wade231 Posted November 5, 2014 #1 Posted November 5, 2014 I was thinking of picking up this model and doing it for my uncle, he served on the Antietam during the gulf war. My question is, is this a quality model or am I going to be doing a lot of filling and fitting. I am just getting back into modeling and am not familiar with this company.
ScottRC Posted November 5, 2014 #2 Posted November 5, 2014 The Minicraft kit has fit issues with the superstructure. The Dragon kit is better. If your 1/350 is not too big, the Trumpeter kit is good. hexnut 1 Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
hexnut Posted November 5, 2014 #3 Posted November 5, 2014 What Scott said about the Dragon kit, Flyhawk makes a really nice photoetch set for it. Regards, Bob Marvin Muscongus bay Lobster Smack -Midwest- 1:24- (1st wooden build) Gertrude L. Thebaud Mini-Mamoli 1/200 kitbash
wade231 Posted November 5, 2014 Author #4 Posted November 5, 2014 I actually purchased it, only gave 12.00 for it. I really disn't want to go with a 1/350 because I will be giving this as a gift and I'm not sure he would have a space for one of that size. it was an opportunistic purchase
ScottRC Posted November 6, 2014 #5 Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Overall the Minicraft kit isn't bad, its just that that there are seams that need to be filed and filled on the superstructure, and be sure to test fit fit. Edited November 6, 2014 by ScottRC Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now