SkyKing918 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Frederic Hultberg, proprietor of Fotocut, and known by his email signature, "oletcherfred," died last September at age 70. In association with the late Harry Woodman, Fred developed sheets of photoetch details for World War I aircraft models in the 1970s, and expanded the line to include photoetch details in other scales for specific models as well as sets of generic photoetch products. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krow113 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 That's too bad. I did speak with him on the phone once about p/e . Super nice guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Wow sad news. I first met Fred way back in the late 80s at a Noreastcon and several times at various model shows in the North East US. He was a great guy to talk to. At the time his stuff was great and I think was truly a pioneer for the PE producers. I still have several of his sets and I really do like his no sprue way layout for this PE parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breadneck Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I have one of his sets, the 1:72 scale dauntless dive flaps. Haven`t used them yet, so don`t know what to think. Sounds like he beat the Czech to it. RIP http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oneidadispatch/obituary.aspx?pid=181417893 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Sad to hear. I had no idea what I was doing when I wanted to make my first etch products and he was there to help and encourage me. I recall getting frustrated one time when my etch wasn't ready until I found out he couldn't get it done because he was busy helping a neighbor repair his roof during a huge snow-storm. He was a good guy. On 2/15/2017 at 0:07 PM, skyhawk174 said: I still have several of his sets and I really do like his no sprue way layout for this PE parts. The no sprue method is really nice but I understand it took lots of extra effort on his part to ensure alignment of the two side being etched, with lots of rejects. I guess that's why we don't see other manufacturers using this method. It sure is/was nice though. No damaging fragile little parts trying to file away the sprue connection. No tiny parts flying across the room. Maybe somebody will apply some modern technology and this will make a come-back. * Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krow113 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 No sprue is still readily available , Eduard cant do it , but others have . Check out p/e chain sets from HiroBoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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