discussion Is the Tamiya 1/32 P51 a good buy at $73 (£45?)

[Guest]

I've got the opportunity to buy Tamiya's 1/32 P51 for $73 but I don't know anything more than its one of Tamiya's big 4 models (Spitfire, Zero, Corsair, P51) they've put out. Don't like to over pay on models I don't know much about. I usually build in the 1/72, 1/48 scale. If this is an inappropriate question please disregard and the admin please remove. I also know price is subjective to each buyer but the experienced modelers know fair value. Thanks.

Ray

 

[Guest]

As far as i know Tamiya makes great 1/32, including the P51 with great details. I just recently bought the Corsair for US$ 120, which is quite a lot, but the quality is there. Hope that helps

 

[BarryW]

Blimey. That's a real bargain for one of the very best aircraft kits ever produced. I thought I had a good deal buying one for £80 recently which was the second of these I have bought the first was also a good deal at the time for about £90. If you can get any of these Tammy 32 scale props for under £100 you are doing well and they are worth the full price. I have 5 in my stash waiting and have built two already I plan to get the next Corsair version when it is released next month.

 

[Guest]

Blimey. That's a real bargain for one of the very best aircraft kits ever produced. I thought I had a good deal buying one for £80 recently which was the second of these I have bought the first was also a good deal at the time for about £90. If you can get any of these Tammy 32 scale props for under £100 you are doing well and they are worth the full price. I have 5 in my stash waiting and have built two already I plan to get the next Corsair version when it is released next month.

I can't wait that new Corsair Barry, so I bought the old one few weeks ago. I bet it's gonna cost a fortune for the new one.

 

[BarryW]

I can't wait that new Corsair Barry, so I bought the old one few weeks ago. I bet it's gonna cost a fortune for the new one.

Indeed, certainly over £100. I have the birdcage and plan to build that as a FAA version, ideally with the clipped wing (I have some aftermarket decals for both clipped and unclipped wing versions). I will get the new one too and plan that to be a USN aircraft. I just love these Tammy kits and the Zero was a dream build, I had a few issues with my Mustang, the kit superb as it is, is not viceless, I did mine as a 112 squadron MkIV. My stack is building (see below) and most are the Tammy props....

 

[stona]

I don't think you'll get a better deal on that kit. It's certainly good value for money and I paid a lot more for mine. If you want the best kit available of a P-51 in this scale then buy it.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I bought the kit for £72 last month and thought that was a good price!!!

Looking through the box it really is a fantastic kit with PE, moving parts and options for up or down under carriage. I picked up the build guide to go with it and I'm excited about starting it soon

Well done on such a bargain find

Adrian

 

[Ian M]

If I saw one at that price I would rip it out his hand before he could blink. £45 is a stonkingly good price.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

I bought it this morning, all your input convinced me it was a good so I snatched them up. Yes them, he made me an offer I couldn't resist, if I bought 2 of these he would give them to me at $65 each. So now I have two. Now he's talking about aftermarket parts he has. Will it ever end. Thanks for all your inputs.

Ray

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I bought it this morning, all your input convinced me it was a good so I snatched them up. Yes them, he made me an offer I couldn't resist, if I bought 2 of these he would give them to me at $65 each. So now I have two. Now he's talking about aftermarket parts he has. Will it ever end. Thanks for all your inputs.Ray

I think I may speak for others,,, who is he??

Adrian

 

[BarryW]

I bought it this morning, all your input convinced me it was a good so I snatched them up. Yes them, he made me an offer I couldn't resist, if I bought 2 of these he would give them to me at $65 each. So now I have two. Now he's talking about aftermarket parts he has. Will it ever end. Thanks for all your inputs.Ray

You are in for a real treat though Ray when you build them, enjoy and don't be dragged into too much unnecessary aftermarket. My only aftermarket recommendation would be to get some better seat harnesses as the Tammy p.e. is a bit too stiff and the 'fabric' style HGW or RB Productions harnesses will set off the interior perfectly.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Ray

I think you've found a bargain there. It's a great kit.

Cheers

Paul

 

[Guest]

Adrian,

He's a good friend who buys and sells delinquent storage lockers and garages. I'm sure you've seen similar people on TV. Well my friend bought one in Phoenix last week and it had a good size stash in it of 50-60 kits. He knows I build models so he sent me a picture for first dibs. I picked out 15 1/72-1/48 the size I usually build but for some reason the P51's caught my eye. To make a long story short he hits a locker with models in maybe once or twice a year.

Ray

 

[Ian M]

You are a lucky man! Or as most of us are thinking a jammy git .

Sounds like a good connection you have there. Enjoy building them,

Ian M

 

[Guest]

What's a jammy git? I'm always curious to know the meaning of cultural slang.

Ray

 

[stona]

A 'jammy git' is just a lucky person. Git is really mildly insulting, interchangeable with something like 'sod' but is usually used humorously as in the phrase 'you jammy git', meaning you lucky sod/bugger, which is not particularly insulting.

I've no idea why 'jammy' means lucky. Contrary to what I've seen on t'internet it is a ubiquitous English usage and not specific to the north west. One side of my family is from Kent in the diametrically opposite south east and they use the word and it is certainly a common word here in the midlands too

Cheers

Steve

 

[Ian M]

Thanks for that Steve.

And I assure you Ray, it was also meant in a good hearted way.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

A 'jammy git' is just a lucky person. Git is really mildly insulting, interchangeable with something like 'sod' but is usually used humorously as in the phrase 'you jammy git', meaning you lucky sod/bugger, which is not particularly insulting.I've no idea why 'jammy' means lucky. Contrary to what I've seen on t'internet it is a ubiquitous English usage and not specific to the north west. One side of my family is from Kent in the diametrically opposite south east and they use the word and it is certainly a common word here in the midlands too

Cheers

Steve

I'm guessing, but the "jammy" might refer to the fact that if you have jam on your bread, you'r doing well. I also guess that the use of an insult as in "git" reflects the envy of the speaker. "Lucky bugger" etc., never "Lucky jolly good fellow" or equivalent (in fact I can't think of an equivalent.)

 

[stona]

I also guess that the use of an insult as in "git" reflects the envy of the speaker. "Lucky bugger" etc., never "Lucky jolly good fellow" or equivalent (in fact I can't think of an equivalent.)

I think that's correct. Calling someone a jammy git isn't insulting at all, it reflects the envy of the speaker.

That's a good theory about 'jammy'. I just wonder if it has older roots like 'git' or the original 'get' which the other, Lancashire, side of the family still say.

Steve

 

[Guest]

I didn't for a minute think I was being insulted, I just really like terms used by different people in all parts of the world. It's fascinating what one can pick up. Just reading the definitions from the different parts of the UK is great. You can call me anything, but late for dinner.

Ray