elderly 92 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) I see that Meng are bringing out a 1/12 version of the Denny Hulme & Ken Miles 1966 Shelby American Le Mans car . https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=53136&language=en&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=391 I'm looking forward to this release, however, I don't have an interest in Military models for which Meng seem to be known - are Meng's kits generally good? Edited November 15, 2019 by elderly 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cmatthewbacon 3,533 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I think Meng are generally very well thought of. I've signed up for all the alerts possible on this one from Spot Model, and it may be next years birthday present sorted out! best, M. Link to post Share on other sites
Stu_davros 392 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I bought their Kawasaki kit a couple of months ago, it looks stunning in the box but I couldn't tell you how it goes together. Stuart Link to post Share on other sites
colin 1,561 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I see Trumpeter are to re-release their 1/12 GT40, hope its a new mold and not a rebox of that kit Edit, just seen it Mengs and not Trumpeter as in the advert although I'm not sure how their going to get it in the packet dimension 100mmx100mmx50mm Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Beema 2,969 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Just got back from seeing Le Mans '66. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it would want to make you build a GT40.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
colin 1,561 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I think afetr reading Mengs latest news on this I'll wait and see what the cost will be and hope for a review before I jump and pre order one http://www.meng-model.com/en/contents/59/233.html Link to post Share on other sites
Codger 2,581 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 'Snap together'??? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
colin 1,561 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Codger said: 'Snap together'??? My thoughts exactly Link to post Share on other sites
Codger 2,581 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Let's not be hasty. Everything about Meng kits in general I've read has been very positive for fine moldings, high detail and parts count. If the molds are very precise this could be a fine kit and may set a new standard. I love the GT and they would be foolish to make one inferior to the Trumpy kit. I managed to get a decent one out of that. Link to post Share on other sites
Codger 2,581 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I found this. October release date: https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=53136 Link to post Share on other sites
MR2Don 301 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Hmm, very tempting, but could require a row with the wife as I'm already under review for having Tamiya's Porsche 910 (built), Lola T70 (wip) and Porsche 934 (goods in) and living in a relatively small terraced house with an amateur artist, i.e. not much room for display. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
JeroenS 5,239 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 6 minutes ago, MR2Don said: under review Haha, good luck with that Link to post Share on other sites
Noel Smith 102 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) If Meng's 1/24th scale Ford PickUp truck kit is anything to go by I will be really looking forward to what they can do with a Ford GT40 in 1/12 scale. Have read on another site that their GT40 will be a snap together kit..............Really???? I always thought that 1/12 scale kits were aimed at the modeller wanting plenty of detail to build. Having looked at the link to Meng in Colin's post it does indeed say pre painted and snap fit assembly. Well, now that Trumpeter and Meng have both gone for this subject in 1/12th scale! There will be another! Marshall Buck of Creative Miniature Associates is developing an extremely highly detailed multi medium kit of the GT40. Horrendously expensive BUT, will be the definitive GT 40 kit that well built will be very collectable by well heeled enthusiasts. Edited January 23 by Noel Smith Link to post Share on other sites
cmatthewbacon 3,533 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 20 hours ago, colin said: My thoughts exactly You really can’t tell that the Meng 1/48 P-51 is snap together. It’s arguably better than the latest Airfix 1/48 Mustang (which is a very good kit) if not quite up to the new Eduard one. If you built all three and stood them next to each other, you wouldn’t pick one out as Snap Fit... best, M. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
colin 1,561 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 It's not so much the snap together but pre coloured plastic, I just hate working with multiple coloured plastic, which you are going to paint anyway.Who are they aiming the kit for, as I would think price wise it would be out of reach to most kids Link to post Share on other sites
Codger 2,581 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Just now, colin said: It's not so much the snap together but pre coloured plastic, I just hate working with multiple coloured plastic, which you are going to paint anyway.Who are they aiming the kit for, as I would think price wise it would be out of reach to most kids I largely agree with Colin's view but again - would not count out this effort. If anyone comes across the kit's engine pictures, I can tell you right away how accurate the kit will be. I have that same 427 engine in my 1:1 Cobra. I've built and modified it over decades. The best model 427 engine I've seen is in MFH's 1/12 Cobras. All white metal and the component shapes and proportions are very accurate. Link to post Share on other sites
Marco F. 173 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 concerning the snap together thing I read some articles about the snaptogether Kawasaki by Meng and it seems like these kind of kits are high quality including the pre colouring. Whom they aiming for? I guess they are looking for the People who would like to build a big and detailed model without facing the kind of additional work spent for a model like most of the people do here on the forum. It‘s like with These big scale subscription Models, but you‘ll get everything just in one box instead of collecting from magazine to magazine. let‘s wait and see how good this kit will be. Marco F 1 Link to post Share on other sites
KonaDawg 274 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 On 11/15/2019 at 4:15 PM, elderly said: I see that Meng are bringing out a 1/12 version of the Denny Hulme & Ken Miles 1966 Shelby American Le Mans car . https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=53136&language=en&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=391 I'm looking forward to this release, however, I don't have an interest in Military models for which Meng seem to be known - are Meng's kits generally good? This could be the start of something awesome Link to post Share on other sites
Noel Smith 102 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 De Agostini are now jumping into the GT40 fray with a 1/8th scale kit. Usual thing, collect a few bits each week over a considerable time (and cost). Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Belbin 598 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) 2 hours ago, Noel Smith said: De Agostini are now jumping into the GT40 fray with a 1/8th scale kit. Usual thing, collect a few bits each week over a considerable time (and cost). Is that actually happening now??? Yes at last. Just putting my order in. Nick Edited February 14 by Nick Belbin Checking what I couldn’t believe Link to post Share on other sites
elderly 92 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Noel Smith said: De Agostini are now jumping into the GT40 fray with a 1/8th scale kit. Usual thing, collect a few bits each week over a considerable time (and cost). 24 months at £49.99 per month (okay the first few months are less expensive tempters) comes out at nearly ..... £1200. Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Belbin 598 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Got to be done . . . Or maybe not looking at some of the pics. Link to post Share on other sites
Noel Smith 102 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 If the De Agostini part work GT40 means lashing out about £1200 then the Multi Medium kit in 1/12 scale by Creative Miniature Associates will probably not be far off this mark. Marshall Buck of CMA does not compromise on quality, so their GT40 promises to be the definitive kit of this iconic Le Mans Car. Link to post Share on other sites
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