Bryan Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I have mine too, and agree that first impression is of an very comprehensive and detailed kit.... There are lots of rivets but they are indeed very restrained. Hopefully that will please both camps. The sample build that was linked earlier definitely exaggerated the rivet detail, I would say these are similar to the rivets on Tamiya's latest releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I have mine too, and agree that first impression is of an very comprehensive and detailed kit.... There are lots of rivets but they are indeed very restrained. Hopefully that will please both camps. The sample build that was linked earlier definitely exaggerated the rivet detail, I would say these are similar to the rivets on Tamiya's latest releases. Rather like on Trumpeter's Dauntless I would say, but it's only my impression. Cheers, Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Yeah the surface detail on this one is great, but it's not touching the Tamiya 1/32 Corsair. Sorry. That's not a bad thing though. Tamiya has carved themselves out as the gold standard for surface detail in 1/32. Just because this kit isn't there yet doesn't detract from it in any way. It's still very very good, and at least it's there. Edited June 26, 2016 by JimD Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 While I already know it's imperfect and far from methodically sound, I've overlaid an A Bentley plan extract to the photo of the model on the show table on a previous page. I've aligned a best possible fit using the exhausts and spinner line as the fixed ref points and adjusted layer transparency, Parallax, perspective distortion and type-of-lens effects are obviously just as they are seen in the original photo. There may be a case for amending the underside of the radiator cowl, but I'll leave that decision until I scale up the drawing and get it printed. But anyway for those interested, here's the result. Spinner types and their differences are still an area of ignorance for me. I must admit, I haven't felt quite so excited about getting a new kit for a while. Sort of reminds me when the dark green Revell 1/72 one came out - about 1965 or so? T If you compare the Bentley plans with the kit marking profiles (which would no doubt have come from the same source as used to design the kit), the chin looks pretty good - I've not bothered to print and overlay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 One thing they do need to learn is packaging sprues in seperate bags to avoid scratching. Actually it's something a lot of manufacturers should do. One area where Trumpeter leads the way with padded protection for canopies etc. David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-M Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 So is this kit worth the asking price of $90 USD? Both SB and Hannants have it at roughly the same price of $89.99 before shipping. Seems a bit steep for a single engine 1/32 scale kit, but it does come with the resin and a bit of PE. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 So is this kit worth the asking price of $90 USD? Both SB and Hannants have it at roughly the same price of $89.99 before shipping. Seems a bit steep for a single engine 1/32 scale kit, but it does come with the resin and a bit of PE. Brad Pretty subjective question....but based on what I have seen I think it is. Keep in mind I have not started building it or anything yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Brad, just buy the kit; build it, enjoy it and decide after if it was worth the investment... 99% chance you'll enjoy it! Cheers Alan Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 So is this kit worth the asking price of $90 USD? Both SB and Hannants have it at roughly the same price of $89.99 before shipping. Seems a bit steep for a single engine 1/32 scale kit, but it does come with the resin and a bit of PE. Brad I'd say yes. For me the kit comes with resin (and hence better detailed) pieces of stuff I usually replace...such as seats, wheels, etc. You get the PE details too. Add in the fabric belts and you're about at what my investment on a $50-$60 kit of the same size would be. Beyond that it really is all subjective. Even with those added bit it may not be enough to justify it for the person who builds OOB with some scratch building here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 So is this kit worth the asking price of $90 USD? Both SB and Hannants have it at roughly the same price of $89.99 before shipping. Seems a bit steep for a single engine 1/32 scale kit, but it does come with the resin and a bit of PE. Brad If you like the Tempest it is worth every cent. Even as a modeller with a casual interest In the aircraft it's a lovely kit and if you can get it for under 100 it is good value. Doogs nailed it in that it is subjective based on your own wants and just what the Tempest means to you. However it is a nice kit by any standards and just on dollar value is better than most equivalent kits ie Fly Arado etc from my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-M Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks Guys, if it was a Tiffy, I'd be all over it. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Got mine too. I like the detail a lot, it is a beautiful model. I no longer have the PCM kit, I sold it a while ago, so I can only compare it to what I can remember, but this package contains a lot more detail. The finish and surface detail is also nicer. Radu Alburymodeler and David66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Well, it is a super Typhoon. Or a super-plus Hurricane, depending on how you view Hawker ancestry. David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alburymodeler Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 A super duper Hawker Hart/Demon even. David66 and Chek 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) A super duper Hawker Hart/Demon even. That fella Warren Truss has a lot to answer for. Edited June 28, 2016 by Chek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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