Stratospheremodels Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Hi, i have just searched to see if the new ICM MIG-25 kit was out and it is already shown at HobbyLink Japan, i guess it is perhaps a pre-order price (i did not try to order it yet so i am not sure if this is the final price), not bad at all at around 65$ US versus recent larger jet model kits from China at the same scale ! Link: https://hlj.com/product/ICM48901 Have anyone seen test shots yet ? Stephane Website: http://www.picturetrail.com/stratospheremodels Edited September 2, 2016 by Stratospheremodels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) What is point of making a new thread? Why not just post it in already existing thread instead of spreading the discussion over many threads? Here is is the original thread; http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=289940&st=60 And i suspect that ordering an Ukrainian kit from a Japanese store just to get it shipped again across the world to USA or Europe is about the worst way of ordering. Edited September 2, 2016 by Berkut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 What is point of making a new thread? Why not just post it in already existing thread instead of spreading the discussion over many threads? Because some (myself included) sign off on those threads when they seem to go on forever, they turn into a bicker fest, or I just don't want to read pages and pages to find out when I can either buy the kit or see a picture of one already built. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Where's the beef? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) Because some (myself included) sign off on those threads when they seem to go on forever, they turn into a bicker fest, or I just don't want to read pages and pages to find out when I can either buy the kit or see a picture of one already built. One has to wonder about the human attention span if it is enough to build models, but not enough to follow a 4 pages long thread. Besides, what you suggest is to have a new thread every time a new kit is available for pre-order on a random internet model shop. I dont think there is enough electrons in the world for that. Edited September 3, 2016 by Berkut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 One has to wonder about the human attention span if it is enough to build models, but not enough to follow a 4 pages long thread. Besides, what you suggest is to have a new thread every time a new kit is available for pre-order on a random internet model shop. I dont think there is enough electrons in the world for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) double post/sorry Edited September 5, 2016 by mingwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I just want to see plastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 To be fair, sometimes life does seem too short to be going through several pages. Especially folks with families who require their lifeblood time and energy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 To be fair, sometimes life does seem too short to be going through several pages. Especially folks with families who require their lifeblood time and energy. Word. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 To be fair, sometimes life does seem too short to be going through several pages. Especially folks with families who require their lifeblood time and energy. With 17 month old twins, I concur Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 One has to wonder about the human attention span if it is enough to build models, but not enough to follow a 4 pages long thread. Besides, what you suggest is to have a new thread every time a new kit is available for pre-order on a random internet model shop. I dont think there is enough electrons in the world for that. Ever heard the phrase "juice aint worth the squeeze"? I don't suggest anything, I do appreciate when someone posts something that is relevant to me. If that bothers you maybe don't open the new thread? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 With 17 month old twins, I concur If I can get two hours a week in with my two boys I call it success. My projects are done hastily over a long weekend and thrown up on my kid's ceiling or if its getting parked and displayed it takes about 18 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beingthehero Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Doesn't HLJ inflate their prices? Like Berkut said, I don't see much of a point in preordering a Ukrainian kit from a Japanese store. It'll pop up on ebay and Ukrainian hobby sites before long, and for lower prices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inquisitor Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Let's see the Do215, Do17 and Ju88 from ICM can be found for $27 in Ukranian online stores + S&H. The same ICM kits imported into Japan and selling on their online stores, like HLJ go for $47~49 + S&H. Their Russian weapons set go for $4 in Ukrania and Russia. HLJ. 1120 yen which is around $10.8 It's almost double or double the price. Similar price hikes can be seen for any non-Japanese manufacturers. Yet I don't understand why people keep using those prices as reference. /> Edited September 6, 2016 by Inquisitor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Let's see the Do215, Do17 and Ju88 from ICM can be found for $27 in Ukranian online stores + S&H. The same ICM kits imported into Japan and selling on their online stores, like HLJ go for $47~49 + S&H. Their Russian weapons set go for $4 in Ukrania and Russia. HLJ. 1120 yen which is around $10.8 It's almost double or double the price. Similar price hikes can be seen for any non-Japanese manufacturers. Yet I don't understand why people keep using those prices as reference. /> because they got the widest array of available prices references! (not because they got the lowest prices... because, they always list their kits first... and, with very little knowledge (of market reality, and maths) one can have an idea of what to expect to pay!) and HobbySearch have often instruction scans... and also, japan still produce some of the finest plastic model kits, which make those major Japanese web stores (best prices on japanese stuff) and finally, sometimes, when you consider shipping charges also, japanese SAL shipping is hard to beat in price/speed/reliability! (which is something i always consider... but i usually don't buy ukrainian kits outside of Ukraine...) so, that's why, we still use those japanese sites as references... because we don't get anything better! Edited September 7, 2016 by mingwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azzaob Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) Hobbyeasy has the kit at US53 [pre-order]. Edited October 9, 2016 by azzaob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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