belugawhaleman Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Artful69 said: Actually the ONLY things I think I'll be saving from my earlier Tamiya kits ARE the figures ... Most of them being replaced by Dragon equivalents. The vehicles themselves are accurate, easy to build and well detailed ... It was a combo of Tamiyas' rubber band tracks and Dragons all-in-one Smart Kit approach (photo etch and metal barrels) that did them in for me. These newer generation jobs with the link and length track bring Tamiya back into serious consideration! Rog Well, I'd say do give the newer Tamiya kits consideration, they are great!. I rediscovered them about a year ago.....I thought all their kits were old. I love their new tracks and the fit and their excellent instructions. The kits include color plates of of the paint schemes that show multiple views of the subject. I've considered the Dragon kits... They look good. I have their Saladin kit.....but right away i found a mistake in the instructions involving placement of a periscope.....also the lack of inclusion of a turret mounted M1919 mg. I bought a replacement machine gun and will fabricate a mount. The Tamiya kits are...in most cases..reasonably priced and more available. I have a local supplier that gets the kits shipped to me the next day (usually) with shipping under $ 5.00 US. Also... Tamiya is an old company that I've been familiar with most of my life....It's Japanese... I've never been able to understand why the Chinese kits are so expensive with their labor costs. I know their kits are excellent.... I like Takom kits... But why are they always unavailable?. I'll eventually build the Saladin..and perhaps build more Dragon Kits.. But for now, I'm enjoying my Tamiya buying streak....it's fun. I plan to buy their US M40...and after seeing today a video on the Israeli Sherman M51 Sherman, I may buy Tamiya's kit of that. I also plan to build the Tamiya Comet when it comes out. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Much of the recent Tamiya kits are quite nice. Their M18 Hellcat and Achilles are both very nice. Having built the AFV Club versions of both, I was happy to see modern versions of each one. Carl 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: Much of the recent Tamiya kits are quite nice. Their M18 Hellcat and Achilles are both very nice. Having built the AFV Club versions of both, I was happy to see modern versions of each one. Carl Yes, of course I agree. The Achilles kit is another Tamiya kit I've been looking at. It looks like an excellent kit, and the subject is kind of cool.....an Anglo-American hybrid.. Of sorts. Not sure, which kit I'll buy next...but it's on my list. I saw the Achilles at a local Ace Hardware for sale...but it was about $10.00 US higher than I can order It online...I'll probably order the Tamiya Sherman Israeli M51 I'm a big admirer of the Israeli State... Cool people. Not politically popular at the moment, but I hold steadfast. Anyway, I'm intrigued by AFV club kits .....their artillery, especially. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Dragon instructions are atrocious, the kits are amazing though. With Dragon and Tristar read three times dry fit twice and look at the instructions again……I must admit I will only buy Dragon second hand as the the new prices are let’s just say a little on the big side…… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Just arrived!....harv 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Just dropped off by the big brown toy box. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 what was i thinking….? 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Thinking you needed another Skyraider? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 If you get bored with it, send it to me 😁....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 2 hours ago, harv said: Just arrived!....harv WIP…..WIP……WIP……WIP…….WIP……WIP……WIP……..W…….I………P……… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: WIP…..WIP……WIP……WIP…….WIP……WIP……WIP……..W…….I………P……… Down the road. I have a few I need to finish first....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, harv said: Down the road. I have a few I need to finish first....harv Only a few? I better start working faster then or you'll catch up to me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 The Wessex, 190 and the George. Oh and my long stalled F-4D....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Ok, you cheeky monkeys , do I see flash deflectors on the gun barrels or not ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 No 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Can you elaborate. I want flash deflectors ! ( my knowledge of this type is zero,0, nana, nicht) "No" looks like this 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 this is what I mean , by flash deflectors. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Ok, I checked my refs. 90% didn't have them....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Were they removed in the field? What happened to the reminding 10 %. Anyway I just ordered both sets. LOL Spending moron AM then the kit itself 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Who's gonna say if it right or wrong. Don't know if removed in field. Maybe different services connected 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Harvey , you were there, did you snatch them,,, just to make my life miserable? Confess ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Not gonna tell...harv 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I always wondered how come you never spill while changing your engine oil. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 16 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Spending moron AM then the kit itself Been there lots of times. If you need the ones with the flash suppressors, I may have a set. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Thank You Carl, all ordered and paid for :). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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