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Rubicon Models => Work In Progress => Topic started by: Rubicon Models on June 15, 2018, 11:11:13 pm

Title: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 15, 2018, 11:11:13 pm: Just leave it here for a few weeks...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/Traps%20180615-01_zpsbti0utfy.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 16, 2018, 12:19:48 am: Not just Allies...

At least they will be the right size this time (I have some mini ones from elsewhere....). ^__^
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: elias.tibbs on June 16, 2018, 01:30:06 am: Belgian gates too hopefully..

Should we also expect correct scaled bunkers? ;)
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 16, 2018, 01:46:50 am: Quote from: elias.tibbs on June 16, 2018, 01:30:06 am
Belgian gates too hopefully..
These?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cointet-element (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cointet-element)
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ripley on June 16, 2018, 02:06:04 am: Hedgehogs are a great addition to the scenery product line . I've already built about 50 of my own but can always use more . A Belgian gate would be nice as well . A real PIA to scratch build . Although I have seen some nice ones by a local modeler .
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 16, 2018, 02:19:50 am: Hedgehog is the cover for this new project... it could be part of a scenery item on a new sprue but not a whole project! ;D
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ripley on June 16, 2018, 08:06:46 am: "cover " for the new project , hmm . Maybe some Engineers dis arming mines attached to the hedgehogs , or maybe troops using them for cover like in Saving Private Ryan . Or maybe a wreck of a landing craft hung up on the hedgehogs ..
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 16, 2018, 02:56:57 pm: Well they do have the forthcoming Goliath kit. Maybe the crew to go with them?
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Captain Blood on June 16, 2018, 04:34:05 pm: Or a scenic accessory sprue for something like a Sherman flail expansion kit?
Or a Churchill AVRE? :)
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 16, 2018, 05:08:04 pm: Quote from: Captain Blood on June 16, 2018, 04:34:05 pm
Or a Churchill AVRE? :)
Yes please!
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ripley on June 17, 2018, 06:47:58 am: AVRE , been there , done that , got the T shirt ;D
(https://s33.postimg.cc/hvvp7szkr/Mk_III.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hvvp7szkr/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/oz3kni517/Mk_IV.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oz3kni517/)
Italeri Churchill kit , with scratch built AVRE side mounts and kit bashed bits here and there to use both kit supplied turrets ( thks to Bruce for the extra Petard barrel ). And yes I would love a true kit of the AVRE with the carpet roller or fascine carrier
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 07, 2018, 02:19:35 pm: ...how about this one? ::)
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Tracks on July 07, 2018, 05:21:30 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on July 07, 2018, 02:19:35 pm
...how about this one? ::)

Too many options and/or choices, so we need some more hints.
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 07, 2018, 05:25:43 pm: HINT #1: This will be a RESIN based project and is going to be one of the largest pieces of machinery on a wargame table!

HINT #2: This game piece can only be used in a certain scenario under any game systems.

It's also not for everyone... ;D

;)
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Tracks on July 07, 2018, 05:33:21 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on July 07, 2018, 05:25:43 pm
HINT #1: This will be a RESIN based project and is going to be one of the largest piece machinery one a wargame table!

HINT #2: This game piece can only be used in a certain scenerio under any game systems.
;)

Is the new vehicle project connected to or related to Hobart's Funnies?

But I must note this - there are two things that concern me. 1) "Resin", and 2) "can only be used in a certain scenerio[sic] under any game systems"
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Pinky on July 07, 2018, 07:26:44 pm: The anti-tank obstacles and Rubicon's hints suggest some kind of gun emplacement.
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Tracks on July 07, 2018, 07:48:48 pm: Quote from: Pinky on July 07, 2018, 07:26:44 pm
The anti-tank obstacles and Rubicon's hints suggest some kind of gun emplacement.

