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  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Mansfield, TX
Posted by EdGrune on Thursday, July 5, 2007 8:03 AM

I've found that the generic PE parts sold under the True Details label (1:700 railings & inclined ladders) seem to be, for the most part,  coarser and more out-of scale than similar products from the main-line brands.   

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: West Virginia, USA
Posted by mfsob on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 11:57 AM

That's a toughie, because what looks "right" to one person may not look OK to someone else.

Based on my limited experience, I would have to say that both Gold Medal Models and White Ensign Models offer top notch products. I have never had an issue with either one and, to my aging eyes, both look "correct" when you are comparing the same item, i.e., radars, railings, etc. Both have been leaders in adding raised details and more etching to make flat pieces look more three dimensional. Likewise with Toms Model Works, although my experience with him is limited to one specific set.

My only complaint about the Loose Cannon Productions PE that comes with their ships is that the railings are a little thick, but everything else is good. Those are the only companies I have experience with.

  • Member since
    July 2013
PE PARTS
Posted by DURR on Monday, July 2, 2007 9:47 PM

ok we all know that we replace the plastic parts of many ships with p/e parts because many times the plastic parts are over scale (too big  too thick whatever)

my question is with all the p/e companies out there, is there any one co that is more out of scale than the others

and although this is the ship forum  apply the same to all other genres too

thanks guys/gals

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