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Evan McCallum
I don't think that Magic Factory is aiming to be a budget brand. More basic kits like those from Takom's Blitz line are still incredibly reasonably priced for example.

Matthias Weiss
I'll keep an eye on the Chinese market and let you guys know the local reference price as soon as it is available. Than you can think about if the importers and hobby stores in your countries are ripping you off or not. 😉

Eric Silbaugh
Ebay has some direct from China sellers. Can get for next to store price. That's where I'll get mine from.

Mina Ro
Ya its sad we have to buy elsewhere due to price but it is a choice I utilize to get a better price for sure. Just make sure its a seller in China who packs models correctly and ships promptly or your going to wait over a month and get a broken kit. Always check feedback first.

Eric Silbaugh
I do. I have a good three that I can trust and have had great experience with and no issues

Eric Silbaugh
None of mine have been broken.

Eric Silbaugh
Multiple from the same seller. So more than one.

Eric Silbaugh
Nope. Multiple transactions.

Eric Silbaugh
No multiple different kits. Do you just hate Chinese or something? Or?

Eric Silbaugh
Got ya.

Eric Silbaugh
Well you got it.

Evan McCallum
Can we stop bickering and act like adults now?

Eric Silbaugh
It all good

Eric Silbaugh
Bro you need to chill.

Mina Ro
My oh my, no need for all this, modelers need to come together like gun owners do. We are all on the same team!

Eric Silbaugh
Right Mina. No need to act like a child.

Eric Silbaugh
Says the one who was acting like one. Lol

Eric Silbaugh
I am out of this convo.

Eric Silbaugh
Says the one who got a butthurt. My god you do go on.

Bob Jones
Andy's hobby headquarters has it for pre-order for $52.99

Mina Ro
Thats not a bad price

Eric Silbaugh
Thanks Bob. Will have to pre order that

Van Lee
I pre-ordered one myself yesterday. November is my birthday month, so it is going to be a birthday present to myself. Squadron is pre-selling it for 63 bucks, so was surprised to see Andy doing it for 10 less.

Mina Ro
Yeah that's not a bad price but I swear shipping is starting to kill and many places these days are not even worth buying over seas due to shipping now costing more than some kits.

Van Lee
With shipping and all, the kit from Andy's is $63.98. $12.95 shipping, I believe that is their flat rate for all kits.

Matthias Weiss
Current sales price in China is around 28 EUR in online stores. Shipping to overseas I can´t assess right now but I believe there´s some cheap solution available.

Sebastian Meyner
Beautiful line up 👍

gorby
Some exceptionally nice models!

Hans-Jürgen Haag
Nice French line up 😍

Neil
Very nice work!

Marcel Klemmer
Very nice collection with interesting typ of aircraft 👍

Shar Dipree
Great tiger. Nice details and weathering. 👍

Pepe
Great job!!!!!!!

Lebloge
Excellent !

Mike Kryza
Top work!

DuperScale
That is one nice tiger build, the camo ist awesome

Spanjaard
nice comparison

Donatien
Thanks, i didn't found such a comparison in 1:48
Is it worth the money ? I my opinion, yes 🙂

Spanjaard
i have Tiger I (Friulmodel ATL-4807, 1:48) waiting in my stash, glad to know that is probably good (you use Tiger II Hunting Tiger (Friulmodel ATL-4806, 1:48) in your comparison), i guess they must be similar quality

Cortex
Thank you!

Cortex
I got the Heavy Hobby set, will assemble a section and send the pic you to add to the comparison
Tiger I Workable Track Early type (Heavy Hobby PT-48001, 1:48)

Donatien
@Cortex, I built Tiger 1 with heavy hobby, too (and i have panther tracks in the same brand).

It's much better than original tracks, but assembly is a little fragile and tricky.
Don't try to assemble them from the side (the 2 tracks at the same level). I found it's easier to put already assembled tracks on the table, and assemble the new tracks from above.
it's difficult to explain, but there are only 2 ways to assemble tracks : by side, or above 😅

Good idea, i'll also add panther tracks. Currently, i don't have Friul ones yet. And only Tamiya and hobby boss models.

Donatien
@Spanjaard, i built 1/35 Fruil Tiger 1 tracks (but not yet the model), and very few cleanup was also necessary.

I'm very pleased by last years, Friul quality 😊

Cortex
thanks for the tips!

Matthias Weiss
Hey guys, I've been working on this kit lately and found a massive flaw on the tracks!
You can see the issue here, part G1 has one link too much which leads to huge fitting issues when you finally managed to wrap the links around the sprocket and idler wheel.
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The only chance to link them is by sagging them more than requested which will give the model an awkward look.
I've tried to assemble them 3 times before I found that issue. Unfortunately I can't find aftermarket replacements in China so I'm thinking of a solution now.

Take care, better buy aftermarket right away if you want to go for this kit!

Cortex
@Matthias Weiss which tracks excatly, kit's original tracks are the one with major fit flaw?

Matthias Weiss
Yes, the kit tracks don't fit. There's one link too much on the G1 track piece which leads to fitting issues all the way through.

Donatien
Thanks for the information, @Matthias
I've not started yet the Ustar KT, and i was wondering if it was necessary to buy friul or trex tracks for this recent model.

I'll save myself a headache, and include missing KT tracks in my next order 😉

Matthias Weiss
Absolutely recommended to buy aftermarket tracks right away.
Be aware however not to bin the kit tracks without taking off the spare tracks for the turret from the sprues.
They are on the same sprues as the main tracks and can be overlooked easily.