Flyer77 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Hi All, Ive googled and found some negative review on the Doyusha 1/144 B747-400... Anyone knows where I can find pictures of the model kit? My local hobby shop is liquidating personal collection of this model at $35... Just wondering how bad this kit really is... I've both Revell -200 & -400 as reference... Thank You Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 It gives the word "bad" a bad name. I wouldn't pay 35 cents, much less $35 for it. It really is that bad. As horrid as the Revell 747-400 is (and it's really horrible), the Doyusha kit makes it look like a jewel. Run as far away from the Doyusha kit as fast as ever your little feet will carry you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pinky coffeeboat Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 It gives the word "bad" a bad name. I wouldn't pay 35 cents, much less $35 for it. It really is that bad. As horrid as the Revell 747-400 is (and it's really horrible), the Doyusha kit makes it look like a jewel. Run as far away from the Doyusha kit as fast as ever your little feet will carry you. Hi Jennings, I've got a couple of Revell -400 (and I can imagine you saying "oh, bad luck") but could you summarise what's wrong with it? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmat Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 These two threads address the problems with the Revell B747-400. The upper thread is the one that I previously posted to answer the question above. The second thread gives a bit more info. Some replies seem to have gone missing from this thread. This reply is for anyone who comes later and is interested in an answer. http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=225562 http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=225102&st=0&p=2146705&hl=b747&fromsearch=1entry2146705 Best wishes, Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pinky coffeeboat Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks Grant. Sadly it seems the Revell kit is a bit of a nightmare. I didn't notice the problems when I bought my first kits (I've got a few...). What are the chances of a new mould 747-400? Pretty remote :( Regards, Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFlyingDutchman Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 There actually is a new, more accurate 1:144th scale injection moulded 747-400. It is by Dragon, but provided with a full interior and transparent sections. So the price is around $80/€65. From what I have heard and seen, it is a pretty nice model kit but when you want to build a regular model without see-through fuselage you are paying for a lot of parts you won't use. My idea was a 747 during heavy maintenance to show off the extra engine and wing structure detail, or a regular model and put the painted interior next to the model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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