discussion Latest acquisitions

[Mr Bowcat]

These arrived earlier this week, more than happy

Nice.

 

[john i am]

As it's so hot out there I thought I'd get a couple of bikes. Now another dilemma as presented itself. Need to find a couple of appropriate figures to pose with the bikes.
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[monica]

nice looking bikes,John,may be a little tricky finding figures,
try looking as in 1/6 and also what ever in mm, if 70mm,or 90mm,
some times that works ,

 

[Guest]

That's a nice selection there Jens, with possibly the exception of the Panther...it's a bit long in the tooth now.

Just opened the Panther tonight because I was curious on comparing my Jagdpanther to this one and I quickly understood your comment...

Honestly the kit is really terrible, as a kit itself, and that's before I even start mentioning the abysmal quality of the sprues...
What's worse is that even with creative use of putty, things won't fit anyway.

I might share some pictures later but I'm mainly making this comment to share my noob failure so hopefully others won't do the same mistake in the future because they are going to be disappointed.

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!

This is the type of kit, quality-wise, I made as a kid and what made me stop making scale models.

I will finish the kit and use it for paint practise, as I'd planned from the start - but damn it hurts trying to build this after just have finished another four really well made Tamiya kits...

I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules by explicitly complaining about a particular kit, but if I can steer some other beginner away from this kit it's a good deed I think.

 

[monica]

nice do like that one,Jens,
should be a nice build fir you,

 

[Guest]

nice do like that one,Jens,
should be a nice build fir you,

Lol have you read his post Moni? I don't think Jens is overly impressed with the kit - as I warned him he wouldn't be

 

[PaulTRose]

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 1959

 

[Guest]

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.

 

[Guest]

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.

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.

 

[shaun platts]

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.

 

[Guest]

View attachment 283337 View attachment 283338 Had a nice surprise earlier today, these beauties arrived, courtesy of the wifeyView attachment 283339

 

[john i am]

View attachment 283337 View attachment 283338 Had a nice surprise earlier today, these beauties arrived, courtesy of the wifeyView attachment 283339

Your wife dud you proud there Tommy.

 

[PaulTRose]

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!
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nice when you can afford it.....its over 4 times the price of the tamiya panther

 

[Guest]

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Your wife dud you proud there Tommy.

Thanks John, I must be doing something right

 

[john i am]

"Did"

 

[Guest]

nice when you can afford it.....its over 4 times the price of the tamiya panther

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.

 

[Guest]

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.

Thanks for the link Patrick! Will use for reference for future purchases!

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.

 

[Robert1968]

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
View attachment 283452 View attachment 283453 View attachment 283454 View attachment 283455 View attachment 283456 View attachment 283457 View attachment 283458 View attachment 283459 View attachment 283460View attachment 283461 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 again

 

[Guest]

Wow!! That's a great haul, Robert!!
Happy birthday

 

[Robert1968]

Wow!! That's a great haul, Robert!!
Happy birthday

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 decisions