discussion Lindberg kits

[Guest]

Has anyone built a kit from this manufacturer if so what are they like?

 

[Alan 45]

I have a victor bomber in the stash , their not great mate lindburg just seem to give you the general shape of the model not a true representation , other detail is also missing wich really shouts at you if you know what should be there , they have razed panel lines and are ill fitting so you will need lots of filler

There not a good choice if you want to make a decent representation of a model but if you want a challenge then yeah go for it

 

[Guest]

Cheers Alan Ihave my eye on one but wasn't sure wether to get it or not.

 

[Alan 45]

No problem terry only glad to help , which one are you looking at ?

 

[Guest]

I did a review on the Tirpitz as released by Lindberg...

Yeah, agrees with Alan, they are pretty terrible. Use them for your destroyed/sunken/burned out/rusted wreck dios.

If you want a challenge to bring a lazy kit up to speed, then they are the way to go.

 

[Dave W]

If it's really cheap go for it.I wouldn't bother otherwise.Ive made a few and they were very basic.Like kits produced in the 1960's which I think a lot of them were.

 

[Guest]

It's an OA-9 Goose Alan. I guess the general consensus is if I want a kit that will challenge me go for it. If I don't then leave well alone.

 

[Dave W]

Have a look at this review Terry.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for that Dave. Apart from some obvious detail flaws and a need to scratch build some internal stiff it doesn't seem that hard to do.

Is this bloke a secret moeller or filmer as it would apear he filmed it in his car looking at the seat.

 

[eddiesolo]

Signifer do a 1/48 JRF-5 goose, better quality, but like hens teeth to get hold of, also they command a pretty penny too

Si

 

[Guest]

Pretty pennies are few and far between though

 

[eddiesolo]

http://signifer.chez-alice.fr/uk.htm

I know what you mean, they are based in France and do take Paypal...or they did. No idea if they still have this kit, but could be worth asking, price wise-seen one go in UK for £58, they used to sell this kit for around €40.

Si

 

[Guest]

bit out of my budget I am afraid I think if I were to get that SWMBO would have a new ornament on the mantle piece. Well a couple actually and I would be talking in a very high pitch voice.

 

[eddiesolo]

bit out of my budget I am afraid I think if I were to get that SWMBO would have a new ornament on the mantle piece. Well a couple actually and I would be talking in a very high pitch voice.

I agree, besides after further looking it may just have been a short run job, shame as it is a lovely looking kit.

Si

 

[Guest]

I may still go for he lindberg kit and do a bit of remedial work on it

 

[Dave W]

The airframe looks ok. Would only need rescribing.I like the fact that the upper wing is one piece.Those engines need something doing with them though.

 

[Guest]

I agree Dave think it would need another set of cylinder heads making to fit behind the moulded ones. I am seriously tempted to get one and do it as a long term build. Spend a bit of time making bits for it Like the cockpit etc.

 

[flyjoe180]

Thanks for that Dave. Apart from some obvious detail flaws and a need to scratch build some internal stiff it doesn't seem that hard to do.Is this bloke a secret moeller or filmer as it would apear he filmed it in his car looking at the seat.

He is hiding his stash from his missus