Ian Aylmer Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hi gentleman, Does anyone have any experience or an opinion of the following kits: Hasegawa F16A (S26) Hasegawa F16C (S27) I found them on models for sale . com and they are really cheap, 30 - 40 pounds each, and I am wondering whether to get them or not, as all the other F16 kits seem to be a reasonable amount more expensive at this scale? Thanks all Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmel Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 It depends how much work you want to put in, and how accurate you want it to be. I've built several, ranging from Block 10 A-models, to a Block 42 D-model. The basic shape of the kit is perfect, but suffers from inaccurate and missing panel line/fastener detail, poorly-detailed wheel wells, inferior weapons, and very basic cockpit. However, they can be built into stunners with a LOT of time and patience. Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hard to disagree with Jake. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Matt Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Ian mate. Good kits wrt shape I'm led to believe although raised panel lines. They do sound a bit spendy though. Maybe shop around mate or explore overseas options? Good luck. Cheers Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Aylmer Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Hi all Thanks for the info guys. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancman Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Ian check out evil bay they usually go for a lot cheaper than 30-40 quid. Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Aylmer Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Hi Lancman, To be honest, they sound kind of nasty, so I won't be getting them. My modelling skills aren't up to it. Thanks Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJ Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 The Tamiya F-16 is supposed to be a dream to build except, of course, for the intakes. Everything I read about those kits seems to indicate that they are 'the standard' for Vipers in 1/32. To quote Matty, it's a bit spendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Aylmer Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Rookie, Exacto - mundo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteagle107 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Hi gentleman, Does anyone have any experience or an opinion of the following kits: Hasegawa F16A (S26) Hasegawa F16C (S27) I found them on models for sale . com and they are really cheap, 30 - 40 pounds each, and I am wondering whether to get them or not, as all the other F16 kits seem to be a reasonable amount more expensive at this scale? Thanks all Ian There's a good site to go with info on F-16 kits. Its http://www.habu2.net/vipers/. I have the old issue F-16. It has a mix of raised and recessed panel lines. I looks good on the shelf, but may not be a contest winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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