Mantua/Panarts Amerigo Vespucci Help!

[ModelBoatMaker]

Hi I'm looking around now at models for a potential future build. I like the look of the Amerigo Vespucci, however the pricing has confused me somewhat.

 

If you take a look at Panarts version it costs £670 (not including the £80 sail kit) @1:84 scale

http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/amerigo_vespucci_741.html

 

Now at Mantuas kit, it only costs £295 ( not including the £80 sail kit) @1:100 scale

http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/amerigo_vespucci_799.html

 

I don't understand why there is such a huge price difference considering the scales are only slightly different, and Panart kits are a brand of Mantua models, so I guess they are similar in quality?

 

If anyone could explain this to me that would be great!!

 

Cheers,

 

Pete

[ModelBoatMaker]

Pete, there is a huge difference in the kits. The Panart kit is the one to get if you can afford it as its a bigger scale and the fittings are superb. The Mantua kit is smaller and not as detailed.

 

Wow, thanks for such a quick reply. Do you mean the panart kit includes more fittings or just the same fittings in a better quality? I know the scale is bigger, but it just seems too big a price difference considering its only 25cm longer? Edited August 25, 2013 by ModelBoatMaker

[Richard50]

Hi Pete, I'm currently building Amerigo Vespucci in the 1/84 scale. If the cost is to great in one go, take a look at Cornwall Model Boats and you'll it possible to buy the kit in sections. You can also download the instruction manuals free of charge, which I would suggest is essential.

 

She is a big ship and quite a commitment. I'm about 18 months into the build and will update the log in the next few days.  Good luck.

 

Best wishes

Richard