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I can't understand why Tamiya is flogging this kit when they have so many really well made, and beautiful, models? This surely can't be good for reputation nor sales???
So in short - stay away from the Tamiya Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Sd.kfz.171 Ausf.A 1/35 no: 35065 unless you're really into vintage (I suppose?) wonky kits for sentimental reasons!
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they carry on making it cos the moulds were paid for a very long time ago so everything from now on is profit......and it still sells in vast numbers........always room for a cheap panther
if you want a dodgy tamiya kit try the Porche 959 or the 1/48 Sea Harrier
i love 'vintage' kits....im currently doing one that was 'new tool' in 1959Per Ardua
We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no ones beenComment
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From now on I'm going to check the best before date, a.k.a. the manufacturing date, on every future models I might consider in order not to do the same mistake again.
Normally I wouldn't be upset about a vintage model, but there's vintage and "vintage"...
I have been looking at the Takom King Tiger 505 with Henschel turret and zimmerit and interior though as the next build for the summer, but I've done a pretty thorough investigation on that one to know it's good quality!
Need to finish painting the current models first though.Comment
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Jens, your best bet is the Scalemates website. You can get a lot of information there, as well as links to online reviews which can be very useful. I've saved myself from buying a few dogs in the past!From now on I'm going to check the best before date, a.k.a. the manufacturing date, on every future models I might consider in order not to do the same mistake again.
Normally I wouldn't be upset about a vintage model, but there's vintage and "vintage"...
I have been looking at the Takom King Tiger 505 with Henschel turret and zimmerit and interior though as the next build for the summer, but I've done a pretty thorough investigation on that one to know it's good quality!
Need to finish painting the current models first though.
Not all of the vintage Tamiya kits are poor, just the odd few. For instance their Panzer II can still turn out nice & this one was moulded in 1970!
The Panther, their first Jagdtiger (too short), KV-2...all should be avoided when there's much better options out there.Comment
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Found these in my unpacked box of non model stuff. Got them just before moving house. A quick read of the book and I wish I had this before I did my Jeep vignette.Comment
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[ATTACH]283337[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]283338[/ATTACH] Had a nice surprise earlier today, these beauties arrived, courtesy of the wifey[ATTACH]283339[/ATTACH]
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Regarding the Panther yes, a lot more expensive - but it doesn't matter how cheap a model is if it's terrible imho
Other Tamiya models costs about the same as the Takom Königstiger when you add things like PE so with that in mind the Takom model isn't that expensive - and you get all the extra joy of building all the internals as well!
Regardless of price etc, I hope not to score another kit like the Panther I just did because the quality was so bad. Not what I expected. I rather pay the extra money and be happy.Comment
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Thanks for the link Patrick! Will use for reference for future purchases!Jens, your best bet is the Scalemates website. You can get a lot of information there, as well as links to online reviews which can be very useful. I've saved myself from buying a few dogs in the past!
Not all of the vintage Tamiya kits are poor, just the odd few. For instance their Panzer II can still turn out nice & this one was moulded in 1970!
The Panther, their first Jagdtiger (too short), KV-2...all should be avoided when there's much better options out there.
That Panzer II isn't looking bad so you're correct in saying that old doesn't mean bad, but knowing which ones are is useful.Comment
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Morning guys and well yes A year older grrrrr
Went with the wife shopping yesterday ( birthday treat and well I came across a new model shop in Glasgow and as they say it had to be done!!
Got myself some more stash as a nice birthday treat
[ATTACH]283452[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]283453[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]283454[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]283455[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]283456[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]283457[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]283458[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]283459[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]283460[/ATTACH][ATTACH]283461[/ATTACH] I'm pretty pleased with my haul and not a bad price payed ( especially on the dragon kit premier.Grabbed a few paints and some more glue too.
Bertie's a happy bunny againComment
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Wow!! That's a great haul, Robert!!
Happy birthday
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Thanks Polux
It will all go nicely with my other tanks. I'm still on my British tanks at the moment but looking forward to cracking these when it comes to the Germans and the Russians turn
I'm actually looking at 3 SU kits now and am. Really in a quandary of which to build for tommys upcoming GB Su85, SU100, or the SU 122. Decisions decisionsComment
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