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Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by Tom Gardner » Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:40 pm

I beg to disagree regarding the limitations of the resin casting process. When you've spent 20 years making silicone molds and casting resin in them, come back and we'll have a chat.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by Ledinot » Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:55 pm

Pagodaphile wrote: I couldn't agree with you more Al, however, when we finally do see 3D 1/700 figures, I think they will be coming out in resin or styrene.
I think when we finally do see 3D 1/700 figures, they will be coming up in some other incarnations than the resin cast or styrene molding. Knowing limitations of 1/700 resin cast process, we may expect a more advanced technology. The only obstacle is the size of providers -- they are not big enough to employ the advanced technologies. Hopefully, the players on the big chemical market will pay attention to our small market needs....

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by mike mccabe » Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:14 pm

I've been having a go at one of the trucks from the vehicles set, about an hour and a half to get three quarters of it done. These are not easy...

I might see if I can put together some more detailed instructions as those in the set need a bit of clarification in terms of the order of assembly. Hopefully it will get a bit quicker as well!

Having said that, they will look very impressive once I get the hang of it. Making fiddly etch is like pancakes, the first one is always the worst.

Mike

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by RogerP » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:45 pm

Hello from way 'downunder',

WOW, simply stunning looking models, my congratulations to you. Are you (please) considering doing the trucks/jeeps in 1/350 scale? In fact anything you are doing in 1/700 would be sensational in 1/350.

I might also add, as I'm doing Allied Coastal Forces models in 1/144th scale I think the trucks and jeeps would be great in 1/144th as well.

Well done to all concerned at Five Star.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by Frank Spahr » Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:20 am

Most impressive modular dry dock!

My suggestion would be to produce a second set for the "in between" sections without cranes and other paraphernalia - to house a battleship would need 10-12 sections (as in 5-6 sets) and such a project would be eased (and more affordable) by adding "filler" sections.

Looking forward to your releases

Frank

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by ofrezca » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:26 am

The dock looks amazing. Please release a 1:350 version of it! This would make a nice diarama with any of the new Dragon kits. :thumbs_up_1:

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by sierra hotel » Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:18 am

Dear Five Star... your email to me earlier today I responded to immediately and it bounced back.
Please email me direct at stillmo@shaw.ca regarding your request.

Ray D. Bean
Still Motions Photo
Winnipeg, Canada.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by Rob-UK » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:19 am

The dry dock and the vehicles are absolutely awesome, those vehicles are like full scale kits but in minature - fantastic.
Any move into 1:350 would go down well.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by FiveStarModel » Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:19 pm

pagodaphile wrote:
aleccap wrote:No sir, don't be confused between 2-D which they are and all 1-700 currant figures and 3-D such as the larger 1-350 figures which for the 1-700 are none, and my good remark, make yourself the first company to produce 3-D 1-700 figures stands, a huge open market and they will sell like hot cakes. Believe me. :thumbs_up_1:
I couldn't agree with you more Al, however, when we finally do see 3D 1/700 figures, I think they will be coming out in resin or styrene. It appears that Five Star, at least at this point, is concentrated on PE, which unfortunately I doubt a 3D figure could be made from.

And a comment for Five Star...The US military vehicles you have displayed are the best looking so far available in 1/700.
Another vacancy in the market exists for this quality vehicle with WWII Japanese and German vehicles, almost nothing now available. These would be a logical next step in your vehicle line. Has this been considered ?
Yes, I will consider about 1/700 WWII Japan and German vehicles.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by FiveStarModel » Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:16 pm

Current distributors:

WEM in EU
FreeTimeHobbies in US

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by FiveStarModel » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:52 am

From today on, we are looking for distributors and dealers worldwide. If you are interested to our products and want sell them to more people, please contact me via fstarmodel@yahoo.com and info@fstarmodel.com.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by mopy » Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:13 pm

FiveStarModel wrote:
mopy wrote:Wow, this looks incredible!

And you got the right scale! :big_grin:

Are you planing on doing some WWII stuff?
YES, we are focusing on WWII US Navy series for this year. There will be more than 5 kits be released per month.
Great news.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by Pagodaphile » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:53 am

aleccap wrote:No sir, don't be confused between 2-D which they are and all 1-700 currant figures and 3-D such as the larger 1-350 figures which for the 1-700 are none, and my good remark, make yourself the first company to produce 3-D 1-700 figures stands, a huge open market and they will sell like hot cakes. Believe me. :thumbs_up_1:
I couldn't agree with you more Al, however, when we finally do see 3D 1/700 figures, I think they will be coming out in resin or styrene. It appears that Five Star, at least at this point, is concentrated on PE, which unfortunately I doubt a 3D figure could be made from.

And a comment for Five Star...The US military vehicles you have displayed are the best looking so far available in 1/700.
Another vacancy in the market exists for this quality vehicle with WWII Japanese and German vehicles, almost nothing now available. These would be a logical next step in your vehicle line. Has this been considered ?

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by aleccap » Sun Jan 08, 2012 5:09 am

No sir, don't be confused between 2-D which they are and all 1-700 currant figures and 3-D such as the larger 1-350 figures which for the 1-700 are none, and my good remark, make yourself the first company to produce 3-D 1-700 figures stands, a huge open market and they will sell like hot cakes. Believe me. :thumbs_up_1:

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by FiveStarModel » Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:21 am

aleccap wrote:Love the dock and vehicles BUT and a however - if you want to get yourself noticed and a million thank you's the 1-700 guys are screaming out for 1-700 3-D figures, the major problem is simply the size of these things, I did say BUT - there is a HUGE open market for these figures as they do not exist at the moment. Like to be the very first company to produce them ? Yes please is the answer !
:huh: :shipcaptain:
Yeah.... 3D figure, I think Eduard 3D figures are quite good.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by FiveStarModel » Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:19 am

mopy wrote:Wow, this looks incredible!

And you got the right scale! :big_grin:

Are you planing on doing some WWII stuff?
YES, we are focusing on WWII US Navy series for this year. There will be more than 5 kits be released per month.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by denstore » Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:35 pm

I would buy a 1/350 dry dock without second thought! I've been thinking of scratching it for years.

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by mopy » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:54 pm

Wow, this looks incredible!

And you got the right scale! :big_grin:

Are you planing on doing some WWII stuff?

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by bismarck builder » Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:38 am

hi
amazing
can i just get the 350 scale crains when they come out (how long )
cheers
gary

Re: Five Star Model is coming......

by Bill Clarke » Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:08 am

Awesome 5 star. :thumbs_up_1:

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