Tiger Tech Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 G'day all Now that there's some in box reviews available of Tamiya's -35 on the web to watch, I wanted to find out from those who have already built Meng's 1/48 F-35A, which kit would be the choice? On price alone, into my hands (i.e. incl freight) there's about a $A35 difference in favour of Meng. Is the Tamiya kit REALLY that better - I know they've stepped up their a/c game recently with some totally amazing kits? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ORANGF15Guy Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Tiger Tech said: G'day all Now that there's some in box reviews available of Tamiya's -35 on the web to watch, I wanted to find out from those who have already built Meng's 1/48 F-35A, which kit would be the choice? On price alone, into my hands (i.e. incl freight) there's about a $A35 difference in favour of Meng. Is the Tamiya kit REALLY that better - I know they've stepped up their a/c game recently with some totally amazing kits? Cheers This link should tell you why I prefer Tamiya over the Meng kit! I have the Meng kit and I can tell you that it doesn’t go together like the Tamiya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Phase Hangar Resins have a 1:1 comparison between Meng and Tamiya F-35A kits, and the Tamiya is much better. Meng is inaccurate in some cases Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Any link? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Phase Hangar Resin Accessories | Facebook Scroll 3 days back and you will find it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I saw that. That is not just a comparison, only few pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 As Tamiya's kit hasn't been released, I guess this is the best you get at this point in time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 That is right. Following that I can say that quality of RAMS is almost equal. The same rivets, the same sharp edges - Meng kit is realy good one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Things n Stuff Hobbies Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I’ve built a couple of the Meng F-35s and they are solid kits and turned out quite nice. With that being said, what really excites me about the new Tamiya F-35 is the wings are molded into the top and bottom halves. On the Meng kit, you add the wings after joining the top and bottom halves and there is an annoying seam to deal with. The top seam isn’t bad to deal with but the bottom seam is right up next to some raised detail and is not fun trying to eliminate. There is also a seam to deal with on the vertical stabilizer on the meng kit. I do not see this with the Tamiya kit. Also there is no pilot included in the Meng kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bsin Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 TAMIYA all the way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattN Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Wow. That type of glue-less fit makes their own F-4B and F-14A/late A/D kits look pedestrian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger Tech Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hmm. Some useful points there. Thanks all. Maybe my partner will agree to letting Santa know I want one for Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I really like the Meng kit but after looking at the video, I want two of the Tamiya! 😙 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 10 hours ago, airmechaja said: I really like the Meng kit but after looking at the video, I want two of the Tamiya! 😙 I just change my pre-order from one to two after seeing that video. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brahio Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 MENG kit has wrongly shaped nose cone - ogival instead of straight (BTW Italeri made the same mistake with their new F-35B). According to online photos Tamiya's cone is of perfectly accurate shape. Just my 5 cents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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