Rubicon Models
Rubicon Models => General Discussions => Topic started by: Rubicon Models on April 22, 2016, 04:01:15 pm
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Most of our artwork masters had been sent to the printer for colour proofing; only the box packaging is not finished.
Our Q2/16 new releases is one step closer to set an official release date! Stay tuned!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/Q2-16%20Artwork%20Material%20160422-1_zpsaterpuim.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Most of our artwork masters had been sent to the printer for colour proofing; only the box packaging is not finished.
Our Q2/16 new releases is one step closer to set an official release date! Stay tuned!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/Q2-16%20Artwork%20Material%20160422-1_zpsaterpuim.jpg)
Enjoy!
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What is an SDKFZ 215? ^____^
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What is an SDKFZ 215? ^____^
Always nice to post pre-release stuff here and you guys will somehow catch an error or two! Thanks!!
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Respect ultravanillasmurf, good eyes! :)
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This is the first of the cover art for "280031 SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C", originally from our Facebook page!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/FB%20280031%20SdKfz%20251-1C%20260420-1_zpsn1loq4hq.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Great looking cover art .
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Great looking cover art .
Agreed - I really like this one.
Meanwhile, it appears from the Salute 2016 coverage that Warlord have a plastic M3 Stuart at an advanced stage (there's a photo of a completed prototype), as well as a plastic SdKfz 251/9 (it seems to be the Ausf D, with additional parts to make other versions; these must be close to release as the photos are of painted examples), and their plastic Churchill seems to be underway (there's a photo of the turret, but it looks like it's resin). Their plastic Sherman Vc Firefly is done as well (there's a photo of the assembled kit).
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Upcoming "280032 SdKfz 250/1 Alte / SdKfz 253" cover art...
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/FB%20280032%20SdKfz%20250-253%20260422-1_zpsv1rdqmvg.jpg)
Enjoy!
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This image is very good! ;D
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Very nice pictures.
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Good pictures!
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It's very evocative, and I've always like the sand over dark grey pattern as depicted on the SdKfz 253 (there's even a photo of one in that scheme). There's no MG shield on the SdKfz 250, but they weren't always fitted, so that's fine. One query about the figures though - are they meant to be wearing camo? If so, that makes them SS, while the half-track itself isn't an SS vehicle.
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There's always going to be some problems with box art Pinky . Either color schemes , vehicle markings , or on figure kits , pictured weapons on the cover , not in the box ( Miniart is getting flak over their latest release at the moment ) On the 251 box , both bi pods were left off the mg 34s . The front gun sometimes never had one as it rarely was removed , while the rear gun was taken by the troops when disembarking from the vehicle, and so should have one . A slight over sight on the cover , that in no way distracts from the kit . Their 251 D kit doesn't have bi pods , nor does the Stug III kit . Again . not a deal breaker IMO ( I made my own ::) )
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Relating to Ripley's comment, I did notice the open view ports of the vehicles in the pictures which I assume are not a feature of the kits. Not a problem for me ^___^.
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Relating to Ripley's comment, I did notice the open view ports of the vehicles in the pictures which I assume are not a feature of the kits. Not a problem for me ^___^.
The problem with 3D rendering is that the 3D models we used for the rendering is different from
that of our 3D drawings. In our industry, 3D drawings <is not equal to> 3D models, thus creating
minor feature compatibility issues. We would rather spend time to update our 3D drawings than
spending extra time to modify a 3D model to match exactly like our plastic kit. The rendering
might take a few hours, but only used as an artwork, then is put aside forever...
Furthermore, the artwork is an outsource job, thus creating even more human communication
issues. Rather spend the time to focus on product development as long as the 3D rendering
depicts closely what we wanted to represent and within a close similarity.
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No problem Rubicon . You've put up the sprues on this site for all can see what is , and is not in the box . A lot better than some of the other companies that just show off the completed kit ( sometimes its the resin kit substituting for the plastic :o ) You guys are # 1 in my book
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There's always going to be some problems with box art Pinky
Yes, that's true. Although good box art can be very inspiring (and Rubicon's does the job well in most cases). It was worth mentioning in case it was fixable. I also assumed that Rubicon were looking to avoid using SS imagery on the box art, as it can be an issue in countries like Germany.
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Have a fun May Day or alternatively International Labour Day
...for our commrades, here is the cover art for our 280034 SU-85/SU-122 SPG.
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/FB%20280034%20SU-85_SU-122%20SPG_zpsarrjlbhd.jpg)
...and this is the cover art for our 280033 Allied Stowage Set 1.
Not happy with the trap, but it's a limitation on the 3D rendering capability on the software we used.
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/FB%20280033%20Allied%20Stowage%20160410-1_zpslgxyp6dd.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Excellent.
What is also useful is it also shows how to paint the crate.
Is the wording on the end of the drum going to turn up on a decal set at some time?
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Is the wording on the end of the drum going to turn up on a decal set at some time?
Probably somewhere on a truck kit or something... ;)
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A big 'da tovarishch' to the SU-122/85 cover art!
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Is the wording on the end of the drum going to turn up on a decal set at some time?
Probably somewhere on a truck kit or something... ;)
Excellent
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Some promotional material for our FB page...
Again privileged preview on this forum first!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/FB%20280031%20SdKfz%20251-1C%20260507-1_zpsnrvgqkbq.jpg)
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/FB%20280032%20SdKfz%20250-253%20160507-1_zpsajjcdxmz.jpg)
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/FB%20280033%20Allied%20Stowage%20160507-1_zps89ltcgp0.jpg)
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/FB%20280034%20SU-85-122%20160507-1_zpsn0w9hldx.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Looking good !
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Great! But when will the new M4 be in the store?
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What new M4? All we've seen is some test shots of revised M4A3 components. Rubicon haven't said what they're actually putting out.
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Our Q2/16 Product Catalog will soon be available to our channel partners in small quantities.
A digital version will soon be available for download as well.
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/RM%20Q2-16%20Catalog%20160513-1_zpswjhp6jgy.jpg)
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Looking good! :)
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Commercial samples of our Q2/16 new releases had finally arrived at our studio today.
Once checked and approved, shipment will be sent to our warehouse for immediate
distribution!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/Q2-16%20Final%20Box%20160519-2_zps9kwx4pv0.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Very good!
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Excellent, the Allied stowage is first on my list.
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Our Q2/16 New Releases had just been shipped from our Hong Kong warehouse!
They should reach our distributors worldwide the first week of June, and at your
local retail stores shortly after! Please show your support!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/Q2-16%20New%20Release%20Just%20Shipped%20160526-1_zpsihlnsztp.jpg)
We have also added the new releases Assembly Instructions to this forum for your references.
Here is the link: http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?board=5.0
Enjoy!
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Nice.
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Together with the 4 new releases, we are also releasing 10 new decal sets (in blister pack) as follow:
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/RM%20Q2-16%20Decal%20New%20Releases%20160527-1_zpsb2ulavcr.jpg)
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/RM%20Q2-16%20Decal%20New%20Releases%20160527-2_zpsyr2gv5js.jpg)
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/RM%20Q2-16%20Decal%20New%20Releases%20160527-3_zps4o0jwiwm.jpg)
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/RM%20Q2-16%20Decal%20New%20Releases%20160527-4_zpsuwplqu5u.jpg)
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/RM%20Q2-16%20Decal%20New%20Releases%20160527-5_zpsvexej7pn.jpg)
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/RM%20Q2-16%20Decal%20New%20Releases%20160527-6_zpseq4wl4m9.jpg)
Enjoy!
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The decal sets look fantastic . I can see picking up a couple of each set .