Minicraft, Academy, or Entex - model A Ford 1:16 scale

[s.e.charles]

are these all the same mold or substantially different?

 

any preference?

 

they all seem to be in the same price range on ebay

 

thx

[Noel Smith]

Might be the same kit.

.Moulds often get used by different manufacturers and sold under their own brand name.

[Rob G]

Absolutely the same kit.

 

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/gakken-10-ford-model-a-2-door-sedan-1931--943767

 

That said, some versions have had new parts added, which may or may not be a good thing, depending on how close to the original 'look' they are.

 

Newer versions might have better decals, older versions might be more cleanly moulded. It's a kit from 1977, so don't expect Tamiya quality. Although these big scale kits from the weird brands are often quite nice, certainly better than the large scale Monogram and Revell kits from the same era. There should be reviews around the 'netz, it may take some digging.

[s.e.charles]

thanks. i hoped since the field is relatively uncluttered any discrepancies in fidelity or detail could be ironed out well enough it would not be too obvious!

 

 

[Admiral Puff]

I've got one of the van kits; it looks quite good, other than having square spokes on the wheels (which is a curable but painful job).