Zhengdefu | 1:48 | Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
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16 19 April 2021, 11:38
Peppy
Neil, that split through the center of the flaps
looks just like the one on the RevelloMonogram
kit. I kid you not. I wonder if they panogramed
that kit. The cockpit, I've never seen, but wouldn't
surprise me if it is a copy of the ESCI kit.
I believe they had some sort of affiliation with HobbyCraft
if, I'm recalling my history right.
You did a bang up job wrestling it this far.
Looks to be the worst over.
Neil, that split through the center of the flaps
looks just like the one on the RevelloMonogram
kit. I kid you not. I wonder if they panogramed
that kit. The cockpit, I've never seen, but wouldn't
surprise me if it is a copy of the ESCI kit.
I believe they had some sort of affiliation with HobbyCraft
if, I'm recalling my history right.
You did a bang up job wrestling it this far.
Looks to be the worst over.
23 April 2021, 22:58
Neil
Hi Peppy! 🙂 Hope you are well. Thanks ever so for taking timeout to comment and offer your advice and knowledge. I must admit this is another kit I bought on a whim, just because it was cheap! I knew nothing about the manufacturer... I have discovered that it is made of just awful plastic - very malleable. Nothing fits, there are gaps everywhere, bits break, flash on everything, sink holes, the decals are a joke and unstable, etc and I'm not that skilled either... I won't say I came close to giving up, but almost... I have now completed it and got it to be my usual excuse of 'some sort' of representation of an A-10! - My son loved all the armaments, so that was good 👍 Proper album to follow... Thanks again 🙂
Hi Peppy! 🙂 Hope you are well. Thanks ever so for taking timeout to comment and offer your advice and knowledge. I must admit this is another kit I bought on a whim, just because it was cheap! I knew nothing about the manufacturer... I have discovered that it is made of just awful plastic - very malleable. Nothing fits, there are gaps everywhere, bits break, flash on everything, sink holes, the decals are a joke and unstable, etc and I'm not that skilled either... I won't say I came close to giving up, but almost... I have now completed it and got it to be my usual excuse of 'some sort' of representation of an A-10! - My son loved all the armaments, so that was good 👍 Proper album to follow... Thanks again 🙂
24 April 2021, 09:51
Celliers
Try the Italeri 1/48 A-10C Blacksnakes kit next time. It's a lovely kit, no fit issues, nice detail. I finished it recently.
Try the Italeri 1/48 A-10C Blacksnakes kit next time. It's a lovely kit, no fit issues, nice detail. I finished it recently.
11 August 2021, 13:40
Neil
Hi Celliers, thanks for your comment - will do! 👍
I actually have at least 6 other A-10 kits in my stash: Tamiya, Italeri, Revell, Monogram etc... For some mad reason; really just because I noted no one else had done it on here and on forums I'd read stories of people binning a Zhengdefu kit partway through also. I thought I'd give this kit a go first, lesson learnt! It was hard to stay motivated on this build as I was simultaneously building better manufactured kits at the same time.
Avoid this kit is my advice. I'll follow yours instead 😉 will take a look at your build also. 🙂
Hi Celliers, thanks for your comment - will do! 👍
I actually have at least 6 other A-10 kits in my stash: Tamiya, Italeri, Revell, Monogram etc... For some mad reason; really just because I noted no one else had done it on here and on forums I'd read stories of people binning a Zhengdefu kit partway through also. I thought I'd give this kit a go first, lesson learnt! It was hard to stay motivated on this build as I was simultaneously building better manufactured kits at the same time.
Avoid this kit is my advice. I'll follow yours instead 😉 will take a look at your build also. 🙂
11 August 2021, 14:53
Arif Saeed
A model made for a real modeller, lots of respect Neil a fantastic result !
A model made for a real modeller, lots of respect Neil a fantastic result !
11 August 2021, 18:24
James C
For an awful kit you've done a cracking job on it Neil! I've got the old Tamiya kit put away and intend to do the same paint scheme at some point.
Awesome job mate 👍
For an awful kit you've done a cracking job on it Neil! I've got the old Tamiya kit put away and intend to do the same paint scheme at some point.
Awesome job mate 👍
11 August 2021, 19:14
Neil
Hi James C, thanks everso. 🙂 For you guys to comment when you all produce such fantastic looking builds, it's really encouraging to hear such a thing from you.
I was also building my other recent uploads of the Mig-27, F-5 and Hawk at the same time - which was a much more pleasant build experience. So I must admit that with this kit in particular I almost trashed it partway through - decided I'd convince myself that it was a life lesson to try and turn this outta the box mess into something I'd be happy, though maybe not proud of! 👍 On to the next build - everything's a school day 🙂 Stay safe James 👍
Hi James C, thanks everso. 🙂 For you guys to comment when you all produce such fantastic looking builds, it's really encouraging to hear such a thing from you.
I was also building my other recent uploads of the Mig-27, F-5 and Hawk at the same time - which was a much more pleasant build experience. So I must admit that with this kit in particular I almost trashed it partway through - decided I'd convince myself that it was a life lesson to try and turn this outta the box mess into something I'd be happy, though maybe not proud of! 👍 On to the next build - everything's a school day 🙂 Stay safe James 👍
11 August 2021, 19:44
Neuling
Super clean build of one of my favorite aircraft. Try to forget the troubles you had with this kit! The result is top.
Super clean build of one of my favorite aircraft. Try to forget the troubles you had with this kit! The result is top.
12 August 2021, 09:00
Neil
Hi Neuling 🙂 Thanks for your comment. Good advice indeed.. Onwards and upwards to the next build, I agree! 👍
Hi Neuling 🙂 Thanks for your comment. Good advice indeed.. Onwards and upwards to the next build, I agree! 👍
12 August 2021, 10:59
Neil
Hi Roland, THANKS! Very much for your kind comment - appreciated from you 🙂
Hi Roland, THANKS! Very much for your kind comment - appreciated from you 🙂
12 August 2021, 12:05
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OK, so on a bit of a whim I thought I'd try a Zhengdefu build... This kit has fought me every step of the way! I have read online several times how terrible a Zhengdefu kit can be - particularly aircraft, but thought, what the heck I'll give it a go! Hmmm... they could be right, it has been a bit of a task!