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| Subject: | Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? |  |
| Date: | May 18, 2007 |
| From: | Alan | |
As somebody who has returned to modelling after many years away I have quite a few old kits in the loft space.
I realise that many have been overtaken by either upgraded versions from the original maker (yes I have the original Tamiya Kubelwagen and Schwimmwagen kits!) or there are superior detailed versions available from other manufacturers, but how inaccurate are these old kits?
Is it just in the level of detail or is it things like overall dimensions etc. Sure the prices on the boxes are a pittance now, but were alot when I brought them out of my pocket money etc.
I know you'd say "be more specific, as some kits were better than others"
so here is a few I have and was hoping to build.
Italeri Panzer IV J version purchased in the 70's
Italeri German Horch Staff car - they still sell this as I'm sure you know.
Tamiya 1/35 scale German Halftrack with Flak gun on the back. Again from the 70's, with winter clad crew figures (sorry can't remember numbers, not near my collection)
Tamiya 1/35 scale King Tiger, again the first model that came out in the 70's, might even been before then.
Tamiya's orginal 1/25 scale Tiger with the interior. Yes, the interiors very basic, I'd call it toy like and wouldn't consider using it unless I was scratch-building the lot again, but what about the exterior, structure etc.
Tamiya's original 1/25 scale T34.
Can you direct me to any threads, links that would be of help in pointing out what is wrong with these and how to correct them. Rather than sell them on ebay I'd prefer to spend a little on detailing sets(if available) new metal barrels (the King Tigers broken anyway) etc. than just buying new kits and then, it seems to me, you still end up buying detailing sets, new tracks, barrels on brand new offerings.
I'd feel happier paying for some extra items on kits I've already paid for long ago than do the same for kits I went out and paid for now.
Alan |
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 | What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Brian J Tears - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Re: Poll - What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Paul A. Owen - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Re: Poll - What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Adib Yazbeck - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Roy Chow - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . . . . Even better idea - Roy Chow - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . . . . . . . Even better idea: Donate to troops overseas - Danny Egan - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Great practice kits too.... - Hans Haase - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Rolf van Dalen - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Bruce Probst - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Saul Garcia - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . . . . Saul, that is such a good idea.......... - Dave Williams - May 19, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Peter Rasmussen - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Brian Bocchino - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Depends - Rob Galassi - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . this is what i do... [IMG] - Glenn Bartolotti - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? [IMG] - Terence Teo - May 16, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Merlin Samuelson - May 17, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Martin J.R. Kihl - May 17, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Alan - May 18, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - Bill Goodrich - May 18, 2007 |
| . . . Mostly They Go On E-Bay - Eric Scurlock - May 18, 2007 |
| . . . Re: What Do You Do with Your Outdated Kits ? - John Martin - May 19, 2007 |
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