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Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Sat Oct 06, 2018 4:45 pm

Classic Revell 1/426 scale (1/429 true scale) Arizona fans, here is a set of turrets with separate barrels and improved detailing.
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Model Monkey 1-426 Arizona Turrets a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 Arizona Turrets b.jpg

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Wed Sep 19, 2018 9:43 am

For those that would like to convert their 1/350 scale HMS King George V kit to sistership HMS Duke of York as she appeared in 1945 with the British Pacific Fleet, here are two products to help. These products, and similar products for HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Howe, HMS Anson are available in 1/700, 1/600, 1/570, and 1/400. Other scales are possible.
DoY 1946.12 Replacement placement doybridge1946.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 HMS Duke of York Enlarged Signal Deck a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 HMS Duke of York Enlarged Signal Deck b.jpg
The HACS Mk.V directors shown below are suitable for sisterships HMS Howe and early HMS Anson.
Model Monkey 1-350 HACS Mk.V Directors a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 HACS Mk.V Directors b.jpg

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:26 pm

Here is the USS Pennsylvania BB-38 superstructure and funnel in 1/426 scale (1/429 true scale) for Revell:
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Model Monkey 1-426 Pennsylvania BB-38 Superstructure 1941 a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 Pennsylvania BB-38 Superstructure 1941 b.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 Pennsylvania BB-38 Superstructure 1941 c.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 Pennsylvania BB-38 Superstructure 1941 d.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 Pennsylvania BB-38 Superstructure 1941 e.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 Pennsylvania BB-38 Superstructure 1941 f.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 Pennsylvania BB-38 Funnel 1936-1941 a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 Pennsylvania BB-38 Funnel 1936-1941 b.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 Pennsylvania BB-38 Funnel 1936-1941 c.jpg

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:46 am

The edge of Hurricane Florence is upon us here at Model Monkey! We are mindful and concerned for those who are badly affected by the storm. Here, so far, the effects have been comparatively mild. Effects are expected to worsen throughout the day. As of this writing, the lights are on here, the internet is up, and backup generator is on standby.

All orders received for products printed in gray resin were shipped as of yesterday.

Here are a few more photos of products printed in gray resin, late Mk.37 Directors in 1/350 scale and superstructure products for Revell's classic USS Arizona kits.
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Model Monkey 1-350 Mk.37 Directors (late).jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 (1-429) Arizona Turrets for Revell a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 (1-429) Arizona Superstructure for Revell a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 (1-429) Arizona Superstructure for Revell b.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 (1-429) Arizona Superstructure for Revell c.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 (1-429) Arizona Superstructure for Revell d.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 (1-429) Arizona Superstructure for Revell e.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 (1-429) Arizona Superstructure for Revell f.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 (1-429) Arizona Superstructure for Revell g.jpg
Model Monkey 1-426 (1-429) Arizona Turrets for Revell c.jpg

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:43 pm

Thanks so much, David! I hope you'll be very happy with the superstructure parts.

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by David Sandifer » Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:25 pm

Thanks, Steve, for your PM regarding the Portland/Indianapolis forward fire control tower. I'll try cutting down the "walkaround" on your 1/350 1942 Portland and adding the necessities shown prominently in Steve Wiper's Warship Pictorial 10, pp11 and 48. Best wishes, David

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Tue Sep 11, 2018 12:19 pm

For Bismarck and Tirpitz fans, here are 1/350 scale 38 cm turrets with blast bags and open rangefinder hood shutters with rangefinders within. Turrets with open rangefinder hoods can also be printed in 1/400 scale.
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Model Monkey 1-350 Bismarck and Tirpitz Turrets Anton and Bruno a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 Bismarck and Tirpitz Turrets Anton and Bruno b.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 Bismarck and Tirpitz Turrets Anton and Bruno c.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 Bismarck and Tirpitz Turrets Caesar and Dora a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 Bismarck and Tirpitz Turrets Caesar and Dora b.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 Bismarck and Tirpitz Turrets Caesar and Dora c.jpg

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:57 am

Thanks Bob!

Regarding the splinter shielding thickness, the thickness depends on a number of factors. Is some circumstances, but not all, 0.3 mm is achievable. Features that are too thin can suffer from malformation. The cleaning process can also be hard on thin features, dissolving them.

Hi David,

PM coming your way.

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by David Sandifer » Mon Sep 10, 2018 8:45 pm

Steve, Portland emerged from her MAR-MAY43 Mare Island NY refit with a new forward fire control tower. Indianapolis duplicated that forward fire control tower in her MAR-MAY44 Mare Island NY refit. With that new fire control tower, both Portland and Indianapolis can be accurately built in the beautiful Ms 32/7D camouflage pattern. What's the chance that you can do this change in 1/350 gray resin? Thank you.

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by aptivaboy » Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:06 pm

I'm jealous. I wish I had the cash. Shapeways' quality is going downhill fast. Good for you making the technology work for you!

How thin can you make the splinter shielding?

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:39 pm

Thanks!

Printer is owned and printing is done in-house.

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by aptivaboy » Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:57 am

These look great! Did you buy a printer or do you have another 3rd party printing source?

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:00 pm

Hi Sean,

I'm afraid not. 1/700 is just too small for anchors, even for this technology. But as soon as the tech is ready...

As always, thanks for your patronage and encouragement!

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by SeanF » Sun Sep 09, 2018 4:22 pm

With the new material and process, is it possible to bring the anchors down to 1:700? Looking at the molded-in anchors on an Italeri Forrestal right now, and they're rather lacking...

- Sean F.

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Sun Sep 09, 2018 5:41 am

Hi David,

Here you go: https://www.model-monkey.com/product-pa ... gton-bb-56

Thanks so much!

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by David Sandifer » Sat Sep 08, 2018 10:33 pm

Steve, will you be doing 1/350 North Carolina funnels in gray resin? I'll need two sets. Thank you.

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Sat Sep 08, 2018 12:11 pm

:big_grin: :big_grin: :big_grin:

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by mister me » Fri Sep 07, 2018 2:06 pm

goods received and everything went well !

this gray resin seems better than frosted ultra to my eyes ! (smoother surface) and seems to be truly less expensive.

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:36 pm

A few more:
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Model Monkey 1-350 5in38 Mk32 Mounts for Aircraft Carriers a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 5in38 Mk32 Mounts for Aircraft Carriers b.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 5in38 Mk28 Mounts for Fast Battleships and early Atlanta class Cruisers a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 5in38 Mk28 Mounts for Fast Battleships and early Atlanta class Cruisers b.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 Mk38 Directors 7-sided shield a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-350 Mk38 Directors 7-sided shield b.jpg
Model Monkey 1-96 Upper Capstan for USS Constitution.jpg
Model Monkey 1-96 Lower Capstan for USS Constitution.jpg
Model Monkey 1-96 Brodie Stove for USS Constitution a.jpg
Model Monkey 1-96 Brodie Stove for USS Constitution b.jpg

Re: New material, gray resin, now available from Model Monke

by ModelMonkey » Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:44 am

USPS says:

September 5, 2018, 12:20 pm
Departed
PARIS, FRANCE
Your item departed a transfer airport in CH. DE GAULLE, PARIS, FRANCE on September 5, 2018 at 12:20 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.

:big_grin:

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