aerofan Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Does anyone have the link to frsin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard E Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 (edited) Volia.... You might find that it doesn't let you view the kits if you're not using Internet Explorer Edited June 5, 2007 by Richard E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kev Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 (edited) Volia....You might find that it doesn't let you view the kits if you're not using Internet Explorer Seems to be working OK for me in Firefox (Mac, 2.0.0.4). Kev EDIT Not having seen this site before, they seem to have some very interesting subjects. Anyone familiar with their kits? Edited June 6, 2007 by Big Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LinerLover Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 (edited) Well, I got two of their kits : not satisfied AT ALL. For the CV-880 : both fuselage halves were of not identical dimensions ; one was between 3-4mm shorter in height and about 5mm shorter in length, dreadful surface finish (grainy like I've never seen). Nice wings with razor-thin trailing edges but "hand"-recessed details. Partially moulded engine exausts and average quality metal landing gears. Average quality laser-printed JAL decal sheet (bleeding, hair). For the Trident 3 : nicely cast one-part fuselage, nice smooth surface finish. Again nice wings with razor-thin trailing edges. Partially moulded engine exausts and average quality metal landing gears. I can speak for the decal sheet (BEA's brilliant livery) as it was sealed in plastic. These are purely subjective comments and I have NOTHING against the producer of these kits, I simply expected more from a EUR50 CV-880 and a EUR40 Trident 3. These levels of prices "should" give you top-notch products (I don't want to hear about the "garage product" excuse) but again, that's my way of thinking. Sad sad, I was looking forward to ordering their Brabazon. I ended sending back both kit to the producer. Anyway, if you're interested in investing around EUR 50 in a resin kit, may I suggest Authentic Airliners's Boeing 737-200 (incredible amount of details and the accuracy... unbeatatable) or Embraer ERJ-170 (mouth-watering photos on http://authentic-airliners.de/ ) ? Sure, they're smaller, a little more expensive but the jump in quality is impressive. Best regards, Stéphane Edited June 6, 2007 by LinerLover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kev Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Disappointing to hear about those kits - I too was most interested in the Brabazon (surely no one else makes one of those?). I thought they were a bit pricey to begin with, but for that kind of money any quality issues become harder to excuse. The Authentic Airliners stuff certainly looks the goods, but again, much too expensive for my humble budget! Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LinerLover Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Kev, I think the Brabazon is EUR 80. All I can say is try one F-RSIN kit and make your own judgment. I am certain my opinion was fair but again, I can't hide my stupefaction whenever I come across a review which sums up that "because it is the only kit available we consider it a good quality/price ratio". It is just about what we modelers expect from a kit... Best regards, Stéphane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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