[P-51D Mustang]

I found these two kits at Hobby Lobby yesterday, and since I haven't built any airplane models since 1962, you could rightfully deduce that I don't anything about current models. I bought these strictly on the basis of the low prices and the fact that both planes are prop jobs with cool markings. And I do want to renew my modelmaking of aircraft now.

How are these kits in terms of over-all detail, quality, authenticity, ease of build, and the fun-factor?
Anything especially notable on the negative side?
How are Minicraft Model Kits regarded by modelers?

THANKS for looking.


US Navy NC-121K "Connie"- Project Magnet (UFO Research Program?)
1/144 scale Minicraft Model Kits #14560 Skill 2 $3.66






one of the planes that was believed to
be involved in the 1963 UFO research in the Key West Caribbean
area (commonly referred to as "The Bermuda Triangle")







Capital Air DC-6B
1/144 scale Minicraft Model Kits #14557 Skill2 $3.23

[smartd]

Originally Posted by P-51D Mustang

I found these two kits at Hobby Lobby yesterday, and since I haven't built any airplane models since 1962, you could rightfully deduce that I don't anything about current models. I bought these strictly on the basis of the low prices and the fact that both planes are prop jobs with cool markings. And I do want to renew my modelmaking of aircraft now.

How are these kits in terms of over-all detail, quality, authenticity, ease of build, and the fun-factor?
Anything especially notable on the negative side?
How are Minicraft Model Kits regarded by modelers?

THANKS for looking.


US Navy NC-121K "Connie"- Project Magnet (UFO Research Program?)
1/144 scale Minicraft Model Kits #14560 Skill 2 $3.66
one of the planes that was believed to
be involved in the 1963 UFO research in the Key West Caribbean
area (commonly referred to as "The Bermuda Triangle")

Capital Air DC-6B
1/144 scale Minicraft Model Kits #14557 Skill2 $3.23

Minicraft usually make nice kits, you should not have any problems.

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by smartd

Minicraft usually make nice kits, you should not have any problems.

Yeah, I'd GENERALLY agree with smartd - but, trouble is, as with MANY maufacturers, they have their 'dogs' & 'diamonds'


If we were talking 'Academy-Minicraft' C.97's or B.29/B.50's then they are 'MUSTARD' !

I can't comment on these two kits though, as I've no knowledge of them.

I HAVE had loads of experience with 'Academy-Minicraft' as a whole, though & have to admit most of their stuff is good to favourable....

Though not quite in the league of Tamiya/Hasegawa/Eduard - except maybe those Boeing 'offerings' I've mentioned, in 1/72.

[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

If we were talking 'Academy-Minicraft' C.97's or B.29/B.50's then they are 'MUSTARD' !

???????????????? Tranlation, please.

[SKUNKY]

I'm glad you asked, Cap....I was wondering too....

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

???????????????? Tranlation, please.

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

I'm glad you asked, Cap....I was wondering too....

You boys are taking th' *iss !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Academy-Minicraft C.97/B.29/B.50........ = "MUSTARD"

London-spk..... = "MUSTARD" = 'Razor-Sharp' - 'Choice' - 'Highly-Delectable' - 'The-Dog's-*ock' - 'Scorching' - 'Jolly-Spiffing' (to those Yanks who STILL thinks everyone in England speaks like the Queen !)

Ed, you're forgiven - what's your excuse, rodent ?

[Captain Eddie]

Thanks, Hornchurch. I figured it was either a complement or an insult, just wasn't sure which!

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

Ed, you're forgiven - what's your excuse, rodent ?

Why is Cappy excused and not me?......

[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

Why is Cappy excused and not me?......

'cause I'M a nice guy! (however, were BOTH forgiven, sshhhh!)

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

Why is Cappy excused and not me?......

Cause I figured, in (much) past dialogue we've exchanged over the years, YOUR knowledge of English Language & 'expression' was 'up to scratch'.........

Didn't have you tagged as an untravelled 'Hick'