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Post by robhart on Nov 14, 2019 11:34:58 GMT -8
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Post by 4wheels on Nov 14, 2019 14:36:32 GMT -8
Well, as I was just starting my Trumpeter kit to build that very car, I may have to re-think my plans! Hopefully, price will be reasonable?
Brian
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Post by 65slotcar on Nov 14, 2019 15:25:28 GMT -8
i have never purchased a Meng brand model. i hope they make great quality kits. great timing to release this model now with Ford vs Ferrari movie opening tomorrow. a seller on e-bay has many decal versions of the 66 ford gt at Le Mans. wouldn't mind building a couple versions
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Post by starfighterace on Nov 14, 2019 18:30:00 GMT -8
Are we sure this isn't a re-issue of the Trumpy kit?
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Nov 14, 2019 19:41:15 GMT -8
I UNDERSTAND IT IS NOT A RE-ISSUE OF THE TRUMPETER KIT CHRIS
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Post by vintagerpm on Nov 15, 2019 5:46:29 GMT -8
i have never purchased a Meng brand model. i hope they make great quality kits. great timing to release this model now with Ford vs Ferrari movie opening tomorrow. a seller on e-bay has many decal versions of the 66 ford gt at Le Mans. wouldn't mind building a couple versions Meng make great armor kits. Armor builders love them. Their 1/24 automotive kits look good in the box, but I've never built one. Mike |
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Post by starfighterace on Nov 15, 2019 6:27:52 GMT -8
I UNDERSTAND IT IS NOT A RE-ISSUE OF THE TRUMPETER KIT CHRIS Good news indeed! |
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Post by afx on Nov 15, 2019 7:18:07 GMT -8
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Post by Joel_W on Nov 20, 2019 8:10:47 GMT -8
I've never built a 1/12 scale kit. But I've just gotta build this one for sure. I'm hoping for as much molded detail as possible for what will surely be a kit around the $200 mark.
Joel
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Post by arcticwolf on Nov 21, 2019 7:22:42 GMT -8
I was going to order a Fujimi GT40 but now I'm going to hold off and see how much $$ they want for this one. I'd much rather have a 1/12th of a car if I can get it - and afford it!
Interesting its the #1 car they issued and not the McLaren/Amon car "winner".
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Post by 4wheels on Nov 21, 2019 14:02:20 GMT -8
Trumpeter did the "winner". I guess they wanted to appeal to Miles/Hulme fans!
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Post by Joel_W on Nov 21, 2019 15:25:00 GMT -8
No matter what, it's on my must have and to do list. Betcha it's cheaper then the Trumpy kit is going for on ebay.
Joel
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Dec 6, 2019 15:58:11 GMT -8
I was able to see a close up of the box that blue blotch in the upper right corner says "Limited pre-colored edition" so some are thinking this is a Pre-Painted version, for the film of course.. also there is some rumbling out there that this is a "Snap" type kit. maybe a hybrid snap?? We shall see.. as usual they are late getting this kit out for Christmas sales.. Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Dec 7, 2019 6:21:33 GMT -8
Chris,
I just can't see the point that a company such as Meng, whose total focus has been towards the enthusiast modeler would actually go with a pre-colored edition. We've all seen the common place swirl marks that injected molded plastic is famous for which would ruin any advantage to a pre-molded color. Add to that if the kit is well detailed, and in 1/12 scale it should be, the market for a snap type anything kit isn't geared towards us, and the cost could be a negative point for Grandma and Grandpa to buy it for their Grandson.
On the other hand, Meng most likely doesn't do much if any of the design or molding process, just sells it's name to be placed on a kit. So we're just going to have to wait and see.
Joel
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Dec 7, 2019 7:02:20 GMT -8
Here is what the box shows  some think that means Pre-Painted I think it means different colors of plastic used for molding... Like Joel says, " We will have to wait and see" Chris |
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