DaneBramage Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I was wondering on the quality and the popularity of this maker's kits. I see a lot of these on Ebay and wonder if they are worth what some people are asking for them. Particularly WWII stuff. Edited July 28, 2012 by DaneBramage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaneBramage Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) No opinions? Is this the proper forum for a question like this? Edited July 28, 2012 by DaneBramage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I've only seen the kit of the Val and the exterior detail is very nice. Not much of an interior though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Keeper Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 They generally make quality stuff although some of their older 1/48 models have some inaccuracies. Their newer 1/72 stuff is real good but the cockpits should be more detailed for the price they ask. They are generally on the high side pricewise which may be due to exchange rates. If you have a specific kit you want, do a search for a review and go from there. hth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I agree on the D3A kit. I built one years ago, and remember that the cockpit isn't empty, but it's not detailed like a kit manufactured recently. If I recall correctly, the canopy isn't made to stack in the open position. But if you can find it significantly cheaper than the Hasegawa kit, it's worth your time. I think it's akin to some of the Otaki/Arii series in quality: no, it's not like a new kit, but if you get one cheap, it can be the basis of a decent build. Edited July 28, 2012 by Fishwelding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Can't answer to the WW2 stuff but Fujimis modern stuff tends to be awful. Tomcat, Eagle especially the Phantom are just awful. Some like the TA-4 are 1/50 and even worse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eaglebeagle Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I've built a couple of their 1/48 109's and although not bad they're often more expensive than there Hasegawa counterparts which are better IMHO. I would probably only get them if they were on sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Can't answer to the WW2 stuff but Fujimis modern stuff tends to be awful. Tomcat, Eagle especially the Phantom are just awful. Some like the TA-4 are 1/50 and even worse. You have to realize what it is you're talking about. The Fujimi 1/48 F-14 and F-15 kits date from the mid-1970s. At the time they were absolutely the best things anyone had ever seen. The Phantom is an early 1970s kit (awful), and the Mirage, TA-4J, and F-5A are from the mid-1960s (and are 1/50). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaneBramage Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys. So these models are not appreciating in value are they. Edited July 29, 2012 by DaneBramage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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