[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

15) Water-slide decals,,, definitely needs to go on the list.

Aaaaaaaargh! I just noticed that my FM "California Cutie" P-38 had the US insignia put on 'upside down'... !!!!

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by Epapazian

Various members--myself included---have voiced complaints about diecast models they purchased, or stated that thanks to one flaw or another, they would never consider a certain replica. I wonder, which of these common complaints or "turn-offs" is a deal breaker, as opposed to an annoyance but something we can live with?

1) Overdone, inked panel lines.

Can be offputting - not AS 'offensive' on Darker-colour-schemes

2) No pilot/crew figures.

One of our 'Erstwhile'-Crew members

RIGHTLY refered to the 1/32 Hurricane having a "Ronald McDonald" pilot !!!!!!!!!!

Just THAT alone would put me off buying the model - IF - I weren't able to remove 'Him'/'IT' from ruining said a/c.

Just my personal opinion here -

but I REALLY CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY SOME GUYS 'GRIPE' IF THERE'S NO PILOT/CREW ?

Yes, this IS my No.1 'pet-hate'

Do I want my a/c model in correct colours & dimensions looking 'CACK' for the sake of a Poxy-looking 'Crewman' (BLOB)

NO, I DO NOT) = Give the (stupid) figures a miss, please...... I'm 45, not 5 anymore!!!!!!!!!!

3) Poorly designed canopy with glaring gaps, overly thick frames, etc.

Has stopped me from buying 'F.M' s Ju.87 Stuka, for one example....... (missing 'framework')

4) Difficult to install and easy to lose "fiddly bits". = Not found that to be a prob'

5) A basic lack of detail on the model. = that will always happen = cut 'em some slack.


if said subject LOOKS like what it's meant to represent in 'Overall-
dimensions & proportion', I'm happy....


6) No stand or a lousy stand. = not an issue (for me)

7) Wheels-up options, without the appropriate part for the tail wheel( Dragon's FW-190s ). N/a


8) Missing parts like pitot heads, bombs, etc. N/a

9) Obvious gaps where key pieces of the model join together.

Yeah, STOPPED ME TOTALLY from buying Corgi B.24's (esp' Nose-Turreted versions)

Next from 'Crap' pilot figures, THE next major 'Flaw' with Die-cast........

The Corgi Avro Lancaster is PURE-CLASS (different-league) in this respect.........

10)Attempts to pass off one mark of a plane for another ( Witty's "FW-190A-5" which is actually an A-8 model )

Expected = production costs = if don't like, I won't buy.........

11)Poor mottling, bad paint job, wrong colors, etc.

That's why you WON'T catch me buying a 'Wellenmunster'-marked Ju.88 etc.........

12) Hard to justify prices' Varies.

I've 'Highlighted' my answers 'twixt' Epz's initial-text........

God, how I HATE crap-plastic figures ruining a model (looks so 'babyish')

Can't 'express' my Anger enough on that ONE !!!!!!!!!

Without question - the No.1 'Deal-Breaker' for me........

[duxford]

An interesting question that has drawn some good answers. Timely for me, for I am undertaking a a few considerations of various models. Of course, price was once the sole decider, until I came into wealth.... (Just kidding.) I have realized that size matters, when space considerations are primary. I cannot have many 1:32. I never thought I would ever buy a 1:72 until Louie convinced me to buy the Matchbox Mustang and Spitfire. So glad I did.

Next, I realized only certain liveries came in 1:48. That was probably the biggest tie-breaker for me: size vs.... not having the model at all.

I sit and look at my collection, then consider my wish list. Like shoes (which women can never have enough of), there are so many Spitfires and Mustangs and Hawks. I want them all. But, alas, I cannot, because of COST, SPACE, and then the PURPOSE of the collection.

Those are my three, which I try to use. At present, the only Mk XIV Spitfire that I can find is the new Hobby Master 1:48. I have NO Spitfires in this size. I can afford it. I have the space. SO? I ordered it, to get this type for my Spitfire collection of types. I shall find a special place for it, too.

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by jim

I can live with most things but I hate over done panel lines and ugly gaps.

The big put off though is over done panel lines.

Ugly gaps (Orthodontist bad) or unsightly seems are ones can be a deal breaker for me.

[skydriver]

I guess we should add landing gear not straight when the only option is wheels down.

[parsig9]

Originally Posted by PappyB

Sadly there are no deal breakers for me, aside for perhaps the last one -- price is usually my primary consideration. I can forgive a lot of the faults listed, if I like the airframe and livery enough. (That said, I no longer collect IXO... )

This is about what I would say too. The color and design #11 if anything. Probably obvious from my chatter on here and pictures that I have no self control. I have never really wanted another B-24 but when you put up the photos of the FM one I went looking for a deal and may continue to do so. The overall impact of the model when I first look at it and price are key. If later, I learn on here that there are some problems in design or accuracy issues, like with the pre-war Fm JU-52, then I may change my mind or sell it later. Still, I would buy and display almost any of the top brands products for a while just to try the model out. My general rule is buy now and see what I think if:

1. The model is a livery and subject I want to see in person.
2. The total cost of the item is no more than $35 or less than half of market value.

Approximate examples are:
EI for less than $50
GMP for less than $60
C1 for less than $50
Any major WWII fighter from one of the better companies for less than $20

...you get the idea

Why not get it, see what you think, and then get out of it after a while if it's worn out its welcome?

Edit: All this may change when the boys are old enough to ski and play golf.

[HotTrap429]

For me, it is number 12: Price! If I can't afford it, I'm not buying it no matter how nice nor how much I really want it.
Next I agree with duxford's post: scale. If it isn't my scale (1/72), I'm not buying it no matter how nice the model nor how much I really want it.

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by parsig9

. Probably obvious from my chatter on here and pictures that I have no self control.

Pars' I think that statement appears to sum-up 75% (plus) of us M.H.II regulars !!!!!!!!!!

[Cavtanker]

For me, it's having a model that is wheels up only or wheels down only. Second, not having a pilot/crew is not necessarily a sin to me, but it would make me hesitate to buy one that does not have a crew already.

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by Cavtanker

For me, it's having a model that is wheels up only or wheels down only. Second, not having a pilot/crew is not necessarily a sin to me, but it would make me hesitate to buy one that does not have a crew already.

Cav' = s'ppose the pilot REALLY DOES look like "Ronald-McDonald" ??????????????

Then what ???????