Eduard

[Gondor]

TBH, I may just order a pair of G-6 Overtrees as I don't need the masks, etch or markings.  Even with postage,  they should still be cheaper.

Personal taste Lee. I like all the options in the dual packs, if I want to build more I can use the decals along with Overtrees.

Gondor

[The Wooksta!]

They've announced the early Merlin Spitfires in 1/72, the first is scheduled for release December 2025.

[Wardukw]

I've got a couple or more I think of Eduard Me-109s ..G models I think..pretty sure none are Emils ..in 48th too.
Hell even though I'm probably not gonna do anything with em for god knows how long when ya get offered em for $15nz each I'd be stupid to have said no  .
The reason so cheap...no boxes .

[NARSES2]

Never one to sit still Eduard have come up with this first addition to a new range of kits combining the best of both worlds. Hopefully we might see some 1/72 examples.

https://www.eduard.com/eduard-hybrid/

[PR19_Kit]

Anything that reduces the number of tiny detail parts in these kits just has to be good. My fingers don't get any smaller as the kits get more detailed! 

[NARSES2]

Anything that reduces the number of tiny detail parts in these kits just has to be good. My fingers don't get any smaller as the kits get more detailed! 

My thoughts exactly Kit.

[Rick Lowe]

Interesting. I wonder how long before others follow suit, and how many will.

[Old Wombat]

Okay! That sounds interesting! 

There's the potential that these hybrid kits may be a bit more expensive than the ProfiPack kits, but, given that they'll be rid of most of the (expensive) PE detailing parts, they may be marginally cheaper. 

Either way, easier construction is not a bad thing! 

[NARSES2]

I might try and have a chat with them at Telford.

[jcf]

Okay! That sounds interesting! 

There's the potential that these hybrid kits may be a bit more expensive than the ProfiPack kits, but, given that they'll be rid of most of the (expensive) PE detailing parts, they may be marginally cheaper. 

Either way, easier construction is not a bad thing! 

The expectation is that the costs will start out at roughly par but actually become lower due to less tooling being required. This applies to both injected parts and resin detail parts with the last no longer requiring the creation of master patterns, moulds and the manual casting of the parts. Numerous expensive steps are being eliminated by 3-D printing.

3-D printers are getting better and the prices lower, and both trends are
expected to continue.

[zenrat]

Ideally the 3d printed parts would be produced in a material which could be glued with styrene cement.

[Old Wombat]

Okay! That sounds interesting! 

There's the potential that these hybrid kits may be a bit more expensive than the ProfiPack kits, but, given that they'll be rid of most of the (expensive) PE detailing parts, they may be marginally cheaper. 

Either way, easier construction is not a bad thing! 

The expectation is that the costs will start out at roughly par but actually become lower due to less tooling being required. This applies to both injected parts and resin detail parts with the last no longer requiring the creation of master patterns, moulds and the manual casting of the parts. Numerous expensive steps are being eliminated by 3-D printing.

3-D printers are getting better and the prices lower, and both trends are
expected to continue.

Well, I was talking more about immediate results, Jon, but I believe you're right in the medium-to-long term.

[NARSES2]

Ideally the 3d printed parts would be produced in a material which could be glued with styrene cement.

Is that likely ? I've always assumed that you'd always need super glue or 2 part epoxy, but them my last chemistry lesson was 57 years ago.

[zenrat]

Ideally the 3d printed parts would be produced in a material which could be glued with styrene cement.

Is that likely ? I've always assumed that you'd always need super glue or 2 part epoxy, but them my last chemistry lesson was 57 years ago.

I have no idea if it is likely, but it would be nice and it would help them sell kits.

[Charlie_c67]

Ideally the 3d printed parts would be produced in a material which could be glued with styrene cement.

Is that likely ? I've always assumed that you'd always need super glue or 2 part epoxy, but them my last chemistry lesson was 57 years ago.

It comes down to what you print with really. If you want hi-fidelity on your prints then, currently, resin is the best way to go. Downside is toxicity and all the stuff that goes with it over handling and curing etc. FDM is safer, but not quite at the level of detail due to issues over layer thickness, though I believe Bambu printers are eating in to that lead. The problem is the narrower the print nozzle, the greater the chance of blocking and failed prints.

It's cassette bs 8-track, VHS vs Betamax or Blu-ray vs HDVD all over again!