I'm thinking about buying the Drilling, and the UHU conversion set for the 251 in 1/72, and aside from the out-of-production CMK, these two companies make them.
Can anyone help me with some advice? How good are they? I can't find reviews or photos of these sets?
(By the way, how good are the Armorfast 251 kits?)
Thank you
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Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 06:28 AM UTC
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Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 07:27 AM UTC
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(By the way, how good are the Armorfast 251 kits?)
Thank you
I can't help you with the conversions but On-The-Way has a review of the 251 kits. You can find it at:
http://www.onthewaymodels.com/reviews/Armourfast/Armourfast_SdKfz251.htm
To summarize, they are basically war-gaming kits made from a soft plastic that is a cross between vinyl and styrene. The above review is very good and points out other deficiencies.
Cheers,
Jan
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Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 08:53 AM UTC
I have the CMK Uhu conversion in my stash. I 'll take some pics and post them later.
I don't know why you say that CMK Uhu and drilling is out of production. They are listed ''In stock'' on their eshop.
I have only 1 kit from Kora and I must say I expected more for what I paid. I find them rather pricey.
CMK are good value for money though and I have many conv kits.
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I don't know why you say that CMK Uhu and drilling is out of production. They are listed ''In stock'' on their eshop.
I have only 1 kit from Kora and I must say I expected more for what I paid. I find them rather pricey.
CMK are good value for money though and I have many conv kits.
P.A.
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Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 10:45 AM UTC
What you get with this kit, is the basic equipment of the infra red devices plus some improvements of the model like doors, hinges. The PE fret is from Eduard.
I'd say this kit is a good start for further detailing.
Take a look at the following link, to get an idea (unfortunately can't name the modeler)
http://hinemogura.at-ninja.jp/UHUno2.html
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