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Battleground Toys 1:18 FG1250 Infrared Optics for Panther

Post by grunt1 » Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:52 pm

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by pickelhaube » Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:12 pm

Great scope !!!

And for $ 10 !!!!!!

Alright guess there you go !!!
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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by normandy » Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:22 pm

Another great piece Grunt, may to buy list keeps getting longer.
Great job and Great price!!!

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by Vonberne » Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:48 pm

Are you working on the infra-red scope and black lamp that attached to the driver's compartment on the Panther?
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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by hotrodrock » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:04 pm

Does it come already assembled?

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by pickelhaube » Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:45 am

Vonberne wrote:Are you working on the infra-red scope and black lamp that attached to the driver's compartment on the Panther?

I think they used the same scope . But just by itself with out the other sighter.

The mount should also be the same .

But I am non too sure.
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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by Jnewboy » Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:58 am

they are the same, just different mounts

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by Vonberne » Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:08 pm

Jnewboy wrote:they are the same, just different mounts
Yes. The infra-red scope mounted low, in front of the driver's hatch front.
The black-light lamp mounted separately on the glacis plate, near the top part (I think).
Can't remember if there are two lamps or just one.
I researched this quite awhIle back and cant find my notes. :( Will Google it.
If Grunt's piece can separate, I think all the necessary parts are there. If I recall,
the lamp mounted onto iron/steel strips welded to the hull, which can be modeled with
strip styrene.
Dang, I am sucked into this project well and good now. :-)
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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by normandy » Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:22 am

These will look great in 1:18.....

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by grunt1 » Thu Aug 02, 2012 8:39 pm

Thanks guys. It is a single part as shown. Cutting the appropriate bits out to make a second front scope or a unit for a 251 would work.

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Post by paulpratt » Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:49 am

I don't have experience ordering from shapeways, can anyone explain the differences, outside of color, for the various product changes? For instance the "frosted ultra detail?" Is that really more detailed? Is it worth 2x the price?

Thanks all for the help.
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Post by Jnewboy » Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:07 pm

paulpratt wrote:I don't have experience ordering from shapeways, can anyone explain the differences, outside of color, for the various product changes? For instance the "frosted ultra detail?" Is that really more detailed? Is it worth 2x the price?

Thanks all for the help.
grunt is the expert but I was advised by him to stick with the strong white

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Post by Vonberne » Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:17 pm

I ordered the strong white version myself. Keep it simple, is my rule of thumb. :-)
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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by grunt1 » Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:59 pm

Yes, WSF is a good place to start especially with something small like the Vampir. Once you have your first WSF item in hand you'll see both the good (it's white, strong and flexible just like it says) and the bad (it has a somewhat rough texture compared to ABS). The detail and ultra detail materials are more ABS like and are pretty smooth.

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by Star56 » Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:53 pm

Got mine yesterday! Nice quality! Gotta figure out what/how to paint this. Looks good on the Panther!

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by Vonberne » Tue Aug 14, 2012 3:25 am

The Vampir came in today. The casting is good and detailed. But the material has a powdery texture, so the piece of equipment looks like it has had an accident in a flour factory. :-)

What Shapeways material should I opt for if I want something close to the injection-moulded pieces that come in plastic model kits?

Also, can I wash the piece under a tap? Will that help remove some of the powdery substance?

Any assistance is welcome.
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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by grunt1 » Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:51 am

Yes, wash it with warm water and it will clear up any of the residue. For the most injection molded like material the ultra detail is the best choice. I recently ordered three of the vampirs, one in each material so I can take some pictures and try to show the differences.

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by Vonberne » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:40 am

grunt1 wrote:Yes, wash it with warm water and it will clear up any of the residue. For the most injection molded like material the ultra detail is the best choice. I recently ordered three of the vampirs, one in each material so I can take some pictures and try to show the differences.
Thanks Grunt1. I will give it a shot. I was using a small brush on it in the office and it looked like I was snorting coke at my desk. :lol: The cylindrical scope part is now hollow, which I like.

Yes please, the pictures will be helpful.
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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by grunt1 » Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:58 pm

Lol. Wait until you order a Goliath or something else with a large hollow part. There is a very small escape hole on the bottom for the loose material and they generally don't get it all out so you can make a pretty nice pile of the "white stuff". The exit hole is about the same size as a resin pock mark so I close it with a tiny spot of putty and call it a day.
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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 Vampir IR

Post by Vonberne » Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:01 am

The powdery stuff cleaned up real good under warm water and a paint brush, Grunt1. Letting the part dry before applying paint.
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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 FG1250 Infrared Optics for Panthe

Post by grunt1 » Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:27 pm

Updated thread title with correct name for these optics. FG1250

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 FG1250 Infrared Optics for Panthe

Post by Crazy Kraut » Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:22 am

Hey Grunt, I think the R4M-Rockets and 21cm-Werferrohre for the Me262 would be nice and uncomplicated products for you.
The R4M was used at the D9 too and the Werferrohre would be perfect for the Me109 G6 too.
I would really like to get those for customizing my MESSERS :D

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 FG1250 Infrared Optics for Panthe

Post by Jnewboy » Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:04 am

Crazy Kraut wrote:Hey Grunt, I think the R4M-Rockets and 21cm-Werferrohre for the Me262 would be nice and uncomplicated products for you.
The R4M was used at the D9 too and the Werferrohre would be perfect for the Me109 G6 too.
I would really like to get those for customizing my MESSERS :D

A big big "GREAT, PERFECT, WOW :shock: " for all your work.
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I second that!! Also would love you to make the RUHRSTAHL X-4 for my Horton!

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Re: Battleground Toys 1:18 FG1250 Infrared Optics for Panthe

Post by normandy » Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:49 pm

I'll second the second.... :shock: .... :wink:

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An Ruhrstahl X-4 would be very cool looking on the Horten and Fw - 190.

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The infrared optic set will look great on the Panther F, Nice job Grunt!!

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