Most Overpriced BF109 in 1/72 Scale? - Tamiya BF 109 G-6 1/72 Scale - Inbox Review
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- Greetings all, I have previously done inbox and build videos on the Airfix, Zvezda, Italeri and Academy Bf109 F/G kits, but some of my viewers wanted more...
This time I have a look at the highly regarded Tamiya Bf109 G-6, but is it worth the price?
Times:
0:00-0:12 - Intro
0:12-1:35 - Box
1:35-7:52 - Instructions
7:52-19:29 - Plastic Parts
19:29-20:50 - Decals
20:50- 22:49 - Conclusion
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Your review of this kit is excellent! Anyone wanting to build it gets a well defined review of parts, instructions, decals......... I agree this Tamiya kit seems a bit pricey. In this day and age prices on just about everything here in the States are through the roof and model kits and supplies are no exception!!! Looking forward to the build. Take care!!
Thanks as always mate! Yeah it has gotten more pricey in the last few years. I remember when I first started to build kits about 6 years ago an Airfix Stuka or Bf110 use to be about $25AUD but now they are around $40!
Take care as well👍🏻😁
Fantástico kit!
The “seam line” on the exhaust should be there. It represents a weld line👍
Ah there we go. I shall double check my references and maybe not sand it off😄 Cheers for watching.
I like the Tamiya 1/72 kits but many, like this, strike me as adding little to what other companies are already doing well; there is no shortage of really good 1/72 kits of the Me109-G6. Now if this was the K or G12, or even the G14 it might be a different story. Fairly dull selection of decals for this - covered in other kits. Isn't it nice that Airfix are doing great things for the first time in about 50 years? Nice review - thanks.
I have to agree with you there. Maybe if there was some photo etch and 6 unique schemes like with Eduardo profits kts it would be more worth it. We need more kits of the K series. So far I’ve only heard of 2 other brands that do one and one of those brands is awful😬
The Airfix G series I don’t like. $30 and the plane has no cockpit and only basic details. Yeah the schemes in that kit were awesome but not worth it overall I felt. Still let’s see what the F model is like. Thanks for watching😁
Tamiya decals do look thick on the sheet but it mainly the glue behind them that makes them look thick, use hot water and they go on really well and will be quite thin once dried, wait at least 24 hours before considering any decal solutions .
These may be different but I had a bit of trouble with decals for a Tamiya Mosquito in the past. I’ll take your advice and make sure I use hot water and give 24 hours for the decal solution and see how it goes. Thanks for watching👍🏻😁
When you take into account the qualiti to price (at least where I come from) ratio, Zvezda has one of if not the best bf 109 there is plus you also get the pilot with their kits which is always a thumbs up for me.
They only somewhat lack the sticker quality but nothing serious.
P.S. Regarding Zvezdas canopy, its sturdy and flexible enough to cut with a thin piece of scissors, it wont break or leave any marks. I did that for my Marseille diorama and it looks great.
Keep up the great work, tbh you are really honest (no bias towards some brands) when it comes to reviewing kits!
Cheers mate I appreciate it. Yes I definitely liked the Zvezda kit, so far it’s been the most reasonably priced, detailed and easy to assemble kit. I’m sure the Tamiya kit is going to go together well but like I said it’s a bit pricey for what it is.
Thanks for watching mate😁👍🏻
I think the price is marked for 1:48 detail level instead of simplified detail. I accept the price but sadly it doesnt come with 20mm gun pod or engine
I think you’re right. $40 is reasonable for a 1/48 plane but for a reasonably good 1/72 single seat fighter with limited options it’s a bit much… Thanks for watching😁👍🏻