRC.

I've made some 'Big Belly' bomb racks for one of my B-52D's I have, and the governing factor to how tall they are is this floor height.

elmayerle · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2018, 03:23:48 AM »

Quote from: Madhatter on March 25, 2018, 08:27:44 PM

I'm 3/4 way through their 1/72 B-2 and its not half bad. I'd never heard of them until recently. Lots of good details and the fit is surprisingly good considering the lack of locating pins etc. The price is a bit of a choking point mind you - $199.95(AU) is a bit steep for what you get but also kind of worth it as it is a massive improvement on the only other alternative - the Testors version (I like having hair on my head thanks - although I am going to make a WHIF out of the one I had started - stay tuned)

A question, if I may. The sample pictures I've seen do not show the APU's, in their shrouds, in the forward inboard corners of each main landing gear bay nor the exhaust doors on the upper surface. Does the final kit have these?

finsrin · « **Reply #34 on:** March 26, 2018, 08:49:45 AM »

For those adept at plastic surgery could put rotary launcher in B-36.

Madhatter · « **Reply #35 on:** March 26, 2018, 08:33:59 PM »

Quote from: elmayerle on March 26, 2018, 03:23:48 AM

A question, if I may. The sample pictures I've seen do not show the APU's, in their shrouds, in the forward inboard corners of each main landing gear bay nor the exhaust doors on the upper surface. Does the final kit have these?

No I don't think so. TBH, I haven't paid that much attention - which is my downfall here

Here's a pic of the underside (its the only one i have presently. I will take more for you later if you want them)

kitnut617 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 26, 2018, 10:37:05 PM »

I've got a question too, are all the B-2's built differently ?

Because the detail in that bomb bay doesn't look like this below.

elmayerle · « **Reply #37 on:** March 26, 2018, 11:50:00 PM »

Madhatter,

Thanks for that, it does answer my question. They don't show the APU's though they do appear to have the structure on the inboard walls of the main landing gear bays that supports the fire walls around them.

Kitnut617,
No they should all be to the same standard build since there are not that many of them. I know for certain the first three are quite similar.

Madhatter · « **Reply #38 on:** March 27, 2018, 07:49:15 AM »

There are quote a few details missing from this kit in regards to the intetnals but you do get 4 engines. Small consolation i know but still better than the sci-fi effort from testors

elmayerle · « **Reply #39 on:** March 27, 2018, 10:06:22 AM »

For what it's worth, I understand, not having built mine yet, that the Testor's kit goes together about as well as B-2A No.1 did (Northrop and Boeing had some "discussions" over that one). The earlier "B-2" kits out there are still more science-fiction, but suitable for whif fodder.

Rickshaw · « **Reply #40 on:** March 27, 2018, 05:18:58 PM »

Quote from: elmayerle on March 27, 2018, 10:06:22 AM

For what it's worth, I understand, not having built mine yet, that the Testor's kit goes together about as well as B-2A No.1 did (Northrop and Boeing had some "discussions" over that one). The earlier "B-2" kits out there are still more science-fiction, but suitable for whif fodder.

Kit, over at What-if forum had some choice words about the Testor's kit's fit. Some very choice words...

kitnut617 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 27, 2018, 05:38:23 PM »

Quote from: Rickshaw on March 27, 2018, 05:18:58 PM

Quote from: elmayerle on March 27, 2018, 10:06:22 AM
For what it's worth, I understand, not having built mine yet, that the Testor's kit goes together about as well as B-2A No.1 did (Northrop and Boeing had some "discussions" over that one). The earlier "B-2" kits out there are still more science-fiction, but suitable for whif fodder.

Kit, over at What-if forum had some choice words about the Testor's kit's fit. Some very choice words...

It's funny Brian, I've built a Testors B-2 (the one that actually looks like a B-2) and I just don't remember the problems that everyone else is reporting.

elmayerle · « **Reply #42 on:** March 27, 2018, 11:01:31 PM »

Quote from: Rickshaw on March 27, 2018, 05:18:58 PM

Quote from: elmayerle on March 27, 2018, 10:06:22 AM
For what it's worth, I understand, not having built mine yet, that the Testor's kit goes together about as well as B-2A No.1 did (Northrop and Boeing had some "discussions" over that one). The earlier "B-2" kits out there are still more science-fiction, but suitable for whif fodder.

Kit, over at What-if forum had some choice words about the Testor's kit's fit. Some very choice words...

Let's just say there were some very choice words said during the assembly of B-2 #1, also.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #43 on:** April 19, 2018, 06:34:11 PM »

Posted on their Facebook page .

Followed by these comments:

Needs to be in 1/48.

Needs to be in 1/35!

