BloorwestSiR Posted October 18, 2020 Posted October 18, 2020 9 hours ago, nichenson said: Harold Bradford of Historic Racing Miniatures makes the best Daytona Coupe in 1/24th scale. It is lightyears ahead of anything that SMS, MFH, and Gunze ever offered. Hadn't heard of them before. I took a quick Google search and couldn't find where they're available. Back on topic, are there any glaring issues with the Trumpeter version as it's 1/4 the price of the Meng kit.
nichenson Posted October 18, 2020 Posted October 18, 2020 3 hours ago, BloorwestSiR said: Hadn't heard of them before. I took a quick Google search and couldn't find where they're available. Back on topic, are there any glaring issues with the Trumpeter version as it's 1/4 the price of the Meng kit. Harold sells them direct. If you would like his info, just PM me. Sometimes Model Builder's Warehouse gets them in, too. As for the Trumpeter kit, I can't remember them all but the area under the front bonnet is not very detailed and there are some dimensional issues. It was a good start for the KA detail set. If Meng's kit is nice detailed and only needs the basic items, it will be worth the difference in price at least to me. BloorwestSiR 1
Rick Griewski Posted October 18, 2020 Posted October 18, 2020 What a cool car. Ah the Facebook shredder.
Shawn M Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) On 10/17/2020 at 9:35 AM, nichenson said: Harold Bradford of Historic Racing Miniatures makes the best Daytona Coupe in 1/24th scale. It is lightyears ahead of anything that SMS, MFH, and Gunze ever offered. 100% agree, its an outstanding kit click pic ^ for more photos of my build Edited October 19, 2020 by Shawn M BloorwestSiR, Out2gtcha, LSP_K2 and 1 other 4
chrish Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 I like the factory 5 kit.... but it’s 17,000 BloorwestSiR, RadBaron and Out2gtcha 2 1
Out2gtcha Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, chrish said: I like the factory 5 kit.... but it’s 17,000 More like 21,500 USD base! And even then you still need an engine/trans/rear end/wheels/tires. Still even then, if I had the money and space to assemble one, I'd get it RadBaron 1
chrish Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: More like 21,500 USD base! And even then you still need an engine/trans/rear end/wheels/tires. Still even then, if I had the money and space to assemble one, I'd get it Hahaha they were half that when I did one! I helped another car mechanic build one (the Cobra) for a client, very nice kits! The client kept upgrading different parts so it took much longer (install, take apart, rebuild, re-install) and doubled the price! beautiful car when done, took many awards in Canadian car shows (not because of anything I did) just a really nice car! BloorwestSiR, D.B. Andrus and Out2gtcha 3
BloorwestSiR Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Shawn M said: 100% agree, its an outstanding kit click pic ^ for more photos of my build Thanks for sharing Shawn. Really nice kit and even better build. Way above my abilities. Carl Out2gtcha 1
Guest Posted October 23, 2020 Posted October 23, 2020 I rather think I'll have to pass on this one Pre Order Details - Lucky models £240 inc Shipping - Nope
Adrian Posted October 23, 2020 Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) £240 plus the 20% the tax man gets plus the £8.00 for parcelfarce. The Tax man always gets parcels from LM that are destined for me unfortunately, much as they did Wingnut Wings, guess they have some sort of tag. It's £278 from Spot model so about the same when delivery factored in. It will need to be blindingly good to justify that when the 1/12 Tamiya Porsche 935 is around for £135 (although Tamiya have got their moneys worth out of that moulding) Edited October 23, 2020 by Adrian ColinR 1
Guest Posted October 23, 2020 Posted October 23, 2020 The big H are also listing the Trumpeter GT40 fro £99 - and again the Meng version would have to be a WHOLE lot better to justifying the 150% extra! You're right Adrian the Tamiya Porches are old , but my goodness they're great kits , ok they need a heap f Aftermarket these days buy the basic models are an objec t lesson in how to do it right! Adrian 1
D.B. Andrus Posted October 23, 2020 Author Posted October 23, 2020 More info on the GT 40: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/preview-details-of-mengs-12th-scale.html
Neo Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 Lukymodel has it for 249usd. That is way to rich for my blood
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