LSP_Ron Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 32 minutes ago, Jennings Heilig said: When I used to work in a print shop, we had a huge sign hung behind the counter: PRICE QUALITY SPEED Pick two I like that, I might have to borrow it..... LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoyguy Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) When we want to, it seems, we use some of Revells kits as an example of what producing a kit to price gets you (Spitfire). Then, when it comes to their kits like the Mustang and 262, they are held up of what can be achieved in less expensive kits. If Revell can do a good Mustang and 262 and do it at a price point of $50 or less, then why say getting a P-40 at Revell levels of detail and price will get you a dog of a kit?Sure every company have their hits and misses, but in this case, it seems only the misses are being presented as what the P-40 would be if done more cheaply and without all of the (likely) hidden detail. I really can't wait to see any of the builds of the GW P-40, to see how all the interior fits and how it builds if you want to close it up. Not sure that GW is a totally different Paradigm than Revell. I'm betting they are just another cog in the Chinese models companies that release kits under various names but all trace back to a common source. Like the Das Wek 1/16 Stug also being released by Monchrome models, whom I had never heard of, but is also releasing the Stug in a slightly different version. I'm guessing Great Wall, Panda, Takom, Hobby Boss, Merit, Very Fire, Trumpeter, etc, all fall under some blanket corporation or wink and nod agreement, and they could easily release the P-40 under another label with less options and lower price. Edited November 2, 2021 by eoyguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model_Monkey Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Jennings Heilig said: When I used to work in a print shop, we had a huge sign hung behind the counter: PRICE QUALITY SPEED Pick two As a former civil engineer, we told our clients the same thing. Of course, that reality mean that most clients chose price and one of the other two. To be clear, I'm not comparing GWH with Revell. I'm only stating that I can afford Revell. I cannot afford GWH. I am not alone. eoyguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Time will tell. At this point, the GWH P40 looks like it will be the benchmark for an early mark warhawk. esarmstrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 To save my lazy self from searching back through the thread, was it ever established if this kit is good for an RAF version? I recall discussions about the Windscreen and armoured glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 3 hours ago, ade rowlands said: To save my lazy self from searching back through the thread, was it ever established if this kit is good for an RAF version? I recall discussions about the Windscreen and armoured glass. Yes, looks like the armoured glass is in the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwest21 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 23 hours ago, Kagemusha said: Quite a few sellers now, all the same price. Same seller, different Ebay names. I don't know why he does that, but the give away is the seller's name written diagonally over the picture of the kit box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, jwest21 said: Same seller, different Ebay names. I don't know why he does that, but the give away is the seller's name written diagonally over the picture of the kit box Up to $180 now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 52 minutes ago, Kagemusha said: Up to $180 now... Kit price, or total price (kit+shipping+tax)? I’m still seeing $150 USD for the kit price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 26 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: Kit price, or total price (kit+shipping+tax)? I’m still seeing $150 USD for the kit price. Kit, and now including shipping, must be some region-specific function, was $150 yesterday sans shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Ok all, I think were all done here. LSP can have some thread drift that is for sure.............but all in all everything in here up to the last few posts was relevant, and everyone is entitled to having a say as long as it is relevant. Im just putting the kibosh on this before it devolves any further. Thanks for your understanding esarmstrong, Rick Griewski, Kagemusha and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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