Friday, April 28

MiniArt downsize but not in detail - new 48th scale cable drums...

The expansion of MiniArt's accessories range to 48th scale continues, with the release today of information of their newest kit, a set of cable spools. These wooden drums will be a great addition to your new dio in this emerging scale. See more about the sprues, decals  in our preview...

MiniArt downsize but not in detail - new 48th scale cable drums...

Cable spools
From MiniArt Models
Kit No: 49008
1/48th scale
Kit contains unassembled plastic model of 6 cable spools with 20 decal options.
We are pretty sure most of you re familiar with wooden cable drums. We see them in industrial areas and all around the roads. They have been in use for a while, and although recently plastic is making in-roads, we are familiar with these older ones made from soft woods through decades of use.

MiniArt have made a set of two different sized drums, six in total, with a choice of six drums made from injection moulded plastic. These come on four sprues.
The decals that come with the kit are an interesting bunch. You can pick or choose to use as few or as many as you like.
Here are some of the choices that you can use with the help of these decals. Layers of current and past usage of the drums must be considered also - you could weather these to show two or more different prior users if you like? We like that the drum are seen from many users in various different eras.

That is all we know about this release so far. See more about all of MiniArt's kits on their website...