Tango01  | 24 Jul 2017 11:34 a.m. PST |
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 elsyrsyn | 24 Jul 2017 11:42 a.m. PST |
That's a great looking model (assuming the barrels are easily straightened), and an interesting choice of figure for the size comparison. I can imagine him saying "Привет, товарищи! Посмотри что я нашел!" Doug |
| Vigilant | 24 Jul 2017 1:02 p.m. PST |
I'd be tempted to replace the guns with brass rod or tube, but otherwise great looking model. |
Dwindling Gravitas  | 24 Jul 2017 2:18 p.m. PST |
I agree with Vigilante. Strange they wouldn't consider including metal barrels for a kit (is it a kit?) of that apparent quality. |
| christot | 24 Jul 2017 3:46 p.m. PST |
That Russian guy gets around…. |
| Rubicon Models | 24 Jul 2017 9:07 p.m. PST |
This is a 3D printed prototype, the material is basically resin and therefore easily deformed by high room temperature. The final product is in plastic and the issue will be resolved. |
| Dwindling Gravitas | 25 Jul 2017 7:10 a.m. PST |
Wow. I saw 3D prototype, but didn't make the connection with 3D printing … doh. I blame approaching old-age ,-) Do you do the printing in-house, then? Or does it involve some fantastically expensive 3D printing service? |
| Tango01 | 25 Jul 2017 10:48 a.m. PST |
Happy you like it boys!. (smile)
Amicalement
Armand
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| Rubicon Models | 25 Jul 2017 11:07 p.m. PST |
Dwindling Gravitas, we have 3D printing equipment in-house. Faster turnaround time and better security control on our digital design files. |
| Tango01 | 26 Jul 2017 11:19 a.m. PST |
Great set Rubicon… congrats!! (smile)
Amicalement
Armand
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| Dwindling Gravitas | 26 Jul 2017 12:34 p.m. PST |
@Tango … get out of the way :-) @Rubicon: Thank you. I'm fascinated by 3D printing, and admit to being a little bit stunned at the quality/detail you guys are able to produce. I'm guessing the decision to prototype via 3D printing but mass produce in plastic is based on cost? |
| Rubicon Models | 26 Jul 2017 7:04 p.m. PST |
@Dwindling Gravitas – Indeed, the final product will be in plastic. The 3D printing is for in-house review of the kit details and the various parts, how they are being fitted and assembled, and discussions on improvements. We are using professional grade printers and hence more expensive to print per job. |
