Questions on Combat Models

From what I have directly seen and read on-line, the company name is an accurate description of the effort required to build them!  Like I.D. Vacs, they look "puffy" because they are made from male molds.  I wonder if they took the plastic sheet thickness into account when making the masters?  Probably not.  I don't know what's in their detail sets, but I would not bank too much hope on their quality.

I have seen beautiful finished models result from their line, but it had everything to do with the builder (and their spares box) and not the kit itself.

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I have seen beautiful finished models result from their line, but it had everything to do with the builder (and their spares box) and not the kit itself.

So are they still active? The ETAs of 2015 do honestly concern me. 

If I was to buy one, I would probably get it with the detail set, as you dont know the quality until you try it. That being said, I would still plan on trying my hand at scratch-building, and improving my skills that way.

Also, nice looking British aircraft, It looks way nicer than my first will, I'm sure!

There's a company named Philip Roberts Models. His website has a phone # and email. Why don't you ask him? It could lead to something.

I've built quite a few resin aircraft kits and a couple of vacs. Additional details are usually needed, esp. with vacs.  Stuff like interplane struts and guns, props etc. are not hard to find sources for. Other things can be more difficult such as seats, wheels. Another way to go about it is to buy a cheap plastic kit of something similar on the bay, and use the stuff that you need.

Thanks but it is a Contrail kit which is a nice line of kits.

Combat Models kits are basic but can be built into great models depending upon the skill and motivation of the modeler. 

Try dropping them an email:

RMCombat@PTD.net