Neo Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I have yet to buy and build a zm kit but i must say most of their subject touch a sweet spot for me. Unfortunately the cost has kept me at bay until i really need one. I kinda feel bad for not supporting a company that is building all the kits that fit me so well. Like the p-51 skyraider with filding wings, the ho229 their amazing 1/48 f-4 the list goes on Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Man oh man! That Hs-129 looks outstanding! Congrats to Radu for producing such a well engineered kit!! Cheers Alan Jan_G and Troy Molitor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esarmstrong Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 ^^ I wonder if Radu will do some nice 1/32 scale Romanian decals for this one. Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) I'll be buying both these kits, for sure. The Nick is one I've been waiting my whole life for. The Henschel, even though I already built Jerry's kit, is a welcome addition, as well and I could see myself maybe even building two more. As great as Jerry's kit was, it was a project that took a lot of time and some modifications to really get it together the way I wanted it to look. I don't care so much about the internal structures, either, but just having a well detailed IM kit of this will be great. John Edited October 2, 2018 by mywifehatesmodels Troy Molitor and Jan_G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 What's the world coming to?!?!?! THREE boxings of a Hs-129, multiple Ki-45 boxings, an initial Lancaster kit from HK, and two Lancs from, of all people, Wingnut Wings?! I need to make space. I just cannot add anymore to my stash, but I can't let the Hs-129, Ki-45 & HK Lanc's pass me by. I'll sell my duplicate kits, so a couple of Felixstowe's to go, multiple Tamiya WWII kits, plus a LOT of Revell's Ju-88's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I will open an annex to stash number one LOL. Bill_S and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5guy Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 On 9/29/2018 at 5:48 AM, Old Dog said: Lovely, in my younger days I would be all of this but now I just see a lot of work going into places it won't be seen. Just give me the stuff that shows and I would be happy ! I'd have to agree. I was pretty interested in the 129 kit, but after seeing hundreds of parts that will never be seen, I'll probably be passing on this one. And I thought that Hasegawa over-engineered their kits! Yikes! Fred K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 hs129 is out https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/TOP-NEUHEIT-ZOUKEI-MURAI-HENSCHEL-HS-129-B-2-B-3-IN-1-32/283038789804?hash=item41e66d30ac:g:R3gAAOSwLWBbO8wL reconspit and Jan_G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 40 minutes ago, mark31 said: hs129 is out https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/TOP-NEUHEIT-ZOUKEI-MURAI-HENSCHEL-HS-129-B-2-B-3-IN-1-32/283038789804?hash=item41e66d30ac:g:R3gAAOSwLWBbO8wL it doesn't look so. That guy is taking preorders and states tat it should be released in September 2018 or till the end of 2018. IMHO if it would be ready, we would get lot of info in Old man blog already jan Artful69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Regarding the ZM kits complexity, two elements should be considered. First, if the structural elements are generally a poor reflect of reality, they add a lot of strength to large multi-engine kits. So, to me they are a positive feature. Second nobody is forced to add, paint and detail parts that will never be seen even if they are in the box. What I do not like is the Asian trendy fashion to use large clear parts in kits. Clear plastic is generally less forgiving and user-friendly to use. Moreover I have yet to see one painted kit with such gimmick and quite toyish features. Mustang JBB, Uncarina, monthebiff and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Oh yes, bring it! I have several references "at the ready". Rick Griewski, Out2gtcha and Jan_G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 YES! Cant wait for the Hs-1239 and Ki-45 for SURE Rick Griewski, LSP_K2 and Jan_G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang JBB Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 hours ago, f5guy said: I'd have to agree. I was pretty interested in the 129 kit, but after seeing hundreds of parts that will never be seen, I'll probably be passing on this one. And I thought that Hasegawa over-engineered their kits! Yikes! Fred K. You know... You only need to include the parts you want to include. If you are not building a cutaway version, then leave the hidden parts off. I went through my Skyraider kit and put big X's over all of the steps to leave off. Makes the kit way less intimidating and time consuming. I leave unseen or hard to see parts off of most builds these days. I know the kit is priced based on the engineering, but these are the only 1/32 kits of these planes you will probably ever be able to buy. I hope you change your mind and give her a whirl. Happy modeling! EvilCarrot, cbk57 and monthebiff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbk57 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, Mustang JBB said: You know... You only need to include the parts you want to include. If you are not building a cutaway version, then leave the hidden parts off. I went through my Skyraider kit and put big X's over all of the steps to leave off. Makes the kit way less intimidating and time consuming. I leave unseen or hard to see parts off of most builds these days. I know the kit is priced based on the engineering, but these are the only 1/32 kits of these planes you will probably ever be able to buy. I hope you change your mind and give her a whirl. Happy modeling! Agreed, the overengineering gives those that want open panels etc, the option to do so, parts can always be deleted from the build if not needed. Could also use some unused parts as a separate display next to the model, for example radio equipment that would be normally invisible or all of the gun detail. Doubly agreed that no one else is doing a Ki-45 of HS-129 to this standard in 1/32 so better enjoy while you can. Zoukei is doing subjects that almost no one else would at this level in 1/32, in fact most of their kits in 1/32 so far have been off the beaten track, I would say the only conventional high demand kits have been the Skyraider and the Raiden. The others are somewhat out of left field as few if any of the real planes ever entered service. The Shinden and the Horton may not have ever been off the ground and darn few Ta-152’s were ever made. Rick Griewski and Mustang JBB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 28 minutes ago, Mustang JBB said: You know... You only need to include the parts you want to include. If you are not building a cutaway version, then leave the hidden parts off. I went through my Skyraider kit and put big X's over all of the steps to leave off. Makes the kit way less intimidating and time consuming. I leave unseen or hard to see parts off of most builds these days. I know the kit is priced based on the engineering, but these are the only 1/32 kits of these planes you will probably ever be able to buy. I hope you change your mind and give her a whirl. Happy modeling! I intend to do much the same with the big Typhoon. Gun bays are very well detailed, but I'll just leave out all that stuff, same with the engine, installing only what's necessary to support other needed items. CATCplSlade and Jan_G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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