Combrig News

[vladimir yakubov]

In a triple release Combrig has released three of the Russian destroyers of the Russo-Japanese War in 1/350th scale - Silny, Statny and the famous Steregushiy.:
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... ny350-1903
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... ny350-1903
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... iy350-1903

Vladimir

[vladimir yakubov]

Four of the older releases have been re-released with new masters - three pre-dreadnoughts of the Poltava class and Armored Cruiser Rurik II. These are completely new kits made from new research, using the 3D CAD software and CNC machines. All come with photoetch
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... oltava1898
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... stopol1898
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... vlovsk1898
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... -rurik1909

Vladimir

[vladimir yakubov]

And two new ships based on the Poltava were also released - IJN Tango (Potava after it's capture by the Japanese) and Chesma (Tango after its sale back to the Russians in 1916):
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... -tango1908
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... chesma1916

Vladimir

[Bill Clarke]

Vladimir,

Why is it that Combrig do not supply masts and yardarms ?, and would you consider numbering the kits parts for ease of constuction ?
I really like these kits, but these two things put me off buying them.

Regards

Bill.

[vladimir yakubov]

Vladimir,

Why is it that Combrig do not supply masts and yardarms ?, and would you consider numbering the kits parts for ease of constuction ?
I really like these kits, but these two things put me off buying them.

Regards

Bill.

Why would you want masts and yardarms in resin? I've built numerous Combrig kits (speaking as a modeler and not a spokesman) and resin masts and yardarms are useless - they are never 100% straight, they are fragile and are usually to thick. Not to mention that any rigging will bend them. So you are much better making them from brass rod (or any other metal wire that you are comfortable with), while not making useless parts keeps the cost of the kits down.

As to numbering the parts, I'm just the spokesman, I have nothing to do with production. I'll pass your concerns to the guys.

Vladimir

[vladimir yakubov]

Combrig has released what the modelers have been asking for a while - a set of the 6" guns that came in the Askold Set as a separate kit intended as the replacement for the guns in the Varyag kit from Zvezda. There are 8 guns in the set, each gun is made up on two parts - mount and the barrel. Gun shields are not included as Varyag didn't carry them.
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... 6-canet6in

Vladimir

[mike mccabe]

Vladimir
I see there are new masters of Gangut in 1914 fit, are there any plans to upgrade the class in WW2 fit do you know?

Wondering whether to tackle the major surgery on the HP kit.

Mike

[brad]

Vladimir,

Why is it that Combrig do not supply masts and yardarms ?, and would you consider numbering the kits parts for ease of constuction ?
I really like these kits, but these two things put me off buying them.

Regards

Bill.

Vladimir,

Further to Bill's question and your response about resin parts - how about making them in brass and supplying them in the kit or, if you believe the price is too high - how about as an additional item separate to the original kit?

The same could also go for PE.

I have the 1/350 Cerberus kit and I know it's going to be sitting on the shelf for quite a while until I can work out what parts I have to make - a ready kit enhancer would be on my purchase list if it existed.

cheers,

bj

[vladimir yakubov]

Vladimir
I see there are new masters of Gangut in 1914 fit, are there any plans to upgrade the class in WW2 fit do you know?

Wondering whether to tackle the major surgery on the HP kit.

Mike

I believe that there are, but not sure when it will be released. Most likely next year.

Vladimir

[vladimir yakubov]

Vladimir,

Further to Bill's question and your response about resin parts - how about making them in brass and supplying them in the kit or, if you believe the price is too high - how about as an additional item separate to the original kit?

The same could also go for PE.

I have the 1/350 Cerberus kit and I know it's going to be sitting on the shelf for quite a while until I can work out what parts I have to make - a ready kit enhancer would be on my purchase list if it existed.

cheers,

bj

Brad,

The problem with that is that Combrig has a good production facility and personnel for resin casting, but to setup the brass turning production would be very expensive and will probably increase the price of the kits dramatically. The problem with resin kits is that they already assume that you have advanced modeling skills and hence can make the missing parts yourself. Most of the manufacturers assume that so Combrig is inline with that.