That's right!
They did not say its a "new vehicle project", so it might not be a vehicle.
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ripley on July 07, 2018, 08:50:56 pm: Large resin piece , only certain location , hedgehogs ? I'm thinking some Atlantic Wall gun emplacement / bunker complex . Cool
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 07, 2018, 09:08:51 pm: Quote from: ripley on July 07, 2018, 08:50:56 pm
Large resin piece , only certain location , hedgehogs ? I'm thinking some Atlantic Wall gun emplacement / bunker complex . Cool

We did mention in HINT #1: This will be a RESIN based project and is going to be one of the largest pieces of machinery on a wargame table!
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ripley on July 07, 2018, 09:46:41 pm: Maybe the Leopold railway gun
(https://s33.postimg.cc/6ic8pb8cb/81_NKj-br_Fe_L._SL1500.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6ic8pb8cb/)
Or , no you wouldn't be this crazy , Dora
(https://s33.postimg.cc/9cfe2uajf/Dora_cgi.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9cfe2uajf/)
Damm , the thread tittle says for the Allies , so not German RR guns then . What did the Allies have that was large ? Boats ?
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Pinky on July 07, 2018, 09:54:00 pm: A radar station? A V2 launcher?

It's the connection with the beach obstacles that's confusing me...
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Tracks on July 08, 2018, 03:25:21 am: Action News: The hedgehogs are going to be the extras for this coastal defense fort.

(https://www.super-hobby.com/zdjecia/2/2/8/6143_3-auto_downl.jpg)

No not really. Even though this could be resin aw well as a piece that can only be used in a certain scenario, I wouldn't consider a coastal defense fort to be considered "largest pieces of machinery".

Besides, the coastal defense fort pictured above is from Airfix and is in 1:72 scale (or was it 1:76th?)
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on July 08, 2018, 04:01:30 am: The title mentions Allies, and that is a German installation.
My guess is a landing craft.

Rubicon has no vehicles suitable as bases for Hobart's Funnies (okay BARV).
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on July 08, 2018, 04:21:50 am: Or some fire support.

Did you get a chance to go to HMS Belfast when you were over here?
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ripley on July 08, 2018, 12:17:22 pm: IRC Empress makes a German U Boat in 28mm, so why not a Destroyer like the HMS Belfast ? . Don't know if I could afford it ,or where I would put , but it would be cool to have
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Tracks on July 08, 2018, 05:37:58 pm: The coastal defense fort was just me trying to be playful.

As for an Allied item that will go with hedgehogs as well as be a "largest pieces of machinery", the only guess I can think of at this time is some sort of landing craft. Probably one for tanks like an LCT (landing craft, tank, or tank landing craft). Even though this will fit the "largest pieces of machinery" hint, it just might be too big for a project.

Waiting for another hint from RM that will give us a clue as to if it will be a vehicle or not.

Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on July 08, 2018, 04:21:50 am
Did you get a chance to go to HMS Belfast when you were over here?

Yes.
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on July 09, 2018, 12:18:44 am: I doubt it will be an LCT. Landing Craft, Tanks were 152 feet long and 29 feet wide.

Far more likely it would be an LCVP. Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel were a mere 36 feet 3" long, and 10 feet, 10" wide. Could carry a platoon of 36 men, or a vehicle up to 6,000 pounds (Jeeps and such).

Or one of the versions of the LCM. Landing Craft Mechanized. These were used from early days (Norway, Dieppe) onward. Came in a variety of configurations, capable of holding various loadouts. LCM-1 and LCM-2 could carry a 13 ton tank or a lot of troops, They were 45 feet long and 14 feet wide. LCM-3 was a bit longer (50 feet) and could carry a 30,000 pound vehicle.

Since Rubicon now have worked on LVTs (which were 26 feet long and 10 feet, 8" wide, next step up from that would be an LCVP I would think. About the same width, nearly twice the length.
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Jaeger on July 09, 2018, 06:25:08 am: M12 self propelled artillery. You would just need a upgrade kit for the M4 chassis they already have.
Sure a Grant/Lee kit could be in the works. You could get an M31 out of it too.
Then again how about the 155mm Long Tom artillery and the M4 towing vehicle.

Wait, the M7 Priest which can also be made into the Canadian Kangaroo Armored Personnel Carrier.

