CAN 3D PRINTED PARTS REALLY WORK? - HEAVY HOBBY REVIEW #1

In this first part of a two-part series, I delve deep into Heavy Hobby’s range of 3D printed scale model accessories. You can get these products via Hobby Hives, which has outlets in China, Japan and Canada.
Browse the range, compare prices and see the extensive selection of what’s on offer here:
www.hobbyhives.com
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In this first film, I dissect a selection of their range, from diorama accessories to German armour products and some allied references - all in 1/35th scale.
A big thank you to World Hobby Gala for supplying the samples on behalf of Hobby Hives. Full discloser: the supplier very kindly sent these samples to me for review, free of charge.
Here’s what I looked at and the timestamp. Suffice to say, these are top-tier items which blew me away in terms of quality. I was really quite impressed...
02:40 - Civilian Air Conditioner External Unit 35025
03:24 - Plastic Beer Box 35027
03:44 - Plastic Storage Basket 35028
05:01 - Vehicle Tool Set For Panther Ausf. D 35028PE
05:52 - Vehicle Tool Set For Panther Ausf. G 35009
06:20 - Brackets of Spare Track For Pz.Kpfw. Panther 35015
06:31 - Tool Storage Bucket A Panther Ausf. A & Ausf. D 35010
07:25 - Bosch Camouflage Headlight 35005
08:03 - Notek Camouflage Headlight and Convoy Light 35006
08:23 - Clamps Pro For Tank 35004
08:48 - Fire Extinguisher Late War 35014
09:26 - WWII British Aerial Base A 35029 and B 35030
09:51 - WWII US Army Sherman VVSS Suspension Tracks T-51 PT-35051
10:21 - WWII Britain Cromwell Tank Tracks PT-35024
11:02 - Tiger II Tool Buckle 35012
11:05 - Lifting Hooks Type A 35002
11:11 - Brackets For Tiger II 35003
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[@ID-8491]

My mind is blown, yes. It is a pivotal moment in scale modelling. This is crazy stuff. Glad you're back.

[@69stingrayman]

Those parts look so amazing! The fine detail is awesome!

[@colossalbigfoot256]

I wish I had the knowledge of 3d printing. There’s such a void of things in my genre. And only people from far east seem to be creating. Which is no problem until you spend as much on shipping as the parts. I look for unique things but everyone must buy the same 3d file to print. Heavy model looks like some excellent stuff..

[@tomatoes3]

Good to see you back .Think it's the future.

[@deckape714]

Great Video! Those parts are "Resin" 3D printed its a different system than most FDM printers like an Ender 3. they have hobbyist machines that can print that well.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!!!

[@sebalep]

recently built a tiger 1 and struggled with the photoetched clamps. this is amazing!

[@PatchGuilf]

Amazing details on these. Be interested to know what they've been printed on so get such fine finishing. I can see issues with support removal as it's often best to remove those prior to curing so they come away more easily, especially when run under warm water.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

This isn't what I build but the parts look Great. In the Auto genre the parts are Great as well. Still try to learn how to use mine. Thanks for sharing

[@toddw6716]

Nice

[@andrewdenzov3303]

Got 3d printed tracks on t34-85 from RFM. While it has enormous details they are VERY fragile. I made only one track but already have a box full of cracked track links

[@kiethpederson7558]

Yep it’s very nice stuff. However, now is the average models 50 $60 you’re gonna be 100 bucks in for a whole kit with accessories

[@tonysurridge3033]

Nice work!, I have the HEAVY HOBBY mobelwagen set awaiting my attention but I await your attempts at removing the framework/supports!.

[@hankpikuni7024]

Resin doesn't leave print marks...Does it?

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Thanks for the review of this products, now the question is : "Is it better to buy a 3D printer or add on boxes?" . It's not only a question of money i think.*

[@srvaughan2502]

Well, with buying a 3d printer you are not done. You need to get the drawings, which in some cases is easy, sometimes impossible. It will also be a big cost, as good quality drawings are not cheap.

[@tonysurridge3033]

Any idea when part 2 is airing?

[@scalewarmachines]

It's next on the list, but when I get to it will depend on work easing in the old day job!

[@AdmiralKodai]

looks live heavy hobby is no more. out of business.

[@scalewarmachines]

Interesting, glad I managed to secure some and video them, for posterity if nothing else! They are good parts, shame they have seemingly disappeared. I notice some of the material used also appears to be the same in the latest video I have published on Liang Model, though maybe it is just a generic print medium used by both manufacturers, not sure.

[@Chaos-lb9hi]

⁠@@scalewarmachinesI thought Heavy Hobby is from Voyager Models