Good deal on Hurricane?
Discussion
I was in the UK over christmas and the local Debanhams had this on the shelf, 1/2 price, any good to anyone?
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet...
It was too big for me to contemplate taking back to Canada, but could be a deal for someone.
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet...
It was too big for me to contemplate taking back to Canada, but could be a deal for someone.
I'm confused by this.
There appear to be two 1:24 Airfix Hurricanes.
One illustrated on the OP without glue and paint
and the one on the OP's link which includes glue and paint
.
Searching around - there's also a huge discrepancy in RRP between the two versions.
However ..... thanks for the heads up
.
There appear to be two 1:24 Airfix Hurricanes.
One illustrated on the OP without glue and paint
and the one on the OP's link which includes glue and paint
.Searching around - there's also a huge discrepancy in RRP between the two versions.
However ..... thanks for the heads up
.
Elderly said:
I'm confused by this.
There appear to be two 1:24 Airfix Hurricanes.
One illustrated on the OP without glue and paint
and the one on the OP's link which includes glue and paint.
Searching around - there's also a huge discrepancy in RRP between the two versions.
However ..... thanks for the heads up.
There are some "starter kits" which include materials, but the packaged glue and paint is usually pretty much useless in them. It's worth mentioning though, that if you don't have any modelling materials at all, the investment in paint etc., can easily exceed the cost of the base kit. If you happen to mistakenly buy a new-box version of a very old kit, plus all the paints etc. required, you will almost certainly be left wondering why you bothered.There appear to be two 1:24 Airfix Hurricanes.
One illustrated on the OP without glue and paint
and the one on the OP's link which includes glue and paint
.Searching around - there's also a huge discrepancy in RRP between the two versions.
However ..... thanks for the heads up
.Airfix often supply their kits in two distinct boxings. The "normal" boxing just contains the model, instructions and decals.
The "starter kit" boxings contain the same model, decals and instructions but also includes paint, glue and paint brushes.
Generally, I avoid the starter kits because -
a) the normal RRP is higher than a standard kit
b) I have plenty of paint brushes and glue
c) the paints they include are rubbish
On occasion (like in the run up to Christmas or Father's Day), the starter kits may appear at reduced special offer prices which can make them good value.
The kit was first released in 1973.
The "starter kit" boxings contain the same model, decals and instructions but also includes paint, glue and paint brushes.
Generally, I avoid the starter kits because -
a) the normal RRP is higher than a standard kit
b) I have plenty of paint brushes and glue
c) the paints they include are rubbish
On occasion (like in the run up to Christmas or Father's Day), the starter kits may appear at reduced special offer prices which can make them good value.
The kit was first released in 1973.
wibble cb said:
I didn't mean to cause confusion with the picture, I just googled that as an illustration! So the general consensus is its not such a good model, or that the price wasn't great ( or both !!))
If you happen to want a huge model Hurricane, and aren't that bothered about accuracy and finish it's fine.wibble cb said:
I didn't mean to cause confusion with the picture, I just googled that as an illustration! So the general consensus is its not such a good model, or that the price wasn't great ( or both !!))
It's actually not a bad model at all. But you have to take into account what was considered acceptable in a model in 1973. I've seen it made up and it can be stunning.Somebody bought me the even older Airfix 1/24 Spitfire for Christmas. Normally I would never have bought such a kit as I don't build in 1/24 - but I was surprised at the detail.
Sounds perfect - I'm laying down a stash of more impressive (read big!)
kits for my grandson.
As a kid I could only afford the occasional 2 shilling 1/72nd scale Airfix fighter in a plastic bag sold at Woolworths; my pocket money or lack of it meant that I could never afford anything 'bigger', accuracy never entered my mind at the time (it only mattered that the Boulton Paul Defiant kit had a turret that in theory revolved).
I don't want him to be so deprived
.
kits for my grandson.
As a kid I could only afford the occasional 2 shilling 1/72nd scale Airfix fighter in a plastic bag sold at Woolworths; my pocket money or lack of it meant that I could never afford anything 'bigger', accuracy never entered my mind at the time (it only mattered that the Boulton Paul Defiant kit had a turret that in theory revolved).
I don't want him to be so deprived
.Elderly said:
Sounds perfect - I'm laying down a stash of more impressive (read big!)
kits for my grandson.
As a kid I could only afford the occasional 2 shilling 1/72nd scale Airfix fighter in a plastic bag sold at Woolworths; my pocket money or lack of it meant that I could never afford anything 'bigger', accuracy never entered my mind at the time (it only mattered that the Boulton Paul Defiant kit had a turret that in theory revolved).
I don't want him to be so deprived.
IMO You'd be far better investing in a selection of Tamiya 1:48 scale aircraft. They are big enough to be impressive, and are easier to put together than 1:72, yet small enough to display in a reasonable amount of space. With Tamiya you will also be pretty much guaranteed that they will fit together extremely well.kits for my grandson.
As a kid I could only afford the occasional 2 shilling 1/72nd scale Airfix fighter in a plastic bag sold at Woolworths; my pocket money or lack of it meant that I could never afford anything 'bigger', accuracy never entered my mind at the time (it only mattered that the Boulton Paul Defiant kit had a turret that in theory revolved).
I don't want him to be so deprived
.dr_gn said:
IMO You'd be far better investing in a selection of Tamiya 1:48 scale aircraft. They are big enough to be impressive, and are easier to put together than 1:72, yet small enough to display in a reasonable amount of space. With Tamiya you will also be pretty much guaranteed that they will fit together extremely well.
I agree about the display 'problem' and ease of assembly,but I always liked large models (I don't remember what scale the
many KeilKraft rubber powered flying scale aircraft I built were,
but I liked their size).
...... rushes off to see what WWII 1:48 planes are on offer from Tamiya!
Elderly said:
dr_gn said:
IMO You'd be far better investing in a selection of Tamiya 1:48 scale aircraft. They are big enough to be impressive, and are easier to put together than 1:72, yet small enough to display in a reasonable amount of space. With Tamiya you will also be pretty much guaranteed that they will fit together extremely well.
I agree about the display 'problem' and ease of assembly,but I always liked large models (I don't remember what scale the
many KeilKraft rubber powered flying scale aircraft I built were,
but I liked their size).
...... rushes off to see what WWII 1:48 planes are on offer from Tamiya!
As Eric says this big Hurricane can make a lovely model. It's a lot of work over and above gluing bits together though.
I'd agree with the suggestion for Tamiya 1:48 stuff. With the exception of the Sea Harrier which is a rebox of the crap old Hobbycraft kit, the Tamiya 1:48 stuff is generally shape accurate, very well engineered and the moulds are maintained. The kits assemble with no remedial work needed for a good out-turn and they have a decent selection of British, German, American and Japanese subjects.
If you want something big enough to be impressive, well engineered, very well detailed and has a revolving turret for sensible money, I'd suggest you buy an Italeri boxed version of Accurate Miniatures' Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger. It's a lovely kit.
I'd agree with the suggestion for Tamiya 1:48 stuff. With the exception of the Sea Harrier which is a rebox of the crap old Hobbycraft kit, the Tamiya 1:48 stuff is generally shape accurate, very well engineered and the moulds are maintained. The kits assemble with no remedial work needed for a good out-turn and they have a decent selection of British, German, American and Japanese subjects.
If you want something big enough to be impressive, well engineered, very well detailed and has a revolving turret for sensible money, I'd suggest you buy an Italeri boxed version of Accurate Miniatures' Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger. It's a lovely kit.
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