Though a towed 105 mm howitzer or 155 mm howitzer would make those cargo trucks more useful.
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on July 09, 2018, 07:36:05 am: We have several hints from Rubicon:

It is for the Allies (note: didn't say Americans or British or Canadians, etc., but "Allies", implying multiple nations used it)
Hedgehogs are the "cover" for the project (I think that implies sea landings)
Largest piece of machinery (not "weapon") they have done
Only useful in specific scenarios (again, I take this to mean sea landings)
It will be done in resin

So the above rules out any form of tank or tank destroyer or self-propelled artillery, as they are all weapons. I really think it must be a landing craft of some sort.
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Pinky on July 09, 2018, 09:59:52 am: Quote from: EarlyWarGamer on July 09, 2018, 07:36:05 am
So the above rules out any form of tank or tank destroyer or self-propelled artillery, as they are all weapons. I really think it must be a landing craft of some sort.

Yes, I agree. And it's something that can be done (well) in resin - with the inevitable metal details (is it just me, or are resin/metal hybrid kits the worst of both worlds?).
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: Cat on July 09, 2018, 10:03:31 am: A bridge-laying tank would be machinery, and with deployed bridge option would also be a large piece of scenery!
Title: Re: Yet another New Project Starting Soon... Allies this time as well!
Post by: ripley on July 09, 2018, 10:46:24 am: I think Rubicon could do a good job of a resin / metal landing craft . True some resin / metal kits are really bad ( old BA tanks kits ) , but that's from over use and age of the molds . Rubicon have a mold replacement / retool program in effect on the plastic kit side of their line , and I don't see them ignoring the resin / metal side a couple years on when its needed . You can get a HDF / plastic kit of a LVCP from Corsec Eng . if your in need of one right now . I added a few bits a pieces to mine, HO scale train stuff , plastic strip and Rubicon 30 cal MGs . If Rubicon does make one I'll turn mine into a beached wreck scenery piece
(https://s33.postimg.cc/fnqkjfl7f/IMG_20180708_203203209.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fnqkjfl7f/)
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Drawings 180709
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 09, 2018, 12:22:04 pm: We have to reveal the Higgins LCM-3 as our new resin project. This post is already on page 3... This is by far the largest resin piece we have done under the Rubicon Models name.

The LCM (Landing Craft Mechanized) already exists before the Second World War, under different versions. The LCM-3 is developed in two different versions: cargo and troop transport. Its tactical role is to increase the firepower of a landed force. Indeed, the LCM-3 is capable of embarking and disembarking a 30-ton tank, which can subsequently support the infantry as close as possible during an amphibious assault.

Capable of reaching the 10 knots, it can also carry, in place of a tank, 60 equipped soldiers, almost double of an LCVP.

In appearance very similar to the LCVP which Higgins Industries also constructed, with a 10-foot (3.0m) wide load area at the front and a small armoured (1/4 inch steel) wheelhouse on the aft decking over the engine room.

The LCM saw service in both the European and Pacific Theaters. More than 8,600 LCM(3)s were produced by the war's end. BTW, 486 LCMs were used during Operation Overlord.

Specification:
Displacement: 52 tons (loaded); 23 tons (empty)
Length: 50 feet (15.25m)
Beam: 14 feet (4.3m)
Draft: 3 feet (0.91m) (forward); 4 feet (1.2m) (aft)
Propulsion: 2 Diesel engines, 110-225 hp
Weight: 25,000 kg
Speed (loaded): 8 knots (9.2 mph)
Speed (empty): 11 knots (13 mph)
Armament: two .50-cal M2 Browning machine guns
Crew: 4 (1 coxwain, 1 engineer, 2 crew members)
Transport Capacity: One 30-ton tank (e.g. M4 Sherman), 60 troops, or 60,000 lb (27,000 kg) of cargo

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20180615-01_zpsi0luedwm.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20180615-02_zpsurkalifn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20180615-03_zps8w8jwbry.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20180615-04_zps96kobdvo.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20180615-05_zps044musif.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20180615-06_zpsttetdad2.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20180615-07_zpszqmkxbmb.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20180615-08_zpsac1qkgxc.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Drawings 180709
Post by: Pinky on July 09, 2018, 03:09:46 pm: Very impressive. And a great addition to the forthcoming range of Amtracs and Amtanks.

