Out2gtcha Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) Lol 150 euro no way i am going to pay that for this kit Wow really? From my personal perspective approx 200 USD doest seem too bad at all. Especially considering both the size of the model, and the amount of plastic U get, as well as some smaller 1/32nd kits are selling for more that that. Edited July 2, 2014 by Out2gtcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Considering you'll be able to buy it for considerably less than that, plus the fact that this is a HUGE and HUGELY COMPLEX kit, that's an exceptionally good value in my book. You're asked to pay upwards of $75 for things like a 1/48 MiG-29 of similar complexity, but much, much smaller size, it's an amazing value. Well I do understand that it is a good kit but I dont see where the 50 euro needs to go look at the Dragon Bf110 100 euro kit well I think I need to wait till the price drops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) I really, truly, honestly do not believe there is any reason (structurally) to use metal gear. I don't know where this idea that properly formulated injection molded styrene is going to somehow give way. I've never seen it happen yet. The Monogram 1/48 WWII four-engined bombers are at least as big as this model, and I know for a fact that there are kits that were built in the 1970s that are still standing on their styrene, kit-provided gear struts. The struts on this model are huge. I'd say there's almost no chance they're going to collapse. The model is big, but it's not especially all that heavy. Jennings ... I agree for the most part ... but when adding heavy metal weights to the front of the model in order for it to sit correctly? ... well, I'd just feel more comfortable with the added structural integrity of metal landing gear ... it may very well prove to be unnecessary over time - but for me: better to be safe than sorry!! Rog Edited July 2, 2014 by Artful69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) If Hk does not provide a metal landing gear ,no doubt SAC will realize it , simply a recast of the original part They have in the past ... for the B-25 and the B-17. Or at least, it is packaged as HKM. Whether this is just a marketing ploy (for additional sales), or not, remains to be seen ... My theory is ... that any styrene landing gear supplied in a kit should be designed to hold the weight of the kit. Added weight (such as ballast), however, is a different kettle of fish! I would just feel that the added structural integrity wouldn't go astray. Rog Edited July 2, 2014 by Artful69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 I managed to snap both main landing gear legs on my Meteor when packing it back in its box after a show. They're repaired now, but a bit ugly, and the Meteor has now had its first and last outing. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I managed to snap both main landing gear legs on my Meteor when packing it back in its box after a show. They're repaired now, but a bit ugly, and the Meteor has now had its first and last outing. Kev ... a case for metal landing gear replacement??? ... or just better handling! Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Or transporting it upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Not sure if the decal sheet has been shown, but in case not http://www.profimodeller.com/detail/hk07-do-335-b-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 For the time being, we can leave off the topic of metal gear legs as we have no kit to assess the weight needed to balance it. A metal aftermarket prop would sure help with a kit like this though, getting the weight as far forward as possible, which would mean less weight. Artful69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHatch Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 The kit comes with two weights which should do the job just nicely, and the gear struts seem robust enough to cope. I must admit that I've never understood the drive to replace struts with metal ones, unless they add detail or correct some problem. DougN and Piprm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenLawrence Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Greetings, The day we all have been waiting for has arrived. Pls check the vendor board. Thanks, Ken PCM, Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) £163 at Hannants... http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/HKM01E07 Edited July 18, 2014 by Kagemusha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Ouch , as much as the B-25 .. pass , I have more pressing demands on my money , like , eh eating .. Ah well C'est La vie! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Scotsman, maybe for those of us, um, jolly, people (mustn't say fat any more, not compliant.) maybe there is a 'Buy Kits Instead of Eating' diet book and DVD to make and sell!! A bit like my 'Bike Performance Upgrade' I am currently doing to the Suzuki, which is essentially me having to loose 42 pounds...... Tim Edited July 18, 2014 by wunwinglow Kagemusha and LSP_Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I don't think Hannants (or anyone else) will be selling many at that price Far East for me, and probably once they are on a cheap shipping or other such discount Twice the price of a Tamiya kit of a Spit or P-51 etc is another way to look at it... Doh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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