I love Hobby Lobby! (and AM B-25B!)

markuz226

Member since
January 2003
From: Everett

I love Hobby Lobby! (and AM B-25B!)

Posted by markuz226 on Thursday, January 29, 2004 7:31 PM

Maaaaan.... I am much overjoyed by my latest Hobby Lobby experience.....

I went there to buy an AM Dauntless kit when I noticed a lone un-labeled B-25B kit. I asked one of the associates and he goes "that's $24.99" then puts a sticker on it. I was shocked because I was pretty sure I saw it at around $50 online! armed with my coupon, I got the kit for $13.50 (tax included). can you believe that? An Accurate Miniatures B-25B kit for 13.50? That's cheaper than some of my Monogram models! This is my best deal so far in my years in this hobby!

Anyway, enough with that. I read alot of rants about the accuracy of the kit and I started to wonder if that's why it was priced as such. So far, the reviews I'm getting are half and half. Any opinions out there on this kit? Right now, I'm pretty sure I got a GREAT deal on this kit. Also, I would love to hear about experiences like this.

~~~MarkY

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 30, 2004 7:33 AM

Nice find, that kit is worth the money even at full retail price in my opinion.

I'm currently working on this kit as well. There are a few problems with this kit. Most of them pertain to the engine cowling and related areas. The other major issue is the window configuration in the tail.

Here is a link that provides some easy fixes to these problems.
http://partsrparts.homestead.com/B25Bparts.html

Also, I would not spend to much time on the interior as you can't see it once you close the fuselage.

Darren

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echolmberg

Member since
February 2003
From: Green Bay, WI USA

Posted by echolmberg on Friday, January 30, 2004 8:15 AM

Mark,

Stay where you are. I'm going to call the cops on you because that was an absolute STEAL!!!!! You lucky dog!!!! You're the one who bought the model and yet I'm going to be feeling good all day knowing that someone got such a sweet deal on an AM B-25! By the way, you're right about the actual cost of them. I think I paid $49.99 for my Doolittle raider.

Eric

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Friday, January 30, 2004 8:22 AM

MWHAAAAAAHAAAHAAHAA!!!!! Got the Banner Arizona for $12.99. Had a heart attack when I saw the Tamiya Bismark unlabled, I asked and had it marked to $25.50 by a sales associate. Walked out with it for $12.50. I feel SO ASHAMED! NOT! Onto the planes - They didn't have any AM planes, so I attacked a lone Trumpeter F4F for $22.95. Man, I actually had to pay full 1/2 price on that one. Bummer.

Three kits for the price of ONE. It was a good day of hunting.

Approve [^]

Scott

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markuz226

Member since
January 2003
From: Everett

Posted by markuz226 on Friday, January 30, 2004 9:40 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by darrenbb

Also, I would not spend to much time on the interior as you can't see it once you close the fuselage.
Darren

Nice call. I was just debating if I should buy an Eduard interior set for this... but naaahh. I really appreciate the advice. =)

QUOTE: Originally posted by echolmberg

Mark,
Stay where you are. I'm going to call the cops on you because that was an absolute STEAL!!!!! You lucky dog!!!!
Eric

I know! .... I feel so good it makes me guilty...

QUOTE: Originally posted by scottrc
Three kits for the price of ONE. It was a good day of hunting.
Scott

I learned my lesson: Don't be afraid to ask for price checks.

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Melgyver

Member since
March 2003
From: Lafayette, LA

Posted by Melgyver on Friday, January 30, 2004 10:46 AM

I picked up the AM B-25B and SBD-5 and a 1/35 UH-C "Shark" for 50% off the regular prices. I had a $40 Gift Card I was saving for such an occassion so out of pocket was only $15 and some change. I'm happy and no "guilty conscious"! THIS TIME! They marked them, we just buy them!

Clear Left!

Mel

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markuz226

Member since
January 2003
From: Everett

Posted by markuz226 on Sunday, February 1, 2004 12:16 PM

Haha! I bought another kit -- a 1/48 Tamiya Beaufighter Mk. VI for $13.50. I hope They do alot more of this in the coming months!

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, February 1, 2004 3:06 PM

Great find Mark--------I too went to LHS and found a couple of great deals

Tamiya Mosquito MK XIII/XVII ($19.99) this is the new thimble nose Night Fighter
Dragon Me262 Mistel ($19.99)
Hasegawa Ki-100 TONY ($14.99)
Accurate Miniatures F-6B ($16.99)

thought I did pretty good that day Yeah!! [yeah]

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Sunday, February 1, 2004 3:39 PM

I was on my way to the Hobby Lobby near here, when I considered the project I'm doing at this time, I thought maybe a new kit would distract me too much and I need to get it finished. Working a 1/570th Revell R.M.S. Titanic for my Daughter, super detailing it for a waterline display. Promised it to her about 5 years ago, and just recently got the PE set, so it's time it gets done.

Hey, but I got three great deals the last time they had a sale like that!

Frank

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benzdoc

Member since
January 2004
From: Newnan, GA

Posted by benzdoc on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 10:00 PM

Well, I'm happy for all of you bargain hunters. We don't have a hobby lobby where I live, but it's good to know that someone is cashing in.

I'm a little jealous, but proud of all of you at the same time!

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