Making a separate enhancement set for the kit like Cerberus would be problematic because the total sales of these types of the kits are pretty low (which is why they were done by Combrig and not some plastic manufacturer) and to make the enhancement set for the kit that has low sales would not be economical.

Can you go into more details as to what is missing from the kit that cannot be solved by a generic PE set and some brass rod for the masts?

Vladimir

[brad]

G'day Vladimir,

As I stated in my last post, I'll have to do the research, first. Also, because the ship had a few modifications over it's service, it will depend upon the period I choose as to what might or might not be needed.

Thanks for your interest, though.

cheers,

bj

[mike mccabe]

I believe that there are, but not sure when it will be released. Most likely next year.

Vladimir

Thanks Vladimir, it's been in the stash about five years now so it's not like I'm in any hurry, just wouldn't want to get half way through and find a much better kit is on the way

Mike

[350z]

Vladimir,
Can you answer if combrig has any plans for Oslabya/Peresvet and Georgy Pobedonosets? Just ordered Petropavlovsk'05 and Rurik II and so excited!

[vladimir yakubov]

Vladimir,
Can you answer if combrig has any plans for Oslabya/Peresvet and Georgy Pobedonosets? Just ordered Petropavlovsk'05 and Rurik II and so excited!

I'm sorry for the late reply, I wasn't checking the board, I don't know about their exact plans on the subject, I'll ask, but as far as I know they are re-releasing most of their product lines (without the new molds through).

[vladimir yakubov]

Combrig has released all four of the Gangut class battleships in 1/700 scale. The completely new masters were made for these kits using 3D CAD software and CNC machines.
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... oltava1914
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... gangut1914
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... stopol1914
http://combrig-models.com/index.php/pro ... vlovsk1914

[PHILIPPE]

Hello,
Could I suggest to Combrig the following ideas which I tried unsuccessfully to post on their own website by email : After the long awaited Stalingrad 1/700, could you envisage it at 1/350 and eventually also Kronstadt and Sovietsky Soyouz at either scale.

[acheson1]

I would love to see a WWII fit Gangut class, e.g. Marat or Parizkaya Komuna, in 1/700 or better yet 1/350. Some of the most interesting looking battleships of World War II and major players in Soviet history. Anyone feel the same way?

[vladimir yakubov]

I would love to see a WWII fit Gangut class, e.g. Marat or Parizkaya Komuna, in 1/700 or better yet 1/350. Some of the most interesting looking battleships of World War II and major players in Soviet history. Anyone feel the same way?

There are plans to release the the WWII versions of Gangut class pretty soon.

[acheson1]

Vladimir - that is great news. Are there any plans to scale up to 1/350 using the new CAD programs? A late-fit Gangut in 1/350 would be extraordinarily impressive. Once again - am wondering if I there are others who find this battleship as aesthetically compelling as I do. There is something ominously Soviet about its lines. And, along with the Fuso and Yamashiro, it is the quintissential early-20th century dreadnought, technologically obsolete and almost quaint, dressed to fight on a new and far more dangerous battlefield.

[vladimir yakubov]

Hello,
Could I suggest to Combrig the following ideas which I tried unsuccessfully to post on their own website by email : After the long awaited Stalingrad 1/700, could you envisage it at 1/350 and eventually also Kronstadt and Sovietsky Soyouz at either scale.

I've asked the main production guy about your ideas and he said the following:
1) Kronshtadt and Sovetsky Soyuz in 1/700 scale will depend on sales of the Stalingrad. If the sales go well then they'll think about the other ones.
2) In 350th scale Sovetski Soyus would be too big to be practical from the casting and price point of view while the Stalingrad they haven't really given any thought about yet. I guess it would probably depend on the sales of the 700 scale kit whether they'd even think about it.

Vladimir