krow113 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Easy. Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguyddt Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Isn't it wonderful that we are all so different?!?!? I too have thought about not buying a certain kit because of the manufacturer. BUT it didn't stop me from looking at the nuances. Older Airfix for example was considered really bad but look at the new kits they are releasing!! Dragon makes some wonderful kits and don't let one bad one distract from buying from them again. Awesome that we can come together from all over the globe and have such a great conversation here. You are all awesome!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think the single worst modeling nightmare for me was the old Matchbox Dauntless. That thing fought me every step of the way, but I managed to finish it anyway, and it was after all, the only game in town at the time. That kit made me the SBD,... stupid, but determined. Derek B, D.B. Andrus and Lee White 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 matchbox Lysander. worst kit ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mooney Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Well after I was compounded to start this thread I've started the hasegawa 109g plus the Aires resin cockpit, thankfully its light years ahead of THAT kit (can't mention the name as id break out in a sweat and shake uncontrollably lol). To be honest the 109 is perfect and you could throw some glue in the box and shake it together with the kit parts and I reckon it would come out half decent, thanks hasegawa for saving my sanity :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Stetzenko Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Trumpeter 1/32 scale Mig-15! What a nightmare to correct and such an iconic aircraft that I wish some model company would do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I liked the Dragon P-51D..........is it the most accurate? No, but it went together well and I had fun building it. No fit issues that I remember. David Mooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomdriver Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 looks like a 'stang to me The only thing I'm replacing on mine is the wheels, other than that the purists can go take a walk.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) just take into consideration how far we have come. remeber the oldtool Revell F-4 Phantom? its the worst fitting largescale kit i have ever come across, no modern kit is that bad. (even revell seemed to notice because they did a newtool version) that being said, i have pretty much given up trying to get to the standards that most builds on here have. i will never be that good of a modeler and frankly i am not patient enough either (most of the time). but guess what - if you dont try to top everyone, modeling is much more enjoyable for me. no point in trying to detail something with my paws that i cant see anymore. no more macros for me.... Edited March 5, 2014 by blackbetty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkmouth Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) The only thing I'm replacing on mine is the wheels, other than that the purists can go take a walk.. Was this comment ^ really necessary? I am one of those purists. Unlike Tom Cleaver, I didn't toss the model out but filled sanded and enjoyed making it the way I want with the details I want. I challenge you to find any post on any forum where I tell those that want to "add glue and shake the box" to take a walk or belittle them or their builds for not being accurate. If this is the way you enjoy your build, then it is fine by me since the point of a hobby is to have fun passing the time. To return to the discussion, I have enjoyed the PCM Spitfire Mk IX and the Hasegawa Messerschmitts. I have yet to start my Trumpeter MiG-21UM kit but I am sure to enjoy it since it is a subject I truly like and the kit is within the scope of detailing to the level I desire. [Edit] I almost forgot, aside from the Dragon F-6 (Mustang) I also have (but not built) two Tamiya Mustangs. I won't be getting the ZM one simply because I need clean lines, not open panels, to showcase the sharkmouth schemes for my collection. Regards, Edited March 5, 2014 by sharkmotuh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomdriver Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) I wasn't having a pop at you or anyone else, merely my POV.. The kit may not be accurate to your mind, but it's good enough price wise for what I wanted Edited March 5, 2014 by LSP_Mike remove passive/aggressive comment Lee White 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 A discussion about kits, keep it civil. I'm still in with the Lysander as the worst kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Never tried the Lysander, Mike. Once I finished my SBD, I swore off on Matchbox kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mooney Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Dave Roof.........how the blazes did you get it together!!!!!! My kit was shocking to say the least, so kudos to you mate, defo far more patient and talented modeller than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomdriver Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I've seen a number of them done , and they all differ in approaches.. A couple were reasonably straightforward/ simple, right through to the extreme Total panel fills to rescribes/ resin etc.. Dave Roof must have had a lucky streak, and the fairies on his side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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