Julien Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Meng Kits for Kids1:?? Meng Models The Kit(s)It seems that more model companies these days are producing kits which will appeal to younger modellers, and this has to be applauded. There is also no doubt that these kits will also appeal to the larger "child" in all of us modellers!So far Meng have brought us mainstream kits in the form of a Lancaster Bomber, and a B-17. There are also two lesser well known aircraft in the form of the He 177, and the Tu-2.Shown are the sprues for the B-17, all are generally similar. The kits generally have a black sprue for the detail parts, coloured parts for the top and bottom sides and a clear sprure. The exception at the moment to this is the He 177 as this is a "special edition" and moulded in white. Markings for each kit are provided in the form of stickers. All of these kits are snap/push together and need no glue to assemble. ] ] ] ] ConclusionThese are great little kits to get younger modellers interested in the hobby. There is also scope for older modeller to have some fun! The only caveat is the stickers do have some limitations. B-17 Lancaster He 177 Tu-2 Review sample courtesy of 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 That's pretty cool. I'm gonna need this for my little nephew. Reminiscent of the Egg-planes from Hasegawa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 While you need paint and glue for the eggplanes these are clip together with stickers so much more child friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Perfect for me then!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 While you need paint and glue for the eggplanes these are clip together with stickers so much more child friendly. Thank you! I had not noticed that this is a snap-kit. That is indeed a difference (that makes it even more appealing to my nephew). I was more referring to the look though. These look a bit caricature-ish, which the Egg-planes definitely are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I might have to get the B-17 but replace the guns with Napolionic ships cannons (adding extra ones) and those bombs with a single teeny weeny one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thank you! I had not noticed that this is a snap-kit. That is indeed a difference (that makes it even more appealing to my nephew). I was more referring to the look though. These look a bit caricature-ish, which the Egg-planes definitely are. No worries, I have edited the review to say that. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Just to give everyone an idea of what these look like, and purely in the interests of Model research you understand I put this one together straight from the box. The kit fit is pretty good overall and well within the means of little fingers (with some help). The stickers are not to good especially around the wing tips and fin where they go over curves. Still the are more suited I think to children that decals. Overall they look good and will hopefully generate further interest in the hobby. Oh and they are pretty fun as well Julien (getting back to serious modelling now!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Did you make engine noises when you ran around the living room with this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Maybe..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Very cool. The clear glazing insert is a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I would quite like to get the Lancaster! Looks like a bit of fun. I saw the instructions for the Lanc online somewhere and saw something like a timeline which featured a caricature of a Mosquito. I NEED THAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I saw the instructions for the Lanc online somewhere and saw something like a timeline which featured a caricature of a Mosquito. I NEED THAT. Instructions are in Chinese but I thing it was just a summary of contemporary RAF aircrafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I would quite like to get the Lancaster! Looks like a bit of fun. I saw the instructions for the Lanc online somewhere and saw something like a timeline which featured a caricature of a Mosquito. I NEED THAT. Here's my review of the Lanc kit: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234983418-meng-model-lancaster-egg-plane/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Here's my review of the Lanc kit: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234983418-meng-model-lancaster-egg-plane/ Nice one. I must admit that I intend to paint the Lanc like a model and find some decals to fit it. They are fun. Julien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Here is the Tu-2, again straight from the box; 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 A jet is coming (PLA J-20), a tank is already available (PLA Type99). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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