Would it be possible to do the smaller details in plastic rather than metal?
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Drawings 180709
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 09, 2018, 03:12:43 pm: Quote from: Pinky on July 09, 2018, 03:09:46 pm
Would it be possible to do the smaller details in plastic rather than metal?

We might look into doing an LCVP later, it is a smaller boat... will see how it goes! Problem with these type of projects are the parts are too large and pricy to make moulds.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Drawings 180709
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on July 09, 2018, 03:29:39 pm: It looks like my Sarissa one will not get repaired but might get a Viking funeral ^__^.

Nice looking piece of kit. Please look carefully at the ramp hinge, I am sure you will have something stronger than the MDF pegs of the Sarissa version.

I wonder if the vents, bollards, life rings etc would be common enough to be worth doing in plastic rather than metal.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Drawings 180709
Post by: Pinky on July 09, 2018, 04:06:19 pm: Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on July 09, 2018, 03:29:39 pm
I wonder if the vents, bollards, life rings etc would be common enough to be worth doing in plastic rather than metal.

That's what I meant - and the machine guns. I realise that the vessel itself would be very expensive to do in plastic.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Drawings 180709
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 09, 2018, 04:44:18 pm: The LCM-3 is just too tiny a niche to invest in a plastic version and the smaller parts had no real usage for other vehicles as well, justifying them to be done in plastic. Finer and smaller parts will be in pewter to make sure they are sturdy and more durable; at least that's the plan for now.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Drawings 180709
Post by: Ballardian on July 09, 2018, 11:17:29 pm: Looks like it'll make for a cool model, though, as you say, a bit niche.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Drawings 180709
Post by: Jaeger on July 10, 2018, 08:31:02 am: That was going to be my next choice.
It's obvious everyone is going to need at least a pair.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Prototype 180716
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 16, 2018, 03:29:37 pm: This is what our resin LCM(3) will look like... 3D prototype of our design. We are currently making design changes to it so that it can be more user-friendly during the assembling process. Once done, we will proceed to do the masters and ready for duplication.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Prototype%20180708-01_zpswguexubk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Prototype%20180708-02_zpskssrnflb.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Prototype%20180708-03_zpspsmfssqg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Prototype%20180708-04_zpszm9hepdl.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Prototype%20180708-05_zpssynjveml.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Prototype%20180708-06_zpsdry94lf6.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Prototype%20180708-00_zps7glc4u1j.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Prototype 180716
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on July 16, 2018, 03:34:35 pm: Nice.

Have you set up an IKEA style test rig to test the robustness of the ramp hinge ^___^.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Prototype 180716
Post by: Jimmy_P on July 19, 2018, 07:16:06 am: Very cool! Will leave the various MDF type options to in its wake! 8)

Some minor points on the labelling of parts (since, unlike tanks, this is something I know about :P), what you have down as "mooring bitt" should be called a "cleat" and the "chock" is a "fairlead".
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Prototype 180716
Post by: ripley on July 19, 2018, 08:47:08 am: Does look very cool . I'm just worried about how much this is going to co$t me . Any idea of a price range for this beauty ?
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 3D Prototype 180716
Post by: elias.tibbs on July 19, 2018, 02:54:44 pm: JTFM do a LCVP in resin for CA$40, so as this is bigger I’d guess something above that.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 Crew Sculpts 180825
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 25, 2018, 12:22:12 pm: Before we can move the LCM(3) project to the next phase, we have to wait for the crew sculpts to get done... and here they are!

