cookiezoom Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Good afternoon folks Im having a bit of a dilemma and need advice? For chrimbo I got £100 vouchers from Hiroboy, which I intended to use to purchase a Pocher Lambo. Been saving and finally have the funds to get one. Here is my crisis.....they don't sell them anymore. So I have £100 of vouchers that I don't know what to do with. After looking at Hiroboy site for sometime I have come across two kits that are possibilities. The 1:12 Porsche Carrera GT - 12050 or the 1:12 Ferrari Enzo 12047. But I'm still hooked on the Pocher Lambo. Are these other two kits any good? Advise needed please 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 The Enzo was built on here a few years ago and looks to be a very nice kit. Not seen the porsche though. Both the Enzo and porsche are 1/12 and the lambos are 1/8 so I know which I'd go for. Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Shaun I really want the Lambo but what do I do with £100 Hiroboy vouchers. Yeah I could waste it on paint kits I don't want tools I don't need. All I want is the Lambo Nero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 1 hour ago, cookiezoom said: Shaun I really want the Lambo but what do I do with £100 Hiroboy vouchers. Yeah I could waste it on paint kits I don't want tools I don't need. All I want is the Lambo Nero http://www.scaleautoworks.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Why not have a chat with Steve Hemmings at Hiroboy and see if he can help in any way. Maybe he could come up with a solution. Kind regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi Dave I emailed Steve at the weekend and explained my dilemma. He said the Pocher kits are discontinued and the vouchers are not refundable. I have made my mind up, I initially had my heart set on the Lambo and the Lambo it remains. Don't think Steve can help from his email response. But thanks for advice anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 3 hours ago, Codger said: http://www.scaleautoworks.com/index.html Uh, how badly do you want this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 He has vouchers to redeem and probably not bottomless pockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 31 minutes ago, colin said: He has vouchers to redeem and probably not bottomless pockets He is a she and the vouchers are worthless, she said. She also has a burning desire to own one. It's all in her postings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hi Cookie, Could you find someone (on here?) who would buy your Hiroboy vouchers at face value so you have the cash to buy the Lambo from somewhere else? Not me, though, I'm on the wrong side of the planet! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hi, I have built both the 1/12 Tamiya Porsche Carrera GT and the Ferrari Enzo, see below. Carrera GT Ferrari Enzo Out of the two the Porsche is a far superior kit, the fit and detail in my opinion is so much better and the kit is engineered to a much higher standard with quite a few cast metal parts for the chassis. If you have any more questions please ask. Best Regards Keith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mpfiend said: If you have any more questions please ask Thanks Kieth i see what you mean about the porche. Nice. Do you actually build these kits or are they part made? Edited March 8, 2017 by cookiezoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 6 hours ago, injidup said: Hi Cookie, Could you find someone (on here?) who would buy your Hiroboy vouchers at face value so you have the cash to buy the Lambo from somewhere else? Not me, though, I'm on the wrong side of the planet! Kev Morning Kev Yes I thought of this and this is now my next step. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, cookiezoom said: Morning Kev Yes I thought of this and this is now my next step. Thanks Good luck! And dammit you've made me go and search for the two Tamiya kits. 😎 Luckily I can't afford them. Edit: Just saw Keith's Carrera. Now I want one! Edited March 8, 2017 by injidup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Well I've made the jump - only gone and got one ! Pocher Lamborghini Aventador nero matt/nemsis black 1/8. Please don't anyone tell the husbnd (he he , he knows don't worry). Major ask though, if i get stuck on any of the build please can you help me out?? Any advice will be greatly received 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 10 hours ago, cookiezoom said: Thanks Kieth i see what you mean about the porche. Nice. Do you actually build these kits or are they part made? Both the Ferrari and the Porsche were full kits that it built painted and dude called my self, I have attached links to the blogs in my previous post. I think tamiya also released both of these as a masterwork which is fully assembled by tamiya, you just have to fit the wheels and engine cover I believe. Glad you made a decision and got the Aventador, you won't be disappointed, I have built the orange version and detailed it with the Paul Koo DVD. look forward to seeing the start of this. best Regards Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfk2002 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I second Keith's recommendation of the Paul Koo DVD. It points out problem assembly spots and gives you some good ideas for detailing. You will have a blast with this kit. I built the coupe and look forward to seeing your build! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 58 minutes ago, rjfk2002 said: Paul Koo DVD Is this available in the U.K.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 28 minutes ago, cookiezoom said: Is this available in the U.K.? I'm not sure about that, but you can buy it direct from Paul on eBay Here. He is a very reliable seller. I have bought several of his items with out any problems. Regards Keith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Good afternoon Can someone please tell me what is a super detail up set kit and what is a detail up-set kit? Are they an actual kit or an add on?? Looks like i'll have to use Hiroboy vouchers some how. http://www.hiroboy.com/112_Honda_RC213V_Repsol_Super_Detail_up_set_for_Tamiya_HD020340--product--10280.html http://www.hiroboy.com/112_Honda_RC213V_2014_Detailup_Set_for_Tamiya_14130--product--10302.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1984 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I've used Hobby Design detail sets, and they don't always fit well. Top Studio also do a super detail set, and you can see exactly what you get. I've never used Top Studio, so don't know how they fair in the quality stakes though. Perhaps somebody else here has some personal experience ? http://www.hiroboy.com/112_Honda_RC213V_2014_Detailup_Set_for_Tamiya_14130--product--10302.html http://www.topstudiohobby.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=1&&product_id=210#.WMFj_RicbR0 You can also download some instructions from their website, but unfortunately not the one for this set. http://www.topstudiohobby.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=7 I don't know if that helps or whether it just makes the choice harder..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Mark do you think the detail up set kit actually includes the bike or is it just additional detail and PE parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 All the detail up sets from top studio are just add on bits for the original kit which you have to buy separately. Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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