HGE Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Maybe some of you know about these kits? I've never seen one ( 1/72 scale) and would like to know how they compair in detail with other manufactures? If the fuse is one piece, then how are the cockpits done? Thanks, Henry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 do a search here, there have been several threads already regarding Hobby Boss kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Yep, and I've got a kitbash with parts of one going on over in the In-Progress Threads (F4U-4 kitbash). They're wonderfully detailed externally, beautifully done, but they're for older/younger/less experienced folks or who have very little time for the hobby...and so contrasting with so much accuracy and external detail are elements that seem almost toylike, as in the weapons pylons and cockpit and engine of the F4U I'm using parts from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelldoc Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 They have a lot. I saw some at the Nuremberg toy fair. The first look is good, intresting versions, but most of them are not really new: P-40B F-22A Su-47 Spitfire Vb Spitfire Vb Trop Spitfire Vb Trop /Aboukir filter Hurricane II Hurricane II Trop F4F-1 Corsair F4F-4 Corsair F4F-3 Wildcat F4F-4 Wildcat FM-1 Wildcat FM-2 Wildcat Bf 109G-2 BF-109 G2 Trop Bf-109 G-6 early Bf-109 G-6 late Bf-109 G-10 Fw´-190 D-9 Mig-3 P-51D Mustang Hawker Typhoon T-6 G Texan P-39 N MS 406 La-7 D 520 Me-163 He-162 P-39 Q A6M5 Zero P-51 B Mustang P-51 C Mustang Fw-190 A-8 Fw-190 A-6 F-84 E F-84 G Me-262 A-2a Me-262 A-1a P-40 E Kittyhawk P-40 M Warhawk P-40 N Warhawk Bf-109 E-3 Bf-109 E-4/7 Yak-3 F6F-3 Hellcat P-47D Thunderbolt F-86F-30 sabre F-86F-40 Sabre F6F-5 Hellcat Bf-109 E-4 Trop Mig-15 UTI Mig-15 Typhoon 2000 Typhoon 2000B A-10 N7AWA-10 F/A-18 A F/A-18 D F-15 C F-15 CJF-16 A F-16 B F-16 C A-7A A-7B A-7D A-7E A-7P A-7H TA-7C A-7K CH-46 H-34 Ka-50 AH-64D EC-665 UH-60A AH-64A Mi-24 Mi-8 It's a lot, some intresting decals, like the british MS-406 and a little are new models, like the TA-7C Let us see what is reality modelldoc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Looking forward to seeing more released here. They sell really well. :) MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montana_matt Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Are they available in the US yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 If they ARE available in the US, it isn't widespread...two LHS's I've talked to in two different states had never heard of them. I got mine off eBay via Hong Kong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Fleming Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 , but they're for older/younger/less experienced folks or who have very little time for the hobby Interesting perception, The cockpits in the Hobbyboss kits are not mucg less detailed than I would put into my 'normal' models, especially with the cockpit closed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lasermonkey Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Interesting perception, The cockpits in the Hobbyboss kits are not much less detailed than I would put into my 'normal' models, especially with the cockpit closed. I'm inclined to agree there. I'm more of a "colours and markings" guy myself, so tricking out the cockpit of every kit I build isn't too high on my list of priorities, though I'm quite happy to do it when I'm in the mood. If that makes me "older/younger/less experienced folks or who have very little time for the hobby", then so be it! I've been called worse! I'm certainly having fun with the Hobby Boss P-40B. Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_Kness Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Nope haven't found them in the US yet, I keep checkin every distributor we know. One guy makes regular runs over to Japan so I'm hoping he'll be going here in a few weeks and finds them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) I am in the throes of building a P-47D Thunderbolt and the cockpit looks damn fine with a little bit of work. I am talking straight forward work. Tape harnesses, and a decal IP combined with careful detail painting. Should look fine under the clear parts. <_< When the industry rep brought a sample (Hellcat) in to the club meeting, he immediately told us that the HobbyBoss 1:72 range (not the Mirage et al) were for junior modelers and those time challenged modelers who just wanted to get them built and use up the decals they have tonnes of :) :) MikeJ Edited February 12, 2007 by madmike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Maybe some of you know about these kits? I've never seen one ( 1/72 scale) and would like to know how they compair in detail with other manufactures? If the fuse is one piece, then how are the cockpits done? Thanks, Henry Careful painting <_< Seriously! :) MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Interesting perception, The cockpits in the Hobbyboss kits are not mucg less detailed than I would put into my 'normal' models, especially with the cockpit closed. Well, I should point out that I'm a fan of cockpit detail, very much so, plus the fact that I can especially speak of their F4U-4. It's got a fairly nicely shaped seat devoid of any other detail, and a featureless stick, but nothing other than that really. Honestly, even my rare closed canopy builds get more than that...but that's just me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 WOW,Su 47! ;) :unsure: Is it in 1/72? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 (edited) They have a lot.I saw some at the Nuremberg toy fair. The first look is good, intresting versions, but most of them are not really new: Su-47 A6M5 Zero F-86F-40 Sabre Mig-15 UTI Mig-15 Typhoon 2000 Typhoon 2000B A-10 N/AWA-10 F/A-18 A F/A-18 D F-15 C F-15 CJF-16 A F-16 B F-16 C A-7A A-7B A-7D A-7E A-7P A-7H TA-7C A-7K Mi-8 modelldoc Have all these been released yet? I know the sprue shots for the A-7H are out: http://www.hlj.com/showreports/nurn07/air/...s/dsc08382.html Edited February 17, 2007 by JackMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelldoc Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 At the fair they have only some boxes and some kits. Also in 1:48 and Military Vehicles, submarines. In the 2007 catalogue is annouced the TA-7C as new, so I think all (or most are available. modelldoc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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