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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Pominville, NY
Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 11:33 PM
I still say they're gonna do a Sikorsky R-4...


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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:35 PM
The name of the company is "Accurate Miniatures" and the do have a website. Go to www.accurate-miniatures.com it is a great site with some nice info on the 1/48 Vindicator they are going to produce. Also check the "rumor control" section of the site for the latest info on distribution.

I think Accurate-Miniatures builds the best mass-produced kits on the market. I am so glad they are back. Their quality meets or exceeds any offerings from Tamiya or Hasegawa.

  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by nsclcctl on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:45 AM
does anyone know the name of the company, is it still accurate and does it have a website?
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:06 AM
I have bought Accurate Miniuature kits from "militaryhobbies.com" out of Canada,they have a few of these kits on sale that come in a plain white box. Maybe some under $19.00
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 11:18 PM
Keyworth _ That's the BEST NEWS I've heard in a long while ! Now, how long do we have to wait . . .?
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: NE Georgia
Posted by Keyworth on Monday, August 18, 2003 10:12 PM
Yep, they're back in business. I spoke with them at an IPMS show a few weeks ago. They said there were some management problems that have since gone away. They own all the molds to their kits and are working on some revisions of older ones and also some new kits (they would't tell!) But they are most assuredly back!
"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 10:06 AM
Good for you ! I did a Hasegawa A6M3 Hamp in that scheme. Its really striking sitting next to the gray & green / gray birds !
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    May 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by nsclcctl on Monday, August 18, 2003 9:54 AM
The kits are actually amazing. I just picked up 2 of the avengers off EBAY and one had great boxart. The other was a re-package deal. Then, I had one from about 3 years ago when I first started. It was not finished and never will be. It will be a spare parts.

Speaking of kits, I just finished a Tamiya 1:48 Zero "Hank". Talk about a very nice kit with a very nice set of instructions and great fit. I was very impressed. I don't remember a kit being this nice. I am going to try some more Tamiya.

I did the zero with a grey overall scheme with the mottled jungle green on the top surfaces. It is beautiful. The way I acheived the mottle was to mix 1:1 jungle green and thinner, dip in my medium brush and splotch off about 75% of the paint. I then simply went along and dapped the surface of the model. It came out looking just like the instructions. I am impressed for once with something I have done.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 9:51 AM
Yeah, I think that was about the only company that put the customers needs first. They were an outright BARGAIN when compared to the imports. They certainly have what I look for in a model ! ! !
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Tochigi, Japan
Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, August 18, 2003 9:46 AM
Yup, I understand they're back in business. Which is a good thing, cuz those are some great kits, and I'm sure we'd all love to see more!
~Brian
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Minneapolis, MN
Posted by rossjr on Monday, August 18, 2003 9:21 AM
I've heard lots of different versions but they have been reborn.....
  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: USA
accurate
Posted by nsclcctl on Monday, August 18, 2003 8:14 AM
Why did they go out of business?
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