No! The one true scale. 1/72 - death to the unbelievers! The heretics.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #44 on:** April 19, 2018, 10:38:48 PM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on April 19, 2018, 06:34:11 PM

Followed by these comments:

Needs to be in 1/48.

Needs to be in 1/35!

No! The one true scale. 1/72 - death to the unbelievers! The heretics.

You dare to question the righteousness of the Only True Aircraft Scale (All Hail 1/48!), blasphemer?

You dare to impugn the sanctity of the Sacred Armour (& Helicopter) Scale (All Bow before 1/35), false idolater?

Pagan worshiper of the False Ancient God, repent thy evil, godless ways & find the Light of the True Gods!

Or be burned at the Styrene Stake!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #45 on:** April 20, 2018, 02:24:16 AM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on April 19, 2018, 06:34:11 PM

Needs to be in 1/35!

Already addressed...and in the stash (for possible addition to a halftrack of some description):

LemonJello · « **Reply #46 on:** April 23, 2018, 07:28:49 PM »

Over on Aeroscale, there's an announcement that really caught my interest:

https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=28732

1/48 A-12 Avenger II.

If/when it happens, I'll be getting one for Ye Olde Stash.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #47 on:** April 23, 2018, 11:51:54 PM »

Quote from: LemonJello on April 23, 2018, 07:28:49 PM

Over on Aeroscale, there's an announcement that really caught my interest:

https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=28732

1/48 A-12 Avenger II.

If/when it happens, I'll be getting one for Ye Olde Stash.

That will definitely be a 'MUST HAVE' kit. :)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #48 on:** April 24, 2018, 01:24:45 AM »

Already have two...resin ones. You lot owe me big time!!

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #49 on:** May 13, 2018, 07:32:44 AM »

Via Modelcollect's Facebook page.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #50 on:** August 07, 2018, 07:08:47 PM »

1/72 German WWII 28 cm Kanone 3 auf Lastenträger E-75

Coming soon. I guess.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #51 on:** September 30, 2018, 12:40:27 PM »

A-12 Boxart:

Volkodav · « **Reply #52 on:** September 30, 2018, 01:56:18 PM »

oh wow! I want!

LemonJello · « **Reply #53 on:** September 30, 2018, 10:20:16 PM »

Looking forward to this one being released.

LemonJello · « **Reply #54 on:** October 07, 2018, 09:25:57 AM »

Additional CAD for the A-12 over on Aeroscale:

http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=30135

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #55 on:** October 07, 2018, 11:04:41 AM »

Nice to see the A-12 Avenger II as an injection moulded kit but does anyobe know what the kit will cost?

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #56 on:** October 18, 2018, 03:19:02 AM »

elmayerle · « **Reply #57 on:** October 18, 2018, 03:54:08 AM »

From the art, it looks like they might have cleaned up a few things I found wrong with the original. I'll wait and see on that, though. Be nice if you could open the APU exhaust doors and the auxiliary inlet doors on the top ~~surafeces~~ surfaces.

I blame typing too late at night for that amusing typo. Hope everyone got a good laugh.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #58 on:** October 18, 2018, 08:51:39 PM »

"Surafeces"?

Goodness I hope you're seeing a septicalist for that.

Brian da Basher

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #59 on:** October 18, 2018, 10:51:09 PM »

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on October 07, 2018, 11:04:41 AM

Nice to see the A-12 Avenger II as an injection moulded kit but does anyobe know what the kit will cost?

Frank3k · « **Reply #60 on:** October 18, 2018, 11:56:22 PM »

Quote from: Brian da Basher on October 18, 2018, 08:51:39 PM

"Surafeces"?

Goodness I hope you're seeing a septicalist for that.

It's a form of stealth - radio waves approach the aircraft and see it's full of sura feces and go "ew! Not touching that!" rendering the aircraft invisible.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #61 on:** October 19, 2018, 03:09:14 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #62 on:** October 28, 2018, 07:14:40 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #63 on:** November 04, 2018, 04:10:58 AM »

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #64 on:** February 12, 2019, 07:43:32 AM »

A long but detailed review of the 2nd B-2 release with the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) GBU-57.

http://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/02/in-boxed-modelcollects-72nd-scale-usaf.html#more

elmayerle · « **Reply #65 on:** February 12, 2019, 08:08:48 AM »

Documents what I said before, they omitted the APU's in their shrouds, one each, in the forward inboard corner of each MLG bay. Something that will need to be added and which I have not seen addressed.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #66 on:** February 12, 2019, 08:30:27 AM »

Quote from: elmayerle on February 12, 2019, 08:08:48 AM

Documents what I said before, they omitted the APU's in their shrouds, one each, in the forward inboard corner of each MLG bay. Something that will need to be added and which I have not seen addressed.

