DRUMS01 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I guess, to keep it all in perspective, you can look at it this way: - 1/200 (eBay), Nichimo, (old production) $899.00 - 1/200 Mega Hobby, Galery Models, (pre-order) $699.99 - 1/200 Hobby Search, Mono Chrome, (same kit) $392.40 - 1/350 Tamiya, (new tool with full detail deck, brass, & PE) $350.00 +/- - 1/350 Tamiya, (new tool factory), $210 +/- - 1/350 Tamiya (old tool with detail sets), $225 +/- - 1/350 Tamiya, (old tool), $75 - $125.00 As many of you said, it's all about budget and space. When reading the comments, the 1/200 modern carrier sounds interesting. That is if you have a large enough ward room to display it or a very understanding significant other. For me, I am just completing a highly modified 1/350 Tamiya IJN Yamato in another forum. I found that even in 1/350, the task of manipulating the model around the hobby table becomes daunting. The more details are added, the easier it is to disturb something. 1/200 would be a challenge pushing 5 feet, WOW! LSP_Matt, D.B. Andrus, nmayhew and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adameliclem Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 14 hours ago, LSP_K2 said: I need more money. Me too. And a longer life-span. Adam nmayhew, D.B. Andrus and LSP_K2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Imagine what the Pontos style wood decks and details sets etc. will push this too! Gulp. scvrobeson, Uncarina and LSP_Matt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I found a 1/250 Musashi with the GMM PE. Traded a Tamiya Corsair for it. 1/350 is a nice size and I have a few, but there are some real nice 1/200 subjects. Modelshows may surprise you with the willingness of some sellers to wheel and deal LSP_Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 16 hours ago, dodgem37 said: At 1/200, it seems to me they could have done this in 1/144. Anyway. Sincerely, Mark Roughly 52" long in 1:200 scale, so plenty large enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: Roughly 52" long in 1:200 scale, so plenty large enough for me. Jeezus!! Just over 4ft!! Don LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 7 hours ago, DRUMS01 said: I guess, to keep it all in perspective, you can look at it this way: - 1/200 (eBay), Nichimo, (old production) $899.00 - 1/200 Mega Hobby, Galery Models, (pre-order) $699.99 - 1/200 Hobby Search, Mono Chrome, (same kit) $392.40 - 1/350 Tamiya, (new tool with full detail deck, brass, & PE) $350.00 +/- - 1/350 Tamiya, (new tool factory), $210 +/- - 1/350 Tamiya (old tool with detail sets), $225 +/- - 1/350 Tamiya, (old tool), $75 - $125.00 As many of you said, it's all about budget and space. When reading the comments, the 1/200 modern carrier sounds interesting. That is if you have a large enough ward room to display it or a very understanding significant other. For me, I am just completing a highly modified 1/350 Tamiya IJN Yamato in another forum. I found that even in 1/350, the task of manipulating the model around the hobby table becomes daunting. The more details are added, the easier it is to disturb something. 1/200 would be a challenge pushing 5 feet, WOW! Great post, and welcome to the forums! I’d love to see more of your build. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 7 hours ago, DRUMS01 said: I guess, to keep it all in perspective, you can look at it this way: - 1/200 (eBay), Nichimo, (old production) $899.00 - 1/200 Mega Hobby, Galery Models, (pre-order) $699.99 - 1/200 Hobby Search, Mono Chrome, (same kit) $392.40 - 1/350 Tamiya, (new tool with full detail deck, brass, & PE) $350.00 +/- - 1/350 Tamiya, (new tool factory), $210 +/- - 1/350 Tamiya (old tool with detail sets), $225 +/- - 1/350 Tamiya, (old tool), $75 - $125.00 As many of you said, it's all about budget and space. When reading the comments, the 1/200 modern carrier sounds interesting. That is if you have a large enough ward room to display it or a very understanding significant other. For me, I am just completing a highly modified 1/350 Tamiya IJN Yamato in another forum. I found that even in 1/350, the task of manipulating the model around the hobby table becomes daunting. The more details are added, the easier it is to disturb something. 1/200 would be a challenge pushing 5 feet, WOW! I think it would command a work bench in the centre of a hobby room where you walk around the model to work on it. I can’t see it working out with a conventional desk type work bench against a wall. Too big for me. I had a tough time with my Tamiya too, one as you note. Cheers Gerhard, LSP_K2 and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 13 hours ago, Finn said: Same kit, different label, lower price: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10875538 Jari A lot better, but still way too expensive for my budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 ...Or you could go the other direction and build the Yamato in 1/700 scale for only $150: http://pontosmodel.com/html/70002r1.html Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 22 hours ago, Uncarina said: ...Or you could go the other direction and build the Yamato in 1/700 scale for only $150: http://pontosmodel.com/html/70002r1.html Cheers, Tom Uhmm, No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I've built the Nichimo kit with a stack of scratch building and some aftermarket (main turrets, normal ship PE enhancements - ladders, railings, crane, radar, masts, etc) and wooden deck). Started it about 6 years ago and it's 95% finished - I get bored and need to leave it for long periods and it's not a 1/32 plane so I really get bored ! Overall it's a fantastic model and certainly an eye catcher. It's all that PE that I struggle with. A new tool Yamato I guess would require less scratch building and aftermarket however considering the Nichimo is more of a toy than a scale model it's certainly a great starting point if you are happy to use your modelling skills. I picked mine up about 6 years ago for around £100. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/27/2022 at 9:18 AM, Uncarina said: ...Or you could go the other direction and build the Yamato in 1/700 scale for only $150: http://pontosmodel.com/html/70002r1.html Cheers, Tom Too small. 7 hours ago, Gerhard said: Uhmm, No. I agree. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 8:09 PM, dmthamade said: Jeezus!! Just over 4ft!! Don My 1:200 USS Hornet (CV-8) will be roughly 49" long when complete, and it's impressive as heck. Uncarina, LSP_Matt and JeepsGunsTanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I have the 1/200 USS Enterprise and Arizona to build. Both of those are pretty big. The Yamato will be a head turner too! Cheers...Ron Uncarina and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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