lespaul Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I bought a MFH Mclaren F1 GTR Longtail 1/24 and its the worse kit Ive ever had the misfortune to purchase? Holes dont line up with `pips`,Instructions are basic at best (Lets face it,I dont know how a F1 goes together lol) The plastic formed `glass is pointless because it has no guide lines to guide while cutting them out,Castings are really bad for a kit of this price (£200) and its got to the point where I will either bin it,or try to finish it and sell it on? Im gutted to be honest!! When I compare the quality to say,Tamoe,Meri, Tamiya there is no comparison? Or have I just got a `lemon`? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie fixit Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) morning all, just received rare dutch version of 1/9 protar suzuki rg500 in jack middleburg "sarome" colours,also the team gallina version just seen on ebay 1/8 airfix norton commando at £65,i seem to recall someone asking about one a while back no. 141843247006 Edited December 4, 2015 by willie fixit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Andi Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 morning all, just received rare dutch version of 1/9 protar suzuki rg500 in jack middleburg "sarome" colours,also the team gallina version just seen on ebay 1/8 airfix norton commando at £65,i seem to recall someone asking about one a while back no. 141843247006 The new Heller (Norton Commando) "reboot" is due out about now? ......... Based on current pricing it should about £50 ... less if you're not desperate: and I've waited the best part of a donkeys lifetime for one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I bought a MFH Mclaren F1 GTR Longtail 1/24 and its the worse kit Ive ever had the misfortune to purchase? Holes dont line up with `pips`,Instructions are basic at best (Lets face it,I dont know how a F1 goes together lol) The plastic formed `glass is pointless because it has no guide lines to guide while cutting them out,Castings are really bad for a kit of this price (£200) and its got to the point where I will either bin it,or try to finish it and sell it on? Im gutted to be honest!! When I compare the quality to say,Tamoe,Meri, Tamiya there is no comparison? Or have I just got a `lemon`? Interesting that yours has quality issues. I have a pair of the short tailed F1 kits and they're nothing like what you describe. The Resin parts are nicely cast, everything seems to be very high quality. If anything, there's so many parts that I've been hesitant to start them. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Last night on ebay; a Matchbox 1/32 Jaguar SS100, for not silly money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lespaul Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I just received a pair of MFH lotus 49's. Unfortunately, neither seems to come with the Gold Leaf decals which is a bit of a pain considering how much they cost Draz hope you have better luck than I did with there kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lespaul Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Interesting that yours has quality issues. I have a pair of the short tailed F1 kits and they're nothing like what you describe. The Resin parts are nicely cast, everything seems to be very high quality. If anything, there's so many parts that I've been hesitant to start them. Carl Im really dissapointed with this kit.Its been a chore,not a pleasure to build? It seems to me that they just cast the metal whatever and sling it in the box and think `the modeller` can sort it?? The `instructions` are a joke. I e mailed MFH and told them. I was going to order the Brough superior but after this I cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just got a crayola sponsored nascar, honestly I only bought it for the kids enjoyment but I actually quite like the look of it Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 In single purchases from a Facebook group that I'm a member of, a Doyusha 1969 Subaru R-2 Deluxe and an Aoshima GReddy/Rocket Bunny tuned Toyota 86... there may be some cross-pollination going to happen. ::evilgrin:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruiser Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 last purchases for this year: Revell '50 Oldsmobile, AMT Fast & Furious Charger, Wills Finecast Alfa Romeo P3. Eclectic. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Wills Finecast Alfa Romeo P3. Looking forward to this one Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 A Maserati Tipo Birdcage in 1/12 scale and a Ottomobile Audi S1 Quattro Pikes Peak in 1/12 scale Nothing to build,only for the cabinet. regards Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A5h Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 last purchases for this year: Revell '50 Oldsmobile, AMT Fast & Furious Charger, Wills Finecast Alfa Romeo P3. Eclectic. Rich I started building the Charger a few weeks ago then like fool I watched the film... The Charger went back in the box as the interior is nothing like the film version and all needs cutting out and I couldnt be bothered at the time but one day I will carry it on. Last buys of the year, Tamiya RC211V 03 - Telefonica livery Tamiya NSR 500 - Nastro Azzuro livery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I've had a very expensive few days but Xmas shopping is all done now do treats for me time. My list of buys: Hasegawa Nissan yhp r89c Hasegawa porsche 956 (962) advance Hasegawa porsche 956 (962) bluapunkt Hasegawa mazda 767b renown Revell BMW 507 cabrio Scale motorsport mp4/13 carbon decals And to top it off a studio 27 sauber c11 wspc, I have to admit I'm really happy with this one I love the look of these old sauber mercs Oh and I'm not supposed to know about this on but the missus has got me the new mclaren mp4/2 with the detail set and option stickers, I only know this as PayPal sent me the receipt lol Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 ABout 50 1/32 kits of various vintage and veteran cars, too many to list - Now to find time to build!! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallPaul Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Revell Porsche 918 Weissach, lots of engine detail etc. that will all be lost from view when complete. Belkits WRC Polo, nice kit shame about the instructions. You can download a copy from the website and print them A4 which improves them somewhat. Tamiya Yam YZR '09 Fork kits for the above and my Panigale also in the build queue. A few builds on the bench to finish before I can open the plastic bags on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Belkits WRC Polo, nice kit shame about the instructions. You can download a copy from the website and print them A4 which improves them somewhat. I'm curious. My belkits polo came with an a4 stappled booklet for its instructions. As opposed to their earlier fiesta fold out malarkey lol. Have they changed the instructions back to the old style? Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallPaul Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 The assembly graphics are mono copies from colour CAD graphics some of them are not easy to interpret with big blocks of dark colour, not on par with Tamiya of even recent Airfix considering the cost of the kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 641/2 perfect condition from the well known auction site , new MSM decals for the kit , various 1/20 1/12 scale motorsport cf decals , MFH harness set , MFH beige adhesive cloth and various MFH adhesive metal sheets , detail bits from HK and Japan . all got over a month ago but sadly all put away until Christmas day - a present from my wife and boys . Happy days Red 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borez Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I bought the Hasegawa Silk Cut Jaguar XJR 9 and then realised it has no engine in it what so ever. Going to have to give it a miss and find a Tamiya version instead. Still though I'm sure some of the part and decals will come in useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 After spending too much money last month (acquiring a second 1:8 white metal Vincent Black Shadow), I've compounded my financial folly by ordering a Trumpeter GT40 and an Airfix Bentley 41/2 litre both in 1:12, and a CMC die cast, and a couple of 1:24 things with wings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Merry Christmas to myself, in the form of Italeri FIAT 806 Grand Prix. I haven't actually got it yet, should be here shortly after Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 After spending too much money last month (acquiring a second 1:8 white metal Vincent Black Shadow), I've compounded my financial folly by ordering a Trumpeter GT40 and an Airfix Bentley 41/2 litre both in 1:12, and a CMC die cast, and a couple of 1:24 things with wings. ...I hope you bough the Bentley and 1:24 things from Airfix.com, where they are currently on hefty sale discount.... ;-P bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Just picked up a jagermeister porsche 934, mclaren mp4/13, a Mercedes clk gtr original teile and some fortuna porsche 962 decals Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 ...I hope you bough the Bentley and 1:24 things from Airfix.com, where they are currently on hefty sale discount.... ;-P bestest, M. Yes I did ...... they were irresistible . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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