Monty Python Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Appologies if this has been asked before so here goes. As ZM amd HKM both produce the Do335A, which is rated as the better kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I've only purchased the HKM kit. Its a wonderful looking kit, and knowing how quality ZM kits are, and having built the ZM SPAD, Id say you probably couldn't go wrong with that kit either, but if you are like me (a closed panels guy) the HK kit might be the better option as it has significantly less interior parts to deal with. K1 and others have built Do335s, so can probably speak to buildability better than I. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Having both, I prefer the simplicity of the HKM kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I've got the ZM A-12 - It's a beautiful kit - and from reviews I've seen of the HK, far better detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) 'Better' is the subjective thing.... What gives you the most satisfaction? Building a kit with a lot of detail - whether or not anyone can see it, or less un-seen detail but what is seen is terrific? I also have the HK 335 kit, similar in scope to the 1/48 Tamiya 335 (no engines, but very detailed cockpit) so I'm looking forward to a fun build. Chris Edited March 17, 2018 by CANicoll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I bought the two seat ZM version. First because I promised the old man I would when I met him in Omaha(his love and enthusiasm for the hobby are unmatched), and as he explained through his staff worker and interpreter, two cockpits equal twice the fun! MikeMaben, Out2gtcha and Rick Griewski 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 You mean the Pres of ZM? I've met him twice and one of our club members actually won the two seat ZM kit at Nationals at their raffle. He's very nice, and appreciative of the hobby and those of us in the hobby (his customers). At Nationals last year we ran into him and a bunch of his staff at a local restaurant for breakfast. We didn't sit with them, but had a very pleasant discussion while we were all being seated. They take great pride in their kits. Super nice people. Sorry for the diversion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 You mean the Pres of ZM? I've met him twice and one of our club members actually won the two seat ZM kit at Nationals at their raffle. He's very nice, and appreciative of the hobby and those of us in the hobby (his customers). At Nationals last year we ran into him and a bunch of his staff at a local restaurant for breakfast. We didn't sit with them, but had a very pleasant discussion while we were all being seated. They take great pride in their kits. Super nice people. Sorry for the diversion.... Yup he's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I bought the HKM A variant because it was cheaper has less inside details and the ZM A-12 for all the details after a drool session seeing the built kit up close at the 2017 Nationals. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Should have said in my original posting that I mean fit and ease of build. I do like ZM kits, but for me I think they are over engineered as I'm not all that bothered about everything being on show. That of course is my view. Saying that, if the ZM kit was the better of the 2 then I would go with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Ya sorry I just like to share that story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Wasnt the next HK version (Night Fighter) supposed to be out already or at least soon? Personally been waiting for that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I've built the ZM version and really enjoyed it - although a lot of the detail isn't visible on the final model. Actually, a reasonably quick build considering - took about 8 weeks of mainly weekend work. Iain CANicoll and Monty Python 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Mr ZM is quite the passionate person re: models. I can seriously dig it. I even dig how he likes to use a translator to talk to the crowd at shows. The conversation with the "old man" at last year's NATs with Smitty about the Do335A-12s two engines and two cockpits was entertaining to the highest degree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Well, I have a soft spot for the HK kit, but have to confess that I've never built the ZM one (or any ZM kit, for that matter). I thought it went together very well, though I did have a couple of hiccups due to it being a test shot at the time. My build thread is in the link below: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=50956 The ZM kit might have more detail, but the HK kit holds its own where it counts: Kev Monty Python, MikeMaben and Troy Molitor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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