Plasticbutcher Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 As I said elsewhere, stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hi everyone - thanks very much for the comments on the MiG -I'm really pleased that you like it!! ..agreed, Spence has done a brilliant job as ever. However we are talking the most expensive 1:48th scale kit ever released.. aren't we ? Sorry? I don't think that's true actually: I can think of plenty of 1/48 kits that are way more expensive than this one! But I have to ask - what's your point? What has the cost of the kit got to do with anything? Spence - somewhat confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I hesitate to get involved in the cost debate, but I'm going to anyway. Firstly, irrespective of cost, that is a truly beautiful build Spence. I can only dream of building like that. As far as cost is concerned, I guess that it is a much more expensive option to build a Fulcrum than say the Academy version and whilst it sounds like the quality and accuracy are much better than the Academy kit (slightly off shaped nose and poor fit in places I've read) I've seen builds of the Academy kit that are on a par (to me) with your build of the GW kit. What I'm getting at is that with the high quality modelling skills of the likes of yourself Spence, the Academy can end up looking as good and leave you a few quid towards your next kit, even after buying a replacement resin nose for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 I hesitate to get involved in the cost debate, but I'm going to anyway. Firstly, irrespective of cost, that is a truly beautiful build Spence. I can only dream of building like that. As far as cost is concerned, I guess that it is a much more expensive option to build a Fulcrum than say the Academy version and whilst it sounds like the quality and accuracy are much better than the Academy kit (slightly off shaped nose and poor fit in places I've read) I've seen builds of the Academy kit that are on a par (to me) with your build of the GW kit. What I'm getting at is that with the high quality modelling skills of the likes of yourself Spence, the Academy can end up looking as good and leave you a few quid towards your next kit, even after buying a replacement resin nose for it. That may be so. but I can only build what's in front of me! And I will bet you that the Academy builds, were they to look as good as GWH's kit, either had a huge amount of scratchbuilt detailing, or a stack of additional parts that would easily lift the cost to way above the retail price of this kit. Think about what you would need for Academy's kit (other than skill, as it is a bear to build...) a new cockpit, undercarriage, wheels, weapons, jet pipes, photo-etched details, decals - all of which are poor in Academy's kit and excellent from the box, in GWH's. How much would that lot set you back on top of the cost of Academy's basic offering? Even a new seat and some decals will set you back almost £20, pushing the kit up to over forty quid; add the rest and you could be looking at almost £100 - the GWH kit starts then to look cheap, don't you think..? Spence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Fair points that I can't argue with Spence. I knew I should have kept out of it. Was probably just looking for a crumb of hope as I have 2 Academy Fulcrums that I guess are not only poor and difficult to build but are practically worthless now this superb Great Wall kit is available. I wonder if I were to buy 2 Trumpeter Vigilante someone would produce a decent version within the next 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcop Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Very nice work. This encourages me to go on with mine. Thanks for this nice work Spence Madcop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Great Work This might just push me over to get one.... Rgds Mr B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 ..agreed, Spence has done a brilliant job as ever. However we are talking the most expensive 1:48th scale kit ever released.. aren't we ? The price of a kit is independent to the skills used to realise it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Perren Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 What a cracker! Inspiring stuff as usual. So what's next then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Stunning work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 What a cracker! Inspiring stuff as usual. So what's next then ? Hey mate - Tamiya 1/20 Red Bull F1 car, Kinetic 1/48 Goshawk, Academy 1/48 F-4, Revell 1/32 UHU and Hasegawa 1/48 F-22 Raptor... Should be fun eh? Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 ..agreed, Spence has done a brilliant job as ever. However we are talking the most expensive 1:48th scale kit ever released.. aren't we ?Price around $60 USD at Asian stores is comparable with a 20 yr hasegawa F/A-18. So I think you've missed the boat there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 - Excellent build and finish of an amazing machine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimmerian Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 blimey thats nice - Ive got an academy kit half done in its box, but I think Ill be getting one of these rather than bother finishing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Price around $60 USD at Asian stores is comparable with a 20 yr hasegawa F/A-18. So I think you've missed the boat there. the examples I was looking at were priced at a round ( and jaw-dropping) $100 US. Spence's skills obviously take the "basic" kit to another level ( I'm not stupid..) but at that cost (and investment on the part of the manufacturer) you'd not expect the "basic" kit itself to be any sort of slouch either.. Edited February 6, 2013 by FalkeEins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcop Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 the examples I was looking at were priced at a round ( and jaw-dropping) $100 US. Spence's skills obviously take the "basic" kit to another level ( I'm not stupid..) but at that cost (and investment on the part of the manufacturer) you'd not expect the "basic" kit itself to be any sort of slouch either.. Academy Kit = 13 Euros Added to it Quickboost Nose = 5 Euros Quickboost Sensing Unit = 4 Euros Quickboost Pitot Tube =2,40 Euros AIRES Cockpit Set = 13 Euros AIRES Ex. Nozzles = 12,5 Euros AIRES Wheel Bays = 13 Euros AIRES Air Brake = 13 Euros Eduard Coloured P.E. = 15.95 That still makes 91.35 Euros or 123 $ or 101$ without Eduard Col.P.E. G.W.H is 65$ plus post fee and you don't need any Quickboost or Aires . This kit still a winner provided you don't intend to build a whole squadron. Madcop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Beautiful build, the kit looks like it's worth every penny. Glad to see they've got it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Another fantastic one from the Spence stable. Cracking job, sah. I got one of these direct from HK and didn't think it was that expensive. When it actually arrived and I got a good look at it, the last thing I was thinking about was the cost. How long have we waited for a really decent Fulcrum?. Well, that wait is over. This kit is stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 A real beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 LOL, expensive is only expensive if thats what you perceive. One mans meat... etc. Who cares anyway - For models like this, ours isnt a pocket money cheap hobby anymore- get used to it ( try golf or fishing BTW - modelling is still good VFM). Now back to the visual feast before us. Spence - as ever - you manage to bring a level of fidelity to your finish which belies the size of the original: Nothing is "too" overdone; but then nothing is "too" samey either. Its a rare Top Banana!!! moment from me, with Chapeaux & Hussars thrown in ( which makes for a rather riotous, but celebratory mess) Jonners - who likes this model a lot, and wants Spence to bang the Academy F-4B up the build list 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 WOW!! Great work! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Â Fair points that I can't argue with Spence. I knew I should have kept out of it. Was probably just looking for a crumb of hope as I have 2 Academy Fulcrums that I guess are not only poor and difficult to build but are practically worthless now this superb Great Wall kit is available. I wonder if I were to buy 2 Trumpeter Vigilante someone would produce a decent version within the next 12 months. Â if its any consolation Filler, I still have 2 Revell Wessex that will also be worthless come the advent of Italeri's new HAS1/3 Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Spence, you clearly have *no modelling skill and this built itself Well done GWH you did it again! *denotes sarcasm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Got this kit myself yesterday and it is superb. You have turned a superb model in the box into a magnificent built example. A very big well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 High praise indeed, if that's out of the box then it doesn't even bear comparison to the Academy kit. Certainly looks worth the money, the kit detail and general appearance looks excellent, even under the superlative finishing! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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