Hobbycraft 1/48 A-10

J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 12:40 AM

Buy both, check 'em out, then E-bay the clunker!

~Brian

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markuz226

Member since
January 2003
From: Everett

Posted by markuz226 on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 12:34 AM

Thanks for the advice guys.... I think I would like to try the hobbycraft this time. The Monogram version will have its day since it is widely available in shops right now, anyway. Or maybe should try to build both to compare... any ideas?

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Monday, June 2, 2003 11:02 PM

I too would pass on this one and find a Monogram kit. By far, it's the nicest A-10 in 48th.

The only drawback is that it has raised panel lines instead of recessed. I wouldn't let this deter you from getting one, though. It really is a nice kit, overall.

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toadwbg

Member since
February 2003
From: Iowa- USA

Posted by toadwbg on Monday, June 2, 2003 5:14 PM

No

I do not beleive it is a re-boxing. What it most likely is- that it was engineered off the Monogram molds. This would baisically mean the same part breakdown.

But the honest truth is, I don't know!

"I love modeling- it keeps me in the cool, dark, and damp basement where I belong" Current Projects: 1/48th Hasegawa F-14D- 25% 1/48th Tamiya Spitfire- 25%

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markuz226

Member since
January 2003
From: Everett

Posted by markuz226 on Monday, June 2, 2003 1:56 PM

I read pretty decent rereviews about the Monogram A-10 kit If the Hobbycraft is a reboxing, that means it is of equal or better quality right?

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toadwbg

Member since
February 2003
From: Iowa- USA

Posted by toadwbg on Sunday, June 1, 2003 3:42 PM

I havn't actually seen this kit opened, but based on my experiances with Hobbycraft, I'd say skip it. I recently bought their 1/48th F-111E, I was sadly dissapointed in that offering.

Go for the Monogram Hog. You can pick up just about any aftermarket decals of your choice.

"I love modeling- it keeps me in the cool, dark, and damp basement where I belong" Current Projects: 1/48th Hasegawa F-14D- 25% 1/48th Tamiya Spitfire- 25%

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Butz

Member since
February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Sunday, June 1, 2003 1:30 PM

From what I had heard it may be a rebox of the ol Monogram kit.
The Monogram kit is still a good kit to build.
Flaps up, Mike

If you would listen to everybody about the inaccuracies, most of the kits on your shelf would not have been built Too Close For Guns, Switching To Finger

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markuz226

Member since
January 2003
From: Everett

Hobbycraft 1/48 A-10

Posted by markuz226 on Sunday, June 1, 2003 12:13 PM

I am planning to buy a Hobbycraft A-10. I forgot the specific designation but I remember it says "home defence." Has anybody built this kit yet? if so, What are the things I'm supposed to know? Accuracy? Details? Overall quality? Is this a good deal or should look for the Monogram one instead? I am doubting because I am aware of Hobbycraft's mixed-bag releases. I would appreciate all the replies.

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