We had spent a lot of time to create these dynamic posed crew because the LCM(3) is expected to cost a lot to produce! ::)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Crew%20180825-01_zpsjhsbjrog.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Crew%20180825-02_zpsz2vcnp8a.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Crew%20180825-03_zpsbq8hzaoc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Crew%20180825-04_zpsus8e01vk.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 Crew Sculpts 180825
Post by: Pinky on August 25, 2018, 12:59:17 pm: Very good poses. The faces still need to be more animated, to match the urgency of the poses.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 Crew Sculpts 180825
Post by: Ballardian on August 25, 2018, 08:36:33 pm: Very nice, I'll start cutting up plastic rod for empty cartridge casings now then.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 Crew Sculpts 180825
Post by: ripley on August 25, 2018, 08:50:14 pm: Very action like poses . I think the helmsman would be wearing a helmet as well , or at least his battered and bent sailor's cap . His rain hat makes him look like he's captaining a tuna boat IMO ;D
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 Crew Sculpts 180825
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on August 26, 2018, 09:12:02 pm: Nice.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM-3 Crew Sculpts 180825
Post by: elias.tibbs on August 27, 2018, 04:07:25 am: Will the crew be metal or resin?
Title: Re: LCM-3 Resin Kit - Resin Casting Test 181130
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 30, 2018, 04:51:40 pm: Commercial test casting run for our resin LCM(3)!

No retail pricing yet, the production cost is quite pricey; might do a limited run only for those who are interested.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Resin%20181129-01_zps8xbuoixk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Resin%20181129-02_zpsmxghapap.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Resin%20181129-03_zpsl4hbmu4w.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Resin%20181129-04_zpsqntfdyom.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Resin%20181129-05_zps3pvaxfto.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Resin%20181129-06_zps7elmunrv.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Resin%20181129-07_zpsazypce6h.jpg)

Just to remind how the assembled LCM-3 looks like, and with crew...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Resin%20181129-08_zpsbwefprfh.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Resin%20181129-09_zps7p5x3vbt.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: LCM-3 Resin Kit - Resin Casting Test 181130
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 30, 2018, 05:12:26 pm: That looks nice.
Title: Re: LCM-3 Resin Kit - Resin Casting Test 181130
Post by: ripley on November 30, 2018, 08:40:26 pm: Wow ! Didn't really think I would be interested in one of these , I was wrong . Guess I better start saving my pop bottle money
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Painted Sample 190105
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 05, 2019, 12:35:36 pm: This is a painted sample from our commercial production run... once we have the resin & pewter cleaned and packed, together with the assembly instructions, the LCM(3) will be ready for sales!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-01_zps8roeau5c.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-02_zpsagqvmti0.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-03_zpsjxquz89s.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-04_zpsy7nbdjig.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-05_zpsqlueknbu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-06_zpsyzk0hw56.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-07_zpseak7t0uz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-08_zpsoewvm8sp.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-09_zpswvwtlzou.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-10_zpsaa4ahnue.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-12_zpsmqsgskht.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-13_zps5fxfuuw8.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Resin/LCM3%20Painted%20190102-11_zpsd7dnuddw.jpg)

Enjoy!
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Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Painted Sample 190105
Post by: Captain Blood on January 05, 2019, 05:04:55 pm: What an amazing model.
Well done Rubicon. :)
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Painted Sample 190105
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 06, 2019, 12:39:41 am: Nice model.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Painted Sample 190105
Post by: ripley on January 06, 2019, 12:52:31 am: Just an awesome looking kit . I assume the crew are wearing oilskins ( ? ) over their uniforms ? And would a head swap to a Brit type tin helmet or Naval cap ( what do they cal those things ? ) suffice to convert them to a Brit / Canadian crew ?
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 10, 2019, 02:05:18 pm: From community feedback, we know the outlook of a product is very important, it had to be nice but practical. This is our solution for the Higgins LCM(3)...

Three layers of foam with cutouts to protect parts from getting damaged.
- no bubble plastic wraps!

All resin parts are factory cleaned and ready for immediate assembly. No additional cleaning required!
- no big block of extra resin sticking out from the parts!

Come with A4-size assembly instruction. All parts are clearly labelled preceded by either a letter R for resin or M for metal.
- no IQ test required.

