Mini Hobby Modern MBT's

Avoid the top one. It is the horrible early Trumpeter kit from when they made poor copies of Tamiya/Academy kits.

I don't think mini hobby models is around anymore. I think it's Trumpeter now
Anywhoo, I've built a few of their MBTs, including the T-54, the M1A2, the T-72 (not the greatest), the K1A1, and have a couple more sitting around.
As you said, they definitely aren't Tamiya quality, but the price was right for me. THey do need quite a bit more work to get them looking good, but they're definitely buildable, and are an enjoyable modeling experience, as they will require you to actually use your modelling skills
Where did you find the kits? I've been trying to find some of the older ones, including the Leo and the AAV7A1, but no LHS has them around here anymore.

www.greatmodels.com has these and a couple other shops on the web had all of them in stock I just did a google search for 1/35 Mini Hobby thanks for the infor guys I think I will go ahead and try a few.

I looked at these kits at a show and realized they are cheap copies of Tamiya kits. They even copied the instructions. Do yourself a favor and buy the Tamiya kits, IMO.

Mini-Hobby-Models is IMEX. Their website is directly attached to IMEX's. They have a list of what they are popping and it is all other people's stuff. I did get the Su-27 from them and the kit looks great (with the exception of the cockpit), but the plastic WILL NOT TAKE CA!

QUOTE: Originally posted by kaleu I looked at these kits at a show and realized they are cheap copies of Tamiya kits. They even copied the instructions. Do yourself a favor and buy the Tamiya kits, IMO.

That would be great if I wasnt a broke college student who struggles to keep my stash at least 4 high, hearing that they are copies of Tamiya kits pleases me because they are half the price I dont mind a little more effort , it really test my skills as a modeler, so one day when I have a real job I can buy Tamiya kits and make them look just as good as these crappy kits.