LSP_Kevin Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Howdy folks, Our own Anthony Galbraith takes a look at the new C-47 kit from HpH: HpH Models HPH32043L: 1/32 C-47 Skytrain Thanks, Anthony! Kev Anthony in NZ, Jan_G, Iain and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 ....unbelievable.... ...but sadly unaffordable for me.... Anthony in NZ, Erwin, Jan_G and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thanks Kev, you did a good job sorting my ramblings out LOL If anyone else has specific questions related to the kit, I am happy to do my best to answer them! Cheers Anthony LSP_Kevin, Jan_G, Out2gtcha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Great review Anthony! thanks for it! I really like that they have included printed instructions. And big thanks for checking the nose shape! jan Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Nice review Anthony, glad it passed muster, know that sick feeling, it passes, eventually. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Really interesting review - thanks Anthony! Iain Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Nice review, though as the reviewer was in denial I had to visit HpH to get the actual price: yikes! €825 with the flap set. Didn't even look at insured postage or whether HpH still include a Belgian chocolate. This is strictly a rich boy's toy; for those who live in a converted barn and won't blink much when buying both WnW Lancasters. But very nice to see it and drool a bit. Tony Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 What a lovely beast of a kit is is. Alas, it is indeed out of my size range. Have a great build experience. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thanks guys! Yeah, it was actually too expensive for me as well. If I had known the total it was going to cost me with shipping, customs duty's and taxes I would have not purchased it. However, I am thrilled to have one, don't get me wrong..... Now watch... an IM kit will come out from someone for $150, just to make me feel sick all over again LOL Oh and Tony......No chocolate, . I should have gotten a whole box really Hahaha I hate doing reviews and putting my thoughts out there, so I approached with a slightly negative approach so I could be as honest as I could Jan, as far as the nose goes, the more I look at it now the more I really see they captured that characteristic 'douglas shape' quite nicely (in my opinion) Cheers and thanks for your comments Anthony Jan_G and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Well, if I am sure we will probably get an injected plastic model of a C-47 before long I am also sure the surface treatment will be far less realistically reproduced! LSP_K2 and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 One more thing I just noticed is that the kit has De-icer boots molded on the leading edges of wings, fin etc. Whilst this is correct for the bird depicted in the kit, many C-47's had them removed, so as always check the machine you are making. Should be easy enough to remove though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Very nice looking kit, and a nice review too. Thanks for taking the time. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Should have told me you wanted one Anthony! I would have picked it up in Telford for you. I got one too... No Shipping and Customs Fees scvrobeson, LSP_K2 and Anthony in NZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I put a down payment on one from my "dealer" here. I was reluctant at first due to the issue on the F7F, but after seeing this, I am quite relieved. I know I won't get to it this year, but next year maybe. Definitely needs a nice star of David on the side. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Dave J said: Should have told me you wanted one Anthony! I would have picked it up in Telford for you. I got one too... No Shipping and Customs Fees Ugh.....I should have realized! I'll send you my bank details for my next Mortgage payment then LOL. What scheme are you planning Dave? 1 hour ago, LSP_K2 said: Very nice looking kit, and a nice review too. Thanks for taking the time. Pleasure Kev 38 minutes ago, nichenson said: I put a down payment on one from my "dealer" here. I was reluctant at first due to the issue on the F7F, but after seeing this, I am quite relieved. I know I won't get to it this year, but next year maybe. Definitely needs a nice star of David on the side. You wont regret getting the kit...for too long, LOL no just kidding. You will love it Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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