A special assembly jig (R14) is included to make sure your LCM hull assembly is perfect!
- ease of assembly, perfect every time!

The LCM(3) will be available soon as a limited release!
- is going to be a little bit expensive ;)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Packaging%20190109-01_zpsy5k6iqem.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Packaging%20190109-02_zpshoo3nugo.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Packaging%20190109-03_zpscrwkq9bv.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Packaging%20190109-04_zpsaijozkqb.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/LVT/LCM3%20Packaging%20190109-05_zps1ncztmrm.jpg)

Enjoy!
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Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on January 10, 2019, 02:37:38 pm: Beautiful!
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: Old Guard on January 10, 2019, 10:22:37 pm: really really impressive

now..... there is just that one question .....£? ;)
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 11, 2019, 02:37:35 am: That is well thought out.

My only comment would be that making the box suitable to hold the completed model would be nice.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: tyroflyer on January 11, 2019, 07:30:53 am: Looks very nice but I suspect the price is going to put it out of reach of most wargamers, unless they just want to put one on the shelf and admire it. An invasion fleet might require a mortgage on the house!
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: Pinky on January 12, 2019, 12:29:50 am: I’m sure it will be a quality product, but I had thought that Rubicon was going to make resin / metal hybrid kits a thing of the past.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 12, 2019, 12:27:10 pm: Quote from: Pinky on January 12, 2019, 12:29:50 am
I’m sure it will be a quality product, but I had thought that Rubicon was going to make resin / metal hybrid kits a thing of the past.
Plastic injection moulds are too expensive for limited run items. You had to see our resin (and its metal parts) to appreciate the quality and efforts that we have put into the product. :D
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: Pinky on January 14, 2019, 11:27:59 am: It's totally understandable with a kit of this size; it would be crazy to do it in plastic. But putting out resin / metal hybrids of more modestly sized subjects seems like a backward step.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: Tracks on January 14, 2019, 04:12:22 pm: Quote from: Pinky on January 14, 2019, 11:27:59 am
It's totally understandable with a kit of this size; it would be crazy to do it in plastic. But putting out resin / metal hybrids of more modestly sized subjects seems like a backward step.

Is this a hint towards the Italian tank? (different post and thread)
BTW, I agree with Pinky.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: elias.tibbs on January 15, 2019, 01:35:51 am: I don’t see how it’s a backwards step? If anything it’s progressing and improving on resin?

It’s purely a investment vs return calculation. Will we sell enough of these to justify a plastic mould? No? Let’s do it in resin so people can still get hold it it.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on January 15, 2019, 01:44:35 am: I think it is hard to know how these decisions "could" play out if a different path is taken.

On the one hand, making an Italian tank in resin certainly turns away people who would have gone for a kit in plastic. But that still leaves you with people who want that tank, and how badly do they want it? Enough to get it in resin? Or will they wait? And because some sales will be made in resin, does that lower the potential market later for a plastic kit?

I am still happy to see Rubicon get behind the Italian forces, anc come out with something, even if it is resin. I would definitely get one in plastic, and replace my resin Warlord kit. But it would need to be a HUGE improvement over my Warlord version to replace one resin with a different resin.
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: elias.tibbs on January 15, 2019, 06:00:17 am: Have to had a Rubicon French tank in your hand? They’re bloody good!
Title: Re: RESIN Project - LCM(3) - Packaging 190110
Post by: ripley on January 15, 2019, 07:44:46 am: IRC both French tanks and the car are Neufield ( Neufeld ? ) resin kits whose masters Rubicon picked up when Nuefield went belly up . The Car has been reworked by Rubicon's resin team and now has an interior ( seats /driver ) as opposed to the solid original . I was hoping Rubicon might pick up Neufields Otter personal carrier ( used by UK , Canada , Poles )as it was an excellent looking kit . No luck finding it any where . The paper panzer tank is Rubicon's own if IRC , a very nice kit . I wonder if some of the Nuefield team now work for Rubicon ?