Could they be represented say via decals or Photoetch?

elmayerle · « **Reply #67 on:** February 12, 2019, 11:49:12 AM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on February 12, 2019, 08:30:27 AM

Quote from: elmayerle on February 12, 2019, 08:08:48 AM
Documents what I said before, they omitted the APU's in their shrouds, one each, in the forward inboard corner of each MLG bay. Something that will need to be added and which I have not seen addressed.

Could they be represented say via decals or Photoetch?

You could probably do it with photoetch since the shroud is a flat-sided cylinder (flat side on the inboard side of the MLG bay( with a screen on the bottom and the exhaust sticking out the top, where an opening door is. I'm not sure if they have the decals for the APU exhaust doors on the upper surface or not; they are not real noticeable unless open.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #68 on:** March 02, 2019, 01:55:07 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #69 on:** March 02, 2019, 01:56:25 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #70 on:** March 08, 2019, 02:28:26 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #71 on:** March 22, 2019, 01:04:01 AM »

New in 1/48:

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #72 on:** December 01, 2019, 03:21:33 AM »

Is that a big lot of bird shit on top of the turret?

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #73 on:** December 01, 2019, 03:23:38 AM »

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #74 on:** December 01, 2019, 04:01:07 AM »

Large Avian Bowel Movement (LABM) Stain.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #75 on:** December 08, 2019, 03:01:09 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #76 on:** December 08, 2019, 03:03:06 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #77 on:** December 08, 2019, 03:03:28 AM »

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #78 on:** May 05, 2020, 01:12:49 AM »

I was curious to know when the ModelCollect A-12 Avenger II kit would be available for purchase. The ScaleMates.com page for this kit says 2020, ModelCollect page also says 2020. It is now May 2020 and still no A-12 Avenger II kit on the shelf for consumption.

So I went to the ModelCollect page and made an inquiry to the company asking when will the A-12 Avenger kit be available to purchase. the reply back was rather quick and is quoted here:

Quote

dear sir
sorry for the trouble, the project is delayed and the goods are not good yet.
best regards
jiangwei Li
modelcollect <service@modelcollect.com>

So it looks like we will be doing a lot more of the hurry-up-and-wait shuffle for this kit. A real shame too since Greg went to great effort to "assist" [by purchasing the Collectaire resin kit] in seeing that this kit would become available as a normal injection moulded plastic kit for the rest of us in the unwashed masses to enjoy.

Starting to think that Greg needs to purchase a couple more of those resin Collectaire paperweights to make this happen?

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #79 on:** May 05, 2020, 02:30:17 AM »

Hey, I have two already so back off. Someone else can do the heavy lifting...

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #80 on:** May 05, 2020, 02:34:50 AM »

Two you say?

Apparently "the goods are not good yet" is the new catch-all reason for delays.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #81 on:** July 26, 2020, 02:28:27 AM »

Gingie · « **Reply #82 on:** August 18, 2020, 05:52:22 AM »

What's deal on their aircraft and 72nd line?

Their 1/35 AFV are fun, but, quite basic in the details.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #83 on:** August 18, 2020, 08:33:35 AM »

I didn't even know Model Collect did 1/35 AFV's!

If so, I'd guess that their 1/35 stuff is up-scaled from their more common 1/72 AFVs, which would explain the limited detail of the larger kits.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #84 on:** March 17, 2021, 06:13:00 AM »

Found in Hannants Future Releases List

Was posted earlier but will soon be here. Maybe Scale-o-rama to 1/72?

finsrin · « **Reply #85 on:** March 17, 2021, 07:12:08 AM »

Cool jet kits. All have 1/72 scale-o-rama potential.

LemonJello · « **Reply #86 on:** March 17, 2021, 07:49:15 AM »

JUST GET HERE ALREADY!

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #87 on:** March 17, 2021, 09:46:49 AM »

Getting tired of waiting? Yep, me too.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #88 on:** April 06, 2023, 01:51:11 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #89 on:** January 06, 2024, 01:22:02 AM »

finsrin · « **Reply #90 on:** January 06, 2024, 03:03:30 AM »

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #91 on:** April 20, 2024, 11:52:33 PM »

Attached is a flyer of upcoming releases including an 1/48 A-12 Avenger II

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #92 on:** April 21, 2024, 01:07:48 AM »

Have they released any yet?

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #93 on:** April 21, 2024, 01:23:30 AM »

No dates are listed Greg.

LemonJello · « **Reply #94 on:** April 21, 2024, 08:03:06 AM »


Scandinavian GB Now Open!!!

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