Are Hong Kong Models kits over-priced?

[FinnAndersen]

Overpriced or too expensive?

 

I'd like to replace my family car with a Roll-Royce, as it would look smart in the driveway, but I can't afford it. Does that make it overpriced? 

 

Personally I can't or won't use that kind of money on a model, given my track record of non-completions. My hobby is just an excuse to get some free time from domestic chores, right?

 

I'd just concentrate on what is attainable.

 

my 5 p

Finn

[gunpowder17]

Oh im glad this question came up. YES YES YES they are overpriced . I have built the B-25 , B-17 and some of the mosquitos.  The slide molding they use i just dont get , and i have said this before. I dont see why we need wings that are molded in more or less one piece. It just moves the problem of the fit to the trailing edges and can be a real PITA. In my opinion  they still lack detail for the money. Case in point. B-25 prop blades needed replacing or modifiying , wheels were not that good , fit was a bit iffy in places.   B-17s same problem  , lacked some detail , dodgy fit in places. Now the surface detail to be fair is beautiful on their kits , and they model great subjects.

This whole Lancaster thing though i really dont understand. Yes i love the lancaster but seriously £400??  I would expect a model that doesnt need any aftermarket help. Im also really not impressed with it. The B-17 when it came out was around £299 , the B-25 around the £200. I just dont see the value in this particular kit. People are raving about this kit and bashing a £130 model of the Liberator , which has great interior detail.  Its horses for coarses i suppose but i think my patience with HK kits has run its coarse. 

 

My closing commect on this is Compare a HK mosquito with the Tamiya one of the same price.  No contest really.

[spruecutter96]

It's good to hear everyone's opinions on this subject. This debate could go on for a very long time....

 

Am I the only who thinks that, once the Wingnut's Lanc comes out later this year, that there will be a number of the HK version appearing on E-Bay and Amazon? I reckon some people will sell their HK's to fund their Wingnuts purchase.... Possibly at a more "reasonable" price? Only time will tell. 

 

Chris. 

Edited January 20, 2019 by spruecutter96
Correcting a typo.