Edgeflyer Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Brilliant experience buying from "Modern Vintage Models" today at a show. Beautifully produced intricately designed modern CNC cut versions of vintage designs from the 40s onwards. These are works of art. Much time and skill must have gone into getting the kits this good. What a brilliant man and wife team! Honestly anyone with a love of vintage models must check these out! Or if you just love creativity at it's best! These make "Banksy" look, well, graffiti on a wall. I got the Boomer Bus what a beauty gull winged creation. The engineering that's gone into creating these curves is exceptional. Materials and quality? I've never seen kits like this? Customer service? I asked about spare parts for breakages and was told they would be sent quibble free and gratis! Ever get that from Hobbyking? I can't rate highly enough so please check out the website and give yourself a modelling treat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hurd Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 I picked up a rapier from Weston park. The quality and thought that has gone into this kit is incredible. The designer Jorgen, is a bit of a design genius. I spoke to both Jorgen and his wife and they make a great team. They are both enthusiastic about their products and this shows in the kits. As for after sales, the attention to detail and help is bountiful. He has since offered to change parts to suit the servos I have used, and also sourced some fantastic heavy duty horns that fit the kit exactly. I have just started the build and as I’m a traditional model builder this kit was a depart from the norm. Once I got over the fact that you assemble the model first, then jig it before you glue it it started to dawn on me how much thought had gone into the construction of this kit. The fit of the parts is superb, and the model jigs itself as you build it, meaning it is near impossible to produce a warped model. Time will tell whether I manage this with mine. This kit goes together very quickly, the only thing slowing it down is myself as I’m taking my time marvelling at the way it goes together. Thanks for bringing out a good quality British kit that has been well thought out and up to now a joy to build. Please keep up the good work, and let’s see an additional to the range in the near future. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 They should be at the Laser Day - Best of British weekend at Buckminster at the end of the month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 - Moderator Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Talked with them at Much Markle, Looked very nicely produced kit's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Mark Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 (edited) Good to hear. Assume this would be them? Interested in plan tracing too. https://modernvintagemodels.co.uk Edited September 12 by Merry Mark Correcting link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgeflyer Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 Yes. I think they are taking a short break but Jorgen is attending to emails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hurd Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 (edited) A late afternoons work, and at this point it’s time to get the glue out, the kit is MVM rapier, and it takes longer to release the laser parts from the sprue, than it does to put it together. This thing just jigs itself together, and holds itself square. Stunning kit and so well thought out. This bloke is ahead of his time in this game. The thought that has gone into this beggars belief, for what is being charged for the kit. I’m impressed to say the least, and I’m not a laser kit builder, I generally build standard kit models, and plans. I have no idea how this was modelled in 3D but it’s right from all angles. I wouldn’t hesitate if you’re thinking of buying a kit from him, and if there is a laser convention on anywhere Jorgen would be an asset I’m sure. Sorry the image is upside down but my iPad insists that this is the way I should display it Steve Edited September 12 by Steven Hurd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hurd Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Ron Thanks, try as I could it still kept posting it upside down. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgeflyer Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 Well maybe it will be a good inverted flyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 1 hour ago, Steven Hurd said: Ron Thanks, try as I could it still kept posting it upside down. Steve The secret is to 'edit' the photo and I mean by that not just rotate it but, say, auto enhance it then save it. Upload the saved photo and it will appear exactly as saved. Sounds complicated but it takes just a few seconds to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 That is a lot of wing ribs! I wouldn't like to cut them out in the traditional way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hurd Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Ron I”ve just given that a go, and it works thanks, everyday is a school day, I had the same problem with my Hanky Planky pic which you kindly put right. @ edge flyer, I hope it is a good inverted flyer I have been told it’s just as capable upside down as it is upright, time will tell. After the glue dries, it’s on to the fiddly bits like control surfaces and hatches, and pushrods. But may have to wait a bit as work beckons, so maybe weekend if the weather is bad. steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORGEN Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 On 07/09/2024 at 21:44, Edgeflyer said: Brilliant experience buying from "Modern Vintage Models" today at a show. Beautifully produced intricately designed modern CNC cut versions of vintage designs from the 40s onwards. These are works of art. Much time and skill must have gone into getting the kits this good. What a brilliant man and wife team! Honestly anyone with a love of vintage models must check these out! Or if you just love creativity at it's best! These make "Banksy" look, well, graffiti on a wall. I got the Boomer Bus what a beauty gull winged creation. The engineering that's gone into creating these curves is exceptional. Materials and quality? I've never seen kits like this? Customer service? I asked about spare parts for breakages and was told they would be sent quibble free and gratis! Ever get that from Hobbyking? I can't rate highly enough so please check out the website and give yourself a modelling treat. Thanks everyone for your positive comments. If you are anywhere near Newark Notts, we will be at Buckminster 27,28,29th September, please feel free to pop in and see us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hurd Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Well there we have it, hope it makes the cut. looks rapid, just the receiver, motor, esc, to fit and its out for a maiden. All in all a well thought out kit that goes together very well. Good quality instructions and pictorial guides make for a fast and satisfying build Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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