Hello, I am a drafter by trade but do a lot of work with 3D modeling. With new technology I have been working on some 3D models and having them cast in resin and sometimes sell the resin parts.
Thing is, I am running out of ideas.
So if you were able to choose a few things that you wish were made for models (Detail parts only, not bodies or kits) what would they be? Just want to get some Ideas flowing! Thank you!
Well cockpits of course followed by flaps/slats and weapons. Like to see some tactical nukes in 72 / 48 and 32nd scale. The one company that made them in 72 scale always seems to be out of stock.
Hello!
How about a set to convert the MiniArt’s D7 dozer into a Vietnam-era Rome plow? Or a 5kW power loader to update Dragon’s M55 Quad .50? Or maybe an updated frame for the H-13, to make it a correct H-13S? You could tackle it both in 1:72 to correct Italeri’s thick tubes, and in large scale for the Revell’s H-13H (I forgot if it’s 1:32 or 1:35). There are really lots of ideas when you get specific/picky enough. You might look at the build reports on the net and see what the people are correcting the most. One more idea - correct shape M-103 tank parts for the new Dragon Black Label problem child. I better finish now [:D] Good luck and have a nice day
Paweł
That Rome Plow looks Killer! Wonder why its not being produced in that form… seems like it would be a neat subject.
Tried to find some images but only found a small amount. If anyone knows about where I could find some profile pics from the side, front, etc that would be great. I’d definitely need to pick the kit up so I could mic & caliper the measurements of it so everything would fit correctly.
For space launch vehicles, there are some standard boosters (strap-on) side rockets (solid fuel) that are common to many different boosters, and used in various numbers depending on payload. One design would be useful for many variants.
Ground service equipment would be nice to display with aircraft when mounted on base. Boarding stairs for vintage airliners?
Hello!
For the Rome plow - the driver’s cab and the cage would probably be locally built, so it’s hard to be accurate here, but also easy to get away with it. The Dozer should be updated to 60-something D7E which, as far as I heard involves a turbocharger for the motor and stuff like that. The Rome Plow Company from Rome, might have some drawings of the blade itself.
If you come up with a set of parts, I could definitely use it! Good luck and have a nice day
Paweł
Pawel- That would be really cool indeed. If I ever did make them you’d get a free set and be the Guinea Pig and see if they worked! LOL
Don - Vintage stairs would be a easy plan. I’m going to look into that. 1/144 I assume is the common scale for Airliners?
You mean like THESE Don?
1:144 is correct for modern airliners, but a lot of vintage stuff- smaller planes, is in 1:72. And the older stuff is more likely to need boarding stairs. New planes hook up to jetways. DC-3s, 6s, Trimotors, etc needed boarding stairs, and a lot of that older stuff is in 1:72.
If you’re still taking suggestions, I could definitely use some better detailed cyclic and collective controls for helicopters in 1/32 and 1/35. Broke open the seal on a Monogram 1/32 AH-1G Cobra tonight to look things over and these two items are pure junk - no detail at all and some of the shapes are odd. Sadly, the Cobra Company cockpit set doesn’t include these and the instructions call for using the sticks provided in the kit. The controls for the DML 1/35 UH-1 Huey aren’t much better…
Accurate 1/25 scale interior parts for existing armour kits would be nice.
Dunno how well they would sell.
I know PITERPANZER makes resin tracks for armour in that scale, but not interior parts.
If necessary, I’ll take Solid Works courses until I can create parts for my own use if none are commercially available. [^o)]
From just my brief exposure to Solid Works, I find it much more user friendly than AutoCad. [:D][Y]
A local Solid Works distributor gave me a ball park price starting at between $3k and $4k for a 1 year commercial license…OUCH ! …and mentioned during the conversation that, apparently, a number of businesses have been illegally using the student version instead of the commercial version.[;)]
I certainly agree about the need for upgrades to the old Revell AH-1G kit.[:D][Y]
1/24 or 1/25 scale figure details such as heads or hands for use with figures made to display alongside auto kits.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys! If you have anymore please share. I very much value getting a feel for what the modeling community is interested in!
Yep. That is probably the biggest needed. Jets soon gave rise to jetways so folks wouldn’t get wet getting off plane in the rain 
Stairs for DC-3s and such would be a lot smaller.
I could really use some SL-3 gear in 1/35 for all my AAVs. Stuff like tank bars, track-jacks, first aid kits, battle lanterns, search lights, the old ANVVS night sight and newer DVEs along with the various radio sets - RT524, R442, RT246, KY57s, AM7162, SINCGARS, EPLARS along with the MDACT and GPS antennas. And if I were to ask for the moon, the engine compartment with separate engine/transmission/cooling tower. Hobby Boss has churned out a good number of LVTP7/AAVP7A1 kits that are well detailed, but there is always room for improvement.
Marsden Mat, aka PSP (Perforated Steel Plate) for WW2 runways and tiedowns, preferably in small sections. There’s not much available, and it’s in limited sizes and expensive. All scales would be nice, 1/32 would really get my tail waggin’!
Mike
Hi ;
Well to keep it simple ,Some hollow castings of conversion items for Revell’s 1/535 or 1/400 ship kit upperworks . Mainly cabins and stacks .
I live about a hour away from the US Army Engineer Museum and I could get pictures of the rome plow they have on display there. and you can get the measurements for the blade from Rome plow website
http://www.romeplow.com/equipment/specialty-equipment/kg-series/
Hello!
That sure sounds interesting!!
I’d love to see those pics - just be sure to post them in a separate thread, either under “Armor” or “Reference materials”.
About that Rome website - I just wasn’t sure which one of their blades was “the” rome plow from Vietnam. Are you sure the modern KG is the one?
Looking forward to see the pics, thanks in advance and have a nice day
Paweł
Would love to see parts to build up the pylon assembly of the UH-1 family. The swashplate. rotating ring. collectine lever, drive links, scissors, and such. Differences between the Bravo and Charlie models.