How does the old Nitto kits look like?

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I was wondering how the old Nitto kits looked like. Is it overall good quality for the time?

2

I’ve always wondered that as well…I never had a Nitto kit. I do have an ancient Nichimo Porsche Tiger II unbuilt kit that at its very least was much much better than Tamiya’s early released (early '70s?) Tiger II Henschel…but that one was a very poor kit to begin with.

But…back in the day…(Mid '70s) I saw some really great builds with that old Tamiya King Tiger.

Its amazing how far things have come since then.

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Hello

This is the only Nitto kit I build. It came under Revell kit no 8308-3800

Is a Sd Kfz 251 Ausf B. I build this one around 1983-84. A few years later I change the machine guns…

Greetings

TDC

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Nitto kits are very crude in detail and accuracy when compared to today’s offerings. Not a bad starter kit for a youngster. But even if you’re a novice modeller yourself, I’d recommend a nicely designed and accurate Tamiya kit than the Nitto dogs.

If you look at Thomas’ picture, note the unusual MG in the rear.

HTH

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NICHIMO kits were actually pretty far in front of the pack back in the 80’s; I built quite a few of their Panthers and the nice late Jagdpanther, and they held up quite well for many years!

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They tend to be rough with poor, soft plactic. Tons of work cleaning up each item. And generally poor fit. I would ONLY use a Nitto kit if no one else has made the same kit. If you can get a Tamiya, Italeri or any other major name today you will be better off.

I have been working on the Nitto M4 tractor for a while trying to give it detail and fix its problems. It’s a challenge.

Rounds Complete!!